I’m loving this colorful collection of martini recipes at Thoughtfully Simple. Find the recipes HERE.
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Candyland Cake
Pure sweet brilliance. That’s what I think of this candyland cake. Find the inspiration HERE at A delightful day, found via the lovely Gordon Gossip.
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Homemade Fruit Rolls
Make your own fruit rolls at Green Kitchen Stories. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE.
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Porcupine S’mores
It’s amazing how much cuteness a cookie cutter adds. Find the recipe for these porcupine s’mores (with homemade graham crackers and marshmallows) HERE (link updated to web archives as blog no longer active) at amateur foodie.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook
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Frosty The Snowman Christmas Cake Pops
My 2-year old adores Frosty the Snowman (so do I, along with the classic 1960s Rudolph) so she exclaimed “Frosty!” rather jubilantly when she saw these cake pops on my computer screen. Find the how-tos HERE, along with more non-character snowmen, for the cake pops from the famous bakerella.
Need supplies? check out these Cake Pop sticks 
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Lollipop Garden Cake
This cake from baking and love reached through my computer screen and grabbed me the minute I saw it. Maybe it’s because it’s called a lollipop garden cake (brilliant name). Find the post and recipe for the cake HERE.
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Olive Penguin and Cheese Snowman Appetizers
I’m loving this olive
penguin and cheese snowman from Peas Love Carrots, especially since the instructions on how to make them (easily) are so well done. Find the how-tos HERE.
And a side kudos to the blogger for pointing out that she got the penguin idea from the web and would happily credit the original creator of this popular … Read More ...
Birthday Cupcake Ideas
Flower Tutorial
Visit CakeJournal to learn how to make this absolutely gorgeous flower from gumpaste. Find the tutorial HERE.
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Dead Man’s Pie
Why do I love this pie from Not So Humble Pie so much? Is it because the recipe sounds delectable? Sure, of course. But it’s also called “Dead Man’s Peanut Butter Pie,” and the bakers were clever enough to put people pastry cutouts–one of which appears to be, in fact, a dead man–on top. Yes. That’s why. So … Read More ...
Eye Candy: Lego Kitchen
I use the term “eye candy” because this post offers no how-tos, merely a must-share image. Unless, of course, you are inspired to build your own Lego Kitchen. Check out this Lego-covered IKEA kitchen island HERE at The Cool Hunter.
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Disco Dust Tutorial
Visit Sweetopia for a fabulous tutorial on applying edible disco dust
.
Find the how-tos HERE. (As well as a super-cute cookie snowman tutorial to boot.)
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New Year’s Eve Treats
Find all kinds of (kid-friendly) New Year’s treats over at Family Fun, like these edible New Year’s hats and this kid-version of champagne, bubbly JellO parfait.
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Decor for Your Champagne
Love this quick and simple idea to dress up champagne glasses for tonight: ribbons. Plus, the ribbons double as glass markers. Find the post HERE at Real Simple.
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Marzipan Cherries
I just got some marzipan to experiment with, so I’ve marzipan on my mind. Love these cherries from Martha. Find the how-tos HERE.
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