While I’ve never tried, I can say with almost near certainty it’s very difficult to make bacteria cute. But dang it if these aren’t adorable. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, candy eyes make everything adorable. Find the how-tos to make “bacteria buddies” HERE at Gourmet Mom-on-the-Go.
… Read More ...Rainbow Macarons
Once I finally master the macaron (that is, once I try to make them again, and again, and again until I master the macaron), I’ll definitely have to try this simple technique for making them rainbow tie dye. Find the recipe and how-tos for rainbow macarons HERE at Duhlicious.
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Muppets for Dinner: Animal Pasta
Oh that sounds terrible, eating beloved Muppets for dinner, but really this is meant more as an homage to the crazy awesomeness that is Animal. You have to love that wild, drumming maniac. Make (healthy! there are beets involved!) Animal pasta HERE at Disney Family.
… Read More ...Ombre Beach Cake
This post is rather fitting as I run for the beach today to avoid the lead-filled dust of house renovations. Yet another lovely, gorgeous, but seemingly easy to re-create, creation from Bird on a Cake… Find the step-by-step how-tos to make this Ombre Beach Cake, including a template for the chocolate sand dollar decorations, HERE at Bird on a … Read More ...
Pancake Bugs and Flowers
Somehow someway, I’ve never delved far into the world of decorating pancakes, despite posting on more than a few pancake masterpieces here. That changed when Rachel of Rachel Cooks asked me to join her Pancake Party. Every day this month, she’s hosting a different blogger and their pancake creations. I tried my hand at decorating pancakes, and while I have … Read More ...
Homemade Ice Cream Cone Graham Crackers
Homemade, pretty, apt for the season, adorable and easy to make? These ice cream cone graham crackers have everything. Find the step-by-step how-tos and recipe HERE at Bird’s Party Blog, courtesy of guest poster Hani from Haniela’s.
… Read More ...Sparkly Rainbow Chex Mix
I’m fully aware as I type this I’m not-so-secretly taking advantage of my position here to spreading my daughter’s genius to the world. You see, it was her very own idea from her very own four-year-old brain that produced this brilliant idea of turning plain Chex cereal into sparkly, rainbow Chex cereal. Color me proud. (If this has been done … Read More ...
Easy Fairy Garden Cake
Easy to make and decorate, but the sugar-loaded and sweet decorations would most certainly satisfy my daughter’s fairy requirements. Find the how-tos to make the magical garden cake HERE at Parents.
… Read More ...Gummy Bear Dress
While I ordinarily find food obsessions interesting and telling of our cultural moment, I think some may just go a wee bit too far. Like gathering 50,000 Gummy Bears and fashioning them into a dress. Just seems to time consuming and impractical.
Made for TWELV magazine, find news of the dress HERE at Buzzfeed.
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Sunshine Donuts
The sun is burning strong in my parts. A little too strong for my taste. These seem a much better way to celebrate this ball of fire. Find the how-tos to make and decorate sunshine donuts HERE at Hoopla Palooza.
… Read More ...Mr. Watermelon Head
Hee hee, silly fruit. Love the teeth. Make a Watermelon guy HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
… Read More ...Tie Dyed Rice Krispies Treats
It’s one of those days, today. No, not those 104 degree days where I don’t want to open the front door. That’s been every day this summer. I mean one of those days where I declare a new food trend for anyone who actually cares or thinks I have that power anyway. While painting on sweets with food coloring is … Read More ...
Pretty Watercolor Cookies
These painted cookie canvases are gorgeous enough for an all-grown-up affair, but the clever method is easy enough for kids to master, too. Love, love, love this cookie art. Find the how-tos HERE at One Charming Party, courtesy of guest poster Jenny Batt.
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Hot Dog Dudes
I have to give kudos for companies who push their product via edible crafting ideas. Three cheers for creativity! Find these hot dog dudes and other crafty dog ideas HERE at Gwaltney Foods.
… Read More ...Beach Bucket Cake
Another easy one for you. I’m not making you work at all! Must be the lazy summer thing. Find the recipe to make a beach bucket cake (very cute all wrapped up, by the way) HERE at Rook No. 17. Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.
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