Decorating tips for a Sesame Street smash cake and cupcakes

I see a lot of really adorable Sesame Street cupcakes online, but not a whole lot of clear instructions on how to decorate them. Maybe the steps would be obvious to an experienced baker, but not a total novice like me. I need a list of tools, candies, tricks… I want brand names and step-by-step instructions! Enter Maria of Chef Mommy! Sesame Street characters are one of Maria’s specialties as ...
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Cookie Monster party: Troy is 1!

Today’s party feature is a Cookie Monster party that is totally, 100% homemade. Crafty mama Kelcie created this charming party for her son, Troy, and has some really inventive DIY ideas to share! Cookie Monster’s footprints show the way to the party. (And who wouldn’t follow a sign that means “cookies this way”?) ; ) Kelcie says, “I made most of the paper projects with my Silhouette Cameo, such as ...
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Sesame Street party decor ideas (fun with faces!)

One of the great things about a Sesame Street theme party is that the characters’ faces are so simple – it’s easy to make them into really adorable party decorations. Start with any round shape (such as a party pom, a balloon, or a plate), cut out googly eyes and mouths, and you’ve got an Elmo, Big Bird, or Cookie Monster in no time! 1. Homemade Oscar the Grouch piñata ...
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Best Sesame Street cakes and cupcakes

It’s so interesting to see what ideas different cake decorators come up with when they’re all working with the same theme – especially when it’s a theme as colorful and fun as Sesame Street! After scouring the web for inspiration, here are my very favorite Sesame Street cakes and cupcakes. I love this polka dotted Sesame Street cake! The artist did an amazing job on the characters’ faces – check ...
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Sesame Street party: Cooper Cash is 1!

Today’s party feature is a Sesame Street party! To celebrate her son’s first birthday, crafty mama Melissa went all out with polka dots, primary colors, and of course the classic characters we all know and love. How cute is Elmo, popping out of Cooper Cash’s cake?! Melissa made the Elmo cake topper from scratch, using gumpaste. (She has a business making cakes and cupcakes called MELicious Creations!) The cupcakes are ...
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NEW THEME!! Sesame Street party

I have heard your requests and the day is finally here – a Sesame Street inspired theme! Seriously, it’s time for a big Muppet-style YAAAAAAY!!! My take on Sesame Street includes super-bright colors, polka dots (a must-have for this theme, I’m told!), and cute little building blocks as accents. I even came up with a few rockin’ Sesame Street puns, which is no easy task – for a show that’s ...
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