I declare this the coolest lookin’ Valentine’s Day cake ever. Ever! I just find it so striking. And inside is strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting, so yes, please. Find the recipe HERE at gimme some oven.
Super Quick and Easy Cake Toppers for Valentine’s Day
Need a super duper quick and easy way to dress up your cake tonight? I’m even typing about them super duper fast before my two month old loses it. Oh no, too late. Well… find the how-tos to dress up … Read More...
Pipe Cleaner Heart Toppers
Clearly I need to spruce up my pipe cleaner supply. Here I’ve been holding on to the classic, boring, Kindergarten-versions when there were these glittery, pretty types out there. Find the how-tos to make a simple, heart, pipe cleaner topper … Read More...
Homemade Heart Sprinkles
These homemade jumbo heart sprinkles would be handy to keep around beyond Valentine’s Day. Use any teeny tiny cutter for your fondant… do they make teeny tiny Shamrocks? Find the tutorial for homemade heart sprinkles HERE at Cake Whiz.
Worms or Butterflies? What’s Your Valentine’s Day Choice
Valentine’s needn’t be all pink and roses and Cupids. You can get in the dirt a bit, which I bet all kids not into pink and roses will appreciate. And bonus. Free printable for the cupcake topper. Find the heart-shaped … Read More...
Food-Safe Lace Sugar Crown Cake Toppers
Oh geez, if my princess tiara-addicted five-year old got wind of these… well, I’d be busy making some at her orders. I’m hiding my computer screen from her. Because these are seriously awesome. Actually, forget the five-year-old-specific thing, we ALL … Read More...
Fondant Flower Tutorial
I think it fitting given the upcoming holiday o’ love that these beautiful, fondant flowers are made from a tiny heart cookie cutter. Created by Cake Whiz, find the full tutorial HERE at Cake Journal.
Groundhog Day Pudding
Just a couple days until we find out if there will be six more weeks of winter. Judging by the 70 degree weather today, I’m guessing the groundhog won’t see his shadow. Make Groundhog Day pudding cups HERE at The … Read More...
A Dozen Edible Football Stadiums
Need some more ideas for impressive, edible football stadiums? Most of these don’t even seem too hard to make, just perhaps a bit time-consuming. Find the roundup HERE at Good Morning America. Shown is from Crazy for Crust.
Macaron Cake Tutorial
Wow, wow, and triple wow. This one capitalizes on the macaron trend (the trend is still on, right?) in a huge and very impressive way. Find the how-tos to make this amazing “macaron” cake HERE at Half Baked, by … Read More...
Fondant Bow Cake Tutorial
Sigh. This photograph makes me want to read a 19th century romance novel. Preferably British. But I digress. Find the how-tos to make this so-pretty cake with striped fondant bow HERE at Twigg Studios.
Decorate a Cake with Chocolate Bark
Nothing is craftier than simply mixing things up. Taking something given and just using it in a totally new way. Like chocolate bark. But chocolate bark on the side of a cake, which looks like it requires a bit of … Read More...
Homemade Animal Crackers
Oh who are we kidding, cookies. But calling them “crackers” helps us feel better to give them to kids. Oh, who am I kidding, I have no problem with kids munching on these cuties. Make handmade animal crackers HERE at … Read More...
Glitter Birthday Candles
No matter what number the birthday, we all need a little sparkle on our special day. Find the instructions to turn birthday number candles into sparkly birthday number candles HERE at One Charming Party.
Pinecone Doll Cake Toppers
I’m especially smitten that these vintage-inspired cake toppers are crafted from pine cones. Meant for a wedding cake topper, methinks these could be for any occasion. Find the step-by-steps to craft your own HERE at Limn and Lovely.
Clever Rice Krispies Treats Roundup
I think I’ve already posted on most of these individually in years past (because I’m just that on top of the Rice Krispies Treats world), but I’m sharing the collection anyway. Find a roundup of crazy Rice Krispies Treats, with … Read More...
Football Treats and Activities for Kids
I know that it’s a big month for football. I know this because a football game was on in the background of the restaurant I was in last night and people seemed very interested in the results. So if you … Read More...
New Year’s Eve Party Ideas and Free Printables
If you need some last minute New Year’s Eve party planning help, be sure to check out this bright, colorful, sparkly party over at Bird’s Party Blog. There are a billion jillion ideas AND free printables! Find it HERE… Read More...
Silly “Goose” Cake
I know Christmas has passed, but I can’t help but share this silly goose. A Christmas goose. In sweet form. By CakeSpy, of course. Find the recipe HERE at Serious Eats.
Disco Ball Cake – Disco Party Idea
Need a little inspiration to boogie on New Year’s? I love this shimmering disco ball cake. Find the how-tos to make it HERE at My Insanity.
This party decoration is perfect for a Disco Ball Party.