Under the Sea cupcake decorating ideas

Just feelin’ beachy today! Here are some easy DIY cupcake decorating ideas for Under the Sea theme and pool parties: 1. Sea turtle cupcakes via Disney Family – decorated with gummy candies and mini chocolate chips for eyes 2. “By the beach” cupcakes via Harvard Common Press – the sand is made from graham cracker crumbs 3. Frosting crab tutorial via MyCakeSchool – the eyes are sixlets, and the crab ...
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Bowling cake and cookies

I’m such a huge fan of Kiss Me Kate Events‘ custom-made cakes and cookies! Owners Kate and Yolanda recently made the best bowling cake and cookies. I just have to share! The favor tags on these cookies are from my shop, and they are not small (they measure 3-3/4″ tall). That means these are really large bowling pin cookies, which is fabulous! More cookie, more impact, right? : ) You ...
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Alligator party ideas

Planning an alligator party? Here are some fun finds, plus a whole lot of ideas that will make planning the menu a breeze! 1. These felt alligator clothespins (sold by bakkal on Etsy) could be part of the decor or given as favors. Or, you could have older kids make their own as a party activity. 2. Dorothy at Crazy for Crust has an adorable idea for alligator pie, and ...
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Pink lemonade dessert recipes

Did you catch the cover of the most recent issue of Better Homes & Gardens? It features the beautiful pink lemonade layer cake in the top left corner, there, and it inspired me to round up some more delicious-looking pink lemonade dessert options, including cakes, pies, and cookies. The issue also inspired me to buy some new throw pillows for my couch, but that’s another story. ; ) 1. Pink ...
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Polka dot rainbow cake

One of my lovely customers, Sarah of Sweet Art Bakery, recently threw a rainbow party for her daughter Emily and she made this most amazing polka dotted rainbow cake! I just had to share because it’s so beautiful. (And yes, it’s rainbow striped on the inside, too!) For more from Emily’s party – including a rainbow drink station that was a huge hit with the kids! – check out Sarah’s ...
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{one pretty pin} Lemonade cookies

These lemon and lemonade cookies are just adorable! They’re versatile, too – switch up the colors and you can also make pink lemonade, orangeade, and limeade, which might even be cuter than the originals. Check out more pictures and a decorating tutorial on Amy Atlas (courtesy of The Decorated Cookie). Featured pin • Original source: Amy Atlas • Pinned to: Pink Lemonade Party

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Camo cupcake sandwiches

Camo cupcakes are surprisingly easy to make considering how cool they look! Debbie from Life Is Sweets has all the details on how to make them, and how to create the perfect camo colors. Debbie is the one to trust when it comes to food coloring, having previously experimented with zebra cookies until she found the exact right shade of pink (awesome!). So she knows her stuff when it comes to ...
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►  Posted under army / camo, guest posts, party food, recipes by Heather