OK, I’m going through my “stuff I’ve featured on a stick” mental list, which is very, very long. Yep, don’t think pancakes are in there. Let alone owl pancakes. Find these owl pancakes dippers HERE at Jenni Price Illustration, and purchase the tutorial HERE.… Read More ...
Homemade Vanilla Extract
How am I not making my own vanilla extract? Especially when there’s vodka involved? Learn how to make homemade vanilla extract HERE at This Beautiful Mess.… Read More ...
Gum Art
I have never, ever heard of gum art–as in, art made with chewed gum. I’m intrigued with a tinge of grossed out. But I’ve a feeling that’s partially the intent. A reader alerted me to this site: Chew By Numbers. (Thanks Jamie!) The site offers chew-by-numbers kits for kids, similar to the paint-by-number concept, but with gum. And they … Read More ...
Robin Hood Party
Every now and then I spot one of those parties that just strikes me. Like an arrow. Robin Hood’s arrow. For example, this amazing Robin Hood-themed party for a little boy created by Tout Mon Amour. Find details from the party–ridiculously clever details, such as this cake and bullseye cookies —HERE at Kara’s Party Ideas, spotted on … Read More ...
Quinoa and Food Allergy Awareness Week
I know I rarely post on straight recipes that aren’t shaped into flowers or crafted into a food-version of Liz Lemon (see?), but in honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, I’m compelled to make an exception. That, and I’m terribly excited for the impending publication of my friend’s new book, Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from … Read More ...
Rango Cookies
I’m consistently amazed at the talent of Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Learn how to decorate Rango HERE. And note to self: Purchase Wilton Color Mist.… Read More ...
’80s Cupcakes from ZoeyCakes
I find it completely amazing that icons from a decade thirty 
years old can still evoke immediate connection and group nostalgia. (At least for those of us born in the ’70s, early ’70s in my case.) Every single one of these fondant toppers from Zoey Cakes resonates for me. Spotted on Cupcakes Take the Cake, find them HERE or … Read More ...
Classic Baseball Concession Stand Party
I’m once again wowwed by another themed food table created by Spaceships and Laserbeams, masters of printable for “parties with boyish charm.” This time: A healthy(ish) concession stand with their Classic Baseball Collection. The food includes popcorn, apples, grapes, pretzels and chocolate covered berries. Find the Classic Baseball collection of printables HERE at the Spaceships and Laserbeams etsy shop. And … Read More ...
Stenciled Oreos
So these Stenciled Oreos have all kinds of edible crafty techniques I’ve not yet tried. Learn to coat Oreos with vanilla almond bark, make your own stencils and paint with Wilton Color Mist
Rose Garden Cupcakes
Ah Spring. Find the how-tos to make chocolate flower pot cupcakes with fondant roses HERE at Miss Anthropist’s Kitchen.… Read More ...
Shark Week Fun Lunch
Chomp chomp! Eat your lunch! Make a shark attacks pb and j lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
. Perfect for Mermaid, Spongebob and beach-themed parties too.
If you are planning on hosting a fun Shark week (July) activity … Read More ...
Candyland Birthday Party
Find a collection of ideas for favors, decor and food for a Candyland themed birthday party HERE at Parents. My favorite is this cake. (You must register at Parents.com to view recipes, but registration is free.)
Mix and Match Cake Toppings
Find a roundup of ideas for topping cakes–sprinkles and marshmallows and candy and nuts and such–HERE at Real Simple.… Read More ...
Flower Pot Cookies
I’m loving all the totally-edible cookie sculpting gong on over at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. Learn how to assemble these flower pot cookies HERE.… Read More ...
Graduation Cupcakes
Learn to make these fantastic graduation hat cupcake toppers from fondant HERE at Glorious Treats.
These Graduation cupcake toppers are perfect for Graduation parties and Graduation dinners. These graduation cupcake toppers can be made ahead in advance saving you heaps of time on the party day. They can be added to storebought cupcakes too.… Read More ...