A rainbow art birthday party is so what I’m planning for my 41st. This is my most perfect birthday ever. The crayon art! (I made this for my kid’s rainbow bathroom decor.) The flowers! The cookies! The drawing on cookies! The watercolor invitations! Each kid even gets their initial to decorate! Exclamation point, exclamation point! Only the cocktails are missing. … Read More ...
Make Your Own Mixer Decals
I’ve seen these decals to dress up your standing mixer for sale, but who knew it was so simple to make your own? This way you can really, REALLY, honest-to-goodness personalize your KitchenAid. See how these were made HERE at Laura Bray.… Read More ...
Bunny Bread
Too early for Easter stuff? How about just cutie cute bunny stuff? OK, we’ll go with just some cutie cute bunny stuff. Like bunny bread. Find the how-tos HERE at Twiggle Magazine.… Read More ...
Unicorn Poop Cupcakes
Hee hee, “poop.” My kid’s at the age where the word still evokes giggling. Plus she’s into rainbows and unicorns, so these are her perfect cupcakes. Created by Haniela’s, find the video how-to to make Unicorn poop cupcakes HERE.… Read More ...
Best Ode to Every President Ever. In Cookies
The title says it all. I’m utterly wowwed by this decorated cookie tribute to every single president of the United States (even Polk! And that pesky Martin Van Buren!). Find the collection of profiles by talented cookie decorators HERE at Flour Box Bakery.… Read More ...
Inside Out Apples
What a lovely, little thing to do to surprise your honey. Or use other little cookie cutter shapes besides a heart. Find the how-tos to make inside out apples HERE at Letstalkfitness. … Read More ...
Princess Cookie and Cake Tutorial
This cake and cookie combo is simply stunning. I know a jillion five-year olds who would go nuts for this at their birthday. I know a few adults who would, too. Created by Montreal Confections, find the video tutorial HERE.… Read More ...
Cookie Cutter Stencils for Sprinkles
This is one of those simple smart ideas I love: Using a cookie cutter as a stencil to fill with sprinkles to decorate a cake. So easy! Find the idea HERE at This Little Life of Mine.… Read More ...
President’s Day Cupcakes
Who knew President’s as cupcakes could be so awesome? Best President’s Day cupcakes ever, these are, methinks, uh huh. Even the frosting is red, white and blue. I think George is my favorite. Or Teddy. But wait, where is Martin Van Buren? And what about Polk? Make them HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Painted Get Well Cookies
According to the Victorian-era “Language of Flowers,” the Eglantine Rose means “a wound to heal.” I made these painted, decorated cookies for a friend who recently had surgery. Find the how-tos to make get well cookies HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Gumbo Cupcakes for Mardi Gras
That’s what Mardi Gras needs, a signature cupcake. And the Gumbo Mardi Gras cupcake must be it. Yeah, that’s a savory cupcake under that shrimp, though it looks sweet as can be. Find the recipe HERE at Cupcake Project.… Read More ...
Silhouette Cookie Tutorial
These silhouette cookies are just stunning in their perfection, aren’t they? You can make some, too, you know. Find the step-by-step tutorial to decorate silhouette cookies HERE at Sweetopia.… Read More ...
Concrete Egg Bunker Tutorial
I find such genius and beauty in the impracticality of creating a cement bunker for an egg. But wait! Eggs are fragile. Cement is not. Not impractical at all. Way better than that silly egg “carton” thing. Artful, this is. And there’s even a tutorial. Find the how-tos to make concrete egg bunkers HERE at Handmade Charlotte, by Siybille … Read More ...
Marshmallow Pops for President’s Day
Ah yes, so much wiser to make trademarks of the Presidents (as in, cherries from the cherry tree George Washington owned up to axing down and Lincoln’s top hat) than the Presidents themselves on marshmallow pops. Find the how-tos for both HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff. … Read More ...
Coolest Ever Conversation Heart Cake
I declare this the coolest lookin’ Valentine’s Day cake ever. Ever! I just find it so striking. And inside is strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting, so yes, please. Find the recipe HERE at gimme some oven.… Read More ...