(Used in this project: Square Labels in Gianni style, Tall Labels in Astor style and Small White Gift Boxes.) This treat is perfect for kid guests and perfect to do with kids! All of the guests at our international party, myself included, delighted in using chopsticks to eat them. Candy Sushi • ¾ cup butter • 6 cups Rice Crispies • 10 ounce bag of mini-marshmallows • Gummy worms • Fruit roll-ups • Swedish fish candy (optional) • Orange slices candy … [Read more...]
For the Blushing Bride
(Used in this project: Heart-Shaped Labels in Soft Hearts style, Large Labels in Lace style, and Large Square Glassine Envelopes.) I first saw this idea on Pinterest, and from numerous sites— however, since my bout with Royal Icing for the Apple Cookies, I knew I had the foundation for creating these cookies without much instruction. All I needed was a heart-shaped cookie cutter and a lot of practice. These cookies are so pretty for my friend Melody’s bachelorette party! At first, I … [Read more...]
(Used in this project: Oval Labels in Morocco style and Free Printable Polkadot Cupcake Wrappers.) Always looking for new experiences and crafty creations, lately I’ve been really enthused about building my skills in decorating cookies, cakes, and cupcakes. When I saw these simple and beautiful Edible Button Cupcakes over at Sweet Lavendar Bake Shoppe, I couldn’t wait to try them myself. However, there were some intimidating ingredients that I wasn’t sure about. Christina makes them … [Read more...]
A thank you gift for teacher
(Used in this project: Diamond Labels and Small Circle Labels in Tiny Hearts style with Medium Cellophane Bags.) Teachers are worthy of serious praise from all of us. A little of my personal time spent on making a special gift for them, is the least I can do! I finally found a reliable and easy recipe for flooding cookies, and I’m excited to pass it along. For these cute cookies, you can choose an array of cookies bases to start with. The only ingredients I do not suggest are chips, nuts, … [Read more...]
Mom's Chocolate Cake Mix
(Used in this project: Large Photo Labels and Text Labels in Cherish Hearts style with Paper Tin-Tie Bags.) This year, I am celebrating my mom and the special talents she shares with others, by making this chocolate cake mix recipe that she used to love to make. When I first learned to bake, this was the cake my mom taught me. My brothers and I loved it, and I am certain mom and dad did too, because we had it all the time! I never got tired of it. When I grew up, I made it for my children … [Read more...]
For Cinco de Mayo!
(Used in this project: Small Diamond Tags and Envelope Seals in Fest style.) I’m hosting a Cinco de Mayo party at my house this year, so I thought it’d be fun to make a batch of Horchata cupcakes for the occasion. This recipe, adapted from Chockylit’s Cupcake Bakeshop, is one of my absolute favorite cupcake recipes of all time, and it’s worth the extra effort it takes to prepare. Plus, if you make a double batch of the Horchata, you’ll have enough to serve as a beverage during the … [Read more...]
Sweet 16 Birthday + Free Printable Garland
Cupcakes are one of my favorite treats and are a fun alternative to a typical birthday cake. It's easy to choose your favorite cake mix, frosting and sprinkles to match your party theme and color palette. For Sarah's Sweet 16 birthday we chose a combination of bright pink and turquoise for her dessert table. As favors, we created our own boxes of cupcake mix complete with envelopes of sprinkles, matching cupcake liners and baking instructions for her friends to take home. Cupcake Mix … [Read more...]
(Used in this project: Square Labels in Boxicle style and Pinwheel Clasp Boxes.) Days are becoming longer and the air bites less, bumblebees are dancing from bloom to bloom. Spring is such an inspiring season! It was difficult to choose from all the creative treat shapes and themes out there for my niece’s 2nd birthday. It was important for me to pick a recipe that didn’t include a ton of sugar, as to not terrorize my sister or any other parents of Lucy’s little friends— therefore I … [Read more...]
Meringues are such a striking and delicate treat. I kept running into recipes on Pinterest and the recipe that swirled Nutella and meringue looked irresistible. Pairing my favorite treat with the light and fluffy, sweet and chewy, meringues is something I had to try! I tried a few different recipes, and this one is a combination of two, which worked best for me. Nutella Meringues Ingredients: Adapted from a recipe on Partytipz.com and a recipe on Cream Puffs in Venice • 6 Large egg … [Read more...]
I often enjoy perusing the baking aisle at the grocery store, musing at the myriad of combinations— spices, nuts, chips, sugars, and flours— so many things I haven’t tried yet. Aside from those palpable ingredients, there are flavorings and extracts. One extract that interested me, and I considered somewhat odd, is root beer extract. After doing a search for uses online, I came upon a treat that I marveled over as a child at a friend’s birthday party— Root Beer Cookies! Moreover, I was … [Read more...]
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