The big game is this weekend and if you're still looking for game day appetizers, allow us to suggest a few. Here in the midwest, the deep freeze is predicted to make a 70-degree swing into the mid-fifties or something crazy! The warmup is sure to bring everyone out of hibernation and into party-mode for the game. Game Day Appetizers, Bites, and Dips for a Winning Party I won't even try to ... continue reading...
Fun Game Day Appetizers and Party Food
Space Age Galaxy Party Popcorn Recipe
Light, puffy, and whole grain, popcorn is one of those magical snacks that can be used in a variety of recipes. The popped kernel is delicious dressed up as a sweet treat, and just as yummy touting more savory attire. This recipe for galaxy party popcorn is obviously on the sweet end of the taste spectrum. However, if you use salted popcorn as the base, you'll get that wonderful flavor layering of ... continue reading...
Valentine Crack Candy Recipe
Crack candy. Also known as saltine toffee, cracker candy, cracker toffee, and probably a few other names. Whatever you'd like to call it, crack candy is easy to make for any occasion. You may have heard of Christmas Crack, but today we are making Valentine Crack. It's easy to switch up your toppings to match any holiday. Crack Candy If you're looking for sweets to give ... continue reading...
Mermaid Cupcakes with Swirly Ocean Frosting
If you'd like to add instant whimsy to any party, make some mermaid cupcakes. Whether you are hosting an underwater birthday party or having a fierce girls' night in, these swirly ocean mermaid cupcakes are not as hard to make as you may think. Let's face it; we're never too old for mermaids. Important note: The Wilton mermaid tails you see pictured are not easy to deal with. The majority ... continue reading...
Unicorn Party Cookie Cups Recipe
Admittedly, we are a bit biased on the topic of themed parties. Our vote will always lean towards a unicorn party. However, this recipe is easily tweaked for any theme. In fact, you can divide the dough in half and create double the magic! Perhaps, half unicorn cookie cups and half mermaid? Magical Cookie Cups Recipe For this recipe, we used a Wilton 32 icing tip and Wilton color gel in ... continue reading...
DIY & Crafts
Alcohol Ink Art with Heart Designs
Nothing shows you care like a handmade gift. These alcohol ink art pieces with heart designs are surprisingly easy to make. The inks have a mind of their own, and the final image is usually a surprise masterpiece! Fear not, if you create something ... continue reading...
Alcohol Ink Ideas for Creative DIY Gifts
If this isn't a magical mess, I don't know what is! You don't have to be a skilled artist to create stunning masterpieces with alcohol ink. This is a medium that is incredibly freeing--it does most of the work for you. The colors bleed and flow ... continue reading...
