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Delicious Mini Cakes!

August 15, 2009 by Morgan

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These mini cakes by Confetti Cakes are a great summer idea and incredibly clever. They’re also the perfect size for a smaller get-together or birthday, and are even cuter when grouped! Think of all of the great ways these could be decorated!

To try your hand at creating your own, cut baked cake rounds into squares using pre-cut parchment paper as your guide (unless you have a square baking pan with perfectly perpendicular sides — as opposed to the traditional slanted option). Layer cake with a thin filling or icing (because the cake is pretty tall, I’d stick to a basic buttercream as opposed to a fancy filling that will cause the cake to droop or bulge) until the width is the same as the height and length, creating your cube. Finally, use a stronger icing or fondant to cover the box and keep all contents well contained, I’d suggest a crumb coat as well. Then decorate to your hearts content with frosting or fondant/gum sugar cutouts!

Be sure to check out Confetti Cakes online for more amazing ideas!

- posted on August 15, 2009 Filed Under: Parties & Entertaining, Recipes Tagged With: Baby Shower, Birthday, Bridal Shower, Cake, Desserts, Kid's Party, Parties & Entertaining, Recipes

Chic Homemade Headboards

August 14, 2009 by Morgan

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I’m all about the out-of-the-ordinary decorations that show off your creativity, resourcefulness and enlighten any visitor with that ‘ah-ha!’ or ‘how did you do that?’ moment. I can’t think of a better way to inexpensively update a bedroom then by adding chic fabric (and a thin layer of batting) to upholster a uniquely shaped wooden headboard. The great thing about this easy task is that you can change it out again and again! A steady staple gun is all you need. Warped window panes and vellum make a fantastic antique backdrop, these could be hung on the walls anywhere, really! If you’re from the ground-shaking earthquake-prone areas, such as myself, empty the glass out of the panes and hang behind your bed for a lightweight ornament. You could also add black & white photos to the empty panes, filling in missing glass with memories and momentos. The above are filled with a transparent vellum available at any craft or scrapbooking store. The lower right headboard is painted and lined with wall decals (you could use stencils too) that trail up the bed and onto the wall, adding a splash of color and a unique, eye-catching motif to an ordinary room. Check out Better Homes & Gardens for the full article.

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- posted on August 14, 2009 Filed Under: Crafty Solutions, Home Tagged With: Accessories, Bedroom, Crafty Solutions, Decorating, DIY, Fabric, Furniture, Home, Paint

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