{DIY} Cake Stand Tutorial

Create a cake stand in minutes! These pretties are great not only for displaying sweets and treats but can be customized to match the color of your event. Check out the full tutorial from Eat Drink Pretty here...

{Smitten Over Ombre Cakes!}

Ombré is a French word meaning “shaded or graduated in tone,” typically with colors graduating from light to dark giving it a watercolor like appearance. You can see why these ombre cakes got us smitten...they're gorgeous! 

images via: 1. Call Me Cupcake 2 & 3. Maggie Austin 4 & 5. Martha Stewart 



{Sweet Fridays} Oh Sweet Wine!

Yay! The weekend's here...

Make it a sweet one and start it off right with a Sweet Wine Slushie!

via: Enjoy Bordeaux

{Gotta Gadg-et} Babycakes Cake Pop Maker

Little sugar cake pop delights are the craze these days, so why not take a snag at making them yourself? Not only can you can use your own ingredients, you can personalize them just the way you want or for whoever is on your "special list" these days. The Babycakes Cake Pop Maker bakes 12 cake pops at a time which means 12 people are about to become much happier!  They come out perfectly browned and sized ready for you to make them pretty! 

via: Babycakes

{Versatile} Mason Jar Pretties

We L♥VE L♥VE L♥VE Mason jars!  Originally used for canning to preserve food...these days mason jars are used for so much more!They are versatile, budget friendly, useful and have so many creative uses.  We picked a few of our favorites to inspire you for your next event...  

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Aren't these lovely? Love the idea of using mason jars as flower vases. Create a beautiful centerpiece by adding a little decoration to the outside of the jar by wrapping yarn, twine or ribbon, place flowers into them, or hang them as lanterns on trees for a natural feel.

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How adorable is the bubble idea?  A perfect idea for flower girls or a fun idea for kids at a party.  Use them as candle holders...add that rustic touch or romance with some candlelight. Use mason jars as photo frames to add that personalized touch.

We'd love to hear how you've used mason jars...The possibilities are endless!

{Sweet Fridays} Pre-mixed Drinks in Mason Jars

Such a sweet idea for your next event.  Pre-make drinks, pour them into mason jars and stick them in a bucket of ice to chill! 

Image via:  life-love-laughter

{Sweet Fridays) Coconut and Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches

Two freshly baked cookies sandwiching ice cream in the middle coated with your choice of topping.  It's all you need for the perfect dessert!  

Image via: Martha Stewart