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DIY PROJECTS FOR KIDS

Think activities for kids that don’t include video games and Angry Birds are stuck in the Stone Age? Think again! There are so many interactive (and non-virtual) things for your kiddos to do these days…All it takes is a little imagination and some resourcefulness! Help spread the love for crafting with these DIY ideas for [...]

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SPRING DIY PROJECTS TO TRY

Spring has sprung. It’s time for fresh flowers, warm nights, and cleaning out your closet! After your spring cleaning is complete, or maybe before you even start it, treat your space to some adorable DIY crafts. These DIYs with bright colors and savvy styling will give any space a pick-me-up. Paint these Mason Jars on [...]

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DIY SUGAR COOKIE CAKE TOPPER

Do you love to bake cakes but are sometimes at a loss for decorating ideas? Here’s one: why not use sugar cookies? With these step-by-step instructions, alphabet cookie cutters aren’t necessary. You get to design your own lettering in your choice of font! All you need is access to a computer and a printer, as [...]

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BFFF Picks: Magazines to Subscribe to

Magazines are full of dessert, DIY, and entertaining inspiration! Here at BFFF, we love nothing more than sitting with a stack of magazines, a cupcake, and a nice cold drink on a Saturday afternoon. From the classic Martha Stewart Living magazine to the fresh Folk magazine, this list covers some of the best of the [...]

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How to Make a Mother’s Day Glitter Cake Topper

For all of you glamorous moms out there, this one is for you!  You are all superstars and deserve something with a little extra sparkle this Mother’s Day.  Today, we are sharing this shimmery, chic Mother’s Day Cake Topper.  Place the topper on any simple cake to jazz it up for your mother or for [...]

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Must-Have Mustache Themed Party Accessories

One party trend that seems to be all over the place right now is the mustache theme. There’s just something about adorable fake mustaches and mustache themed desserts that sends us over the edge! Moms everywhere are planning mustache themed parties for their little ones, and today, we’re sharing some of our favorite accessories for [...]

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Weekly Pinterest Crush: Kelly Lanza

Kelly Lanza is the colorful personality behind Studio DIY, a lifestyle blog that celebrates all things DIY. Kelly’s blog is an impressive and inspiring collection of tutorials and craft ideas, and we love everything she has come up with. How cute are these DIY Conversation Heart Pinatas? We’re definitely saving that idea for next Valentine’s [...]

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Ask BFFF: How Do You Make Homemade Vanilla Extract?

Vanilla extract is a simple mixture of alcohol and vanilla beans. Over time, the vanilla beans macerate in the alcohol and create the wonderful extract that we use in most of our baking recipes. Vanilla extract is actually very easy to make at home, and I do it all the time. All you need is [...]

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How to Make Glitter Polka Dot Fondant Shamrocks

If you’re not quite in gear for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration quite yet, don’t worry. Here at BFFF, we’ve got you covered. Today, we’re showing you an easy, fun, and unique way to decorate cupcakes for this special green themed day. We’re excited to show you how to make these polka dot patterned fondant [...]

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