For all wondering where to begin planning to include some cookie decorating for their kid’s party, you may be interested in this checklist of what to do. I hosted an event at my daughter’s school for 20-some four and five years olds. I kept it simple. Kids love decorating cookies so much, simple is all you need. Find the post … Read More ...
Stars n’ S’mores
Cutting shapes in graham crackers opens up a whole lotta possibilities. Make patriotic s’mores and find a great tip on how to cut out shapes from a graham cracker HERE at Domestically Speaking.
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Apple Grills
Well, I missed this for Father’s Day, but I think this apple-turned-grill is apt all Summer long, yes? Make apple grills HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
… Read More ...Tea Party in a Box
Far away from your tea loving, Jane Austenite? What an easy, mailable gift idea: A tea party in a box, including cookies and tea quotes on the tea bags. (Wonder if you could make a coffee version for the likes of me.) Find the tea party HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.
… Read More ...4th of July Pudding Pops
I can’t help but think immediately of Bill Cosby every time I hear “pudding pops.” But the ’80s store-bought versions were never this festive, I don’t think. Make your own 4th of July pudding pops HERE at We Made That.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Tiny Popsicle Cupcake Toppers
Picture me shaking my head and smiling… It’s the easiest ideas that make us slap our foreheads. Like sticking toothpicks in Mike and Ike’s candy to make popsicle cupcake toppers. Genius. Find them HERE at Party Pinching.
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Berry Star JellO
Despite JellO’s big comeback in recent years, doesn’t this JellO star with berries still feel so very retro? It’s the mold. And fruit and JellO thing. Make a JellO star for the 4th of July HERE at CraftFoxes.
… Read More ...Chocolate, I mean, Icing Covered Pretzels
I know this will sound like an Infomercial-like statement, but it’s unavoidable. Do you live in a place where the weather is so hot right now it determines what desserts you can serve? Do you avoid chocolate and buttercream at parties for fear of melted, sticky puddles? Then this is the answer for you: Dipping pretzels in royal icing instead … Read More ...
BBQ Cookies
Just look at those ever-so-cute and animated ketchup and mustard bottles! (Yes, adding candy eyes to anything makes it “animated” in my own eyes.) Love, love these summery and barbeque-friendly cookies. Find the BBQ cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
… Read More ...4th of July Fireworks Cake
This painted fireworks cake is perfectly festive for the 4th of July, but do-able to make and decorate, even with a kid’s help. Make a marbled, red, white and blue cake with painted fireworks HERE at Bird on a Cake.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Golf Ball Cupcake Cones
Sure, these would be great to serve for a golf-loving dad this weekend, but I’m picturing a tray on the dessert table for a golf-themed party. Simple to make, but so adorably golfy (yeah, I’m making up my own words now), find the how-tos to make golf cupcake cones HERE at Design, Dining and Diapers.
… Read More ...Homemade Gummy Bites
Last year’s were flavored chipotle, this year’s are mango lime. Imagine the other flavor possibilities when making your own. And what pretty, little squares. Make homemade gummy bites HERE at The Nature of Grace.
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Flag Fruit Snack
The simplest ideas are the best. Just a quick slice and you have an instant fruit flag snack. Find the idea HERE at Lisa Storms.
… Read More ...The Muppet Show Cookies
For all who remember getting in PJs and watching The Muppet Show, or time spent on summer vacations watching The Muppet Movie on that new-fangled invention, “cable,” or for anyone with an appreciation for the genius of Jim Henson, you’ll also appreciate this Muppet cookie homage for a special cause. View the sweet Muppet cookie eye candy HERE at 1 … Read More ...
Cake Pop Parfaits
Every time a new sweet hits craze level, you creative folks just grab on and come up with all kinds of ideas and twists on the original. Like turning cake pops into parfaits. Find the how-tos for cake pop parfaits HERE at Crafty Staci.
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