I love something pretty that is also practical. In that it helps stir my drink. Make (easily) balsa wood flower stirrers HERE at Confetti Pop. I had no idea balsa wood flowers, or sola flowers, existed. I found some HERE. These could be used for so much more than stirrers.
… Read More ...Spring Cupcakes
I made these cupcakes with leftovers. Leftover royal icing and extra cupcakes and some extra frosting. Leftovers are awesome. Make royal icing flowers on grassy cupcakes HERE at the decorated cookie.
… Read More ...Daisy Cupcake Tutorial
Big daisies, big welcome to spring. I’m loving these cupcakes. Find the instructions to make daisy cupcakes HERE at Make, Bake, Celebrate.
… Read More ...Mini Daisy Cakes
Here’s a genius new idea I’m going to try: “Paint” with cake batter. These mini flowers are cakes, arranged in a bouquet, in a bowl, even on a stick. Yes. I’m going to try this. Just beautiful for Spring and Mother’s Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.
… Read More ...Spring Tulip Cupcakes
And speaking of seasons… we’re right in the heart of Spring here in DC. I’m not sure how much longer the cherry blossoms will be around, but the tulips are here to stay. Make so-clever, easy tulip cupcakes from jelly fruit slices HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
… Read More ...Cherry Flower Cake
Aside from the whole cherry-flavored, delicious-sounding cake thing, I’m loving the flower decorations made from candy clay on this cake. Make the cake and decorations HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
… Read More ...Roundup of Spring Treats
You’ve got your flowers, your cherry blossoms and your birds and your bugs. That about sums up sweets. I rounded up all my sweet Spring treats from the archives–cookies, cake pops, brownie pops, candy pops (hmmm, lots of pops), marshmallows, cupcakes and more– HERE at the decorated cookie.
… Read More ...Veggie Flowers
Here’s a cute and easy way to dress up a veggie platter: Veggie Flowers. And you know they are cute and easy to make because the tutorial consists only of a few photos. Make veggie flowers HERE at Recipe by Photo.
… Read More ...Painted Get Well Cookies
According to the Victorian-era “Language of Flowers,” the Eglantine Rose means “a wound to heal.” I made these painted, decorated cookies for a friend who recently had surgery. Find the how-tos to make get well cookies HERE at the decorated cookie.
… Read More ...Easy Winter Flower Cookies
Easy is the way to go at this hectic time of year. Oh, who am I kidding? I always go for easy no matter what time of year. Find the how-tos to decorate these simple winter flower cookies HERE at my other blog, courtesy of the super creative guest poster Katrina of In Katrina’s Kitchen.
… Read More ...Poinsettia Cookie Bouquet
It’s been ages since I posted on the “no way, those flowers are edible?” cookie bouquet site, Blossomedge. Well, that should be rectified immediately with these beautiful poinsettia bouquets. Yes, they are poinsettia cookies. Find the information to buy the e-tutorial HERE at Blossomedge.
… Read More ...Marimekko Macarons
I’ll never tire of the different variations of crafty macarons you crafty folks who actually know how to make macarons come up with. Make Marimekko macarons HERE at Craftstorming. And wait! Before you go anywhere, linger on this site a bit for the Sew Yummy series of sewing inspired goodies, and check out these sewing cupcakes created byLaura of … Read More ...
How to Make Carrot Flowers For Platters
Apparently there exists a simple, inexpensive tool to help you make these cute as can be carrot flowers for bento boxes. These may even be too cute-as-can-be for my kid’s lunch. Find the how-tos to make carrot flowers and a link to the tool HERE at Meet the Dubiens.
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Daisy Lollipops
The lovely prettiness of these daisy lollipops sold me immediately, the perfect favor for a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower… Or get well gift. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Intimate Weddings, from Sibylle of Funkytime.
… Read More ...Truffle Flowers for the Teacher
Today I learned it is Teacher’s Day in India. And paying homage to those that take our children for seven hours a day and shape their minds sounds about right. And these truffle flower sticks are lovely way to do so. Make them HERE at Little Food Junction.
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