Everyday Celebrating

DIY: Car Cake

Not only is this an adorable cake, Kelli of WhimsiKel gives a step by step tutorial on how to make it!

Thinking you could never make a cake like this?  Think again!  

DIY: Custom stamped plates

Are you addicted to dishes?  One of those people that love to have different dishes for every occasion? 

Yep, me too.

I have a LOT of dishes and to be honest, once I use a specialty set, I don't want to use them again.  I want something new that fits in with the new theme, etc.  

See where this is going? 

Exactly.  Where to put them all when you're finished?   Dishes take up a lot of storage.  Especially if you're just hoarding them and never really reusing them.

Enter this great idea from I'm Topsy Turvy.

Want a great plate or a great design for a special occasion?  Stamp it!   Yep, that's right!

Buy regular stamps and add the color on with food markers such as these Wilton Food Writers:

 

Just color the stamp with the markers and stamp the plate!

You can have fun, custom plates for any occasion!  Add a monogram, a graphic, lines, etc.  Your design is only limited to what types of stamps you can find!   Plus, the food markers are edible and wash off so you have a clean slate (plate) for next time!

DIY: Mashed Potato Bar

Want an easy and fun entree to serve up at your next gathering?  How about mashed potato martinis?

You see these frequently offered by caterers and they are just as easy to serve at home.  Let your guests get creative in making their own "mashtinis".

Moore Minutes gives some great suggestions on setting up various topping stations and shows photos of the finished items with virtually no cooking!

 

 

Easy Nilla wafer Sweet treats!

These have to be some of the most adorable and EASY Valentine's Day treats I've seen. Little girls will swoon!

Flexible Dreams shows you how easy it is!  Dip wafters into candy melt.  Add heart sprinkles for the bows and draw on a face with Wilton Food Writers.

These would be adorable for a girl's tea party or a baby shower as well!

Easy Cherry Tarts

From this...

to this....

Step by step instructions on how to pull off these EASY tarts can be found at The Art of Doing Stuff.

DIY: Heart filled cupcakes!

A love filled surprise inside an unsuspecting cupcake!

Room mothers - this would make a great classroom treat!

Learn the how to, complete with printable recipe, at Alison's Wonder Scraporium! 

Amazing cake how to!

Have you ever seen amazing cakes like these, wanted to make them for your children, but had no idea or the creativity to pull it off?

Parenting magazine has a great gallery on their site that shows you amazing cakes and then points out all the details, the recipe and how to cut the cakes to make the pieces.  See how they point out what to use to make the details?

Great inspiration for your next birthday party!

Valentine's Day trinkets for GIRLS!

I've over at Nashville Parent magazine talking about these.....

Find out what they are, where to get them and how to use them for an inexpensive Valentine's Day treat for classroom girls.  C'mon over!

I'm over HERE!

Today, I'm over at Nashville Parent magazine sharing a super easy Valentine's Day dinner idea!

C'mon over and visit!

DIY: Cupcake liner topiary

Looking for some easy decor for your Valentine's gatherings?  Make a cupcake liner topiary!

These are perfect for classroom parties or home decor!

Find the tutorial here on Craftomaniac!

Need MORE ideas for Valentine's Day?  Join me on Thursday, January 20 for a Valentine's Day chat over at Blog Frog!  We'll be chatting at 9 EST about all things Valentine's Day!  If you need ideas for food, decor, gifts, treats... c'mon over!