St. Patrick’s Day is just a few days away on March 17th and what better way to celebrate than with this lucky leprechaun fondant tutorial?! Typically, I think of four leaf clovers and rainbows for St. Patty’s Day, but I thought it would be cute to incorporate a traditional leprechaun popping out of a pot of gold for this fondant… View Post
What kid doesn’t like Lego building blocks… and let’s face it, adults, too! My daughter used to to have the larger ones when she was younger and now has transitioned to the “big kid” blocks. She adores following the directions and assembling buildings and vehicles, while having fun through imaginative play. Consequently, it was no surprise that we were all… View Post
I am so very excited to be sharing details of the brand-spankin’ new book Stylish Kids’ Parties by Kelly Lyden from The Party Dress and WH Hostess! I have been so inspired by Kelly’s parties and products and was incredibly honored to have contributed to The Party Dress Magazine in past issues, inclusive of my Easter Bunny Egg Hunt and Ahoy, Baby! parties. When I heard she… View Post
Valentine’s Day is coming up in about a week… are you ready to tell your loved one I LOVE EWE ?! This Valentine fondant tutorial will help you profess your love in a sweet and creative way! This adorable little ewe, or female sheep, is the perfect embellishment for your Valentine cakes and cupcakes with some clever wordplay. Throw in a… View Post
Now that February has arrived, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, along with the search for the perfect gift for your loved ones! Last year, I was inspired by retro Valentine images and sayings and created the Vintage Valetines publication, featuring four fondant cupcake topper tutorials. Following along with the “Love Matches” theme, I re-created the adorable matches in… View Post
It’s hard to believe last April 2013 marked three years from the time I ever tried using fondant to decorate cupcakes for my daughter’s third birthday! The week prior, I was on a family vacation in Hawaii and decided to check my phone after returning from the beach. Much to my immense surprise and elation, I had received an e‑mail… View Post
Winnie the Pooh continues to be one of my most favorite and treasured characters and I’m so happy to pass down my affinity for this cuddly bear to my daughter! A few years ago, the newest movie about the lovable bear and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood was being released in theaters and we put together a sweet… View Post
Viva Las Vegas! Last November, my incredible grandmother celebrated her 90th birthday!!! What an amazing milestone! Everyone who meets her cannot believe her age because she looks so young, but also because she can usually be found partying it up at the Vegas casinos! Due to her affinity for gambling, we decided to celebrate with a casino-themed party and dessert… View Post
Have you seen the newest Disney movie Saving Mr. Banks based on the story of how the classic Mary Poppins came to be almost 50 years ago? We saw it in the theaters and fell in love with it! In honor of both the new and timeless films, I wanted to create cupcakes that would be reminiscent of the nanny, and… View Post
