Jessica Kirkland is the Founder of Pen N' Paper Flowers; a creative lifestyle blog focused on inspiring others through Making + Baking + Photo-taking. She loves charming baking books and openly admits an addiction to pretty cake plates. She doesn't feel complete unless the oven is on, she's wearing an apron, she's baking something and her cookie jar is full. She believes in dandelion wishes, true love, happily ever-after and that attitude is everything. She is a list-maker, goal-setter, ... Continue Reading
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Holiday Cookie Exchange
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's nice to slow down for a moment and do something special for your friends and loved ones. One of the most classic ways to show we care is to give the gift of baked goods! Because really, who doesn't appreciate a sweet homemade treat? So today some of my blogging and baking friends are swapping cookies... virtually! And can you guess the best part? You'll enjoy six new recipes to add to your holiday baking list. Plus some creative ... Continue Reading
DIY: Halloween Cupcake Centerpiece
Well hello there again everyone! This is Jessica Kirkland from Pen N' Paperflowers Studio and Design... back for another little bit of guest blogging for Carrie here at Half Baked. (You might remember the needle felted acorn tutorial I shared here last Fall?) I'm honored to have been asked by Carrie to put together a post for you showcasing The Pastry Pedestal™ - a patent-pending mechanism I designed to creatively display petite pastries of all types. Since launching The Pastry Pedestal™ ... Continue Reading
Guest Post: Halloween Party Favors
Well… Hello Half Baked readers! This is Lindsey from over at Bella Grace Party Designs. I was so extremely flattered when Carrie asked me to create a guest post for her truly extraordinary and inspirational blog. Bella Grace Party Designs Blog is primarily designed to find inspiration and creativity. So I am super excited to share a few of my fun ideas on one of the blogs where I get MY daily fix of inspiration. Halloween is right around the corner and happens to fall smack in the middle ... Continue Reading
Guest Post: DIY Felt Acorns
Hi! It’s Jessica from Pen N’ Paperflowers Studio & Design. I’m thrilled to be guest blogging today for Carrie at Half Baked!! I’ve been fortunate enough to have had one of my parties featured here and I was flattered when Carrie invited me to do a little guest blogging. With the Fall holidays quickly on our heels, I thought now would be the perfect time to share with you - (and to find out for myself) - how to make those adorable felt acorns we’ve been seeing displayed on “Woodland ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Leapin’ Lizards Birthday
I cannot tell you how unbelievably cute and unique today's real party is! It takes serious creativity to take a theme such as 'lizards' and turn that into an adorable and girly party appropriate for a two-year old. And that's exactly what Lindsey from Bella Grace Party Designs did for her daughter's second birthday. This day on the beach is filled with vibrant colors and lots of Leapin' Lizards! The bright turquoise, hot pink and lime green create a lively color pallet that screams ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Bird Baby Shower
We have a spectacular real party today that comes to us from one talented lady. When Jessica from Pen N' Paperflowers sent us a link to her Pottery Barn inspired baby shower, it was love at first sight. This modern baby shower filled with birds and branches is surely one to enjoy. So sit back, relax and enjoy! I love the combination of hot pink and lime green with the black and white polka dots. The bird cupcakes are adorable, not to mention the charming bird cookies. The tree ... Continue Reading