And one more post…. Here are some favor packaging ideas I created for the June 2011 issue of BRIDES magazine. At their request, I put the how-tos to make your own mash note tube packaging for candy and to make your own fabric sack favors HERE on my blog.
Edible Flower and Bunting Cupcake Toppers
Crazy adorable flower cupcake topper that’s also edible? Wait, one more. Crazy adorable bunting cupcake topper that’s also edible? Yes, it’s true. Both exist, with a tutorial. (The secret is in the fruit roll up.) Created by Jenny of Hank and Hunt, find the how-tos HERE at The Sweetest Occasion.
Tutorial: Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers (and a Giveaway)
I’m completely on board with this trend of party decor as cupcake topper. Especially when the result is this yummy plate of cuteness. Find a step-by-step photo tutorial to craft your own tissue paper pom pom cupcake toppers HERE at 6 Bittersweets and find details to enter the 6 Bittersweets giveaway of a dozen pom pom cupcake toppers.… Read More ...
Candy-Filled Cherries
I spotted this clever packaging idea from Martha Stewart on pinterest (bestest site ever, if you’ve not yet found that addiction). Learn to make candy filled cherry favors HERE at Martha.… Read More ...
Summer BBQ and Free Printables
Hmm, well I guess three posts in a row sharing links to free printables does not a “slew” make, but it did seem like a significant number of free printable posts when I started. These two photographs don’t do this summer BBQ party food table justice. Find more party details and these fabulous summer BBQ free printables HERE at The … Read More ...
Father’s Day Favor Boxes
Hee hee. Learn to make a shirt and tie favor bag for Father’s Day HERE at Paper Crave.… Read More ...
Father’s Day Retro Clip Art Labels
Print free retro clip-art labels for Father’s Day HERE at Martha.… Read More ...
Fruit Flower Pops
Such an easy, clever, healthy idea. Turn fruit into daisy pops HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.… Read More ...
Rainbow Cookie Push Pops (and a Giveaway)
Because I’m anticipating a push pop
trend, an upsurge in this clever packaging idea, I ordered a case, yes, a case, of push pop containers, because apparently push pop containers are hard to find. And especially hard to find in quantities under 100. So I ordered 100. And I’m giving away a dozen. Check out my blog HERE to learn … Read More ...
Dinosaur Birthday Party
Debbie from Wants and Wishes submitted the molten lava volcano cakes from this Dinosaur party. But this party is way too fabulous not to share the rest. Not only are there molten lava volcano cakes, but check out the toy dinosaur topped cupcakes, the cherry “lava” ball favors, and my favorite, the “hot lava” trifle, made from crushed Oreos, gummy … Read More ...
Beautiful Cupcake Tree
Cupcakes suspended so gorgeously from a tree centerpiece? Wow. And one more wow. Spotted on Gordon Gossip, the image is by Evrim Icoz and found HERE.… Read More ...
DIY Cupcake Gift Boxes
If this is any confirmation of the clever cuteness of these DIY cupcake gift boxes, my 3-year old, who is currently on my lap trying to type (yes, this does make work more difficult), got very excited at the sight of them and wants to make them now. I love how you can vary the “flavor” with the ribbon. Find … Read More ...
Wild West Birthday Party
S’mores Cake in a Jar
I can scroll through a kajillion desserts, and I’ll always pause on a mason jar. Always. S’mores Cake in a Jar. Simply gorgeous. Find the recipe HERE at How Sweet It Is.… Read More ...
Flower Candy Place Cards
Make easy, flower candy cup placecards HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.… Read More ...