Aw, Mr. Potato Head has been revised to form a whole colony now, of Potato Sprout People. Find the how-tos for this fun, easy craft for kids HERE at PBS.
Freezer Pop Holders
Freezer pop covers are smart. Lightsaber freezer pop covers are super smart. This is a much better idea than the paper towels I now use to keep the chill off my kid’s hands (her request, I was more of the … Read More...
6 DIY Father’s Day Beer-Themed Gift Ideas
It may be cliche, but the Dad in my house definitely likes his beer. I type, as I nervously look out the window at the two stories of hops vines growing out back that are starting to attack the house. … Read More...
Painting on a Cake
This cake makes me want to fly to Paris immediately. (Does anyone do that? Fly to Paris immediately?) The hand-painted scene, the beautiful blue flowers… Find fantastic tips on making this cake and hand-painting on fondant HERE at Make me … Read More...
7 Kid-Friendly Edible Craft Ideas from Dixie Crystal (and Lots More)
I didn’t know that Dixie Crystals had such a wealth of ideas for playing with sugar. They have a whole section just for kids, and plenty of recipes for grown-ups, too. Guess I’ll be adding this site to … Read More...
Make Your Own Food Face Plate
Did anybody else laugh audibly upon sighting these? It’s not just the fact of face plates, and a post on how to make said face plates, but the crazy clever food decorations to turn your family hilariously silly. I mean, … Read More...
JellO Building Blocks
I think it’s very important to play with your food. JellO building blocks you eat AND play with, HERE at Kiwi Crate.
Typography Cake
So I know that baking cool designs inside cakes has become very popular, but actual words? A literary nerd like me appreciates this. Find the how-tos HERE at A Subtle Revelry.
Chevron Cake Tutorial
I think chevron is one of those pattern rages that should be a rage. It’s just plain interesting to look at. I expect its hotness won’t cool down any time soon. Find a great tutorial for decorating a cake in … Read More...
Babybel Tulip Bouquet
I never knew the marvels of Babybel cheese and its possibilities for food art until I met Cute Food for Kids. Make these darling Babybel tulips for Mother’s Day, and find links to 30 more edible food ideas HERE … Read More...
Bear Cub Macarons
Can I get a collective “awwww…” for these pink bear cub macarons? Still an area I’ve not yet mastered: Cute macarons. Time to get in the kitchen. Find cute macarons oursons HERE at Prunille fait son show. (Blog post … Read More...
Tree Snack
This one couldn’t be easier… turn pretzels and grapes into a tree, making them ever so much more appealing to little eyes and mouths, HERE at Fantastic Fun and Learning.
Sparkly Soda
I love this. It’s the easiest idea, too. Add a little disco to your soda (or give a little disco to a soda drinker) with craft gems. Make soda way more fun HERE at Crafts Unleashed.
The Many Faces of Mom (Macarons)
It’s truly stunning how many, many, many silly portraits you can create with a bit of candy. Turn macarons into funny face mom macarons HERE at hoopla palooza.
Child’s Handprint Card… in Chocolate
I’d say this is such a darling gift so mom can treasure her child’s handprint forever, only this is one to eat. Find the tutorial to make an edible chocolate handprint card HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait.
Homemade Sweet Tarts
Methinks these homemade Sweet Tarts look even prettier and more charming than the real thing. Wait, wouldn’t the homemade version be the “real thing”? HERE at instructables, by wold360, of Clever Wren.
Cinco de Mayo Rice Krispies Treats
Just in case you need any last minute Cinco de Mayo treat ideas… here’s one for Mexican flag Rice Krispies Treats. Find them at Posa Cosa.
Mother’s Day Cake
This cake looks so pretty for mom, and all you need are some Airheads candy. Find the tutorial HERE at Design Improvised.
DIY Watercolor Paints
So this isn’t an edible in that it would be tasty, but it is made with ingredients found in your cupboard. I had no idea you could make your own watercolors. Find the recipe HERE at All Parenting.
Sprucing up Fudgsicles
As if they need sprucing… Actually, these sprinkled versions are way better, so I guess they did. Fix up Fudgsicles with Magic Shel and sprinkles, making them WAY more festive, HERE at Jac o’ lyn Murphy.