So easy peasy why-didn’t-I-think-of-that… Rice Krispies Treats
paint brushes in rainbow colors. Of course. Find them HERE at Sweetology, inspired by these from Snackpicks.
Necktie Cupcake Toppers
Give Dad dessert, that tie he wanted AND freshen his breath, all in one gift! Make necktie cupcake toppers HERE at The Seven Year Cottage. And bonus points for the clever blog post title that also brought me fond … Read More...
Strawberry Hedgehog Cupcake Toppers
Adorable, and look, you get some healthy fruit and nuts with your cupcake. Make strawberry hedgehog cupcake toppers HERE at LoLoVie.
Egg Birds, Flower Quiche, and an Egg-Filled Giveaway
So many eggs! Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons hosted a brunch filled with fun versions of eggs sponsored by Eggland’s Best, and she’s hosting a giveaway of lots of eggs and kitchenware. My favorite egg dishes she made: These … Read More...
Rainbow Cake Food Coloring Set
Look what I stumbled upon when searching the shops today… this one is for all rainbow cake loving crew. The Rainbow Cake Food Coloring Se
t comes with eight bottles of food coloring to make the cake, found HERE at … Read More...
Dinosaur Lunch
Something about this dinosaur lunch makes me want to make it for myself. Perhaps because it’s such a complete lunch with the sandwich and snack and fruit and veggies. But more likely it’s the night sky. Make a dinosaur lunch … Read More...
Swirl Cookies for the 4th of July
One from yours truly now: Easy to decorate, bite-size, sparkly, swirly, red, white and blue, 4th of July cookies. I think I just broke the record for most adjectives to describe circle cookies. Make them HERE at the decorated cookie… Read More...
Candy Uncle Sam Cupcake Toppers
These perfect Uncle Sam cupcake toppers are made with mini marshmallows, Tootsie Rolls and Hershey’s Kisses. How can that be? I mean, the eyebrows, the beard… perfect. Find the how-tos to make cake Uncle Sams HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Shirt and Tie Cookies for Dad
First, I’m such a fan of edible gifts, especially when you’re searching year after year for gifts for someone who doesn’t want more clutter. Second, these adorable shirt and tie cookies with mix and match ties mean Dad can make … Read More...
Graduation Bear Marshmallow Pops
Aaaawww, somehow this adorable teddy bear made it through college. Maybe high school. Or probably elementary school. Regardless, this cuteness is all edible, made from candy and marshmallows. Find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Candy Gifts for the Bus Driver
Don’t forget the bus driver at the end of the year! (Hmmm, wonder if I would get these since I’m the one who schleps my daughter back and forth to school 20 some minutes each way.) Find these adorable candy … Read More...
Chocolate Chalkboards
I’ve posted on chocolate chalkboards before, but they bear repeating. Easy to make, simple and clever, personalized and chocolate is involved. So an all around great end-of-year gift for teacher or kids. Make them HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe… Read More...
Hot Dog Cookies
A sweet version that looks an awful lot like the real thing. Naturally, these are from CakeSpy. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats.
Veggie Boats
Come sail away on a veggie boat. Healthy, easy, kid-friendly, whatta great appetizer for a boat-themed party. Or a summer party. Or any party. Make veggie boats HERE at Oh Happy Day.
Fun Food Activity for Kids: Veggie Faces and Melon Pops
I’m usually a sweets maker, but yesterday I ran a session at my daughter’s school for 3, 4 and 5 year olds all about food art. Since it’s a sweets free zone, I had to turn to–egads!–vegetables and fruit. We … Read More...
Perfect Macaron Feet. Also, Macaron Feet.
Now this one is definitely a post I’m bookmarking, considering macarons are still my white whale. Find fantastic tips and recipes for making perfect macaron feet HERE at Craftstorming. Oh yeah, and find macaron feet.
More Candy Crafts!
You can fill every aspect of your life with candy, if you felt so inclined. Just in case you haven’t revisited, here is the roundup of candy crafts to finish out Candy Week at Vintage Umbrella: Make lollipop cards … Read More...
Mini Cupcake Daffodil Bouquet
I think I need a bouquet of daffodil cupcakes. Just because. Learn to make mini cupcake flower bouquets HERE at Cute as a Fox.
Shrek Cake for the Sophisticates
I just love that this cake is called the Shrek cake. But a green, delicate, grown-up sophisticated version for a mature Shrek. Learn to make this “Shrek Cake” with light sponge cake, kiwi, puddings, and gooseberry green jelly HERE at … Read More...
Watermelon Cake (That ActuallyTastes Like Watermelon)
I’ve seen plenty a cake that looks like watermelon (though this one is an extra super duper cute looking watermelon cake), but how many taste like watermelon, too? Make a watermelon flavored cake HERE at Bird on a Cake.