A Handmade Holiday with the Younges

It doesn't feel like it outside, but it's the holiday season. I baked up some pretty bundt cakes and added some great DIY touches to our decor this Christmas with easy projects that kiddo helped me make to create a Handmade Holiday. We photographed it all for Confetti Pop, so go on over and check it out. We'll be sharing tutorials and DIYs throughout the week to help you recreate the look.

But here on Sweet Tooth, we're all about the yummy stuff, so I figured I'd focus on seasonal bundts. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. A fabulous bundt pan turns your boxed cake mix into something really spectacular. We shot this a couple of weeks ago, but don't worry, those little bundts didn't go to waste. My family and I chowed down on those pretty cakes for Thanksgiving.

Who doesn't love a pile of sweets? She Cooks, She Gardens featured these chocolate banana bundts.

Use a pretty pan as a serving dish. Dine and Dash featured this great PB&J bunt.

Have you started decorating, yet? What's your theme or color palette this year?

Dessert Table: Bundt-Filled Bash

Bundt cakes are fabulous for events. If you can pour batter, you can make a bundt. And some of the molds are really elaborate and detailed, making the end result really impressive. A simple dusting of powdered sugar is all you need to make the details pop.

images by Green Apple Photography via SMP

Dessert Table: Rustic Simplicity

This dessert table is full of homemade charm. Bundt cakes, cake pops, and pies sit atop thinly sliced wood stumps. Wooden crates create height and keep the treats visually interesting.

images by Ed Peers via 100LC

Dessert Table: Paper Crafts Whimsy

Today's dessert table feature is the most DIY-able one I think I've ever seen, but don't for a second think that means it isn't just as fabulous as a more complex design. Susana of Simplesmente Branco and Ana of Pinga Amor designed this whimsical, vibrant display, which was featured on Somewhere Splendid.

This design is a great example of bringing what you do best to a project. If you haven't mastered intricate frosting work or fondant skills, simply incorporate a craft (like paper fans and flowers) that you can do well to make a bold statement. Simple desserts are the perfect compliment to such a visually arresting backdrop.

This small side table only features three mini bundt cakes, one unfrosted cupcake, and some cookies. But when combined with the hot pink, white, and kraft brown garland it becomes an amazing display.

We also get a little extra oomph with help from some little friends. I love that the little deer gets a cake plate all to himself.

This simple design has so much personality. What's your favorite part?