Independent craft blog since 2007
There is something about a backyard barbecue that instantly feels like summer, and these BBQ grill cookies take that idea straight to the dessert table.
Decorated to look like tiny barbecue grills, burgers, hot dogs and other cookout favourites, these … Read More...
There are plenty of 4th of July dessert ideas out there, but a fireworks cake is one of those treats that really does make people stop and say, “Oh, you made that?” — which, let’s be honest, is half the … Read More...
Sure, these would be great to serve for a golf-loving dad this weekend, but I’m picturing a tray on the dessert table for a golf-themed party. Simple to make, but so adorably golfy (yeah, I’m making up my own words … Read More...
Last year’s were flavored chipotle, this year’s are mango lime. Imagine the other flavor possibilities when making your own. And what pretty, little squares. Make homemade gummy bites HERE at The Nature of Grace.
Making your own gummies has … Read More...
The simplest ideas are the best. Just a quick slice and you have an instant fruit flag snack. Find the idea HERE at Lisa Storms.
For all who remember getting in PJs and watching The Muppet Show, or time spent on summer vacations watching The Muppet Movie on that new-fangled invention, “cable,” or for anyone with an appreciation for the genius of Jim Henson, you’ll … Read More...
Every time a new sweet hits craze level, you creative folks just grab on and come up with all kinds of ideas and twists on the original. Like turning cake pops into parfaits. Find the how-tos for cake pop parfaits … Read More...
I’m going to have to just trust it’s baseball season. But how clever for the sweets and baseball-loving crowd? Marshmallow baseball treats and chocolate-covered pretzel baseball bats. Makes me almost want to pay better attention to the sport. Almost. Make … Read More...
Uh oh, looks like this tiny Teddy biscuit
got a little too much sun! But easy to make and cute to boot. Find these lounging-on-the-beach cupcakes HERE at Uncommon.
Yes, bring on the watermelon-themed desserts! This one looks and sounds delicious AND tastes like watermelon AND looks like watermelon. On my to-make list this Summer. Find the how-tos and recipe for watermelon fudge HERE at Cookies and Cups.… Read More...
A special weekend breakfast treat for the kiddos who bring home straight As perhaps? Make adoooorable snail cinnamon rolls HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
I rarely make healthy stuff for my blog, seeing as I’m all about cookies and marshmallows. Hmmm, perhaps a change on the horizon. Find the how-tos to make frozen yogurt and fruit pops HERE at the decorated cookie.
This is the first time in four years and 5,000 some posts that I’ve featured something from Maxim. I’m sure. (The last? Not so sure.) But I spotted this on Pinterest and really, how cool and just right for this … Read More...
So very many red, white and blue treats and sweets out there for the 4th of July. Here are just a few:
Make Uncle Sam ice cream cones HERE at Family Fun.
Fancy up water with red, white and … Read More...
A true masterpiece is this sand castle. I mean, Rice Krispies Treats castle. Oh, the possibilities for decorating beyond the beach… Make a caramel Rice Krispies Treats castle using sand molds HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Didn’t I just mention yesterday how much I’m a sucker for all Bugles-related crafts? This one is uber-cute, too. These Bugles-turned-ice cream cones are so utterly perfect. And then to throw in the snack mix? Really, now. Make sweet and … Read More...
I’m on a Dad roll now… And speaking of bread (you know, because I said “roll”? No?), there are so many sweets for Father’s Day, that it’s nice to take a break with some appetizers. Make neck tie appetizers HERE … Read More...
I love the effort poured into finding and assembling this root beer sampler gift for Dad. (Though for my husband, I’d have to substitute actual beers, sigh.) Find the how-tos and a free printable for “Dad’s Root Beer Sampler ‘Stache,” … Read More...
I’m crazy afraid of all spiders, even pictures of spiders, and even cute ones. This is about as close as I can get to one. And it’s pretty darn cute. Make a Very Busy Spider lunch HERE at Creative Food
I’m such a sucker for any edible craft involving Bugles–memories of eating them off my fingers in childhood, I think. Also, these are super easy and cute. Top cupcakes with ice cream cones made from Bugles and gumballs HERE at … Read More...