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 ...
Picnic Tablecloth Cookies
‘Tis the season, at least in my part of the world. The official start of Summer starts next weekend where I am, and the picnic gear is already making an appearance. Make picnic tablecloth bar cookies HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen, part of a virtual Memorial Day potluck hosted by Celebrations.com.… Read More ...
Bite-Size Dot Cookies for Mom
These easy-to-make mini daisy cookies are another option for a handy dandy gift idea to the personalized cookies I shared earlier. Make daisy cookies HERE.… Read More ...
Cookies n’ Fudge Garden Stone for Mom
From my most reliable source for clever edible crafts… This one is fabulously kid-friendly, yummy, easy to make and perfect for mom. It’s the handprint. Yep, the handprint is what puts this over the edge. Make a cookies n’ fudge garden stone for mom HERE at Hungry Happenings.
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Free Nurse Appreciation Cupcake Toppers
It’s Nurse Appreciation Week! While this is a way-too-long tangent to follow, I’ve spent many years in and out of the hospital, and I can assure you that hospitals would crumble without these amazing caretakers. Any little bit to show our appreciation is important. Like making cupcakes. The TomKat Studio created these free cupcake topper printables HERE.
Vintage Millinery Cupcake Toppers
I love these beautiful vintage millinery cupcake toppers. Simple cupcakes are turned into a lovely field of flowers in minutes. Find the how-tos to make your own HERE at Mint.… Read More ...
Mother’s Day Dessert Recipe Contest
Been cooking up a storm for Mother’s Day? Well, write down your recipe (preferably using one of the Sprinkles and Grins products) and enter the Sprinkles and Grins Mother’s Day Recipe Contest for a chance to win a decorating kit filled with icings, sprinkles, tips and more. Find the details to enter HERE.… Read More ...
Easy Personalized Mother’s Day Cookies
Trying to find that perfect gift for mom that won’t be added clutter, that says you know her and thought about her and spent time on her? Tough, I know. So you’re welcome. Make personalized, bite-size Mother’s Day cookies using edible writing pens
and fondant.
A Flower on Mom’s Bagel
Something even the littlest of kids can make for mom: Fruit flowers on her morning bagel. Find the how-tos HERE at B. Inspired, Mama!.… Read More ...
Daisy Pastries
Two daisies in a row! This time fashioned from pastry, by another one of my go-tos for genius ideas, Hungry Happenings. See what’s inside this beautiful daisy pastry (and learn to make your own) HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Mexican Blanket Cookies
Why do I love these so? Because these blanket cookies are taken to the next level with painted food coloring. What a smart idea. The paint adds a vibrancy and texture perfect for a blanket. Find them HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...