As promised last week, I'm sharing today the tutorial on how I made my Rustic Log Cake Stand . These babies brand new, can set you back at least $30, so making your own is a steal, and totally more fun too! ;) They are ideal for a rustic wedding or birthday party or Fall celebration - how about a woodland birthday party (think Red Riding Hood , Bambi , Vintage Snow White , Camping Party ...) but also perfect for those rustic, shabby chic bridal or baby showers or weddings too!
A while back I was honored to be able to design for the 1st birthday one of our most sweet customers, Nicholas! Nicholas' mom had a clear vision of what she wanted for the designs, and we set off to try create an "Up Movie" inspired collection that did not use any copyrighted images! It was no mean feat, but I was really happy with the results. And by the looks of things, so was Nicholas! :) Check out below all the STUNNING party photos - I especially love the travel-themed favors and decor, and that awesome cake and those incredible cake pops!! ♥
Banana & Chocolate Pops Recipe Two Ways
Following on from yesterday's post , this is the second of the recipes I create for Yum Food and Fun for Kids Magazine - Banana Pops ! There are a couple of ideas on how to make 2 types of banana pops - You know, the healthier alternative to ice cream pops?! So easy and really fun to make with kids (or just because..) - Recipes below.
Homemade Snow Cone Recipe with Free Printables
Earlier in the year I created two summer recipes for Yum Food and Fun for Kids Magazine , one of them was this super fun and 'cool' Snow Cone Recipe ! Who doesn't love a bit of flavored ice in a hot summer's day?! It's healthier than ice cream, and you can vary the flavors an colors to suit your party theme - which is just perfect for memorial day coming up!! ;) Recipe below + link to download your FREE party printables to adorn and embellish your snow cone or drinks station!
We're delighted to share our latest discovery with you today With Father's Day coming up, we think this their photo mugs are the perfect gift solution for dads who just seem to have it all! :)
It's Crissy here today, sharing a traditional Brazilian party called "Festa Junina" from my native country of Brazil.
How to Make a Toadstool Birthday Cake
As promised in my last post, I'm sharing the step-by-step tutorial on How To Make a Toadstool Cake today! I've always wanted to bake a toadstool cake, and styling our Pixie Fairy Party gave the perfect opportunity to head to the kitchen and get a little creative and adventurous. Now, I feel I need to add a little disclaimer here, to let you know I'm no professional baker and this was my total invention and first time making a toadstool cake. But hopefully it also shows that if I can do it (and super easily, I may add), then anyone can too! ;)
A Pink Pixie Fairy Birthday Party
I had so much fun styling this party! It gave me a chance to re-work our existing Pixie Fairy Designs from lilac to pink, and to create a simple yet charming kids birthday party! Usually it takes me a good four months to plan a party from scratch (mostly because I'm a control freak who loves to DIY all aspects from printable, to baking and photography...), but for this one I wanted to incorporate simple decor ideas and create a magical ambiance that anyone can pull together quickly and without much fuss . So check out the results, plus my super easy DIY party planning tips below - Oh, and the toadstool cake tutorial is also homemade, so watch out for a tutorial coming your way soon! ;)
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How To Decorate Cakes with Buttercream
Hello fellow cake makers!! I am excited to share some quick tips to take your plain, buttercream cakes to the next level. Although I highly encourage learning how to create a smooth buttercream finish, adding textures is an easy way to change up the appearance of an ordinary cake.
Last Minute Mother's Day Party, Crafts and Gift Ideas
If you need last minute ideas for mom, then this is the post for you! I've been pinning some pretty fab and totally easy to make ideas and gifts, that you can whip up in a jiffy this weekend!! ♥ Check out the links below:
Raspberry & Lemon Meringue Sandwiches Recipe
Get ready to drool...if you follow this blog or have ordered my book ( Mindy here ), then you already know that i have an obsession with macarons. Well...I also have an obsession with meringues. One day I want to have the tag line: Mindy - The master of macarons, meringues, and marshmallows. It has a nice ring to it :)
Hi, it's Jen from Banner Events here. I love Mother's Day! Not only is it a wonderful day to celebrate with my children, but a beautiful day to celebrate my own sweet mother.
You've probably guessed it's all about Mother's Day this week on the blog...And today, our contributor Gillian is sharing a super sweet, pretty but also easy to style Mother's Day desserts table ! Check out her lovely ideas and details below...The bird cage is my fave! ;)
DIY Chocolate Covered Oreo Flowers & Freebies
Remember these decorated Oreo cookies I shared here ? Well, imagine my excitement when I discovered the fabulous and super funky cookie molds from Spinning Leaf ?!! Check out the pretty, super easy flower cookies I made for Mother's Day + grab yourself some FREE printable gift tags to add to your handmade (and de-lish) gift!
Good morning! I’ve teamed up with The Celebrations Shoppe on a joint linky! What does that mean? That means when you link up an idea on my blog, it shows up on hers too! {woo hoo!}
Kentucky Derby Inspired Last Minute Party Ideas
See More Kentucky Derby Party Ideas here. When scouring the internet for Kentucky Derby Party Ideas , I came across this gorgeous photo of Kate Bosworth in vintage attire, and it ended up dictating the mood of my pin board. Grown-up, sophisticated and exuding "Kentucky Derby Charm" ;) Check out the fun and fabulous links below, to help you style and celebrate for this fun event...
This giveaway is now closed! It's grad party season, and today's we're teaming up with Pear Tree Greetings to share some fab Graduation Party Ideas + offer one lucky winner the chance to win $70 Shop Credit to spend on anything they like!!
Feta, Olive and Pesto Muffins Recipe
These savory Olive, Feta and Pesto muffins are delicious, so easy and quick to make, and kids will love getting involved - Dads, are you reading? Honestly, you can make the batter in 10 minutes! Plus, it's also low in fat - perfect for moms watching their figure! ;)
Hi friends, just stopping by to share a recent party I styled and photographed for our friends at I See Me. The post is up and includes tips on how to throw an enchanting Fairy Tale Birthday Party that's super easy to pull together!
This giveaway is now closed! My mom inspired my love of parties, baking and cooking. And now every mother's day, I bake her signature cake in her honor - Something I am keen to pass down to my daughter, along with the art of "merry making"! :)
DIY Crepe Paper Flowers Bouquet
Remember the giant paper roses I made for this shoot ? Well, these area smaller version of the roses but using crepe paper instead and making them into a beautiful bouquet for Mother's Day (weddings too or any other occasion you fancy!) They are so pretty, long-lasting, and easy to make, and are the perfect gift or craft for kids to get involved in (with a little supervision of course, as there are wire cutters involved!). My daughter LOVED crafting with me on the weekend; and as a proud mom (not ashamed to say) I just couldn't help myself and took some extra shots of my precious, pretty in pink baby ♥
Last Minute Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas & Appetizers
Weekend are crazy busy for me as the summer approaches - Between helping my eldest with his school work, catching up on the house chores from the week, and the hoards of summer parties and posts to plan; I seldom have time to sit and just ponder...And this is why if I can catch some spare time, I run straight to Pinterest !! Yes, it's become my not-so-guilty pleasure of late. I say not-so-guilty because I treat it more like "research"! ;)
This giveaway is now closed! As promised yesterday, we're teaming up with Familiar to bring you an AMAZING giveaway!! Disclaimer: This giveaway is sponsored by Familiar, a free and private way to share your photos with your family.