Find how-tos and ideas to make super-cute invitations and decorations for a cookie decorating party, including these rolling pin invitations, the cookie banner and (my favorite) the cookie straws HERE at Fiskars.
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Paris-Themed Cookies
I’m completely in awe of the cookie perfection that is Sweetopia. And these Parisian-themed cookies are making me want to book some plane tickets to Paris today. I mean, the poodle, the croissant, the precision of the Eiffel Tower… cookie decorating just doesn’t get much better. You must see the whole spread of cookies and find a how-to video … Read More ...
JellO Lips
SWAK! Have you started bookmarking Valentine’s Day ideas? Or Pinning? Make JellO into kisses HERE at Parents.… Read More ...
Handprint Cookies
How have I never thought of using icing as finger paint before? So genius. Find the how-tos to make handprint cookies HERE at Something Swanky. {spotted on pinterest}… Read More ...
Puff Pastry Crown
Wait a minute, how come no one has made ME a puff pastry crown filled with almond paste and chocolate? Do you have any idea what I accomplish in a day? Not to mention I went to the eye doctor today and I can barely read the computer screen, and yet I power through? Seriously, where’s my crown? Or maybe … Read More ...
Peppermint Sugar Cubes from Leftover Candy Canes
I’m always a fan of finding uses for leftover holiday candy. Such a happier image than that Christmas-is-over reminder when we see a broken candy cane under the couch. Make peppermint sugar cubes from leftover candy canes HERE at homework. I’m also loving these peppermint sugar marshmallow kabob swizzle sticks.
Rainbow “Jewel” JellO Cake
Made for St. Basil’s feast day on January 2, check out this cake full of “jewels.” A yummy rainbow of gorgeousness for the rest of year, too! Find the how-tos HERE at Catholic Icing.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon … Read More ...
Winter Treats Ideas
I’m still looking out my window wistfully every day awaiting snow, and nary a flake here in DC. Sigh. Find a spread of kid-friendly ideas for decorating treats HERE at babble, including these snow-covered tree cupcakes and penguin cupcakes.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate molds.
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The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge Christmas Cocktails
If I was actually still in Christmas party mode, I think I would have to throw a shindig that included cocktails based on Christmas characters. Make The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge cocktails HERE at Rock UR Party. (By the way, if I was served a Grinch, I would most definitely tell the bartender, “You make a mean … Read More ...
Leg Lamp Cookie Cutter
Clearly A Christmas Story is one of my (and many, many others, I’m sure) favorite Christmas movies, because this is officially the third post I’ve written on the tale over the years. (See here and here.) Now you can honor the recent-classic through cookies. Check out the leg lamp cookie cutters
, available here.… Read More ...
Licorice Swizzle Stick
It’s the simplest ideas that are the most genius. I love this idea to dress up a cocktail (Christmas, sure, but any old time) with a swirl of red licorice lace. Find the idea HERE at Ladies Home Journal.
Update – Broken links have been removed from this post. Take a look at this Christmas Cocktail Recipe Book
we found … Read More ...
Gift Ideas for Food-Lovers
Calvin and Hobbes Snowmen Truffles
I certainly hope the memories of Calvin and Hobbes stay as strong as the comic strip itself. Anybody else cut out the last strip, that wintery scene in the Sunday comics, and frame it? Make Calvin and Hobbes-inspired truffles snowmen HERE at Laughs and Crafts 4 Mom.… Read More ...
Gnomes and Kahlua and Vanilla Gifts
Gnomes and homemade Kahlua. Just stop shopping now, because really, I don’t think you’ll find a better combo in a gift. Find the recipe and packaging links to make “Gnome-made Kahlua” HERE at Warning Sugary Goodness. But wait, there’s more! Maybe a gift idea for the cook, not the lush, in your life. Find the recipe for homemade vanilla … Read More ...
Elf on the Shelf Cake Pops
Have you popped back over to Every Day Should Pop! yet to see more cake pop inspiration? (Sorry, couldn’t resist the “popped.”) Here, let me. I’ll take you back. These Elf on the Shelf cake pops should do it.
Need supplies? check out these Cake Pop sticks 
and Cake Pop Maker
, Cake pop makers take the stress out of … Read More ...