Booga turns 2 a week from today we never do over the top parties (too much stress and planning involved). I always try and make something special for them. I was going to do a train cake for Booga but it is still really hot here and I am afraid that it would melt. After … Continue reading
Yep today is my birthday I am 32 honestly I don’t feel any older than 31 (maybe because I am writing this while I am still 31 – lol). I did schedule this blog for the exact time I was born 7:34am (an interesting fact my daughter was born at the same time). So here … Continue reading
Yesterday was Jeff’s 37th Birthday and I made him ALOT of German Chocolate Cupcakes. I used the Vegan German Chocolate Frosting Recipe (I might add one of the best I have ever had!) and the Chocolate Beet Cake (which is pretty good – not really sweet but a perfect match with the frosting). I will … Continue reading
It usually starts August 4th with our Anniversary and continues through Labor Day. A couple weeks break and more cake then the holidays. Yep that is how many birthdays we have in a small period of time. This week I am making cupcakes not just any cupcakes but Vegan-Friendly German Chocolate Cake. Many of you … Continue reading
My daughter was invited to a “Princess Themed” Birthday Party a couple of weekends ago. I always try and do something handmade for the kids. I honestly don’t know how many people really appreciate this but I know if my child got something like this I would cherish it. My daughter has a Princess stencil … Continue reading
The very first pie I ever attempted was a banana cream pie for my dad’s birthday. My dad loves banana cream pie and I wanted to surprise him with this pie. I asked my mom to go to the grocery store and get everything. My mom is not a baker, the recipe called for whipped … Continue reading
I got this recipe from a friend who made a cake and posted a picture of an amazing looking cake. I was intrigued when she posted it was a chocolate Guinness (yes BEER) cake. I got the recipe and decided I wanted to do cupcakes for my friend’s 10th Anniversary Party for his business. It … Continue reading
Many of you who read my blog at any great length know of my hate for origami. I really needed to make boxes for the Teacher’s Gifts. I Googled – how to make gift boxes and found an amazing website Printable Favors and Seals. They have an amazing printable PDF – my mom made the … Continue reading
This week’s Come 2 Chat Challenge was to take an old CD or CD Case and make something for a birthday party. I decided to make a picture frame. I know it isn’t birthday themed but I thought it would make a really nice present for someone. I also had my Faux Wood demo piece … Continue reading
I made the coasters for gifts for several people and decided they all needed boxes. One of the things I hate to do is make boxes but I refuse to go to the store on a cold, wet day looking for a box, so I turned to Google. I had an idea what I wanted … Continue reading
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