Which, some of you may recall, is the book by yours truly. One of my favorite party blog pals, Bird’s Party, is hosting a giveaway of my latest book, Sugarlicious: 50 Cute and Clever Treats for Every Occasion
. And it’s signed (um, because my signature is so coveted?!?). And it’s open worldwide. And there are other fun things, … Read More ...
Constellation Cookies
As gorgeous as the night sky itself (which, living in a city, I see so rarely). I adore this sweet astronomy lesson. Find the decorating how-tos HERE at Bake at 350.… Read More ...
Popsicle Men
Officially on my too-cool summer wish list: The Lollypop Men Popsicle Mold. Find it HERE at Perpetual Kid.… Read More ...
Flying Saucer Falafel
Looks like the aliens have invaded just in time for dinner. (Groan, seriously, why do I even say stuff like that?) Anyhoo… I bet the kiddos would still find that funny. Maybe? Make flying saucer falafel HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
“Potato Field” Sweet Potato Cupcakes
These darling cupcakes are for a family of potato growers, and they celebrate the potato through and through. Split open the sweet potato and chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting to find a “potato field” inside. Love it. Find the recipe HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (translation tool available).
Hello Kitty Cake Tutorial
For all those Hello Kitty sweets fans out there (and I know there are many… sighing now to remember the Hello Kitty craze of my long ago youth), this tutorial for crafting a Hello Kitty cake has helpful step-by-step photos and easy to follow instructions. Find it HERE at Wee Love Baking.… Read More ...
Food Coloring Gift Tags
This one isn’t edible, technically, but I couldn’t resist sharing this lovely idea and clever use for food coloring. Find the how-tos to make color burst gift tags using food coloring HERE at Corinna Wraps.… Read More ...
Cherry Placecards
So simple and pretty, cherries are the perfect choice of placecards for a summer shin dig. Find the how-tos HERE at funkytime.… Read More ...
Bite Sized S’mores Bites
Last year I posted on so so so so so many many s’mores ideas and variations thereof, I think I burnt out on s’mores. I’ve hardly posted any this year. Guess these are a good one to change that. For a super quick and easy bite o’ s’mores, make these baked s’mores bites HERE at babble.
Looking for more … Read More ...
Mountain Cake
For the rock climber, maybe? Young or old(er)? Make an easy mountain climbing cake from store-bought goodies HERE at Parents.… Read More ...
New from The Candy Cottage: The Party Pack of Mini Cottages to Decorate and Re-Decorate
Remember not so long ago (um, last week?) I talked about the reusable, re-decorate-able (I know, not a word) gingerbread house from The Candy Cottage? (If you don’t, check it out here.) The Candy Cottage
offers no-bake houses to decorate and redecorate, with ideas for the whole year through. I just wanted to share with you their latest product, the … Read More ...
Other Ways to Use Vegetables
Check out these alternative ways to use and display fresh vegetables, inspired by the blogger’s recent trip to South Africa. My favorite is the vegetable bouquet. While I’ll never tire of fresh flowers, the gift of vegetables so prettily arranged is such a great and practical idea. Find the veggies HERE at Love U Madly.
Rainbow Cubes
The world shall never tire of rainbows, especially when their are great causes promoting the symbol. These colorful cubes sound delicious to boot. Make rainbow cubes HERE at Hungry Rabbit.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon and these fun Rainbow party … Read More ...
Pinwheel Candy Favors
These pinwheel-topped candy favors would be such a colorful addition to display at a birthday or circus-themed party. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Dotcoms for moms.
Ice Cream Cone Macarons
I never tire of ideas for decorating macarons. I find each one equally genius. Make ice cream cone macarons HERE at raspberri cupcakes.… Read More ...