Party planners, ideas and decor
This year, I want our Thanksgiving kids’ table to feel extra fun, so I am making these cute paper bag popcorn stuffed turkeys. They look just like little paper turkeys on the table, and when the kids open them, they find popcorn inside! An easy snack while waiting for the real turkey to be done. […]
I started the holidays a little early this year, and crafted these bright reindeer piñatas for our upcoming reindeer party. I love how magical they look. Pink and gold reindeer feel way more fun to me than plain brown ones, especially with a bit of glitter detail and a cute pom-pom nose. These little piñatas […]
I love adding color to Christmas, and this popsicle stick wreath is a fun way I did this for the season. The wreath made in a color-block fashion from simple craft popsicle sticks is easy to make and works on doors, windows or even above a mantle for colorful holiday decorating. I was inspired by […]
This embroidery cake is stunning and will be the shining star at your next party. I’m excited to have tried this out and share the full recipe and my favorite tips for using frosting as your thread to create this warm, textured piece of artwork in cake form. Last year, I fell totally in love […]
It is starting to look a lot like Christmas at my house. When the tree goes up, I jump right into baking. This week I am making present cake treats, and I cannot wait to share the gift. They look like adorable, tiny wrapped gifts. Great for quick holiday giving or a bring-along party treat. […]
Christmas baking is my favorite part of the season. This week, I made the cutest Christmas star cakes. They are small, sweet, and sparkle like little stars on the table. Perfect for a holiday party, New Year’s dessert, or a cozy night in. Sheet Pan Cake Stars Did you know you can make any shape […]
I made my Thanksgiving pies talk by baking pie letters into the filling. The result is winning me all the creative pie awards this year! It is fabulously fun to make my dessert talk. See how it’s done below. I’m calling this my talking pie, and it can be made in any pie flavor with […]
Every Christmas, I love lining my mantel with bright bow stockings. They make the whole room feel happier! Instead of buying the fancy ones online, make them with me at home. It’s simple using my affordable DIY bow-on-your-stockings tutorial. I made my own bow stockings because they added a fun, bow girlie decor touch to […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With sugar plum fairies, holiday parties, and joy all around, this gingerbread house cake recipe fits right in. I made this adorable and festive sheet cake turned gingerbread house by cutting up a rectangular sheet cake. The result looks way more festive than the time I spent […]
Making a huge impact wherever it is placed, this DIY paper cones garland is definitely one of the easiest ways to turn any table into a celebration. I made it for our Thanksgiving table this year. The paper cones are easy to make, and when they’re all hung together like this, it creates a serious […]
Do you remember cruising the mall, passing Mrs. Fields, and seeing their HUGE cookies with frosting in the display cases? I always thought it would be so cool to receive one of those. So I decided to make my own cookie cake! Sometimes called a pizookie, because it’s baked like a big pizza cookie. My […]
With holiday parties and New Year’s Eve right around the corner, why wait for the disco ball to drop when you can be the sparkle with this disco ball headband? I am wearing it to our New Year’s Eve tinsel party and looking forward to seeing the room light up when I walk in. Even […]