So I’ve been really, really into this portrait cookie thing. I just love all the possibilities a blank canvas affords, and these are so easy to personalize for mom on Mother’s Day. Make family portrait cookies for mom HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Hydrangea Cookie Tutorial
Holy moly, goodness gracious, Glory of Glorious Treats managed to make Hydrangea cookies that I believe are even prettier than actual hydrangeas. What sugar brilliance. Find the detailed tutorial to decorate hydrangea cookies, with the gradations of color and using the brush embroidery technique, HERE at Glorious Treats.… Read More ...
Sparkly Soda
I love this. It’s the easiest idea, too. Add a little disco to your soda (or give a little disco to a soda drinker) with craft gems. Make soda way more fun HERE at Crafts Unleashed.… Read More ...
The Many Faces of Mom (Macarons)
It’s truly stunning how many, many, many silly portraits you can create with a bit of candy. Turn macarons into funny face mom macarons HERE at hoopla palooza.… Read More ...
Jabba the Hutt Cookie Tutorial
I’m more and more impressed every time I click and see the exquisitely (and cleverly) decorated cookies over at Semi Sweet Designs. For the tutorial to decorate these (somehow gorgeous? how can Jabba be gorgeous?) Jabba the Hutt cookies, click HERE.… Read More ...
DIY Pinata Ice Cream Cones
Let the sweets-turned-piñatas live on, long past Cinco de Mayo! Cookies, cakes, brownies, everything is being turned into a piñata now. Make these DIY Piñata ice cream cones HERE at evite.… Read More ...
Disney Princess Cupcake Toppers
And from Star Wars to princesses… Now we’re more on my own daughter’s speed. Turn chocolate balls and Tootsie Rolls into princess cupcake toppers HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Star Wars Light Saber Cookies Tutorial
I have a renewed interest in Star Wars light sabers of late. You know how when you are around kids (your own, babysitting, whatever) and you have to play their games? And they are usually pretty boring but you play them anyway for the sake of the kids? Well, my neighbor’s son is very into light saber duels. And I … Read More ...
Child’s Handprint Card… in Chocolate
I’d say this is such a darling gift so mom can treasure her child’s handprint forever, only this is one to eat. Find the tutorial to make an edible chocolate handprint card HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait.… Read More ...
Fringe Cupcake Toppers
Can I request these colorful, fringe cupcake toppers be used all the year through and not just for Cinco de Mayo? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Lulu the Baker.… Read More ...
Homemade Sweet Tarts
Methinks these homemade Sweet Tarts look even prettier and more charming than the real thing. Wait, wouldn’t the homemade version be the “real thing”? HERE at instructables, by wold360, of Clever Wren.… Read More ...
How To Make Flower Croutons
Yes, world, let’s make salad prettier with shaped croutons, please. Make flower croutons HERE at Lisa Storms.
let’s elevate the humble salad to a work of art by adding a touch of creativity and whimsy with shaped croutons. Imagine a salad adorned with delicate flower-shaped croutons, transforming an ordinary dish into … Read More ...
Yarn Monogram Cupcake Toppers
Despite working for a craft site that shares all kinds of fabulous sewing and needlework projects… I’m terrible with a needle. But something on this scale I can handle. Find the how-tos to make yarn monogram cupcake toppers HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
DIY Shark Macarons
I don’t know how I missed these floating around last year (swimming around?) because they are uber clever. Created by the only person in the world NOT afraid to go in the water after Jaws was released… find the recipe HERE at Diary of a Mad Hausfrau.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these … Read More ...
Cinco de Mayo Rice Krispies Treats
Just in case you need any last minute Cinco de Mayo treat ideas… here’s one for Mexican flag Rice Krispies Treats. Find them at Posa Cosa.… Read More ...
