Friday, January 29, 2010

Cocktail Cupcakes..YUM!



I have been looking for a recipe
for a cupcake that is liquor infused.
I think I found my winner!
Can't wait to try them...
And love the Red and Turquoise color combo!
Get this and more at Grin and Bake it! Blog



Pina Colada Cupcakes With Coconut Rum

1 box white cake mix ...(Love this part!)
1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup coconut rum
eggs (according to package)
vegetable oil (according to package)
8 oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, drained well (optional)
1/2 cup shredded, sweetened coconut (optional)

Directions:
Add mix, eggs, and oil according to the package.
Substitute water for 1 cup pineapple juice and 1/3 cup coconut rum.
Blend well with electric mixer.
Add pineapple (optional).
Make sure it was well-drained and mix until just blended.
Fold in coconut (optional).
Bake according to the package instructions.

Standard Buttercream Recipe
1/3 cup white Crisco shortening, softened
1/3 cup stick butter or margarine, softened
4-6 tablespoons cream, unwhipped (you can use half and half or milk)
Pinch of salt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
4 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted

Ina a large bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat together shortening and butter.
Add whipping cream, salt and vanilla and continue mixing until smooth (about 2 -3 minutes).
Add in sifted flour, gradually, beat well until smooth and fluffly.
To reach the consistency you need, you may need to add more confectioner’s sugar or cream.
Add food coloring and blend well.
Remember, gel or paste coloring will darken over time.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

"THE Hostess" is a Guest

Wow...how would you like to plan a party for the Hostess Herself?
That's right!
Jenn from Hostess With The Mostess is pregers!
She was the guest for once!
Check out all of the details here at

Love the colors of Pink, Brown and Green!

Signature Mocktails: Raspberry Apple Mojito!

See all of the deatils here!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Cosmo Pops



I am ready for summer can you tell?
I can't wait to try these frozen treasures soon!
My daughter saw these and wants these
for her Under the Sea Birthday Party.
Now, the recipe below is for a Cosmo.
Obviously I would make these with fruit juice
for her birthday!
Make them any way you want....
What Do You Need?
6 or 8 Sliced Limes
2 1/2 cups Cranberry Juice
5 Tbls. Triple Sec
1 cup Fresh Lime Juice
5 Tbls Cointreau
1/4 cup Vodka
1 1/2 cups Crushed Ice
What Do You Do?
Combine all the ingredients except for the lime slices
Pour into the pop molds
Insert cocktail stir stick
Freeze for at least 12 hours
Remove from the freezer
Remove from the mold
Place a lime slice on each stick
How do you make your own mold?
Use any paper funnel to achieve
the Martini Glass look!
Yummy!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Show Me The Way

Looking for some unique escort cards
for your wedding or event?
Check out these cards!
Find them all here at The Knot.

Friday, January 22, 2010

Put your heart here

This will be the easiest place card you have ever made!
What do you need?
81/2 x 11 paper to match your color theme
printer
pencil
What do I do?
1. Print your name on the paper
about 12 per sheet
2. Cut into 1/2 strips
3. Fold in half
4. Curl the ends with a pencil
DONE!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Picnik..yes with a "K"

This is not your normal picnic post....
Not a picnic at all...it's a Picni"k"
No fancy schmancy tablescapes...
I found a great program that I thought
I would share.
It is a photo editing tool I found online.
Great for blog posts too!
So, I had to share some pictures of my girls
that I took for Valentines gifts.
So many awesome and free tools
to edit your photos.
They do have some premium selections
that you can sign up for.
And for only $24 a year....I might just sign up.
Otherwise, you can use the other tools for free!
Like I did here.

One of my favorties tools on picnik!

Turning pictures to Black and White leaving some color!


Soften the picture and apply a vignette.
So, try out Picnik for yourself!
It is so much fun!
Oh, and did I tell you that you
can make yourself
Tan
Remove Wrinkles
and
LOSE 10 POUNDS!
Yah....you can do all that at Picnik!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Modern Purple Bride

Love this modern Bridal Shower!

YUMMY!

Monogram flower and Purple Martini with Purple Ice!

They didn't miss a chance for purple anywhere!




Two Tone Purple Tulle Menu Card
Purple Soup!
Brides chair back...love the pin tucked look!
Check out all of the details here at the Party Spot.

Pin it!