What a sweet gift to open. Make Rice Krispies treat monogram birthday gifts HERE at Musings of a Glamourpuss.
Gum Paste Flower Tutorial
What a darling, perfect cake for a babyshower. Learn to make these gum paste flowers to decorate a cake (with rhinestone centers!) HERE at Domestic Charm.
Tutorial: Fondant Sailboat Toppers
Learn how to make these easy, simple, but bright and perfect sailboat cupcake toppers HERE at Bird’s Party blog. And to complete the look, the nautical party printables are found HERE.
It’s Your Snack Calling…
“Hello?” “Yeah, hi. It’s me. Your fun snack.” Are you groaning at me? Anyway, find the idea HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Peeking Strawberries
Hey, I think my strawberry is watching me. Learn to make ’em HERE at Weelicious.
Snakes on a Stick
Everything truly is better on a stick, even traditionally scary things like snakes. Find the recipe for snake breadsticks HERE at Food.com. {spotted on Pinterest}
Homemade Gumdrops
I’m already digging through my cabinets to find my funny-shaped silicone ice cube trays for this one… Homemade Gumdrops. Find the recipe HERE at my site, by guest blogger Cheryl of Sew Can Do.
Owl Cake
I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a cuter owl. And I’ve seen lots of owl sweets. Check out the tips to make your own crazy-cute owl cake HERE at Inspire. Create. Bake. {spotted on Pinterest}
Bastille Day Recipes
More for Bastille Day… Find a roundup of recipes and Bastille Day ideas HERE at Martha Stewart, including these red, white and blue berry tarts.
Watermelon Sculptures
Because that’s what these watermelon creations from Trish at Sweetology essentially are. Sculptures. Check out the fun she had with watermelon HERE at Sweetology. Those are watermelon flower pots, by the way. There are also baby carriages, but you’ll … Read More...
Gumpaste Flower Tutorial
I’ve spotted these flowers on many a cake of late, and I always pause when I do. I just love the look of these flowers, so I was happy to finally see a tutorial. Learn to make gumpaste flowers HERE … Read More...
Ice Cream Sundae Kit
An ice cream sundae kit? Adding to my gift wish list. Find the how-tos HERE at Family Bites. Spotted on Gordon Gossip, where I spot lots of things.
Shovel Candy Favors
I know I’m a few months late for Valentine’s Day, but I spotted these sweet favors on Pinterest and I couldn’t resist sharing. Perhaps these could be adapted to a summer party lovefest? Make shovel candy favors HERE at Family … Read More...
Fondant Ladybugs
…And made even cuter sitting atop cupcakes. Learn to make them HERE at Glorious Treats.
Hershey’s Kisses Bouquet
Here’s a darling idea: A bouquet of Hershey’s Kisses flowers. Learn to make them HERE at PharMa.
Lunch That’s More Fun
Maybe my kid would actually eat foods that touch each other, like sandwiches, if they looked more fun. Such as a submarine sandwich or a piece of cake, from Cute Food for Kids.
Googly Eyes and Emotion (and Fondant)
For anyone out there crafting characters or animals from sweet things like fondant, here’s an artist’s helpful inside scoop for expressing emotions and moods with the eyes, googly eyes: Check it out HERE at Eat the Evidence.
Vodka Pops
Vodka pops while lounging by the pool? And Grey Goose vodka pops no less? If you aren’t going to be hanging at Fontainebleau in Miami any time soon, make your own HERE at the Miami New Times. {spotted on… Read More...
Red, White and Blue Shakes
And to keep the sippable theme going… red, white and blue shakes! Learn to make them HERE at Poca Cosa.
Pop Rocks Rimmed Cocktails
This idea from Pizzazzerie has me adding Pop Rocks to my shopping list this weekend. Add a little fireworks to your cocktails HERE at Pizzazzerie.