A New But Old Pan Holder

480547_1097740690239072_5855464826337998765_nWe all have these types of pans in a cabinet taking up space or sitting and looking rather drab within the kitchen space. I came cross this idea and love it. It is an old magazine rack (who gets magazines anymore right?). I think a smaller version of this idea could come from a Coca Cola/Pepsi wooden holder from years ago – with a little craftiness even an old milk crate could work. Leave the crate/rack like it is or paint it up in a make-over to fit your kitchen design. A great addition to your kitchen and a way to up-cycle/re-purpose something many of us have no use for. Can’t wait to find just the right crate/rack when I am out yard-sailing or looking through antique or thrift stores.

No Frosting At The Last Minute – SOLUTION

de700733-eb18-4e4a-97d8-860597b4ac34This is such a really cool trick and is a simply solution to a problem we have all encountered at least once. But maybe this isn’t just a problem to a solution – it may be a simple way to amke a very impressionable cupcake that has the crown talking. This gives the cupcake an unusual appearance that I am sure many would think looks appetizing. I mean who does not like a toasted marshmallow? This is basically a toasted marshmallow on top of a cupcake – perfect union.

Happy New Years Cupcake Clocks

New-Years-Eve-kids-cupcakesMake your favorite cupcakes and ice (anything would work for these). Make circles about four inches in diameter with a stencil (or use a lid of a jar about the size desired). Make the hands of the clock out of black construction paper and glue them down and them glue fake gem or sequin on top. Glue toothpick to the back of clock and stick it into the top of the cupcake.

Christmas Tree Cupcake

1502681_10154860678265442_216658596171319878_oMake your favorite cupcake recipe and let cool. Make using printed cupcake paper for more festive look but isn’t totally necessary. Use ice cream waffle cone and spread green icing on cone (this will allow a little more goof proof covering – if you are an expert icer then skip that step) pipe green icing in small stars until covered and set aside until you have all done.  Spread liberal amount of white icing on top of cupcake and stick the tree down into icing to make it stay in place. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve at party.

Gingerbread Men Cupcakes

63463_734382249987724_3566914932014110287_nWhat a creative idea. Bake chocolate cupcakes and attach circle (for head) and two arms of a gingerbread cookie to it with chocolate frosting. Colorful and your guests will love it.