My family and I are on the move this week. Literally moving across the country! While we pack, load and spend way too many hours in a car over the next few days... some very talented ladies will stop in with guest posts! Our friend Brittany over at Edible Details has created a frightfully fun Halloween tutorial for us today. In a few simple steps, your ordinary cupcake will be mummified! Another great way to spook up your Halloween treats that's quick, easy and fun for all. Check out these ... Continue Reading
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DIY: Cupcake Liner Witch Hats
I generally have a rule about rushing the season... that is, I try not to. But Halloween has been in the stores for so long now that it's starting to go on clearance. So today, I'm officially kicking off the Halloween season here on The Cake Blog! And what better way to start things off than with a fun Halloween Cupcake Liner Craft? If you're a regular reader, you know we love a good cupcake liner craft! And why not? They're adorable, easy and make great use of the extra cupcake liners we ... Continue Reading
Maddie’s Fashion Fairytale
Ooh la la! Today's party is pure girly fun and fashion-tastic! The catwalks of Paris are brought to life as the birthday girl and her guests play dress up and strike a pose! From their little black t-shirt dresses to signature lip gloss created from luster dust, this party is a little fashionista's dream come true. And the pink and black dessert table with its adorable cake is certainly up our alley! Created by Summer Stone for her daughter's 7th birthday, we're head over heels for Maddie's ... Continue Reading
Ice Cream Cone Cake
Ice Cream Cone Cake - learn how to make this amazing ice cream inspired cake, topped with ice cream cone cake pops! A new tutorial by our contributor, Miso of Miso Bakes. I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream! Growing up, ice cream cakes were considered the novelty of all novelty cakes. Fondant covered cakes were almost unheard of and carved cakes were primarily available in 2-D. From what I recall, most of the ice cream cakes were decorated in a similar fashion. They ... Continue Reading
Graphic & Glitz
If I had to describe today's feature in one word it would be lovely! Maybe that's because I love the soft color palette of charcoal, white and rose with a subtle touch of gold. Maybe it's the darling mix of hearts and stars. But to me, this incredible display portrays the feeling of love. You know that feeling... the warm rush that comes over you, the swell in your stomach, the stars in your eyes. If you had to capture that feeling, I think it would look something like this! An amazing ... Continue Reading
DIY: Paper Rose Cake
Today we're excited to share the first post from one of our new contributors! Enjoy this great DIY cake project by Miso of Miso Bakes..... I wanted this cake to be bold. I wanted it to be daring. I wanted it to scream for attention, but at the same time, be quite the shy-pie. My inspiration for this cake came about when I stumbled upon Martha Stewart’s Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial. I love both baking and crafting, so I figured I would tie the two together. Also, with the increasing ... Continue Reading
Ballerina Inspired Sweets
What little girl doesn't love to dance? And as big girls, we all look back fondly on our first dance class... the tutus, the tights, our hair swept back into a neat little bun. Maybe it's because of the movie Black Swan. Maybe it's because dancers are the ultimate image of elegance and grace. But girls of all ages are enamored with ballerinas and we see this theme spreading into events everywhere. From bridal fashion to birthday parties, ballet inspires. So today we're oohing and awing ... Continue Reading
DIY: Vintage Petal Cake
Today we're taking a break from the Royal Wedding mania to enjoy some cake! A lovely, rustic petal cake that would be perfect for any summer occasion. I am completely smitten with this charming little cake. It's simple yet elegant with a vintage vibe. What's even better is that you can make this cake yourself! It's not complicated and completely achievable for any baker, beginner or advanced. Your guests will be so impressed when you serve up this Pretty Petal Cake, created by Melissa ... Continue Reading
Black & White Graduation Party
I can hardly believe it's April already! Before you know it, the end of the school year will be here and the Class of 2011 will graduate. The Class of 2011!!! Doesn't that make you feel incredibly old? For those of you with a graduate in the family, I thought we'd share some party inspiration from Kim of The Celebration Shoppe. Check out this fabulous black and white Graduation Party Collection... I am really loving black and white right now and this party is a great example of ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Rainbows & Unicorns
It's that time of the year again....time for another a-ma-zing birthday party created by Jessica Levitt. If you've been reading Half Baked over the years, you are familiar with Jessica by now. But for those of you who are new followers, let me introduce you to one very talented lady! Jessica is a mom, sewer, crafter, designer, blogger and over-the-top party hostess! We are always thrilled to feature one of Jessica's parties because they are just perfect, down to every last detail. So far ... Continue Reading
DIY: Cupcake Liner Pom Poms
Who knew cupcake liners could be so versatile? I am loving all of the fun DIY projects using cupcake liners! First we featured a cupcake liner garland which would make a charming addition to any event. Then we shared an adorable cupcake liner Christmas tree to spruce up your holidays. Today we have another unique way to put your extra cupcake liners to good use. It's the perfect combination of party trends... pom poms and cupcakes! Check out these playful Cupcake Liner Pom Poms created ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Candyland Christmas
Today we're diving head first into the holiday season with this amazing dessert table created by Bird of Bird's Party which features her Candyland Christmas Collection. This whimsical display features red and white stripes, oodles of candy canes, gingerbread men and rockin' robins. It's a winter wonderland full of Christmas spirit and sweet treats! I just love the use of red and white stripes to tie the whole display together. Even the white plates are lined with striped paper adding a ... Continue Reading
Halloween Cocktail Party Inspiration
Who says Halloween is just for kids? We loved Halloween as children and still love it as adults. So why not throw a spooktacular Halloween bash appropriate for mature ghosts and ghouls? Here are some great ideas for a frightful Halloween Cocktail Party from our friends at Pottery Barn! {clockwise, starting at top left:} Set the mood with monster eye drinks, crudités and more on a Halloween Cocktail Party Table. Cover a stack of old books and a long-legged spider with this ... 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: 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
Inspiration Board: Owl Baby Shower
Everywhere I look lately, I see adorable owls. So today, I thought we'd put together some ideas for an owl themed baby shower. A fun and modern theme, let's take a peak at this "Look Whooo's Expecting" baby shower. {clockwise, starting at top left:} Include a decoration that double as a keepsake with this adorable personalized alphabet owl wall art, available here on Etsy. Pink paper laterns add a bright pop of color. Hang them from trees or indoors. (photo credit: jek in the ... Continue Reading
Real Party: Elephant Baby Shower
Today's real party comes from the talented event designer, Brittany Egbert. I've always had a soft spot for elephants and incorporating them into a baby shower is just too perfect. With a grey and pink color scheme, this elephant baby shower is modern yet playful. Let's take a look. From the grey and pink elephant diaper cake to the charming plush elephant toy and the delicate cream puffs by Tres Sucre, this shower is fantastic! Get the scoop on all of the delightful details, to include a ... Continue Reading
Carrie Sellman : Founder & Editor
Carrie Sellman is the Founder and Editor of The Cake Blog, a baking website celebrating cake since 2008. If you’re looking for beautiful cake inspiration, recipes and tutorials -- you’ve come to the right place. The Cake Blog is a community of bakers, cake makers, and friends sharing everything and anything you've ever wanted to know about cake. Baking since childhood, Carrie fell in love with cake design during her own hunt for the perfect wedding cake. She said goodbye to her corporate ... Continue Reading
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