Sheesh, all you have to do is repackage something in cute little, individually-sized, terribly convenient party cups and I’m sold on the crafty and clever aspect. Smart for Cinco de Mayo, make individual Seven-Layer Dips HERE at The Girl Who … Read More...
Flower-ful Breakfast for Mom (and a Giveaway!)
Aw, doesn’t mom deserve a bunch of pretty flowers? And breakfast in bed? And something you make yourself? All kinds of birds are knocked down with stones with this flower filled breakfast by Hungry Happenings. Find the how-tos to … Read More...
Mix and Match Robot Cookies
I’ve never even had a thing for robots til I spotted these super crazy awesome mix n’ match robot cookies from Lizy B. Not only are they beyond clever (what head? what body? what arms do I choose???), but … Read More...
Rainbow Swirl Cake
Rainbows are here to stay, my friends. I’m convinced this trend will understandably survive as long as the cupcake has. See? Check out this colorful rainbow swirl cake from In Katrina’s Kitchen. Seems so much easier (and psychedelic) than baking … Read More...
Rapunzel Tower Cupcakes
Now that we’ve instituted a “Family Movie Night,” I’ve seen a few movies I would probably never have seen otherwise, what with the four-year old’s control over the remote. Like those that feature runaway dogs or, of course, Disney princesses. … Read More...
Free Graduation Owl Gift Bag Printables AND a Graduation Cookie Cutter Giveaway
Have a graduation coming up? Kindergarten? Grad School? Beauty School? Any big achievement?
Carla from the Party Planning Center made these adorable owl gift bag printables, which you can download for FREE HERE at the Party Planning Center. And … Read More...
Maypole Mini Bundt Cakes
I love this May Day idea, and I’m already envisioning other sweets beyond the bundt cake. Learn to make Maypole cake toppers HERE at Studio DIY.
Meatloaf Hearts
It’s kid central around here today. How about some meatloaf love? Find a recipe that kids can help make for heart shaped meatloaf HERE at B. Inspired, Mama!.
Dora Pancakes
Wait, one more! This time Dora. As a pancake. Without any complicated artwork. Find her HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Frog Marshmallow Pops
I’m pretty sure it’s the tongue that gets me. Yeah, definitely the tongue. Make marshmallow frog pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Sleeping Owl Cupcake Topper
I suddenly feel so sleepy… Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these pretty, sleeping owl fondant cupcake toppers HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.
Painted Pasta
So the paint makes these inedible, I understand, but this crazy cute painted pasta is way too good not to share. I’m completely in love with this idea. Find the idea HERE at Made with Love.
Dandelions to Jelly
With the amount of dandelions my daughter picks just walking from the car to the front door (I know, I know, we have to mow our lawn) that I am then forced to put in bud vases all over the … Read More...
How to Make a Cookie Arrangement
I get asked frequently how to make a cookie arrangement. Back when I was working as a cookie decorator at a shop that specializes in cookie bouquets (Bundles of Cookies), we did things a bit differently. There, the … Read More...
Pretty Bowl of Fruit
For Mother’s Day, for Spring, for kids… I love this quick and simple prettified bowl of fruit. Find it HERE at Better Homes and Gardens. Use shape cutters like flowers
and butterflies to create fun fruit breakfast bowls.
Kitty, Banana, Marilyn, and Many More Macarons
It’s been way too long since I visied Mactweets (this wonderful site that posts macaron challenges from readers). Check out this fabulous roundup of macarons submitted last month for macaron day, HERE. Shown are adorable kitty macarons from Macaron … Read More...
Veggie Flower Bouquet
How lovely and healthy… I can see this as a pretty, edible addition to a snack table at a party. Make a bouquet of veggie flowers HERE at Disney Junior.
Hand-Drawn Party Placemats
In case your party guests are easily confused, or if you’re short of table linens, just line the tables with paper and draw your own placemats! Such a unique idea. Find it HERE at Donna Hay.
Cupcake Liner Mason Jar Tops
Cupcake liners as tops for mason jars. Of course! One of those simple genius party ideas. Find them HERE at Setting the Mood. {spotted on Pinteres}
Sweet Designs Book Review and Bumble Bee Daisy Cookie Pops
Long title for a short post, but for all anxiously awaiting the arrival of Amy Atlas’s book, Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It
, it’s on shelves today! I reviewed the book and made some pipe cleaner bumble … Read More...