Claus Family Cupcakes

A couple of cupcakes styled to look like the jolly couple? Ugh! These are the cutest! Novice Housewife whipped up these fondant-topped cupcakes, and they're full of character. Hello, huge glasses! I love Mrs. Claus' little bun, and those lashes!

And, with that little bit of deliciousness, I'm off to soak up some holiday goodness. Have a fab Christmas and an awesome new year!

If you're hosting a bash or need a hostess gift to bring, check out Confetti Pop's two NYE projects. Maddy made these gold tipped flowers, and I made this midnight countdown bottle stopper.

DIY Frosty the Snowman Favor

I love how easy it is to make a kid's day. Both of my girls would squeal if they saw these little snowman favors next to their plate on Christmas day. My older one would definitely say, "Oh my gosh! These are fab-u-loooooous!" My little one would just shovel all the candy in her mouth, you know, because she's a mini-me.

I made this little guy for Day 16 of Confetti Pop's Craftsmas. Swing by to get the how-to for him and all of the other 2013 holiday projects.

images: Todd Hafermann

Cakes Gone Christmas

It's that time of year, and I've noticed lots of simple cakes topped with little wintery scenes. In fact, I'm guilty of making one myself. Check out these adorable DIY ways to dress up a Christmas cake.

I'm partial to the deer family topper. I did craft that one up, so I might be a tad biased. But, just a tad. Which one is your fave?

Klitze Klein Blog tiny tree topper, Oh Happy Day fab forest topper, Camille Styles bear-y deer topper, Confetti Pop deer family topper, fawn forest topper

DIY Fringe Advent Tree and Sequin Ornaments

Just when you thought sequin ornaments couldn't get any better, we went put candy inside. We dressed up simple treats and sweets with these DIY sequin favor pouches. And, we just couldn't stop there, so  we made them part of this advent calendar and slapped them on a pink fringe Christmas tree. So, here we go. It's Confetti Pop Craftsmas Day 5, and this is the most fab advent ever!

 I told you it was pretty fabulous. Here's the tutorial for the DIY Fringe Advent Tree and Sequin Ornaments. Now, go forth and craft!

images: Michael Haug

DIY Mini Banner Cake Topper

I'm hitting you with a double whammy on Turkey Day. I made this fab project for Day 4 of Confetti Pop's Craftsmas. It was super quick and easy, because I used a Silhouette Cameo cutting machine. It made cutting these little letters a breeze, and it spared me the hand cramp I would have endured.

Swing the post on Confetti Pop to get the coupon code and link for 40% of some Silhouette products of your own.

DIY Mini Christmas Tree Piñatas

Sometimes, pretty things are made to be broken. These little pinatas are lovely, and once you rip them to shreds, their insides are delish!

They're featured today on Confetti Pop as part of our Craftsmas series. Swing by, download the template, and get to making.

images: Todd Hafermann
candy: Candy Warehouse

DIY Gold Rock Candy Favor and Printable

Thanksgivukkah is almost upon us, and what better what to kick off the 8 nights or get a sugar rush after Turkey Day than some luxed up rock candy? 

I created these easy, DIY rock candy sticks and their blue and gold palette is perfect for Hanukkah. Maddy, my Confetti Pop partner, hooked up the printable favor card. Voila! Freebie magic all up in your holidays. 

Get the tutorial and printable on Confetti Pop, and get to crafting these printables and favors for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Thanksgiving.

image: Todd Hafermann
printable and tutorial: Confetti Pop
rock candy: Candy Warehouse

DIY Gumdrop Ornaments

Make your holiday a true candy land this year. Ok, maybe not the entire living room should look like a gingerbread house, but a few sweet treats on the tree could be swell. Jenny from Hank + Hunt made these gumdrop ornaments for The Sweetest Occasion, and they're pretty dang cute, don't you think?

Is the tree already decked out? Use them as place cards instead.

