Tag: Buttercream Recipe

Watermelon Party -1

She just loves watermelon, so we did a “One in a Melon” party. She just loved the balloons and swimming pool. Watermelon Tie Dye Shirts I made tie dye shirts for the kids! Watermelon Shoes I found a pair of read shoes and added a green stripe with a Sharpie around the base, then I… Continue reading Watermelon Party -1

Cookies-n-Cream Birthday Cake -8

She wanted a Cookies -n- Cream cake for her 8th birthday! Cake Recipe: 2 boxes of some sort of chocolate cake mix 2 boxes of 3.75 oz. vanilla pudding 6 eggs 1 c. oil 1 c. milk Mix all the ingredients and bake in 4 round cake pans according to the directions on the cake… Continue reading Cookies-n-Cream Birthday Cake -8

Chima Fire & Ice Lego Birthday -6

T is turning 6 today.  He absolutely loves his Legos, but lately he’s been obsessed with the new Chima Fire & Ice Legos.  He is such a fun boy who loves playing outside with his friends. I found these Lego Molds to put candy melts in. Then I could decorate his cake and cupcakes with… Continue reading Chima Fire & Ice Lego Birthday -6

Captain America Birthday Cake

My friend LOVES Captain America, so we surprised her with a cake for her birthday! I bake a box cake and then decorated it with the star tip using my homemade buttercream icing recipe. Buttercream Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup Crisco 4 cups powdered sugar (2 lbs) 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 tablespoon milk… Continue reading Captain America Birthday Cake

Avengers Party -5

My little Titus is now 5.  He loves math, superheros, and Legos.  We took the boys to see the new Avengers movie and now it’s a favorite around the house.  We had fun planning this Avenger’s party and coming up with all the fun games.  We found this awesome Avengers balloon at our local party… Continue reading Avengers Party -5

Lego Birthday Party -9

My sweet, wonderful boy is growing up so fast.  He loves science, Legos, and cousins.  J is 9 years old this year and his best friend and cousin is 8.  Their birthday’s are just 3 weeks apart and they both love Legos so they had a joint party this year.  J’s aunt and I had… Continue reading Lego Birthday Party -9

Transformers Birthday Cake -6

J is now 6 years old and getting into superheros and technology.  He chose to have a Transformers cake this year.  I made a 9×11 sheet cake and frosted it with gray street colored frosting.  I added smaller squares of cake for the buildings and made windows by cutting mini marshmallows in half. I added… Continue reading Transformers Birthday Cake -6