Phew, I just spent three amazing days being treated like royalty at a blogger’s summit at the Hershey’s complex, so this post is sort of fitting. (More on my Hershey’s trip later, when I’ve a chance to unpack and digest…literally.) … Read More...
Turkey Peppers, Turkey Treats, Everywhere Turkeys!
Turkeys are everywhere now in anticipation of Thanksgiving in the US. You can have turkeys for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Cases in point: Make stuffed “turkey” peppers HERE and turkey Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (my favorite) treats HERE at … Read More...
Mini Cookie and Candy Turkey Pops
Some bite-size, sweet, kid-friendly, easy (any other adjectives?) Thanksgiving cuteness for ya’. Make mini turkey cookie and candy pops HERE at Sugar Swings!.
Snack Cake and Candy Turkeys
Candy, candy. Now that Halloween is over, we’ve GOT to find ways to fill the other holidays with candy. And snack cakes. We have to have snack cakes. Hey, there are pretzels in there, too! Let the kids help assemble … Read More...
A Haunting We Will Go; Halloween Felt Candy Pockets DIY
With just a few days away from Halloween we are trying to get ready with cute crafts for the kids. Some of us might like to try one of these darling Felt Candy Pockets. This DIY is from “Crafts ’n … Read More...
Licorice and Candy Cake for Halloween
For ages I’ve seen the Kit-Kat wrapped candy cake floating around (this one). And if this whole decorate-your-cake-with-loads-of-candy thing is a trend, then I’m on board. Especially when you have such gorgeous results as this licorice and candy … Read More...
Project: Witches Hat Party Favor
These little paper witches hat are simply adorable! And there’s even a surprise inside, a piece of candy! Find out how to make these cute party favors using A Muse Studio stamps and cardstocks over at the eighteen25 blog.… Read More...
Chocolate-Covered Skull Pretzels
Note to self: Stop talking about this whole crafty chocolate and pretzel trend and make something completely adorable. Because I’m loving all the stuff you come up with just mixing mini pretzels with candy melts or chocolate. Make chocolate covered … Read More...
Mummy Pretzel Rods
Given my love o’ the chocolate pretzel combo and my penchant for treats that are quick and clever to make, I’m very much digging these chocolate mummy pretzel rods.Find the directions to make them HERE at Miss CandiQuik. Via … Read More...
3-D Pumpkin Cookies with a Surprise Inside
Officially my new favorite pumpkin-themed food. And there are plenty pumpkin-themed foods out there from which to choose. These uber-clever 3D pumpkin cookies with a surprise inside. And you needn’t master the art of food construction to make them, either. … Read More...
Sunflower Cupcakes with Edible Pots
Dang, I always give away the best part in the title. But yes, these flower pots are edible. I’ve seen a jillion flower pot cupcakes, but I don’t believe I’ve ever seen one that’s (almost, minus the lollipop stick) totally … Read More...
20+ Ways to Use a Pumpkin Cookie Cutter
If you clicked on the links to my last two posst, you’ll notice those uber-cute Krispies Treats bears-in-costume and funny face pumpkins are part of a larger blogger pumpkin extravaganza. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, challenged over … Read More...
Candy Frankenstein
And edible craft with actual glue and paper crafting involved that also includes candy. Imagine my glee at spotting these silly Frankenstein candy constructions. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make your own HERE at That’s What We Said.
Ghostly Chocolate Bark
I’m still working my way through the huge box of marshmallows that Jet-Puffed was kind enough to send me. Next up on my must-make list: Chocolate bark with mini ghosts. Super easy and creepy. OK, not very creepy. But easy. … Read More...
Daisy Lollipops
The lovely prettiness of these daisy lollipops sold me immediately, the perfect favor for a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower… Or get well gift. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Intimate Weddings, from Sibylle of Funkytime.
Unicorn Horn Party Favors
I talk often about my daughter’s rainbow and unicorn obsession because said obsession has not waned one bit. Thank goodness. And bonus, it means I can recycle some of her birthday party wares each year. Perhaps a new item to … Read More...
So Much You Can Do With Drunken Gummies
It’s been way too long since I posted on drunken gummies, and with so many gummy innovations, that should be remedied. Gummy army men, flowers, fish, sharks, cherries, frogs… Not only are there so many choices to soak in liquor, … Read More...
Back to School Dessert Table Cuteness and Bookworm Favors
There are way too many cutie details on this back to school goodies table to cover in a little post. Crayon stands and buckets of candy “supplies” and even non-food ideas, like coloring and other school stations. And put together … Read More...
Totally Awesome Sweets for an ’80s Party
I know I brag about growing up in the ’80s every chance I get, but I have to share this totally awesome ’80s party. (Wait, why do I brag about being of advanced age? ‘Cuz the ’80s were totally awesome.) … Read More...
Origami Star Wars Pops
Where have I been? Am I the only one out of the loop about the origami Star Wars thing? Figures it takes the allure of some awesome origami Star Wars chocolate and candy pops to clue me in. Make them… Read More...