Check out this roundup of ideas for hosting an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party for Valentine’s Day HERE at Country Living, created by Julie Murphy, founder of stationary company, Jack and Lulu. Love the “Eat Me” cupcake flags, … Read More...
Birdie Cupcakes in a Tree
A-dor-able. When I add dashes I really, really mean it. And just try and convince me otherwise about these birdie cupcakes on a tree branch. And some are wearing party hats. A-dor-able. Learn to make them, cupcakes and setup and … Read More...
Pixie Cupcakes
And sprinkled with fairy dust. Find the how-tos to make these adorable cupcakes HERE at Parents.
Conversation Heart Candy Pouch Printables
Conversation hearts are flowing freely around here now. Learn to make a conversation heart favor pouch FOR your conversation hearts, AND find a free printable HERE at pharMA.
“Mixie Sticks” for a Hot Cocoa Bar
This “mixie sticks” invention is such a fantastic spin on do-it-yourself Pixie Stix: Colorful paper straws filled with flavored sugars perfect for mixing in hot cocoa. Yum. Find the how-tos HERE at Tradewind Tiaras.
Frosty the Cheese Ball
Here we go, this snowman cheese ball is a little friendlier (except for the “being served as an appetizer” part). Make a Frosty Cheeseball HERE at Family Fun.
Toasty the Snowman
Doesn’t this just seem so very, very cruel? And yet here I am posting it. Please forgive me, Snowman. Make toasted marshmallow snowmen HERE at Family Fun.
Animal-Themed Birthday Cakes and Cupcakes
A whole bunch of ’em. Find a roundup of animal-themed cakes and cupcakes for your animal lover, such as pink poodle cupcakes or this octopus cake, HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Graham Cracker Tudor House
I know Christmas is over, but can’t gingerbread houses be used to celebrate the entire season? Maybe? What about graham cracker houses? This one is just so cute and comes with step-by-step instructions. Find it HERE at All You.
Patchwork Mitten Cookies
Colorful, unique, beautiful cookies without icing? Whatta feat. Check out what In Katrina’s Kitchen made to warm your hands. These cookies are assembled from little colorful squares of dough, truly patchwork. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Not Rachael … Read More...
The Twinkie’s in Trouble
Awwww. I had no idea that Hostess is about to file Chapter 11. What a sad day that will be to not walk in a store and have your childhood favorites there. I hope they can be saved! To … Read More...
Matchbox Valentines
Aren’t these adorable? The perfect sweet little something to give your honey(ies). Make them HERE at Inchmark, spotted on Mighty Girl.
Snowman Ice Cream Cones
My first thought was winter in Florida… How adorable are these ice cream cones? Find the how-tos HERE at This Homemade Life.
Marshmallow Subway Art (and a Giveaway at my other blog)
This one is to share something of my own with you all. Over at my other blog, I’m hosting another giveaway to celebrate the almost-release (February 7th) of my book, Sugarlicious. This time I’m giving away a little booklet … Read More...
Candy Cane Valentines
Still have some candy canes lying around? Use them for Valentine’s Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.
Cake in a Mug
Insta-homemade-cake? How so very last-minute perfect. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats, courtesy of the ever-clever CakeSpy.
Looking for more recipes for mug cakes? Check out our favorite mug cake recipe book
for making the best mug … Read More...
Groundhog Day Push Pops
We’ve had one, maybe two, flakes of snow so far in Washington DC. Then today, crazy snowfall as we headed to the airport (by the way, I’m sort of on vacation). But nothing sticks!! So I’m hoping we get some … Read More...
Cookie Decorating Party Crafts
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.
Wrapping Store-Bought Candy for Valentine’s Day
Find some ideas for dressing up and packaging store-bought candy for Valentine’s Day HERE at Martha Stewart.
Party Food – SnoBall Igloos and Cookie Penguins
Brrr… Make penguins and igloos from store-bought cookies and SnoBalls HERE at the Hostess site.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate molds.