Find a slideshow of 12 gorgeous wedding cake ideas at Real Simple. Some of my favorites: this clever cookie cake (of course), this “doily” cake, and this stunning black lace cake.
Foodie Gifts for Mom (Roundup)
A sampling from the web:
Cupcake mix from the famous Sprinkles bakery at Williams-Sonoma (or directly from Sprinkles, here).
Gorgeous dipped strawberries from Red Envelope.
Flower sculpted nesting bowls from Spoon Sisters.
Pink and black damask apron from Wrapables.
Cute recipe tin from Fred Flare.
Corn Starch Clay
You likely wouldn’t want to consume this, but it technically falls under the category of “edible crafts,” no? I guess until painted… Find the “recipe” for this corn starch modeling clay HERE at “sweet thing(s)”, found via The Crafty Crow.… Read More ...
DIY Waffle Bowls
Create your own waffle bowls (or cones, of course) with this Almond Mocha waffle recipe and how-to from Tramie’s Kitchen.… Read More ...
Flower Bouquets for Mom
Check out this sweet flower arrangement for mom from bakerella. (And, if I may momentarily share a post with the great bakerella, look! … my own lazy daisy candy arrangement.) 
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DIY: Tree Cake Stand
What a pretty idea for a rustic cake stand. Find the instructions for creating this cake stand from wood HERE at Once Wed, originally from Laurie Cinotto. (Bythe way, Laurie’s site is so lovely and crafty, you can easily get lost scrolling for inspiration.)… Read More ...
Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas (Roundup)
Here are just a few of the many party ideas for Cinco de Mayo out there in the vast internet world:
Find menu ideas here and party ideas here at evite.com.
Find lots of recipes (including a slideshow of 5 margaritas) here at the Food Network. (Image above from the Food Network.)
Create My Event has centerpiece and … Read More ...
Easy Treats for the Grad
Find the how-tos these easy treats made from chocolate peanut butter cups and chocolate squares grad caps HERE at No Fuss Fabulous.… Read More ...
More Food Photography Lessons
I’ve said it before (many times, here’s my prior post with links to food photography how-tos), and I’ll say it many more times: Great food photographs are VITAL to great food blogs. I know that upgrading my camera and putting in the many extra hours trying to take quality photos for my own blog has been hugely successful. But … Read More ...
See’s Candies Giveaway at HWTM
Enter to win one of four $25 gift certificates to the famed See’s Candies at one of my fave sites, the Hostess With The Mostess blog. Just leave a comment HERE before May 5.… Read More ...
When the Sandwich Qualifies as “Edible Crafts”
Perhaps the title is misleading in suggesting there are limited moments when a sandwich can make this column, as I do believe you can do much to elevate the sandwich to art: crafting the exactly right proportions of well-represented food groups between delicately chosen and cut pieces of bread. O’ sandwich, the perfect and brilliant lunch. Thank you, Earl of … Read More ...
Instructables Foodie Roundup
Instructables.com is a DIY goldmine. Anyone can submit a project if registerred. Find info on arts, crafts, home, science, music, sports, and tons more. Here are a few entries for the foodie:
Retro art toast. Tattoo your toast.
Craft table salt cones.
Make gummi shot glasses.
Cookie Cake
OK, I’ll admit I found this from an ad sent via email. I usually delete those right away from my Inbox. But I just thought this sandwich cookie cake was so cute. Find the pan here at Williams-Sonoma.… Read More ...
Grill Candy
It took me awhile to figure out this grill was actually candy. At first I thought it was real. Or a a toy. Or at least a cupcake. But nope. It’s made from candy melts. Visit Wilton.com for the how-tos HERE. As it’s been about 90 degrees the last couple days, I have summer and cook-outs on the … Read More ...
DIY Pop-Tarts
Save your coins and make your own Pop-Tarts with this recipe for strawberry Pop Tarts from Bake Me More.
Homemade Pop-tarts are really popular right now thanks to tik tok trending and Air fryers
. This easy pop tart recipe can be baked in the air fryer until golden brown.
Pop-Tarts
is a brand of toaster pastries that the … Read More ...