I know, I know, I’ve posted on cupcakes in a jar before. Several times I think. But you know my fascination with mason jars. And as long as you all keep coming up with this yumminess contained, well, I’m just … Read More...
Sandwich in a Can
Have you heard of Candwich? As we move further and further away from the immediacy of growing food, pulling it from the ground, preparing it and eating it. I suppose lunch in a can was inevitable. But I don’t know. … Read More...
Watermelon Hedgehog
Tee hee. Learn to make this watermelon hedgehog serving idea HERE at babble. There’s a ladybug, too.
DIY Chocolate Bar Wrappers
While I love the idea of making your own chocolate bar wrappers to personalize an easy gift, I love the idea of these vintage-y black and white photos as the wrapping choice even more. Learn to make your own chocolate … Read More...
Summer Cookies
I’ve made many a sunglasses cookie, and I have three different cutters just for said sunglasses. But I’m kicking myself for never thinking of using a heart cookie cutter so creatively. Because I have about ten different heart cutters. But … Read More...
Favor Packaging Ideas for BRIDES Magazine
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...
Edible Flower and Bunting Cupcake Toppers
Crazy adorable flower cupcake topper that’s also edible? Wait, one more. Crazy adorable bunting cupcake topper that’s also edible? Yes, it’s true. Both exist, with a tutorial. (The secret is in the fruit roll up.) Created by Jenny of Hank … 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.
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...
Father’s Day Favor Boxes
Hee hee. Learn to make a shirt and tie favor bag for Father’s Day HERE at Paper Crave.
Father’s Day Retro Clip Art Labels
Print free retro clip-art labels for Father’s Day HERE at Martha.
Fruit Flower Pops
Such an easy, clever, healthy idea. Turn fruit into daisy pops HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Rainbow Cookie Push Pops (and a Giveaway)
Because I’m anticipating a push pop
trend, an upsurge in this clever packaging idea, I ordered a case, yes, a case, of push pop containers, because apparently push pop containers are hard to find. And especially hard to find in … Read More...
Dinosaur Birthday Party
Debbie from Wants and Wishes submitted the molten lava volcano cakes from this Dinosaur party. But this party is way too fabulous not to share the rest. Not only are there molten lava volcano cakes, but check out the toy … Read More...
DIY Cupcake Gift Boxes
If this is any confirmation of the clever cuteness of these DIY cupcake gift boxes, my 3-year old, who is currently on my lap trying to type (yes, this does make work more difficult), got very excited at the sight … Read More...
Wild West Birthday Party
Flower Candy Place Cards
Make easy, flower candy cup placecards HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.
Chocolate Bunny Box
Learn to make your own edible chocolate bunny box–fill with jelly beans or other candies–HERE at Design Dazzle.
Jelly Bean Bracelets
Jewelry and dessert all in one. And of course, kid-friendly and timely to boot. Learn to make jelly bean
bracelets HERE at My Kids Make.