Learn to make these spooky tombstone lollipop covers with this video at Country Living, including a free template.
Mini Mice Cakes
Eek! A totally not-scary mouse! Must be the licorice ears. Learn to make these cuties HERE at Country Living.
Monster Cupcakes!!
Looooving the near-infinite variations of monster cupcakes from makoodle. Find close-ups and see what candy can do what HERE at makoodle. Thanks for the find, Amanda!
Magic Edible Wands from Harry Potter
Just to clarify… these are totally edible sugar, fondant and chocolate wands in the likes of those held by Dumbledore, Ron, and Harry (to the inch), that actually perform magic (as in, dying your tongue colors upon touching, due to … Read More...
Sweet Pizza Pops
When I first spotted these pizza pops, I thought, “heeeey, wait a minute… I already made pizza pops.” (I did, really, see here.) Then I realized I was totally wrong and these “pizza” pops are actually shortcakes and … Read More...
Candy Octopus
…atop bite-size brownies. Learn to make him (easily) HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.
Vodka Soaked Gummy Bears
I’m absolutely smitten with this idea from That’s So Michelle… Vodka, Gummy Bear candy
and sticks? An utterly perfect combination. Find the how-tos (easy how-tos) HERE.
DIY Gummies
Using silicone ice cube molds opens up all kinds of possibilities for homemade gummies. Learn to make gummies HERE at Kimberly Chapman. And check out what she did with gummies and cake balls HERE.
Making your own gummies has … Read More...
Back to School Smartie Treats
Yep. These will be perfect for my little smarty pants starting school next week. Find the printable to make back-to-school Smartie pants treats HERE at Rook No. 17.
Back to School Owl Donuts
Maybe these donut and candy owls will cheer up those heading back to school. Learn to make them HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.
Lollipops from Confectioner’s Sugar Molds
I had not the slightest idea one could use confectioner’s sugar as a lollipop mold. And look at the stunning results. Learn to make lollipops HERE at King Arthur Flour.
Rainbow Rice Krispies Treat Pops
I have rainbows on my brain as I search for ideas for my kid’s birthday. Loving these chocolate-dipped rainbow Rice Krispies treat pops from Love from the Oven. Learn to make them HERE.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check … Read More...
Bugs and Sweets
A few summery sweets for those-who-like-bugs. Made with M&Ms, icing, oreo crumbs, and melted chocolate, find them HERE at the Cake on a Stick facebook page.
Sailboat Nautical Party Food
I just spotted yet another themed birthday party that’s so adorable, I’ve started pushing “sailboats” as a potential new passion for my kid. She’s not giving in though, and sticking with rainbows and princesses. Check out the details of this … Read More...
Project: Treat Bag
The More than Favors blog shares a video tutorial on how to use a scoring board and a piece of cardstock to make a fun little treat bag, just add some die cuts or stamping and you’re all set!
-Heather
Pinic Cake, Again
So I spotted this picnic cake decorated with candies over at Bright Ideas, and I thought, “How perfect for summer.” Half way into this post, I then thought, “Hmmm… seems familiar.” Sure enough, a quick search later and I … Read More...
The Most Amazing Cake Ever for Sci-Fi Fans and Geeks
Also, for fans of ’80s movies and TV, cake decorators, candy appreciators… Kimberly Chapman left me a link on my other blog to this cake she created with candy decorations. I clicked and saw this. Winner of the 2010 That … Read More...
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.
Project and Sale: Inky Antics Stamps
Visit Inky Antics for directions to make this super cute turtle spa gift bag from Tex Gerard. Brighten someones day by filling it with bath salts or candies!
And speaking of Inky Antics, they are retiring lots of stamps. For … Read More...
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...