And one more post…. Here are some favor packaging ideas I created for the June 2011 issue of BRIDES magazine. At their request, I put the how-tos to make your own mash note tube packaging for candy and to make … Read More...
Tutorial: Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers (and a Giveaway)
I’m completely on board with this trend of party decor as cupcake topper. Especially when the result is this yummy plate of cuteness. Find a step-by-step photo tutorial to craft your own tissue paper pom pom cupcake toppers HERE at … Read More...
Candy-Filled Cherries
I spotted this clever packaging idea from Martha Stewart on pinterest (bestest site ever, if you’ve not yet found that addiction). Learn to make candy filled cherry favors HERE at Martha.
Pool and Camp Cakes
Summer is on my mind, I guess. Though I never had a backyard pool and I never went to summer camp (ever, really, no summer camp here), I can’t help but appreciate the kid-appeal of these two cakes from BHG… Read More...
Chocolate Chalkboards
These chalkboards are totally edible. No, one step further, not only are they totally edible, but they are chocolate. Chocolate! I wouldn’t have believed it myself were it not for the detailed instructions and step-by-step photo tutorial. Learn to make … Read More...
Critter Treats
Eeeeww. Or Yuuuum? Find Rice Krispie treats-turned-bugs HERE at Martha Stewart.
Color Your Own Sugar Pearls (and Make a Pearly Mum)
Just three days ago I was in the baking aisle of the craft store ogling all the different colors of sugar pearls. Because of their high price tag, I debated which one color to buy, trying to imagine the crafts … Read More...
New Recipe Search Tool
Well, look what I learned at the kitchn today: The recipe search engine Foodily pulls from both big sites and smaller bloggers and offers nutritional information, albeit automatically calculated so allow some room for error. Read the Foodily review HERE … Read More...
Cereal Art
Spotted on Ohdeedoh, I’m loving this edible art idea for kids from Michele Made Me: Draw a design on craft paper and let kids outline the design with cereal. My 3-year old’s favorites are represented here (Rice Krispies … Read More...
Summer BBQ and Free Printables
Hmm, well I guess three posts in a row sharing links to free printables does not a “slew” make, but it did seem like a significant number of free printable posts when I started. These two photographs don’t do this … Read More...
Lots and Lots of Treats on Sticks
What are you doing to me, Christy of from glitter to gumdrops? You must know of my obsession with sweets, nay, all food, on sticks. So then how can you overwhelm me with a million links to food on … Read More...
Graduation Sandwiches
It’s not easy to make a sophisticated version of diploma and mortarboard sandwiches appropriate for High Tea, but Sweetology pulled it off. Learn to make these graduation sandwiches HERE at Sweetology.
Pine Syrup
I’m currently resisting the urge to run outside (in the rain, no less) to find viable pine trees so I can make my own Pine Syrup. Learn how to make pine syrup HERE at Just My Delicious. (translation tool … Read More...
Sushi Cakes
I’ve seen lots and lots and lots of sweet versions of sushi, but something about these sushi cakes makes me want to post on them again. So simple to make and they look yummy. Learn to make them HERE at … Read More...
Turtle Cupcakes with Turtle Toppers
What is it about turtles that are so insanely cute? I can almost not even look at these little icing toppers for the cuteness. Learn to make chocolate turtle cupcakes with turtle royal icing toppers HERE at Sweetopia.
Gumdrop and Jellybean Flower Cupcake Toppers
Find collection of cupcake decorating ideas HERE at All You. I’m especially loving the spring-y gumdrop and jelly bean decorations.
Tomato Head
Oh, silly tomato. Learn to make him HERE at Family Fun.
Birthday Cake in a Jar
I swear, put something on a stick or in a jar, and I’m sold immediately. I do beg forgiveness for such repetition and predictability, but I can’t help it and probably won’t ever change. And as clever packaging or presentation … Read More...
Peppermint Cheesecake with Daisies
I’m picturing this lovely dessert served at a shower. And in all my cheesecake dining experience (and I assure you have a sufficient amount), I’ve never heard of peppermint cheesecake. Find the recipe for a daisy-adorned peppermint cheesecake HERE at … Read More...
Ballerina Cupcakes
With icing tutu and all, how so very darling for your little ballerina. Find ballerina cupcakes HERE at The Princess and The Frog Blog.