I wasn’t kidding when I said my new favorite site. Look, two posts within minutes on the great ideas flowing from Make. Bake. Celebrate. This time, make hilariously clever ewwy gooey slime cupcakes HERE at Make. Bake. Celebrate.
Video: Decorating Cupcakes
Need some basic how-to-you-get-frosting-on-cupcakes-that-looks-pretty instructions? Find a great, straightforward video that goes through various tips and how to use each to pipe different textures on cupcakes HERE at Cake Whiz.
“Candy Corn” Push-Up Pops
And because things tend to happen in threes, one more candy corn post. This time, Candy Corn Push-Up Pops
. And so the candy corn-themed food trend smushes against the push-up pop trend ever so sweetly. (Feel free to groan … Read More...
Tutorial: Triangle Pop Up Card
Make someone’s birthday POP! Taylored Expressions has instructions for making this super fun pop up card. I’ve never seen one in the shape of a triangle before, so clever!
-Heather
School House Rocks Cupcakes
Please tell me there are those of you who remember when cartoons were only aired on Saturday mornings? And more importantly, there are those of you who remember School House Rocks? Sigh, that’s OK if not. I accept my age. … Read More...
Shaun the Sheep Cupcakes
I remember that wonderful time in my life when my daughter was into Shaun the Sheep. It was brief, but it allowed me to not feel my brain being sucked into the television like some of the other shows she’s … Read More...
Back to School Dessert Table Cuteness and Bookworm Favors
There are way too many cutie details on this back to school goodies table to cover in a little post. Crayon stands and buckets of candy “supplies” and even non-food ideas, like coloring and other school stations. And put together … Read More...
Sand Castle Cupcakes
For a rainy summer day, perhaps? So kids can still build sandcastles indoors? Then get high on sugar? (Sheesh, what’s with me and the kids sugar thing, today.) Loving this idea for sandcastle cupcake that the kids can help decorate. … Read More...
ParaNorman DIY Decorating Kits Giveaway!!!
To celebrate the release of the 3D stop motion family flick, ParaNorman, on August 17, Focus Features asked me to help spread the word with a giveaway! With my kit, I made cookie pops and blood-oozing neon green cupcakes. … Read More...
Wimpy Kid Cupcakes
Pure genius here. The technique to make these edible notebook paper cupcake toppers with the Wimpy Kid and all, that is. You’ve got to see the how-tos for these Diary of a Wimpy Kid cupcakes HERE at Confessions of a … Read More...
Peacock Cake and Cupcakes
Peacocks lend themselves so beautifully to cakes. Here is a case in point. Find the cake recipe and step-by-step how-tos, with photographs, to make this stunning peacock cake–and tips for using the feathers for cupcakes, too–HERE at Cake Whiz
Pretty Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These chocolate raspberry cupcakes are just so very pretty in pink, yes? And who knew they made raspberry M and Ms? The piped M and M flower lends just the right amount of frosting on top, and it looks easy … Read More...
Pinata Cupcakes
First there were Pinata cookies…. and now, Pinata cupcakes! A chocolate dome is all you need. Find the how-tos HERE at La Receta de la Felicidad, spotted on handmade charlotte.
Pet-Themed Desserts
Lest we forget our furry friends… Well, at least honoring them with our cakes and cupcakes and other desserts, as cats and dogs couldn’t actually eat these sweets. (Though my sneaky and strange dog-like cat would totally try.) Find a … Read More...
Ombre Cupcakes
Ombre, ombre, everywhere ombre! With the ombre and chevron stripe trends firmly secure, one need not wonder what pattern to choose. I love the icy gradations of blues of this cupcake, too. Find the recipe and instructions for making … Read More...
Olympic Torch Cupcakes
The countdown to the Olympics is well underway now. If you’re searching for some sweets to serve, check out these Olympic torch cupcake cones HERE at Sweetology.
Hosting a party? Need Olympic decorations
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Red, White and Blue Strawberries n’ Cupcakes
Red, white and blue strawberries on red, white and blue cupcakes? Can’t get enough of the red, white and blue for Wednesday. How about putting these on red, white and blue plates on a red, white and blue tablecloth? Make … Read More...
Palm Trees and Flip Flops
Even though the temperature is climbing to 100 today, I still wish I was lying on a tropical beach right now, thanks to these cupcakes and cookies. Find the palm tree cupcake and flip flop cookies HERE at Sweetology.… Read More...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High Cupcakes
Yes, I’m very much old enough to know and appreciate each and every one of the references made by these Fast Times at Ridgemont High cupcakes. But I am imagining the piqued curiosity of those seeing these somehow unfamiliar with … Read More...
Painting a Watercolor Effect with Food Coloring
Have you ever tried painting on cookies, cupcakes or cake? This is me experimenting with food coloring and fondant. Find the results HERE at the decorated cookie.
