Wedding Wednesdays: DIY Cupcake Toppers

Gosh - it's been a while since I've posted any DIY wedding projects, but when I saw this one from The Sweetest Occasion, I laughed...and then I kicked myself in the butt for not thinking of it first!

How cute and funny would it be to have these GREAT cupcake toppers at your wedding or any social gathering?  Instead of the usual mushy sayings, this one gives it to you straight. No lines. No games. Just straight talk. And I LOVE it. I LOVE IT SO MUCH...Click HERE for the full tutorial. Enjoy lovelies!

{Images by Lovely Indeed via The Sweetest Occasion}

Wedding Wednesdays: Like A Fat Kid Loves (Homemade) Cake

Morning dolls! How's your Hump Day moving along? Wonderfully I hope! SO loving today's post.  There's NOTHING I love more than going to a beautiful wedding filled with personal touches and lovely DIY projects.  One of the things I look forward to most is..you guessed it - THE CAKE!!!  I LOVE sweets and no matter how full I am, I always make room for wedding cake.  Frankly, I usually end up eating my hubby's portion or I ask for a big slice.  I know - I have no shame. What? A gal's gotta eat.

I don't think there's anything better than getting a slice of cake made straight from the heart with extra love sprinkles.  TOTALLY loving these delicious homemade weddings cakes below. Can you say YUM?

{Images via The Lane}

I Made It Mondays: DIY Cheesecake in a Jar

Good morning my sweeties. How was your weekend? Ours was fabulous!  We went bowling, saw a concert, celebrated a birthday, and painted the town red.  My brother-in-law was in town so we met up with a few friends. Good times with some good people!  Oh yes, I also (finally) joined Twitter.  If you haven't started following me, please do so HERE!  This stuff is addicting but I love it. It gives me something to read during my downtime.

On Friday, I went on another baking spree and decided to make cheesecake in a jar.  Boy was it YUMMY!!!  I was hoping to bring some to the birthday party but we ran so late on Saturday after the concert that we didn't have time to go back home to get them. Darn!  Next time I guess...but seriously, these came out great.  Wouldn't they be perfect wedding party favors? Or better yet, an addition to a wedding dessert bar!

WHAT YOU NEED:
Filling:
- 2 packages of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1/8 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Topping:
- 1 cup flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:
1.  Make the topping first and set it aside.

2. In another bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Slowly add each egg until well incorporated.  Add the other ingredients and mix.

3. Spoon into jars. Add the crumb topping.

4. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes. Let cool and refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Add fruit (optional). Bam!  Cheesecake in a jar.  How easy was that right?

 

I Made It Mondays: Apple Pie In A Jar

As soon as I got home last Friday, I immediately went to the kitchen and began baking. I've been wanting to do this for a few weeks now but never had the time. I REALLY wanted to make these for our family event last Saturday, but it didn't happen.  I did a trial run which turned out great.  I wanted to bake more on Saturday, but Sadie came along so I didn't have time...and my husband and I ended up eating 1/2 of what we made. HAHA! 

I am so excited to share this with you!  My lovelies, this would be THE PERFECT wedding party favor for your guests.  A single serving size in a jar!  Super creative, incredibly good, and just so darn cute! It came out warm, scrumptious, and super yummy! The Husband definitely loved it and I know your wedding guests will love it too!

(PS - If you are short on time, you can buy the pre-prepared crust and fruit filling and make these.)

WHAT YOU NEED:
- 1/2 pint mason jar (Make sure they are sterilized and cleaned thoroughly)
- Ribbon, Stickers, or Fabric (for decoration)
For dough:
- 2 C Flour
- 11 T Butter (real butter, no exceptions) that’s just over 2/3 C
- 1/4 t Salt
- 4-5 T ice water
For Filling:
- 3 C prepared apples (peeled, diced)
- 3 T sugar
- 2 T flour
- 2 T butter (divided between the pies)
- Seasonings/flavorings- cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and almond extract, citrus zest etc)

INSTRUCTIONS:
1.  Make the dough and roll it out. Using the lid, press it down on the dough to use for the bottom of the jar. Using the 1/2 pint is a little tricky since it's taller.  I used a chopstick it press it down (haha).  It doesn't look great, but it works. Just make sure you cover the bottom completely.

2.  Cover the sides of the jar 3/4 of the way with dough.  It doesn't need to be perfect.  Make sure to press firmly and don't miss any holes.

3.  Mix all the filling ingredients together in another bowl.  Using a spoon, fill each jar a little less than 3/4 of the way.  I left a little bit of room.

4. Use the lid again to make the circles and cover the filling in the jar.  Press sides firmly with fingers or use a fork.  I punched a few holes in each pie to let it breathe.

5. Bake at 375 degrees for about 40 minutes. I put them in a bake dish to prevent them from sliding around. Careful when taking them out.  They are HOT and will stay hot for a while. 

6. Decorate as you please.  Bam! Apple pie (and cherry cobbler) in a jar.

And...just for kicks...I also made cherry cobbler in a jar at the same time, but that's a secret recipe. Hehe! Here are some pictures:

Wedding Wednesdays: A Perfectly Pink Wedding

Ok...so today I am also gushing over pink weddings in celebration of Valentine's Day.  Yay!  I love love love pink.  Light pink, hot pink...I love them all.  Not so much because it's "girly" but because of the beautiful hints of romanticism it adds to just about anything especially weddings.  When we had our wedding, the main color was purple for the ceremony, but it actually became the accent color for our reception.  We incorporated lots of creams and light pink to brighten up the room for the romantic theme we wanted. It was perfect.  To my lovely friends and soon-to-be brides: I hope this inspires your perfectly pink wedding. Enjoy!

Inspiration Boards

Feathers and Lace

Invitations and Programs

Ceremony Decor

Bridesmaid Bouquets

Dessert Bar

Tall Wedding Centerpieces

Table Decor

Wedding Cake

 {Images via Project Wedding}

Thursday Treats: Wedding Dessert bars

I'm getting a sweet tooth just looking at these lovely inspirational wedding dessert bars. Cookies and candy and wedding cake...oh my!  All so different and all so yummy...I mean L-O-V-E-L-Y.  Yum!

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