Cupcakes topped with cupcakes? Is there anything better? Learn how to make these cuties (very easily) HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.
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50-Plus Handmade Favor Ideas
Giver’s Log has a fantastic collection of 50 handmade wedding favors ideas ,most of which are great favor ideas for parties, as well, like a cupcake in a jar (originally from Martha) or chocolate-dipped anything (yes, those are gummi bears). Find the roundup HERE.
[tags]wedding, party, favors, chocolate, candy, cupcakes[/tags]
DIY Flavored Toothpicks
Have a toothpick Learn how to make your own flavored toothpicks HERE at Craftzine.com.
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Beach Cookie Placecards
Oh, these clever beach-themed cookie placecards bring me right back to my years working as a cookie decorator (making many many many a placecard as such). I love the “sand” filled pails. Too cute. Find the idea HERE at the celebration shoppe blog.
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Make Your Own Gin
Sigh. I remember the days where I could walk into my favorite bar and, no matter how insane the crowd, have my G & T waiting for me (which I should note is a tale of woe purely for the memories of recognition and pre-kid social life, not for any other images associated with having drinks lined up on a … Read More ...
Visiting the All-Clad Factory
View an interesting factory photo tour to see how All-Clad cookware is made HERE at Martha’s blog.
“Pie”rate Ship
Really? A pirate ship that’s actually apple pie? Really. I have no clever words to match the cleverness of an apple “pie”rate ship, so CLICK HERE immediately to see more and learn how to make this at Diamonds for Dessert.
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Candy Designed for Sharing
Awww. How sweet. Candy that is inherently meant to share. See these Share the Sweet creations by designer Maria Tovslid HERE,
Kool-Aid Crafts
Check out all the crafty things you can do with Kool-Aid with this roundup by The Crafty Crow. Shown is scratch-n-sniff painting from Paint Cut Paste.
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Looking for more DIY projects with Koolaid? Check these out Kool-Aid Crafts
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DIY: Cupcake Wrappers and Cakepop Carriers
I love these two projects from the Naughty Secretary Club for dressing up sweets: make your own cupcake wrappers and a DIY cakepop carrier. Find the how-tos for making cupcake wrappers HERE and the tutorial for crafting this cake pop tray HERE.
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Pink Popcorn Pomaders
Learn how to make these unique popcorn pomanders HERE at Not Quite Nigella. {spotted on Austin Wedding Blog via weddinggawker}
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts
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Smoke Monster Popcorn
I’ve feel like I’ve posted a disproportionate amount of LOST posts on this blog (like here and here). And I am a LOST watcher, but I watch lots of shows, so it’s certainly not an exclusive obsession. There are just so many clever foodie LOST watchers out there, so they end up here. (Any other homages to any other … Read More ...
My New Favorite Site: They Draw and Cook
Well, favorite after this one, of course. As one who has devoted an alarming portion of her life to food (cookies in particular), and as one who has recently been illustrating much of her cookie how-tos, I’ve become a wee bit addicted to They Draw and Cook, a compilation of foodie artists’ renderings. CLICK HERE for more inspiration (and … Read More ...
Gum Drop Roses
Faux Cakes….for Weddings on a Budget
Hey there, brides and grooms! Are you considering all your options when it comes to the centerpiece of your wedding reception – the cake? Well, let me introduce you to a trend that’s gaining popularity and offers some pretty awesome benefits. Yes, I’m talking about renting a fake cake for your big day. Now, before you dismiss the idea, thinking … Read More ...