{Bake} - Cookie Monster Cupcakes

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C is for cupcake! How absolutely adorable are these? I have always loved Cookie Monster and when I stumbled across these cute cupcakes I couldn't wait to share them. Perfect for a birthday or baby shower you can whip up your own batch of delicious little monsters with Emma from Sugarscape's video tutorial here.

DIY - Plush Owls

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What a fun project for cute and cuddly favors perfect for a birthday party, baby shower or a little gift for someone special. You can find a complete tutorial for these easy little critters here and keep looking for our new owl collections debuting this week!

DIY - Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Projects

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Use pumpkins to spell out "it's a boy" (or girl) either by writing on them with a marker or carving them and placing a candle inside. Place them on the front steps to greet guests, as a centerpiece on a table or as a focal point of a room.

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Create unique and seasonal centerpieces by carving out pumpkins and using them as vases for floral arrangements. Also a great idea for fall weddings!

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Delicious pumpkin brownie pops would be the perfect treat for guests. The queen of cake pops, Bakerella has a tutorial here that could be used to create your own.

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These adorable pumpkin cheese balls would look fabulous on the table. Just serve with pretzels, crackers or veggies. Grab the tasty and easy recipe here.

New To The Shop - Little Pumpkin Collection

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As promised here is the first of my fabulous new fall collections that are hitting the shop over the next week. As I mentioned before I love fall and pumpkins, so the Little Pumpkin Collection seemed like a natural choice. The invitations can be personalized with the photo of your choice or simply left as is. Look for the rest of our fall themed collections being added to the shop soon as well as lots of great projects hitting the blog.

DIY - Tissue Paper Carnation Monogram

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I just love this flirty, girly monogram covered in delicate tissue paper caranations. It simply fabulous and what a great way to welcome your guests to a special event. Created by Pam of Two Little Bells for her daughter's birthday this project took a bit of time, patience and only cost $5! Now that's a steal. Inspired to create your own for your next birthday or baby shower? Check out Pam's complete tutorial here complete with pictures and instructions.

DIY - Frog Prince Cake

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Ever enviously watch one of the cake shop shows on TV and wish you could do that? Well now it's your turn to be the Cake Boss with this crazy cute Frog cake design by My Cake School. This fabulous blog offers all sorts of DIY cake designs and projects with simple, clear instructions including this frog cake which would be perfect for your next baby shower or birthday.

DIY - Perfect Party Pom Poms

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Pom poms are one of the hottest trends right now in party decorating and it's easy to see why. There is just something so delightfully delicious in the sweet simplicity of their shape and the way they magically seem to float in the air.  An easy way to add a festive touch to any occasion and so fun to make. As with all good things here are some fast and easy instructions courtesy of my friend, Martha.

Materials Needed 

• Tissue paper in desired colors (8 sheets per pom-pom)
• 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire
• Scissors
• Monofilament

Step 1)

Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inch-wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

Step 2) 

Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.

Step 3)

Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time. Fluff and shape as desired