Too Stinkin' Cute

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Birthday Suitcase!

OMG I love this DIY idea

from the hyper creative

Sibylle from Funky Time

WOW!

Gathering the supplies...

It's those little details

that make all the difference!

The addition of the cake mix is genius!

This is really stinkin' cute...

so inspiring.

Thank you Sibylle,
you are ah-mazing!

~ BTW ~

I love, love, love

Sibylle's blog Funky Time

you really MUST check it out!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Hot Dog!

With today being the
official first day of summer,

this is my little tribute

to the all american summertime favorite...

THE HOT DOG!

We have to start with

The Classic!

But I've learned that "the dog" can become so many delicious creations, here are a few...

These sensational

"Dog Melts" by Wolfgang Puck

as featured in Food & Wine

are amazing!

Click HERE to learn how to make

this yummy "Hot Dog Bake"

from In The Wabe

Pretzel Dogs

Simple & tasty!

Wrap your dogs with Pillsbury Dough Bread Sticks, bake according to package directions, sprinkle with salt. Serve with spicy mustard!

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

from Eat Drink Pretty

Inspired to have a

"Dog Bar" at your next party???

Then you'll need these darling

Hot Dog & BBQ Printables from

Hostess With The Mostess

click HERE to get the printables...

Hot Diggity Dog
I'm hungry!

Monday, June 20, 2011

Kids are Cool!

Kids are cool...

better yet, kids like to stay cool & busy during the summer.

Check out these cool crafts for them

(and one for you too!)

and have a cool summer...

"Barbie Boat"

from Family Fun

Barbie never looked so good and

this is just too stinkin' cute!

"Create a Summer Pet"

You can't imagine all of the crafting possibilities there are for an old jar...

and you don't have to, because

Under the table & dreaming has done it for you.

Besides this super cute "aquarium" below, click the pink link to see all the fab jar craft ideas!

"Water Sponge Ball"

from One Charming Party

is easy, fun & a great addition to any

backyard pool...

What a fun way to cool off!

And last but not least, here's a fun

Parent DIY Project that the kiddos will love...

"Kid Car Wash"

from Family Fun

You'll be a huge hit with the kids if you build this baby... be sure to click the pink link to get the easy step-by-step instructions!

Stay cool!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Grilled Pound Cake

Yes, that's right, I said it...

G-R-I-L-L-E-D

Pound Cake

with Strawberries

Ingredients

1 loaf of pound cake
12 mint leaves, sliced in a chiffonade
10 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup sugar
4 cups whipped cream

In a skillet or saucepan, place about 5 cups of the strawberries, mint and sugar. Heat over medium low and stir occasionally. The sugar should dissolve, mint shrivel up, and the strawberries release their juices and thicken up a bit. Take a potato masher and mash up the berries. Set aside.

Slice the pound cakes into slices that are just under 1/2 inch thick. Heat the grill pan or grill over medium heat. Place the slices on the grill and let grill for about 3-4 minutes then flip and grill for the same amount of time on the other side. You want the slices to get grill marks and slightly toasted and crispy just on the outside.

Lay one slice on plate. Spread a thin layer of the strawberry mint puree/mixture on top. Then layer about 3/4-1 cup of the fresh, sliced strawberries on top. Place a large dollop on top of the strawberries. Then top with another slice of pound cake and spread a little more of the cooked strawberries on top. Serve and Enjoy!

Note: This recipe is pretty flexible so you can either toast or grill the pound cake slices. I used the grill pan to make up my last batch and it was perfect.

Thank you to

My Life as a Reluctant Housewife

for sharing this scrumptious

treat!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Mickeycakes!

This made me smile...

from Sweet Tooth

Mickey Cupcakes

1 box cake mix

1 can frosting

1 package regular oreos

Toothpicks

Red cupcake liners

Punches from a whole-puncher

- Bake cupcakes according to package's instructions

- Allow to cool, and frost cupcakes, trying to create a rounded shape

- In a food processor, crush 1 row of cookies (I only made 3 of these cupcakes, so I'm not sure of the actual number of cookies needed for a whole batch of 24)

- Dip each cupcake in the cookie crumbs, making sure to cover all of the frosting

- Use a small cookie cutter to punch out smaller oreos

- Stick a toothpick in each small oreo, and then into the cupcakes accordingly

- Glue 2 white whole-punched circles on the front of each cupcake liner

These are a double threat...

totally tasty and oh so easy!

Friday, June 17, 2011

What a Cutie!

What a "cutie"

of an idea for a baby shower

or even a 1st birthday!

Created by the ah-mazing Heather

www.chickabug.com

Fabulous invites from Chickabug

Sweet cake pops from Heavenly Cake Pops

Orange cutie cookies from The Cookie Jar

Orange Creme Cupcakes... YUM!

Love the "kabobs"!

Click

HERE

to get the full scoop on this sweet & succulent party!!!

Orange you glad that

you stopped by today???

~ Party Credits ~

Concept, event planning and styling:

Ashley Lloyd of Attention 2 Detail Events
Flowers: Dahlia’s, Murray, UT
Sugar leaves (on cupcakes): Sugar Robot
Cake pops: Heavenly Cake Pops
Cookies: The Cookie Jar
“Organic” tags and polka dot paper straws: Bake It Pretty
Invitation & printables: Chickabug