There is a bumper apple harvest in the UK this autumn and this month there are many Apple Day celebrations around the country. So why not try making your own toffee apples using one of these recipes? They make a delicious treat and are perfect for Halloween and Bonfire Night parties.
Top left: Toffe Appple Recipe | Tesco Real Food
Top right: Sticky Toffee Apples | Lyle’s Golden Syrup
Bottom left: Maple Toffee Apples | Waitrose
Bottom right: Bonfie Night Toffee Apples | Homemade
I hope that you are all enjoying the summer. I can hardly believe that it is August already! The summer just seems to fly by doesn’t it? However, there is still plenty of time for some more summer fun before the kids go back to school. These Fun in the Sun designs are the latest free printables from Paperspice. I have designed a set of 2 inch circles and a matching invitation that you can download by clicking on the link below. A Fun in the Sun summer beach or pool party would be a chance for kids to catch up with their school friends or get together with neighbours or cousins. Of course, you could also use the circles as gift tags or to embellish your summer holiday or vacation scrapbook pages. I’m sure that you will find lots of fun ways to use them this summer.
WANTED: Inspiration for a hollerin’ good cowboy shindig. Lil’ buckeroos are invited to saddle up and ride on over to the ranch for some rootin’, tootin’ wild west fun. Yeehaw!
Clockwise from top left: Cowboy Party Invitation by Paperspice; Cowboy Hats by Happy Wish Company; Western Party Favor Bags by Daisy Daze Design; Bandana Bunting by Giddy Gumdrops; Cowboy Cupcake Toppers by Paperspice; Cowboy Cake by Leonie’s Cakes and Parties; Stick Horse by Rustic Horse Shoe.
Sprinkle cakes are a popular trend in baking right now. They are simple to bake and decorate, but they make such fun cakes for birthdays and other celebrations. Why not make one of these lovely Sprinkle Cake recipes for your next party?
Top left: Vanilla Dunkaroos Sprinkle Cake by Betty Crocker
Top right: 6-Layer Chocolate Sprinkle Cake by Sweetapolita
Bottom left: Blue Raspberry Sprinkle Cake by Duncan Hines
Bottom right: Rice Krispie Treat Sprinkle Cake by Sprinkle Bakes
With Easter less that three weeks away, take a look at the cute ideas in this Easter Egg Hunt party inspiration board. The palette of fresh spring colours and the traditional bunny, chick and egg details are sure to be popular with the kids.
Clockwise from top left: Easter Bunny Invitation by Paperspice; Easter Table Setting by Better Homes & Gardens; Canvas Bunny Easter Buckets by Positively Splendid; Easter Egg Cake Pops by Bakerella; Easter Cupcake Toppers by Paperspice; Easter Egg Hunt Sign by Country Living; Pecan Shortbread Easter Cookies by My Recipes.
It’s freebie time again! Here is a little Christmas gift for you from Paperspice. These printable Santa tags are a cute way to add the finishing touch to your gifts this Christmas. They are perfect for traditional gift giving or for Secret Santa gifts. Just download the free PDF file by clicking on the link below. Print the file on bright white, lightweight cardstock, cut out the tags using scissors or a craft knife and then punch a hole in the top. You can then thread the tags with coloured ribbon, twine or raffia and attach them to your gifts. Merry Christmas.
If your little one has a winter birthday then a penguin theme party can be really cute. The theme is suitable for both boys and girls. This inspiration board that I have put together is for a little girl’s birthday party, but the ideas could easily be adapted for a boy by simply changing the colour scheme. For more penguin party inspiration take a look at my board on Pinterest.
Clockwise from top left: Little Penguin Invitation by Paperspice; Girl Penguin Pinata by AbitaAchie; Snowflake Garland by The Path Less Traveled; Pink and Purple Penguin Cookies by Glorious Treats; Little Penguin Cupcake Toppers by Paperspice; Penguin Costume DIY by Make It and Love It; Penguin Birthday Cake by Parenting.com
It is not too late to make some fun treats in time for Halloween. Here are a few of my favorite recipes for Halloween treats that I am sure that kids would like to help with. You can also check out more of my favorite Halloween recipes, decorations, crafts and party inspiration on Pinterest.
Top left: Jack-o’-Lantern Sugar Cookies Recipe | MyRecipes.com
Top right: Spider Web Chocolate Fudge Muffins | BBC Good Food
Bottom left: Toffee Apples Recipe | Lakeland
Bottom right: Black Cat Cookies Recipe | Taste of Home
Today I have another Paperspice freebie for you. These free printable Easter tags are the perfect way to add the finishing touch to your Easter baskets or to package your Easter gifts and treats. Just download the free PDF file by clicking on the link below. Print the file on bright white, lightweight cardstock, cut out the tags using scissors or a craft knife and then punch a hole in the top. You can then thread the tags with coloured ribbon, twine or raffia and attach them to your gifts. The tags also coorodinate with the other Easter printables that are available to purchase from the Paperspice Etsy shop. Happy Easter!
If you are like me and enjoy baking, then you will probably planning to bake a special cake this coming weekend for your Easter celebrations. As usual, there is plenty of inspiration to be found on the internet and I have selected just a few of my favorite recipes. The recipes for all of these cakes are straightforward and the decoration is simple, but they are sure to impress your family and friends this Easter. Have a great weekend!
Top left: Chocolate simnel cake by Mitzie Wilson | Delicious Magazine
Top right: Easter lemon cake | Co-operative Food
Bottom left: Marbled chocolate Easter cake | Co-operative Food
Bottom right: Easter carrot cake | Baking Mad
