Everyday Celebrating

DIY: Pot o'Gold cookies

When I ran across these cookies, I said "WOW" outloud with my mouth gaping open.  The Sweet Adventures of Sugar Belle walks you through the entire process of creating such ART!  

Absolutely beautiful!  My question is... who could dare EAT this thing after all the work that went into it?  Oh yes.. that's right.. my SON would have no problem. LOL

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DIY: Easy Rose cake!

If you have a 1M pastry tip and bag, you can create THIS!  Isn't it beautiful?  And wouldn't it be beautiful for Easter in a pastel?   Or in white for a bridal shower?

I Am Baker gives a photo tutorial of just how it's done.  Definitely one of those amazingly simple things that doesn't have to be perfect to be gorgeous!

DIY: Creating inexpensive present toppers

Join me at Nashville Parent where I show how to add some wow to your presents with inexpensive items from the Dollar store!

Happy wrapping!

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DIY: Shamrock snacks

Super cute, incredibly easy shamrock snacks!

Perfect for classroom treats!   Leap on over to Sun Scholars for these ideas and more!

 

DIY: Rainbow Cookies

How about making some adorable rainbow cookies for your St. Patrick's Celebration?  Or they would make a great Easter treat!

Can't stop making things shows you how it's done!

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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!  

Everyday Events: Modern barn party!

How cute is this barn backdrop??

And party hats!

Check out more adorable details of this modern barn party at Diary of Dave's Wife!

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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!