Another decorative task I was thrilled to be asked to be involved with was to bring in the nautical theme to the cake table. My niece being the resourceful person she is ordered cupcakes from Costco and to be very honest (and my niece knows this so no big revelation after the fact) the thought of cupcakes from Costco for her wedding didn’t exactly float my boat since I am a baking snob but I do own up to it…. [Read More]
As you know, I love to plan parties and I’m on to the next one! I made these invitations this weekend and I’m debating between an anchor motif or the darling crabs. For the anchor invitation, I used the anchor die cut punch from the ‘Martha’ collection along with some rubber stamps. I wish I could say these were my own ideas but I learned how to make them at the Paper Source store. (A link to their workshops is… [Read More]
I found some fast and simple 4th of July decorations from Kate’s Paperie.Utensil Holder Starry Streamers Now why didn’t I think of this? 😉
Two of my favorite graphic art/crafty blog crushes have some free printable download papers and cute bag toppers ideas for St. Patrick’s Day.The original work comes from Daily Digi. This site is a wealth of digital art info. Skip To My Lou takes it one step further and prints on a white lunch bag using the shamrock pattern and tells how she did it. So adorable! I’ve got get my graphic arts on this weekend with Guinness in hand while… [Read More]
Kate’s Paperie has a couple very cute downloads on their website. First is a shamrocks and clovers template for colored paper which I like for a change so I don’t use up all my ink.The pdf file is here. The second is an adorable carrot box that all you need to do is print, cut and tape or use glue dots. So cute in a lunch or little favors on your springtime table. The pdf file is here. I’m working… [Read More]
Are kids ever too big to receive some Valentine’s Day fun from home? Afterall, “nuthin’ says lovin’ like something from mom’s oven!” So they wouldn’t miss anything among the packing, I made a big Valentine on one side then on the flip I printed out an inventory list.Caution: You are about to enter the corny zone! 🙂 Each Care Package contains: 1. One personal Valentine from Mom & Dad, (and cat). 2. Rice Krispy “Bear Hugs” Treats 3. Custom… [Read More]
Happy February! I found some great links to all things Valentines; cupcake toppers and wrappers, cello bag toppers, and printable brownie bags. How do these gals do this?? I am completely smitten with their talents! I knew you would be too. Kim, at The Celebration Shoppe offers these adorable cello bag toppers to download. The retired room mom in me is crying out! Any kindergartners or first graders out there who will adopt me for the month of February? Here’s… [Read More]
I had a fairly creative weekend.It began with a trip to the villa where my niece is getting married to look over the site and help my SIL to figure out a few things. It is challenging for the bride to be located in SF and her wedding location being here in SoCal. In the villa is a large ballroom with tall doors that open onto a grass area on one side of the wall and to the piazza courtyard… [Read More]
A pod of dolphins Once in awhile I will bake and decorate special cookies upon request. This week I was happy to make them for the Dana Hills High School girls’ varsity soccer team in celebration of the end of their season. This is the third year I have made them special cookies. This year I was wracking my brain of what I could create that would be different than a standard soccer ball cookie so I decided to… [Read More]
Bridal Shower Gifts and Wrapping Ideas
Shaking It Up With Snow Globe Decorated Sugar Cookies
A Holiday Cocktail ~ Carrot Cake Martinis
“Oh, Sheet … Cakes”!
How To Host a Shabu-Shabu Party – An Interactive Dining Experience for a Group: Part 1
Carlo’s Bakery Cannolis and Lobster Tail Pastries
Wedding Dress Decorated Cookies For A Bridal Shower
The Espresso Martini
