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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Clothespin backdrop tutorial {plus a FREE printable for Mother’s Day!}

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to start planning surprises (or dropping hints!). Perhaps a lovely homemade lemon cake, hand-written notes from the children, and a stylish backdrop display inspired by Anthropologie would be just the thing to make Mom feel special! This project was a joint effort: Christine from Pure Joy Events created the yellow and gray clothespin backdrop, Xiaolu from 6 Bittersweets made the ...
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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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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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Bird’s nest desserts for Easter

Bird’s nests are such a lovely symbol of spring, and of course they’re also perfect for Easter! Here are some variations on bird’s nest desserts, from the classic chow mein cookie to a full-size cake: 1. Coconut macaroon Nutella nests via Two Peas & Their Pod – I just love coconut macaroons, and these are (almost) too pretty to eat! 2. Nesting baby bluebird cupcakes via Martha Stewart – the ...
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Funfetti blondie bites

Everybody loves sprinkles on party food, right? They’re like confetti you can eat. Or is that just me? ; ) You have to admit they’re handy, though – they come in every color of the rainbow so you can match your food to your party theme. Or use every color of the rainbow, like in these Funfetti Blondie Bites by Stephanie of Cookin’ Cowgirl! Oh yes, that’s right – these ...
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{one pretty pin} Orange creamsicle cupcakes

Mmmmm. Orange creamsicle cupcakes! Both the cupcake and the cream cheese frosting are orange flavored (recipe here), and of course a jelly orange slice is a perfect little garnish. Or, for a fancy-pants party, you could top these off with a little homemade candied orange peel instead! Featured pin • Original source: The Nesting Project • Pinned to: Orange Party Photo posted by permission from Rosy at The Nesting Project. ...
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