I’m loving every detail of this The Very Hungry Caterpillar birthday party featured on Project Nursery, the printables, the cookies-with-holes, the gumball caterpillar favors, the backdrop… Find the party HERE at Project Nursery. Spotted on Party Frosting.
Broken Flower Pot Cupcakes
There’s also a not-broken one, but a broken flower pot cupcake? So clever, yes? Plus, you can be imperfect in the decorating. Love this idea. Find the how-tos HERE at Baker in the Basement.
Parks and Recreation Cookies
I’ve yet to watch an episode of Parks and Recreation, not because I have an aversion to the show, but because I’m particular about my TV. I need to watch a show from the beginning… So maybe this show will … Read More...
Marionette Bento Box Idea
If and when I get into making fabulous bentos for my daughter to bring to school, I’ll likely start with something less ambitious than a marionette, but this gives me something to aspire to. Find the Marionette Bento HERE at … Read More...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Made in a Mug (or On a Mug?)
This is such a cool idea, especially for kids… not so much for the hot water danger part, but for the “how stuff melts” and “I can help” parts: Make peanut butter swirl cups in a mug. Find the how-tos … Read More...
Flourless Chocolate Cake Graduation Caps
Taking graduation-themed baked goods to a whole new level of delicious sophistication… Make flourless chocolate cake graduation cakes for anyone who may be gluten free. Just because you are doesn’t mean you have to miss out. These Mortar board cakes … Read More...
Baseball Deviled Eggs
I don’t know much about sports’ seasons, but it seems about right that baseball is right now. These deviled eggs are not only stuffed with so many incredible things that calling them merely “deviled eggs” seems a shame, and just … Read More...
Cookie and Herbs Bouquets
Just when I thought the cookie flower master couldn’t possibly improve upon her masterpieces, she goes and adds herbs. You must scroll through these gorgeous bouquets, and yes, they are cookies, not real flowers. I know it’s hard to tell. … Read More...
Puppy Dog Pancakes – Fun Food Ideas
When my labradoodle, Aloo, celebrated his first birthday, we wanted to make it extra special—not just for him, but for the humans who came to celebrate too! What better way to make everyone … Read More...
Animal Cracker Zoo
Such a cute idea for zoo-loving little ones: Craft your own zoo for animal crackers. I’m now thinking bigger… like a whole scale model of a zoo made of shoe boxes and astro-turf, so I need to stop here. Find … Read More...
Gumdrop Roses
Need some quick, last minute cake or cupcake decorations? Make gumdrop roses. Find the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.
Pina Colada Cupcakes with Dried Fruit Flowers
First, the super yummy-sounding cupcakes… Pina Colada with Kiwi frosting? A resounding “Yes, please.” Find the recipe HERE at A Spicy Perspective. But wait, there’s more. Those gorgeous dried pineapple and kiwi flower cupcake toppers? Crafted and for sale … Read More...
Meringue Tulip Cake
What a pretty and tasty homage to a Dutch mom… lovely meringue tulips to decorate a cake. Find the how-tos to make meringue tulips HERE at Bird on a Cake.
Sweet Neon Graduation Party
Surviving middle school in the early ’80s is a feat of which I’m proud. I was not immune to the fashion trend pressure. Oh no, I embraced the WigWam socks over the pegged leg jeans, the Madonna gloves and the … Read More...
Sewing and Quilting Cookies
I’ve often bemoaned my comical lack of sewing skills. I’m envious of those that wield a needle with thread with skill, especially those that wield a needle with thread with the same talent as an icing bag. Find the how-tos … Read More...
Ruffled Buttercream Layer Cake Tutorial
You know those lovely ruffled, colorful cakes that look too pretty to eat and too difficult to make? This tutorial by Bubble and Sweet to make a ruffled layer cake with buttercream frosting (not fondant! woo hoo!) is fantastic and … Read More...
Duck Macarons and Pond Cupcakes
Because macarons are one of these elusive confections I’ve yet to master, I’m doubly impressed by those that have not only mastered the technique, but then make crafty scenes from their shaped macarons. Make duck macarons and pond cupcakes HERE … Read More...
DIY Dyed Cupcake Liners
Why o’ why have I never thought of this idea to spruce up plain, white cupcake liners: dip dying in food coloring. So smart. Find the how-tos HERE at Little Wren.
Caterpillar Grapes
Easy peasy creepy crawly idea: Caterpillar grape kebabs! Love ’em. Make them HERE at Six in the Suburbs.
Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas Giveaway!
Since I am guessing if you don’t already own this gem of a party book, Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It
, it must be on your wish list, yes? If so, head on over to … Read More...