Get the step-by-step details (They're soooo simple, you'll love it!) at The Sweetest Occasion.

pics by Jenny of Hank + Hunt

Sweet Idea: 3-D Gingerbread Trees

Love these!

image via BHG

Sweet Idea: Cardinal Cookies

By now, most of you have seen how I decorated my Christmas tree this year. It might be a little hard to tell, but there are some festive little cardinals nestled in among the branches. I just love their vibrant color, especially against a dark background. These Sweetopia gingerbread cookies are just the perfect shade of red, don't you think?

images via Sweetopia

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?

Pink and Gold Glitter Cookies

I've been staring that this pin for a couple of years now, just waiting to do a pink and gold holiday.

So, when I came across these packaged cookies, I was in eye candy heaven.

What palette are you using for the holidays?

flatware: Dust Jacket, macs: Sugar & Cloth

Dessert Table: Christmas Cookie Swap

I'm already giving some serious consideration to this year's Christmas decor, and this Liebersbotschaft cookie swap dessert table is even more motivation for me to get the ball rolling. An edible cookie garland, cocoa stir spoons, and gingerbread men are welcome additions to this seasonal sweets setup.

images via Liebesbotschaft

Ornament Gingerbread Cookies

Classics are classic for a reason. Sometimes, it's nice just to get back to the basics. Nothing is more traditional during the holidays than ornaments, mittens, sleighs, and gingerbread. You can find more yummy pics and the recipe at The Patterned Plate.

Sparkly Peppermint Macarons

Glitter this time of year (or any time really) just makes me giddy, so anytime that glitter is edible, I pretty much squeal with delight. These red and white macarons from Kevin & Amanda are so festively fabulous!

Still haven't gotten your fill of glittery goodness? Be sure to check me out on Pinterest, where I pin lots of delicious, pretty things that don't make it onto the blog. You'll probably love the Dessert Meets Design pinboard and the A December to Remember one, too.

Also, cruise by Kevin & Amanda to get the recipe for these pretty macs.

Dessert Table: Minty Merry Christmas

It's not often that a soft shade of green gets attention during the holidays, but this dessert table by Mrs A in The Cove incorporates the pretty color perfectly. Lovely cakestands, candies, cupcakes, and cookies all match the palette.

I love the chevron favor bags!

Gingerbread Village Table Runner

Photog Rebecca Hansen captured this edible winter wonderland for Snippet & Ink. Gingerbread houses sit atop a kraft paper runner that's sprinkled with powdered sugar "snow". This would make any kid happy to sit at the kiddie table if you made a smaller version to line their shorter table.

Already maxed out on time? Opt for graham crackers or pre-made gingerbread house kits to make your little village.

Cookies with Giant Flavor

The holiday issue of Sweet Paul Magazine hit the virtual newsstand last week, and the feature on cookie recipes is delicious. Not only are the pics of mini-admirers cute, but the recipes are drool-inducing. Be sure to check out the feature and the entire issue for lots of great holiday sweets.

Check out these amaretto dreams and coconut & cherry cookies.

 These caramel sauce cookies and marshmallow & hazelnut cookies look amazing.

Wouldn't you love to ice skate on a lake of caramel? What could be better?

images via Hector Sanchez for Sweet Paul Magazine

Cookies To-Go!

Presentation is everything! If you want an inexpensive gift for your co-workers, neighbors, and other random folks simply whip several batches of cookies (homemade or mix) and package them beautifully. They'll be safe to ship without breaking, and the package elevates them from ho-hum bake sale staple.

ideas via Martha Stewart

Girly Gifts

Today, I guest blogged on my husband's blog, Well-Groomed. I gave his male readers a few tips on what to get the women in their lives for the holidays. I figured I'd share the post here as well, in case any of you are looking for some inexpensive, pretty, unique ideas for your moms, sisters, and friends.

There are gifts here as affordable as $10, so be sure to check them all out. Isn't that earring book awesome? What a clever way to store earrings and even travel with them. 


Vosges Toffee Trifecta, Kate Spade ribbon ring, iomoi small zig zag tote, Anthropologie Prospero diary,Ban.do heart pin/barrette, Not A Jewelry Box earring book, Banana Republic belt, Hammocks & High Tea chevron drawer liner, Coach snowman key ring, Leif serving spoons