May 21
One of the benefits of being a blogger of sweets is eating said sweets–in this case, chocolate cupcakes with buttercream frosting–at any time of the day. Another benefit? Joining a community of like-minded sweets makers and bloggers. Today I join 20 other bloggers as we craft cupcakes to match our bella cupcake couture cupcake wrappers. [...]
By meaghanmountford
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Posted in crafts, cupcakes, frosting, giveaways, lollipop sticks, party, supplies, toppers
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Also tagged cupcake toppers, cupcake wrappers, giveaway, polka dots
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May 3
I rarely sew. When I do, the results tend to be comical. Picture uneven hems, knots where there shouldn’t be knots, and thread stuck in the sewing machine. But a few stitches I can handle. And, I just re-took up needlepoint, which I find much more manageable than creating fashion or awe-inspiring home decor. These [...]
By meaghanmountford
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Posted in crafts, cupcakes, frosting, gift ideas, party, toppers
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Also tagged crafts, cupcake toppers, initials, monograms, paper, sewing, yarn
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Apr 11
This whole kids-drawing-on-cookies thing is not new to this blog. My daughter first make her own cookie art HERE when she was just a wee lass of two. And I gave my niece these framed cookies and a set of markers for her 7th birthday. Well, I adapted that same idea for her 8th birthday, [...]
By meaghanmountford
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Posted in cookie decorating, cookies, crafts, edible writers, gift ideas, kids, packaging, party, royal icing
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Also tagged art, favors, food coloring pens, kids
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Oct 22
But not here. I want to end any confusion from the start to be sure you all maximize your chances to win. You see, the IZZE facebook page is hosting a contest, the Hello Good contest. Snap a picture with your favorite bottle of IZZE (they of the delicious sparkling juices flavored naturally with no [...]
By meaghanmountford
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Posted in crafts, drinks, giveaways, Halloween, kids, party
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Also tagged beverages, bottle, costume, giveaway, Halloween, IZZE
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Oct 19
Posts without sugar are rare for me, I know. And these so easily could have been turned into sugar-filled sweets, but I wanted to test out my “Bone Chillers” ice cube tray the traditional way first. Almost the traditional way. I added food coloring. And it worked. Although my fingers got a bit stained popping [...]
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