I’ve had miniature on my mind of late. You see, ages ago I bought a dollhouse at a yard sale for ten bucks. I’m only now just getting to decorating it, and have been on a massive hunt for inexpensive, … Read More...
Egg Salad Chick
Anyone still have lots of leftover Easter eggs? Make this cutie egg salad chick in a pretzel nest for lunch HERE at Hungry Happenings, from guest blogger Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Swimming Girl Cupcakes
It’s almost summer where I am, though we’ve already pulled out our Tinkerbell sprinkler this year with the unseasonal heat. But the summer-themed sweets are starting to pop up (some gauge the seasons by department store displays, I gauge them … Read More...
Mini Rainbow Cupcakes
I’ve been doing way too much self-promotion of late, but given the fondness for rainbow sweets (at least as evidenced by Pinterest), I have one more to share. I made these mini rainbow cupcakes for a two-year old’s birthday … Read More...
Earth Day Bento Box Ideas Blog Hop
While I’ve seen (and been a part of) plenty of bloggers in cahoots with their posts, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a pub-crawl style blog hop, where one blog leads to another and another. Love it! Check out this … Read More...
Earth Day Lunch, Dinner and Dessert Ideas
Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our planet with delicious and creative meals that are both fun and meaningful. Whether you’re planning a special lunch, dinner, or dessert, this roundup has a little something for every part of … Read More...
Bacon Cookies
What makes these so perfect? The peppery black edges? The gradations of color? The waves and curls? The eerie resemblance to actual bacon? I don’t know, but you can find the how-tos to make bacon cookies HERE at Not … Read More...
Sweet Designs is Almost Here
Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It
, from Hyperion Books 2012, with photography by Johnny Miller.
In case I haven’t mentioned lately, I feel a reminder is in order. The long-awaited book by Sweets Stylist extraordinaire, Amy Atlas… Read More...
Inch Worm Cupcakes
Who would’ve thought a worm could be so adorable? Make fuzzy inch worm cupcakes with a free printable HERE at Partiologist. Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.
Confetti Birthday Cupcakes
Since the key to decorating these cupcakes is the-messier-the-better, I’d include these in the “easy to make” category. Make confetti birthday cupcakes HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Snow White Lily Cookie Bouquet
I’m just more and more impressed with each new edible flower creation from Blossomedge. Find the step-by-step instructions to craft shimmering Snow White Lilies HERE at Blossomedge. They may be Snow White Lilies, but I have a four-year … Read More...
Video Tutorial for Frosting Cupcakes with a Closed Star Tip
This short video by Xiaolu HERE at 6 Bittersweets demonstrates three techniques to frost cupcakes with a closed star decorating tip. It’s simple, straightforward and easy to recreate, so definitely worth two minutes of your time if you want to … Read More...
Crazy Big Brownie Pop
I wonder if this beat the world’s record for largest cake pop ever? Or, when eating this, do you feel lilliputian? Make Mega-Brownie Pops HERE at Munchkin Munchies. If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, … Read More...
Terrarium Bento Idea
While my black thumb would be horrendous at terrarium gardening, I think I could manage this edible version. What a fantastic idea. Find the terrarium bento HERE at eclecticlamb.
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Flower Baby Cookie Pops
Aw, sweet precious babies… (except those with colic). Find these darling baby flower cookie pops HERE at Lizy B.
Brush Embroidery Turtle Cookies (and a Giveaway)
I have to share with you my latest… brush embroidery turtle cookies. I have the instructions for decorating these cookies over at my other blog, and I’m giving away everything you need to make your own. I’m even throwing … Read More...
Mosaic Birthday Cake
So bright and pretty and easy to make with broken candy. Find this cake HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Colorful Pasta
I hadn’t the slightest idea adding a drop or two of food coloring to pasta water could cause such magic. Find the Lorax-inspired dinner HERE at Toni Spilsbury.
Ding Dong Dogs and Healthy Monkey Dip with Banana Cookies
I have to share a couple of silly animal desserts with you. First, turn Ding Dongs into doggies HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. Next, find the recipe for monkey dip and cookies, actually a vegan chocolate … Read More...
A Fishy Lunch
Glug, glug (is that the sound of bubbles?). Make a fishy lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.