You are all Grate!

Although, I think you are all Grate! The winner of the Grate Cupcakes Giveaway has been chosen...

Con-Grate-ulations Gina! It's true what she said (however not related to random.org's pick), at 8.5 months pregnant, Gina got out of the car in the pouring rain to measure a roadside dresser that we were both interested in. All the while I shouted encouragement out a cracked open window. As it turns out, the dresser is now in my garage waiting for a makeover! Yay for me!

Here is hoping she has time to whip up these little BBQ treats before the baby arrives! 

Speaking of babies and sweet girlfriends...Some of my best gals threw a lovely and creative baby shower for me a few weeks ago and I have been dying to share the creativity that surrounds me.

Baby Lovely Banner: So cute that Henry asked if they purchased it...he really has an eye for quality crafting!

 Remember puffy paint? It's back and bad ass...

 One of my girlfriends screen printed this for us...can you stand it?

It is a design created for Henry and I that we used as our wedding theme, also notice it on my blog page...

For more shower photos check out Amanda's Blog, so sweet! 6 weeks left before I need to find a baby sized spray painting air respirator mask.

Such a Hoot!

I am sticking with the theme of my GIVEAWAY (hint hint). Winner will be chosen Friday AM.

Last night after work I whipped up some Happy Birthday to Janette cupcakes!

She loves birds... Aren't these a hoot?

Supply List: Cupcakes, White Frosting, Keebler Grasshopper Cookies, M &Ms, Coconut, Mini Chocolate Chips, Food Coloring, Gummy Lifesavers

Frost the cakes with some pretty colors (I had some extra cupcakes from my Desert Dessert, one box of cake makes 24.) I just knew there would be a cupcake occasion in my future.

Dye some coconut flakes the same color and sprinkle on the feathers.

Cut the cookies in half for the wings and little triangles for the ears with a serrated knife. You could also use chocolate wafers, tops of Oreos, Girl Scout Cookies, etc. etc. they are all tasty!

Add the wings. Use extra frosting for glue if needed.

Add the gummy lifesaver eyes and chocolate M&M pupils.

 Add the orange 1/2 M&M beak and mini chocolate chip tummy spots and you have yourself an owl!

What Happens if an Owl doesn't Shower?

It Smells Fowl!!

Fiesta Dessert

In the spirit of my giveaway going on (hint hint)...I thought I would show you my Festive Fiesta Cupcakes that I served on Sunday along with enchiladas and nachos...

A Cupcake Dessert Desert!

I am a self-proclaimed Faker Baker, which means I just bought the German Chocolate box of cake mix and a tub of Coconut Pecan frosting. I am way more into the theme and left over candy!


Cactus ingredients shown below:  

No need to use caution around these little cactus plants.

As for the sand...wait for it...Grape-Nuts Cereal!

A little sand in the mouth never hurt anyone!