In honor of the 40th anniversary of Eric Carle’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” The Crafty Crow has assembled an homage HERE, including links to these caterpillar cupcakes at Coco Cake Cupcakes and this caterpillar muffin tin collection from The Masked Mommy. 
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Icebox Cake and More No-Bake Desserts
Cold Frogs
When mining Family Fun earlier today for July 4th ideas (and they are aplenty), I found this sherbet frog and just had to share. Find the how-tos here. Even the lily pad is clever!… Read More ...
Ice Cream Cone Wrappers
This idea from Martha is intended for Independence Day (and the printables are in the red, white and blue way), but I think this is one that translates to any party. Use any printed card stock or craft paper in lieu of the stars and stripes. Find the easy how-tos here.… Read More ...
Red White n’ Blue Desserts
Family Fun is always so chock full of edible craft ideas. Find a whole bunch of red, white and blue desserts HERE on their site, including this flavored ice and this easy strawberries and cream. Find these Ice Cream Napoleons at Woman’s Day. And find these cupcakes at Martha Stewart.
Crafts for Kids, Part 2: Cupcake Toppers
And here’s the second craft I came up with (as guest blogger for kids craft week at celebrations.com, in case you missed Part 1). Find the how-tos making these super-easy, kid-friendly cupcake toppers from stickers and paper HERE at the lovely entertainment site, Celebrations. 
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Crafts for Kids, Part 1: Candy Pendants
Look at me! As guest blogger today for kids craft week over at celebrations.com (a great go-to site for entertaining advice, tips, recipes and so much more), this is one craft I came up with. Find the how-tos here at celebrations for making fish, Dots, and Sour belt candy pendants.… Read More ...
Rock Candy Chandelier
I’m in awe of this chandelier and am already planning a winter party around it. Find the how-tos for crafting this DIY Rock Candy Chandelier HERE at Once Wed. Yes, this does connote a glistening winter day for me, even at the peak of midsummer where I am, but I’m also envisioning different, brightly colored rock candy chandeliers for … Read More ...
Edible Fireworks Cake Toppers
What a clever use of sugar! Visit Wisdom of the Moon for the tutorial on creating these sweet sugary fireworks from a lollipop recipe. And if you’re not here in the States planning on celebrating your Independence Day soon, you can switch the colors around for any festive party. (Note that I found this idea via Craftzine.com.)… Read More ...
Cupcake Kabobs
Find inspiration for making cupcake kabobs at Cupcakes Take The Cake both HERE and HERE. How clever (and tall!) is this cupcake kabob (or kebob?) from Little Miss Cupcake?… Read More ...
Piggy Biscuits
Whenever I see mac n’ cheese and/or biscuits on any menu anywhere, I order mac n’ cheese and/or biscuits. But let’s focus on biscuits today. I love biscuits. I love ham n’ cheese biscuits. I love ham n’ cheese biscuits that look like piggies. Find the how-tos here at justJenn recipes. And if you like these, check out this … Read More ...
Cake Stand Giveaway!
Visit The Wedding Chicks before Monday June 22 (hurry!) to enter to win a gorgeous cake stand from Raise The Cake. Click HERE for details. Make sure to stop by Raise The Cake and browse their unique stands or even create your own.… Read More ...
Make a Knitting Basket Cake
Visit Cake Journal for how-tos on crafting this cute knitting basket cake. Cake Journal is filled with all kinds of sweet tutorials, so you’ll be sure to find plenty of inspiration.… Read More ...
iDiY Roundup: Free Paper Bag Printables
iDiY has a great roundup of free paper bag printables HERE. Goodies include these popcorn bags from Mushy and cute favor bags from the Wedding Chicks.… Read More ...
Cheetos Lip Balm?
Hmmm… Edible crafts that shouldn’t be: Cheetos Lip Balm, Colgate frozen entrees, Burger King fragrance.… Read More ...