What strikes me about these cupcakes is the combination of sophisticated, salted caramel buttercream with… a chocolate mustache. Yummy mash up. Plus, I got to use the word “mustachioed”. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
Watermelon Star Pops… A Kid Version and a Grown-Up One
First, these watermelon star pops are the perfect (healthy) lure for kids this summer. I know this from experience, as I watched three kids consume an impressive amount of watermelon over cookies when I made melon star pops for Memorial Day. But then to go and add booze to lure their parents? Everybody wins (assuming you’ll keep the two batches … Read More ...
“Rock” Fudge, from Dad’s Rock to Serenity Stones
And speaking of the clever mind at Hungry Happenings (wherein I spoke of her here about 3 minutes ago), I’m now in love with this cookies n’ cream fudge rocks idea. Sweet, delicious, and so many possibilities. From silly “Dad Rocks” for Father’s Day to calming serenity stones. Find the Dad Rocks HERE and the how-tos for the serenity stones … Read More ...
Free Father’s Day Party Printables
More Father’s Day reminders! This one an easy-DIY-party idea. And free. Find printables for Dad’s party HERE at Embellish: Cupcake wrappers, bottle labels, flags for treats and more.
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Rice Krispies Treats Shirt n’ Tie Pops
All these Father’s Day reminders are working to remind me to get my act together… Father’s Day is just over a week away. Make dad Rice Krispies Treats shirt and ties HERE at Mega Crafty.… Read More ...
Necktie Cupcake Toppers
Give Dad dessert, that tie he wanted AND freshen his breath, all in one gift! Make necktie cupcake toppers HERE at The Seven Year Cottage. And bonus points for the clever blog post title that also brought me fond memories of my favorite ’80s sitcom.… Read More ...
Swirl Cookies for the 4th of July
One from yours truly now: Easy to decorate, bite-size, sparkly, swirly, red, white and blue, 4th of July cookies. I think I just broke the record for most adjectives to describe circle cookies. Make them HERE at the decorated cookie.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Candy Uncle Sam Cupcake Toppers
These perfect Uncle Sam cupcake toppers are made with mini marshmallows, Tootsie Rolls and Hershey’s Kisses. How can that be? I mean, the eyebrows, the beard… perfect. Find the how-tos to make cake Uncle Sams HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Shirt and Tie Cookies for Dad
First, I’m such a fan of edible gifts, especially when you’re searching year after year for gifts for someone who doesn’t want more clutter. Second, these adorable shirt and tie cookies with mix and match ties mean Dad can make up his own mind which tie to pick. And then change his mind. Love it. Make shirt and tie double-decker … Read More ...
Father’s Day Gift Guide from Foodiggity
Always unique, quirky and clever are those food-themed goods that stock the Foodiggity Shop. So instead of the same boring old desk charms for dad or, you know, those lame cards little kids make (kiiiiidding little kids, my husband’s getting one of those this year, too), check out this collection of Father’s Day gift ideas from Foodiggity. Like maybe a … Read More ...
Fishing Pole Treats for Dad
And speaking of Ashley… Loving this crazy adorable craft-by-kids for Dad: Fishing pole treats. Let the kids craft and paint the fishies and reels and pop some candy in the pole. Find the how-tos HERE at Cute as a Fox.… Read More ...
Stars and Stripes 4th of July Patriotic Pound Cake
For the record, I’m way more than OK with a “white blob” as a stand-in for a star shape when one manages to evoke an actual American flag with a cut piece of pound cake. Make this stunning cake (too late for Memorial Day? The 4th is only a month away) HERE at Big Bear’s Wife.
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Red, White and Blue Stars and Berries Cakes
These mini star cakes layered with whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries look so good, I wonder if you could get away with them for not just Memorial Day and the 4th of July, but Bastille Day? Veteran’s Day? National strawberry shortcake day? Make them HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
Personalized Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Aw, all of Dad’s favorite things are covered with these ideas from My Own Ideas. I love this one, not only can you make your own beer labels for Dad, but you can personalize the bottle carrier AND make a cozy HERE. Turn Dad’s loved ones into a handy place to rest his beer (ie. cute coasters) HERE… Read More ...
Patriotic Biscuits for Memorial Day
Remember all the way back to earlier today when I posted these picnic tablecloth cookies, part of the virtual Memorial Day potluck hosted by Celebrations.com? Well, another goodie to bookmark for the onslaught of Summer: Patriotic biscuits stamped with food coloring. I love this idea. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...