Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

July 27, 2011 by · 12 Comments
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Saturday we had a small family birthday party for Princess Newbie. Last year for her party, which also was only for family, I went all out. I killed myself making decorations and planning the rainbow cake for hours. Then the day of the party arrived and I was tired before I even woke up. This year I decided to have a simple birthday party and make easy Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes.  Simply they are just cupcakes made in an ice cream cone. The party last year was great but what I remember of her first birthday party was the work that went into it.  If you remember, last year I made her this … [Read more...]

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National Craft Month Inspiration

March 4, 2011 by · 1 Comment
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The last cupcake has been eaten, the balloons all withered away (just like my youth), and the music has stopped. However, we don't have to stop celebrating yet. My birthday is over but March is National Craft Month. If you ask me, an excuse to recklessly use your glue gun is better than a birthday any day. Our big project here at the house is over, which I will be sharing about later this week, so it's time to get my craft on.  Here's a few posts to help us all get some inspiration going and warmed up.  <  Don't forget that kids need crafts too. My favorite thing to do is … [Read more...]

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Gobble Till You Wobble (revisited)

November 14, 2010 by · 2 Comments
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This is an old post that I wrote two years ago, so therefore this idea is four years old!! Ugh that makes me feel old. I should definitely redo them.  However, it's cute and easy to do, especially with children. These would be the perfect addition to school thanksgiving feasts. These cupcakes are old and these photos are blurry. Now you know where I stand.I made these cupcakes two years ago but I found the pictures tonight when I was going through the old pictures on our hard drive. This is the perfect time to show you them! You will have time to make them for your kids thanksgiving … [Read more...]

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Easy Marzipan Pumpkins

September 29, 2008 by · 1 Comment
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Marzipan pumpkins are so easy to make and a great decoration for fall cupcakes. It's a great way to impress your friends with minimal effort. All that it requires is marzipan, which is available on the baking aisle of your local grocery store, red and yellow food coloring and whole cloves. Marzipan is a candy dough made from almonds. In other parts of the world cakes are usually covered entirely in marzipan, in the same way that we use fondant here in America. To start on the pumpkins, tint the marzipan orange using the red and yellow food color. Simply need the colors … [Read more...]

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