The largest independent craft review site since 2007
Yummy buttercream vs. user friendly fondant. The classic debate amongst bakers and wedding clients everywhere. Find a solid, concise and well-articulated argument (ultimately siding with fondant but without dissing buttercream) HERE at Amy Atlas’s blog, Sweet Designs.
[tags]buttercream, fondant, … Read More...
I have a confession to make. I’m horribly jealous of the steadiness that must belong to Renee of Kudos Kookies. Pure cookie decorating perfection! Learn cookie painting from the master (ie Renee of Kudos Kookies) with these tips… Read More...
Now, say that title five times fast! Find a clever idea for turning paper cups into cute cupcake cups HERE at Cupcake Confessional. Love it. I’ve already bookmarked this idea for a birthday party I’m hosting soon…
[tags]paper cups, … Read More...
I’m loving this QuickPop Maker from Zoku.
Learn how to make gigantic popsicles HERE at kookouts.com, found via not martha.
Make (diabetic friendly) pudding pops with Diabetic Living.
Make strawberry yogurt swirl popsicles with Woman’s Day… Read More...
I absolutely completely wanted to enter the Hello, Cupcake “Design Your DC” cupcake contest and absolutely completely forgot. (The contest was recently held by a local cupcake bakery for amateur cupcake makers. I guess since I was a “professional” cookie … Read More...
The celebration shoppe has a great roundup of ladybug treats from clever bakers around the web. Find the roundup HERE.
[tags]parties, ladybugs, cookies, cupcakes[/tags]
Learn how to make these cute baby-in-a-pea pod cookies HERE at Brown Eyed Baker.Step-by-step instructions and photographs included!
[tags]pea pod, baby, shower, cookie decorating[/tags]
I’ve seen many a take on sushi writing this blog (the real stuff, cupcake versions, candy versions, and Rice Krispie treat versions). But never a rice pudding version. Learn how to this sushi HERE at Sugar Buzz. (A google … Read More...
Learn how to make this impressive cupcake topiary HERE at Miss Prissy Paige. {spotted on Eat Drink Pretty}
[tags]cupcakes, topiary, tutorial, weddings[/tags]
Just to keep my jarred theme going… Jam favors with free printable labels! Find the labels HERE at the Intimate Weddings blog and a recipe for jam HERE or HERE. Printable by Pink Peacock Paperie.
[tags]jam, mason jars, … Read More...
I’m not one for the heat (hence the AC battle in our house). So when the temperature reaches to 90, I find that unbearable. And another “hence,” why these Jell-O fruit bites look so refreshing. Find the how-tos HERE at … Read More...
And now I have another tool on my to-buy list right next to the edible inks and printer, the Kopykake projector.
Sweetopia has a fantastic, detailed tutorial for decorating cookies with the projector. With lots of photos. And … Read More...
So, is everything better when it’s in a jar? Well, at minimum, it certainly upgrades it up to an “edible craft” in my eyes. Learn about every layer of this BBQ in a jar HERE at Giver’s Log.
[tags]mason … Read More...
Learn how to make this adorable spring flower cake pop bouquet HERE at My Juice Cup. (And this is a first attempt at a bakerella cake pop? Bravo.)
[tags]cake pops, bakerella, flowers, spring, bouquet, lollipop sticks[/tags]
Find the recipe and how-tos for making these fabulous mango chutney party favors HERE at Bird Crafts. And CLICK HERE for a Bollywood party dessert table inspiration. And lastly, you can find the labels HERE at the Bird Crafts … Read More...
For a chance to win a copy of Planet Cake, CLICK HERE for contest details at Munchkin Munchies.
Visit bakerella to learn how to make these burger and bee cake pops (and get a sneak peek at her upcoming book HERE).
[tags]bakerella, hamburgers, bees, cake pops[/tags]
I found these cute BBQ brownies in THIS roundup of Father’s Day recipes at Family Fun. Learn how to make them HERE.
[tags]barbecue, Father’s Day, cupcakes, brownies[/tags] If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, … Read More...
Find tips to make these adorable “pie” cupcakes HERE at The Funambulist Damsel. Spotted on Green Submarine.
[tags]pie, cupcakes, candy[/tags]
As one who is all about cookies, I am always a bit downtrodden that cookies tend to take a back seat to cakes and cupcakes. Well, check out this cookie tray to rival any cake or cupcake stand.