As many of you know, I recently had Sister’s birthday party.  For her party, I chose a ladybug theme.  I found the cutest Ladybug Cupcake recipe in Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes book, also on MarthaStewart.com

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So, I went to Michael’s to get my supplies.  While there, I inadvertently learned that Marzipan, which is what the ladybugs in Martha’s recipe are made of, is made from Almonds.  Since Mister has a nut allergy, I knew I had to come up with a different way to make my ladybugs. 

Anyway, while at Michael’s, I picked up my Wilton decorator tip # 233, which is what is required to make the spiky grass.  I also picked up these decorating essentials…

Decorator Bags

Couplers

A 12 Piece Cupcake Decorating Kit

Then I came home, jumped on Wilton’s website, and found this tutorial on correct decorator bag positioning.  All set, right?

Nope, still had to figure out how to make my ladybugs.  So, I spent HOURS web-crawling, and finally decided to make cookie balls and dip them in Wilton’s red candy melts. 

So, it was back to Michael’s!

Ah, finally, I was able to make cupcakes. 

And here is how they turned out…

I also made this smash cake for Sister…

And, she smashed it….

painted her face with it…

then finished off by conditioning her hair with it…

Can you tell she thoroughly enjoyed it?

So, I’ve been trying to figure out what I can do for Mister’s next birthday, and drooling over ALL things Wilton.  Then, this morning, I found a blog post on Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House

called Celebrate Birthdays in Style with the Wilton Party Products Review and Giveaway.

Of course, I had to enter to win, and then I had to share it with you!

Be blessed,

Virginia

Lady V dZine

I have been researching the idea of doing product reviews and came across the site Business 2 Blogger. 

I thought I would give it a try. 

Be blessed,

Virginia

Lady V dZine

The entire site at Digital Scrap Design is on 33% off today in honor of Valentine’s Day. So, run on over and stock up on your favorite commercial use and scrap for hire friendly products. 

 

Shop Lady V dZine at Digital Scrap Designs today

Be blessed!

Virginia

Lady V dZine

Hey hey!  It’s Love Bird Day!  And the sales are happening at Pretty Scrappy!  Save 40% off the entire store.  And since I forgot to remove the sale prices from some of my products, you can save up to 70%! So, what are you waiting for?  Shop Lady V dZine at Pretty Scrappy today!

 

Be blessed!

Virginia

Lady V dZine