Edible Crafts

Cinnamon Bun Lamb

June 11, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make this super-cute cinnamon bun lamb HERE at Little Nummies.

Yummy buttercream vs. user friendly fondant. The classic debate amongst bakers and wedding clients everywhere. Find a solid, concise and well-articulated argument (ultimately siding with fondant but without dissing buttercream) HERE at Amy Atlas’s blog, Sweet Designs.

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Paper Cup Cupcake Cups

June 10, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Now, say that title five times fast! Find a clever idea for turning paper cups into cute cupcake cups HERE at Cupcake Confessional. Love it. I’ve already bookmarked this idea for a birthday party I’m hosting soon…

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Roundup: Popsicles Big and Small

June 10, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m loving this QuickPop Maker from Zoku.

Learn how to make gigantic popsicles HERE at kookouts.com, found via not martha.

Make (diabetic friendly) pudding pops with Diabetic Living.

Make strawberry yogurt swirl popsicles with Woman’s Day.

And revisit the fun popsicle molds I talked about HERE.

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DC Metro Cupcake

June 9, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I absolutely completely wanted to enter the Hello, Cupcake “Design Your DC” cupcake contest and absolutely completely forgot. (The contest was recently held by a local cupcake bakery for amateur cupcake makers. I guess since I was a “professional” cookie decorator, my amateur status would’ve been questionable anyway, but if you’ve seen my cupcakes, you’ll know I truly am an … Read More ...

Ladybug Treat Roundup

June 9, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

When I came across this Ladybug Treat Roundup, I couldn’t help but feel inspired. It’s not just about creating adorable snacks, but about tapping into the magic of ladybugs to make something fun, colorful, and a bit nostalgic. This roundup brings together a variety of recipes that feature the delightful ladybug design, ranging from cupcakes and cookies to chocolate-covered … Read More ...

Rice Pudding and Fruit Sushi

June 9, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I’ve seen many a take on sushi writing this blog (the real stuff, cupcake versions, candy versions, and Rice Krispie treat versions). But never a rice pudding version. Learn how to this sushi HERE at Sugar Buzz. (A google link to translate from Greek is provided.)

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Tutorial: Cupcake Topiary

June 8, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Learn how to make this impressive cupcake topiary HERE at Miss Prissy Paige. {spotted on Eat Drink Pretty}

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Jam Favors and Printable

June 8, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

Just to keep my jarred theme going… Jam favors with free printable labels! Find the labels HERE at the Intimate Weddings blog and a recipe for jam HERE or HERE. Printable by Pink Peacock Paperie.

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Jell-O Fruit Slices

June 8, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

I’m not one for the heat (hence the AC battle in our house). So when the temperature reaches to 90, I find that unbearable. And another “hence,” why these Jell-O fruit bites look so refreshing. Find the how-tos HERE at Crazy Domestic. {found by Amanda of Amanda’s Cookin’)

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BBQ in a Jar

June 7, 2010 by Meaghan Mountford

So, is everything better when it’s in a jar? Well, at minimum, it certainly upgrades it up to an “edible craft” in my eyes. Learn about every layer of this BBQ in a jar HERE at Giver’s Log.