Birthdays: Cakes and Decorations

  • Cutest Ever Clown Cake Or Cupcake Topper Craft!

    DIY clown cake toppers that could also be adorable cupcake toppers are not only perfect for a circus theme birthday, but also Purim, coming up this week! And these were actually made from stuffed paper hearts, left over from another occasion, so it is also a recycling craft! Lets face it, presentation is everything, so…

  • A Giant Origami Clown Dressed Up As A Bird, For Purim!

    A Giant Origami Clown Dressed Up As A Bird, For Purim!

    I am reposting this because it is one of my all time favorites, and really festive. Plus you can use wrapping paper that you have hanging around, and it is the perfect size to put on your front door. Enjoy, and excuse me while I go figure out what decorations to make this year? Truthfully,…

  • Whimsical Bear Portraits Make Perfect Party Decor!

    Whimsical Bear Portraits Make Perfect Party Decor!

    Whimsical bear portraits make perfect party decor! As you may realize, I have been delving into drawing and painting and sketchbooking and art journaling more than actual crafts this past year, but that does not mean that our house is suddenly lacking festive decorations, infact just the opposite. Because dear friends, brightly colored or whimsical…

  • Simple Painted Treat Boxes From The Recycling Bin!

    Simple Painted Treat Boxes From The Recycling Bin!

    We are about to apparently welcome some snow so I'll make this quick as I need to go cover my succulents and bring others indoors! I have quite a collection of little food and medicine boxes that I hope to use someday for a big installation of some kind, not to mention match boxes, but…

  • Quick Meringue Hearts In A Pinch

    Quick Meringue Hearts In A Pinch

    I'll make this quick, because after all, who really has time to spend making desserts for a dessert bar, especially when it is last minute? I'll admit, desserts are my daughter's thing, and she assembled these adorable hearts for a friend's engagement party dessert bar. Dessert bars need quite a few items to look great,…

  • Mini Graffiti Hearts Painting To Spread The Love

    Mini Graffiti Hearts Painting To Spread The Love

    A mini graffiti hearts painting to spread the love is wonderful! Now is a great time to spread the love by painting tiny hearts galore! And while it is true that folks are thinking about hearts as February approaches, hearts are great anytime, and who couldn’t use a little extra love right about now?  A…

  • Tiny Painted Hearts Recycled Gift Box!

    Tiny Painted Hearts Recycled Gift Box!

    My love for recycling crafts has now officially married my newish love for painting, and this tiny painted hearts gift box is the proof!  It is true, I have been painting recycled gift boxes for a good few months now, you can see the abstract vases box here, and loose abstract flowers here, a large…

  • Stand-Up Cardboard Cake For Every Occasion

    Stand-Up Cardboard Cake For Every Occasion

    Need a fun birthday or special occasion decoration that is artful and a pleasure to make? How about a cardboard stand up birthday cake that will put a smile one everyone's face? We've been enjoying this cereal box birthday cake that I made for some family birthdays in December for quite a few weeks now,…

  • Special Occasion DIY Star Cake, For Birthdays, Anniversaries, Or Just Because!

    3D paper star cake toppers are truly wonderful! I have always opted to make simple paper cake toppers for the birthday cakes and special occasion cakes that we’ve enjoyed over the years. Lately I’ve love making simple cake flags that look great, possibly together with a number or letter, but this past Chanukah I came…

  • 3D Paper Star Cake Toppers

    3D Paper Star Cake Toppers

    3D paper star cake toppers are truly wonderful! I have always opted to make simple paper cake toppers for the birthday cakes and special occasion cakes that we’ve enjoyed over the years. Lately I’ve love making simple cake flags that look great, possibly together with a number or letter, but this past Chanukah I came…

  • Happiness Is A Jar Full Of Tiny Origami Paper Stars

    Happiness Is A Jar Full Of Tiny Origami Paper Stars

    I truly wish it were that simple, don’t you? Truthfully, it really can be, and for starters it is all about putting things in perspective, being happy with your lot, and recognizing the need to be grateful for all the good you do have, not to mention for every moment and every morning that you…

  • A DIY Birthday Crown For Every Age

    A DIY Birthday Crown For Every Age

    In our home a birthday just isn't a birthday without a birthday crown! Well, except for my birthday, as I have yet to make one for myself! As it turns out, these colorful and very simply birthday crowns, that can truly be made in around ten minutes if need be, are great photo props, and…