What a sweet and easy idea… Turn peppermint candies into Christmas tree pops. I love the little candy cane and holly leave accoutrements, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Sugartown Sweets. And for more gorgeous sweets, and only slightly more complicated (but look at the results!), make these beautiful Christmas tree candy ornaments HERE at Sugartown Sweets.
Apple Owl
How can a plain apple look so much like an owl? You clever people you. Make this guy HERE at Dinnertool, from Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Snowman Jar O’ Sweets
Yep, it’s a crazy adorable, glittery, snowy jar o’ whipped cream and candy. Find the how-tos to decorate the jar and fill with dessert HERE at Hoopla Palooza.… Read More ...
Christmas Lights from Candy
How crazy cute and clever and simple! Make quick and easy Christmas lights from M and Ms and Mike and Ike’s candies HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Sandwich “Hot Cocoa”
Drink your lunch kids, especially on a day like today (in DC it’s cold and dank and drizzly). Make a “hot cocoa” sandwich HERE at Little Nummies.… Read More ...
22 Cookies Inspired by 22 Christmas Cards
That’s a whole lot of cookies and a whole lot of cards and a whole lot of Christmas and a whole lot of talent. I’m so honored to be included in this collection organized by Haniela of 22 bloggers creating decorated cookies (with how-tos!) inspired by a Christmas card. Find the entire roundup of cookies HERE at Haniela’s. Shown … Read More ...
Easy Owl Cookies
Why are owls so dang appealing? The wise thing? I think it’s the big eye thing. Anyway, make super easy owl cookies from store-bought goodies HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
Sleeping Christmas Mouse Treat
Made from a Rice Krispies Treat and store-bought candy, I wouldn’t even dare disturb this sleeping cutie. Make a sleeping Christmas mouse treat HERE at Party Pinching.… Read More ...
In NY? Want to Help Build a Block of Gingerbread Brownstones?
If you think back to a year ago, you may recall this amazing gingerbread brownstone I posted about by Kitchen Table Scraps. Well, this year, things are getting even bigger. Blogger Renee is creating an entire BLOCK of gingerbread Brownstones. But she needs help.
Want to help Renee? In NYC? Amateurs and pros in alike can pitch in and … Read More ...
Mini Christmas Cookies for an Advent Calendar
I know I’m a sucker for a lot of things (mason jars, macarons, stuff on sticks…) but mini versions of things is also on that list. What a cute addition to an Advent calendar instead of the standard store-bought chocolate, mini decorated Christmas cookies. Find them HERE at Craftstorming.… Read More ...
Dear Edible Crafts Readers… An Important Announcement for December!
Hello dear readers! As I’m on maternity leave, I can’t guarantee that I will see any emails or submissions, holiday-themed or otherwise, between December 8th and January!!
UPDATE!! Violet Lake decided to come early! I’m now home with my newborn and recovering. Again, I want to remind readers that have been sending submissions that I will do my best to … Read More ...
Snowglobe Cake
This simple idea has so much potential. Just invert a glass bowl over a cake to make a snowglobe, and you can build any edible scene you like inside. Find recipe HERE at Taste of Home.… Read More ...
Whimsical Christmas Tree Cake Tutorial
Willy Wonka, Dr. Seuss… Yep, I have to agree that those are the names I thought of upon seeing this whimsical lollipop and candy Christmas tree cake. So needless to say, this may be my new favoritest Christmas cake ever. Find the how-tos to make it HERE at Bubble and Sweet.
Looking for Dr Seuss decorations? Check these out. … Read More ...
Christmas Pudding Macarons
I feel like I’ve seen a few versions of cookies and cupcakes made to look like Christmas pudding of late, but not macarons. And you know how impressed I am by macarons that look like other things. Make Christmas pudding macarons–with Italian meringue brandy buttercream? yes, please– HERE at Craftstorming.… Read More ...
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Gifts
Are you a homemade holidays sort of gift giver? I usually am, and usually include at least one homemade item (usually cookies, predictably) with my gifts. The homemade gift may be skipped this year what with having a newborn, but I’m still filing things away for next year. Like this yummy, homemade hot cocoa mix gift in the cutest packaging. … Read More ...