Everyday Celebrating

April Fools Cupcakes

If you love baking amazing treats and even if you don't, but can appreciate them, you NEED to know Liz at Hoosier Homemade.  

She whips up some of the coolest food I've ever seen.  True fun food that are some serious conversation starters over at our Blog Frog community Memories in Motion.

I thought I'd share some of her April Fools Day cupcakes.  

Nuggets and Fries!

Corn on the cob and hamburgers!

Here are one of my faves.. snowcone cupcakes

Aren't those fun????

And look at THESE.. just in time for the Final Four!  She even has a video showing how to make them. Add Hoosier Homemade to your reader, even if it's just to admire her works of edible art!

DIY: How to make Chocolate BUTTER

Chocolate BUTTER?

YUMMY! 

Would make a great gift, even!

Find out how to whip up some over on one of my fave blogs, Giver's Log.

DIY: Ducky Punch

I've seen lots and lots of Ducky showers with ducks in the punchbowl.  BUT.  I've rarely seen the punch that actually looks like suds. 

Very cool sudsy punch and all the how to is over at Tidy Mom.

Bookmark it or throw it on your Pinterest.  This would be really cute at a school party!  Talk about wowing a crowd!

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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: 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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Have more questions about children's birthday parties?  Like how much to spend, trick RSVP situations, whether to stay or not as a parent?  Join us in the Memories in Motion forum.  We're discussing these topics and more.  It's a great way to throw your questions out to other parents!

 

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!