RECIPE :: Spring Birds Nest Cupcakes

It is FINALLY here!

It's spring! It's spring and I have been in the mood to create fun spring items whether I craft or make them. The other day while I was deciding what to make as a dessert to take to my momma's house, the idea came to me for these spring birds nest cupcakes! 

I WILL admit that this idea is NOT mine but one I saw on the back of a package of an edible Easter grass I picked up and knew it would be fun to make with my daughter and my momma! We had a blast making them together and I loved that it was something simple that we all enjoyed doing!

I just baked my favorite cupcakes and then transported them over to my mom's for all of us to work on after dinner. I happened to use a funfetti cake mix for these cupcakes and just a vanilla pre-made frosting.

It was simple, quick and oh so good!

Spring Birds Nest Cupcakes

~Ingredients ~

• 1 box of cake mix (your choice)
• 1 container of frosting (your choice)
• a bag of mini Robin Eggs
• 1 bag of edible Easter grass

 Instructions

1. Prepare and bake the cupcakes following the directions on the box.
2. Choose a frosting and go ahead and frost all of the cupcakes after they have completely cooled.
3. Using the edible Easter grass, break into small pieces, as it comes as long pieces in the package, and strategically place in a circle formation around the top of the cupcake until it starts to look like a birds nest. My edible grass pieces I used were about 1-2 inches long. 
4. Simply place three of the robins eggs in the middle to create the look of 'birds eggs' and you are done!
 

 

I told you these were easy. It was a fun little baking project to do with the girls and we had so much fun laughing at my mom eating all of the grass to my daughter using all of the blue robins eggs on her cupcakes! Silly girls! ;)

These cupcakes are great at Easter, spring or even would be really cute at a baby or wedding shower! It was a perfect 'food craft' to do with kids as well, which are my favorite! 

Have you ever made these cupcakes before? What was the last 'food craft' you made that you loved? Please share with me below . . .

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{COLLECTION DEBUT} Surfs Up Baby Shower

     

As you know I just LOVE receiving CUSTOM orders to design for my clients. This by far was a super EXCITING one for me to design as hellooooooo . . . I love everything surfing, I used to reside in Cali and what is NOT cool about a surf theme? 

The best part is they wanted to keep the colors generic because the couple was NOT finding out what the baby gender was - they were keeping it a surprise! I LOVE that . . . I did that with the birth of my daughter & am so glad I waited & was surprised! How fun!!!! SO the colors of coral & a soft teal just really exuuuuude the 'surfer vibe' don't ya think? Me likey. ;)

 

Introducing the brand new . . . .

'SURFS UP" baby shower collection

This is the perfect collection for those wanting a gender neutral color scheme or theme!

Here's what you get in this collection . . . 

(pictured above}

1. banner - that says "Welcome Baby" along with the surfboard graphics

 

2. paper pack - you receive 4 different design/ color combinations in this pack that can be used for scrapbook paper, craft ideas, decor accents & to make pinwheel circles

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3. Welcome Sign - 8 x 10 print can be framed to use as decor on your table or a welcome sign on the front door for your guests. It says "Welcome Lil Surfer"

 

4. drink flags - attach these to straws for a fun way to coordinate in 2 different designs

5. food / drink / decor labels - comes with 2 different designs - each will have plenty of room so you can write in whatever you need to label. Easy fold-over tent style allows them to stand up on table.

6. napkin wraps - you will get 3 different designs/ color combinations that are great to use on napkins or decor accents

7. '"WISH" cards - use these as a keepsake for the momma. Have guests write anything that they "wish" for the baby. 

**says: 'wishes for lil surfer' on them

 

8. toppers/ circles - use for accents to your table decor - simply cut them out or use a punch, glue to lollipop stick or toothpick & done!

Hope you love this collection as much as I do! 

You can find the SURFS UP collection in my Etsy shop! 

There is also a SURFS UP invitation (of course!)

 

I personally think this collection would be amazing as a BIRTHDAY PARTY collection as well! A quick color change, a couple tweaks & BAM! Surfer b-day collection! I just put it on MY design list. ;)

 As always, if you EVER have any special custom design party collection idea requests, PLEASE feel free to email me anytime & I can design one for YOU!

laura@eyecandyeventdetails.com

Have a great week!

SIPS :: THE Perfect Shower Punch Recipe

Happy day, friends!

Today I'm throwing you all for a loop...

this week's recipe is delicious...and contains NO Alcohol {GASP}

I know, I know...but have no fear. You could easily give this Punch a kick

by adding your favorite alcohol. I think it would be yummy with a little

champagne or rum ,)

I used this particular punch recipe at a recent PINK & GREEN Lil Ladybug Baby Shower.

It was the perfect shade of lime green & it was so delicious & easy!

Ingredients:

1 Package Lemon-Lime Kool-Aid

4 Cups Cold Water

2 1/2 Cups Pineapple Juice (chilled)

1- 2 Liter Bottle of Ginger Ale (chilled)

3/4 Cup Sugar

1 Can Pineapple Rings

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a large serving pitcher/ punch bowl

Mix well

Float pineapple rings for garnish

*Add Coconut Rum for an adult kick*

Pour...Enjoy...Repeat!! 



   

Guest Contributor: Cineca Keck

 

Cineca is a mommy,lover of music and traveling, and a self-proclaimed food junkie. When not experimenting with new recipes, watching cooking shows, and building tent forts, she’s a busy wedding and event planner. 

