One of my all-time favorite color combos is pink and orange (just check out my daughter’s room). So methinks I’ll be making this polka dot cake for her birthday. And bonus, the cake inside is orange. And super bonus, you’ll find a link to the orange creamsicle cake recipe. And super duper bonus, find a tip for making the world’s … Read More ...
Colorful Ladybug Cupcakes
So bright and sparkly and easy to make! Find the how-tos for these colorful ladybug cupcakes HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
… Read More ...How to Make Sweet Bones
I saw some Halloween gear in my local craft store last week, so I guess that means we can officially start the Halloween talk. Right? I mean, the Back to School stuff has been in Target for ages now. Besides, bones are the kind of thing you need all year round. And I’m loving these bones, especially shaped into letters. … Read More ...
Tennis Cookies in a Jar
I grew up in a tennis playing family, though I’ve been remiss in keeping it up since college. (Note to self: Play more tennis.) My mom is still playing tennis with my childhood tennis coach, and I was a child playing tennis well over thirty years ago. I made these cookies for her, at my mom’s request. Make tiny, bite-size, … Read More ...
Banana Fruit Leather
As one who cringes at the thought of adding any more kitchenware to my bursting cabinets, I very much appreciate this lesson on making banana fruit leather without a dehydrator. That and I’ve never seen banana fruit leather. That and I’m so going to try this since bananas are one fruit my kid eats. Make this clever banana fruit leather … Read More ...
Bake the Decoration Right in the Cookies
I’m so intrigued by this method of baking cookies, of dying the dough, shaping into discs and baking the design right in the cookie. So beautiful. See how it’s done HERE at Prunille fait son show. The post is in French, but there are plenty of photographs to guide you.
… Read More ...Cookie Press Cookie Tips
Upon seeing this post, I realized that I of the decorated cookie have never used a cookie press. Maybe that’s an admission best kept under wraps. But how can that be? If you’re venturing into the cookie press world, here’s a great post with tips on how to use the contraption. Learn to make cookie press cookies HERE at Sugarkissed… Read More ...
Hand-Stamped Menu Utensil Holders
My title does not do this justice, I think. While I have no wedding or fancy event to plan any time soon, I need to bookmark this for that one day, in the future, I might actually have a wedding or fancy event to plan. Because I love this charming, easy-to-assemble idea for a place setting. Find the how-tos to … Read More ...
Superhero Oreos
Adorable, AND they are much easier to make than you think, AND you can use them as cupcake toppers, too. Find the how-tos to make Superhero Oreos HERE at Sugar Swings!.
… Read More ...Wimpy Kid Cakes
Yet another example of the clever art you can craft from store-bought snack cakes. It’s amazing how perfectly a Sno-Ball lends itself to this kid. The resemblance is just uncanny. Find the how-tos to make Wimpy Kid Cakes HERE at Project Denneler, to celebrate the release of the third movie version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
… Read More ...Rice Krispies Treats School Desks
I know, we’re still hanging on to July by a thread, and yet the Back to School talk is already starting. I, for one, can’t wait for school to start. To have those glorious few hours a day where I can work unimpeded by a 5-year old pulling on my arm. Sigh. What a wonderful time of year, September. Anyhoo, … Read More ...
Pretty Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These chocolate raspberry cupcakes are just so very pretty in pink, yes? And who knew they made raspberry M and Ms? The piped M and M flower lends just the right amount of frosting on top, and it looks easy to recreate. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Created by Diane.
… Read More ...The Beaker Twinkie
Keep those snack cakes-turned-awesome (or “more” awesome, I should say), Hungry Happenings, especially when you grace us with the presence of Beaker. Beaker is awesome in and of himself, but a Twinkie Beaker? Perfection on top of awesome. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.
… Read More ...Car Lunch
Beep! Beep! I couldn’t resist. Those were the first words that came to my head when I spotted this car-themed lunch for kids. Or maybe it’s a general knowledge of kids and what they’d say. Anyway, make a go-lunch-go HERE at Creative Food.
… Read More ...Cherry Cupcakes
Two hot pink cupcakes perfectly paired and joined by candy to make the cutest cherries. What loveliness. Plus, Cherry JellO is involved so they actually taste like cherries. Or at least, like Cherry JellO. Love it. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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