Thursday, June 30, 2011

Patriotic Fruit

There are many ways
to add patriotic detail to the ordinary...
For example...rather than just cutting up fruit...
use a star cookie cutter instead...
It definitely adds a nice bit of flair...
Don't you think?

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Cupcake Wrappers

I'm loving these ideas for cupcake wrappers...
Especially this one...
Pop a wrapper over a plastic cup to dress it up...
Brilliant!
and then a baby wrapper to dress up 
a simple ice cream cone...

{images via Confetti Couture & Flickr}

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

"Thanks A Bunch" Balloon Cookies

I just made these lovelies
for a friend to say 
"thanks a bunch"
for helping me out...
A bunch of balloons that is...

I'm going to snuggle them up in filler,
put them in a vessel,
wrap them in clear wrap
and tie them up with a bow...
A perfect thank you gift!

Did you know that Goosie Girl is now selling
these pretties in her Etsy shop?
Please give us a try the next time you need
cookies for an event or gift!

Monday, June 27, 2011

Goosie Girl's Luau Party

Well Goosie Girl's luau party
went off without a hitch...
It started with skating...


I remember those days...it really hasn't changed much...
And then we proceded back to our house
for dinner (chicken nuggets & mac& cheese)
and sweets...
All planned by Goosie Girl herself...






Goosie Girl was very happy with the way it all turned out...
The girls had a great time playing, eating, swimming
and just hanging out...

Friday, June 24, 2011

Sweet Friday - Palm Tree Cookies

The luau party
that Goosie Girl is hosting for a few friends
is tonight...
She has been a busy bee getting everything ready...
One request that she (and her friends) had for me
was to make cookies...
After much deliberation...
she decided she wanted a palm tree...
So this is what I came up with...
I made two designs...
The first with a pink background...

and the second with no background...

Goosie Girl chose the pink background...
The hub & I thought the no background one 
was more of an adult Tommy Bahama version...
(which we liked for us)...
I'll share her pics next week...
Wish us luck!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Fourth Of July Wreath

While perusing on Pinterest...
(my favorite pasttime)...
I happened to come across a precious wreath
that I decided to recreate...
However...
I had no idea what I was getting myself in to...
I started with a styro wreath...
I had decided to cover it in felt rosettes...
Sounds easy enough...right?
Until you get started...
G-A-Z-I-L-L-I-O-N-S of these little pretties
I had to make...
Cut out...

assemble & sew...
Poof them...
and then attach them...
But I L-O-V-E the finished product...
It is exactly what I wanted...
And what's so nice is that I can change out 
the ribbon to go with the different holidays...
What do you think?

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

A Lemonade Stand

With it being summer...
and children out of school...
Lemonade stands are popping up everywhere...
I'd definitely stop and indulge in the sweet treats
from this one...
wouldn't you?








(images via LaBelle Parties...
found via Blowout Party}

Monday, June 20, 2011

Do It Yourself Cupcake Stands

Everyone loves a sweet little cupcake stand...
right?
Sometimes, these little pretties can get a bit pricey...
Not if you do it yourself though...
Look...
Sky's the limit with color...

because all you need is...

and...

and finally...

When you add them all together...
it equals...
Sweetness...

Click here to get the full how-to
as well as tips & tidbits to help you...


{images via Nothing But Country}

Friday, June 17, 2011

Sweet Friday - Icing Designs

Have you ever stopped & visited Icing Designs?
You really should...
Just pop over...
I'm sure they wouldn't mind...
They have the sweetest eyecandy ever...
Like their newest addition...
The Ballerina...
But what has really tickled my fancy
is this...

Cupcake tutus...
I'm swooning...
And with the Potter & Butler topper...
I'm giddy...

And matching wands...
Seriously...my cup overfloweth with joy...
Happy Sweet Friday!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Organizational Love

I'm always looking for ways 
to stay organized...
Here are a few that I've thought we're functional
and some are rather pretty too...
This is a great way to keep baking soda fresh...
I love the twine bow too...
 Now this isn't exactly pretty...
However, it is quite functional...
Don't you think?
I'm definitely going to give this a try
because my ribbons are a mess...
 I love the way this looks...
But not for laundry...
I had visions of this being 
"an everything you need box"
to make your signature recipe...
like cookies...
 Adoring this tiered tray
to hold craft items...
 This would be the ultimate
organizational tool...
cabinets with pullout drawers...

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Layered Jello

Goosie Girl is planning her own party
for a few of her friends
to celebrate graduating from elementary school...
She's already ordered polka balloons...
with her own money...
She's sketched out her food table...
She says she needs a few more items to complete it...
I thought this might be a yummy & pretty accompaniment...
This actually is a jello shot...
Of course I would omit the alcohol for Goosie Girl...
But how fun would these be for the 4th of July
to have kid friendly AND adult friendly versions...
Click here to get the full how-to...


{image/recipe from Jelly Shot Test Kitchen}

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Cake In A Jar

You know I am such a sucker for mason jars...
So it makes me so happy to see
everything being made with clear vessels of love...
like this sweet treat...
Mem RWBCake Red, White, and Blue Cake   In a Jar
This is very easy to assemble...
a box of white cake mix, a can of white frosting
and food coloring...
That's it...easy peasy!
Click here to get the step-by-step...


{image/directions via Babble}

Monday, June 13, 2011

Ice Cream Float Table

It has been so long
since I've had an ice cream float...
But what a perfect summer cool down...
And not to mention...simple!
I love the use of the individual coke bottles...
How fun it would be to add 
Root Beer & Orange soda bottles too...
And for those non-float lovers,
sundaes...


{image via Flex Productions}

Friday, June 10, 2011

Sweet Friday - Make A Wish Party

Nothing could be sweeter
than this "Make A Wish" party
designed by Frog Prince Paperie...
It's dreamy...
She painted this thrift store old-timey hutch 
especially for the occasion...
I wish I had one of these pretties sitting around...

And just having these balloons lying around
makes it magical...

The silver jewelry box and the embellished bottles...
Gorgeous!


I love how these sugar cookies are nestled
in a larger silvery box...
and then the bunting over it...
Aaahhh...







Party hats, sweet individual cupcake stands...
don't forget to notice the little star on the plate...

Adore these...




How spectacular is this...




Absolutely stunningly sweet!