You can follow Cineca
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COLLECTION :: Lil Ladybug Baby Shower

I love an adorable theme for a baby shower. I love creating something that you can't find anywhere else which has a lot to do with why I do what I do. Having a custom theme, tailored to your requests is just so personal and it really brings your event to life!

Babies are awesome. Babies are amazing. Personally I love baby girls just a tiny wee bit more than the boys (hey I'm biased and own it!) so I was especially excited to design this girls baby shower theme for a friend and I love everything about it. The color palette of pinks and greens, the cute ladybug graphics and just the fun pieces that were requested for this collection.
 

I am happy to say that it is now available in my shop for everyone to enjoy . . . .

'Lil Ladybug" baby shower collection!

Here's what you get in this collection . . . 

(pictured above}

1. banner - the banner included is the 'circle style' & says "BABY SHOWER" & includes the ladybug character - these circles can also be cut out & used for hanging decor or centerpieces since they are 4" circles

2. tags / toppers/ circles - use for accents on your table decor & food table - simply cut them out or use a punch, glue to lollipop stick/toothpick, jar - pretty much anything & done! Also can be used to make a mini banner bunting.

 

3. drink flags - comes in 2 different designs with the pink dot pattern & the green stripe pattern - attach these to straws or toothpicks for a fun way to coordinate the party decor.

4. food / drink / decor labels - comes with 4 different designs  - each will have plenty of room so you can write in whatever you need to label

 

5. 'Imagine' cards - a PERFECT keepsake for the momma. Have guests write anything that they "imagine" the baby will be. What color eyes will she have? Who will she look like? What will she be when she grows up?

6. thank you card from baby - this is a fun & adorable idea to use as a token to the guests as a "thank you" for 'showering' the parents at the shower

7. Welcome sign / framed art - 8 x 10 print can be framed to use as decor on your table or a welcome sign for the guests. Says "Welcome Lil Ladybug"

 

8. Ladybug Graphics - use these to decorate around the party or as photo props or even centerpiece decor.

Also available in the shop: 
coordinating Lil Ladybug INVITE & Baby SUBWAY ART!!

Lil Ladybug INVITE available in the shop.

BABY Subway Art available in the shop

Hope you love this collection as much as I do! 

You can find the Lil Ladybug Baby Shower collection in my Etsy shop!

As always, if you EVER have any special custom design party collection idea requests, PLEASE feel free to email me anytime & I can design one for YOU!

laura@eyecandyeventdetails.com

Special THANKS to Cineca for the photos / styling! - Visit Cineca at her page.

Hope you enjoyed the 'eye candy'!
 

Are you loving the "eye candy" here? 

Then join me over on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter & Instagram so you never miss out on an exclusive deal or any behind the scenes photos!

Check out my designs, artwork & decor in my Etsy shop! 

REAL PARTY :: Lil Ladybug Baby Shower

Hello! It's Cineca & I was so excited to work on this adorable Lil Ladybug baby shower!  

PINK & GREEN is such a fun color combination...and honestly who doesn't love all of the sweet baby girl details?! :) This shower definitely kicked my baby fever into high gear!

I knew that I wanted a unique printable collection for this shower, so I turned to

my talented friend Laura at Eye Candy Creative Studio. All I told her was that I wanted a sweet & girly ladybug theme with touches of frills & daisies, and then let her run with it. As usual, I was blown away by the cuteness! Laura designed a collection based on a sweet Lil Ladybug, complete with pearls, bows & the longest eye lashes ever!     

I wasn't sure how I would feel about a traditional diaper wreath, but I wanted to give it a shot. And I couldn't have been happier! I love how it turned out. It was the perfect way to greet guests and would look so cute hanging in the baby's room.

The Welcome Table with 'Thank You' Notes from baby Ellie, 'Imagine' Cards,

and the first picture of baby Ellie (her sonogram picture)

Instead of a guestbook, I wanted to provide the mom-to-be with a

fun keepsake that would also double as an activity for the guests. As soon as I saw the green, polka-dot 'Imagine' sign, I knew it would be fun to have the guests fill out 'Imagine What I'll Be' cards. They wrote what they thought baby Ellie would be when she grew up, what color eyes she would have, and how much she would weigh. Momma had a cute pink & green scrapbook to save all of the 'Imagine' cards.  

A variety of food was served, including queso, cucumber dip, southwest dip,

veggies, southwest egg rolls, mini tacos...and a delicious array of sweets. 

The desserts included individual strawberry cheesecakes that were served in

large baby food jars, fruit kabobs with strawberry yogurt dip, custom chocolate covered oreos with fondant toppers, lime & strawberry petits fours, ladybug & daisy cookies, and an adorable watermelon 'baby carriage' filled with fruit that the momma-to-be made. Mimosas were offered to the guests, as well as a lime green punch for the kiddos & preggos (there were 3 pregnant women at the shower)  

Congrats to the parents-to-be & Welcome Lil EllieBug!

Custom Ladybug Printable Collection: Eye Candy Creative Studio

Chocolate Covered Oreos: Love & Sugar Kisses

Custom Straws & Flags: Go Against The Grain

Ladybug & Daisy Petits Fours: Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe 

Ladybug & Daisy Cookies: Frog Prince Cake & Cookie Design

Thanks so much Cineca for allowing me to design this party collection for you! I LOVE this collection & you made it look absolutely FABULOUS! 

This collection could easily be used for any birthday party as well as a shower.

So what do you think of this collection? If you LOVED it, stay tuned & watch my FB page this week as it will be coming to the shop in a couple days!

Hope you enjoyed this party & all the 'eye candy'.