Oh Baby! Shower Favors add Interest

There are few things as exciting as the anticipation of a baby's birth. And sharing that excitement is one of the things women do best! There are lots of fun decorations and ideas out there to dress up your baby shower. Here are a few of them. We're always adding new products, so if these interest you, stop by our website to see what else we've added. All of the following accents are between 3/4" tall and 1 1/4" tall. They are perfect for table decorations, gift tie-ons, and favors.


These adorable little bears are 1" tall and come in mint green, yellow, blue, and pink.




These tiny baby bottles are 1 1/4" tall and come 20 per package. They would make great additions to cakes or cupcake treats in addition to decorating the room.





Aren't these baby bracelets adorable? They come six to a package with two pink, two blue, one yellow and one mint green. They are also 1 1/4" tall.










These colorful rattles come 3 3/4" tall and come packed 6 to a package in these cute colors.







These adorable rocking horses would be perfect on cupcakes or even scattered across a cake top or down the middle of a table. They stand 1 1/4" tall and come six to a package.

Great Pet Care Products

I know one of the biggest concerns pet owners have is making sure their pets have plenty of food and water, and for those who need to monitor food intake, then making sure the right amount of food is delivered on time.

Because of this concern, we carry a number of feeders and waterers for your dog or cat. There are options available for those who are gone for long hours, or for those who are on the go, and take their pet along.

First is the Two Meal Automatic Dish Feeder. This feeder has the option of allowing small meals only two hours apart, or two larger meals up to 48 hours apart. It let you control portions for your pet and makes it so you don't have to get a neighbor to come feed your pet if you are gone for most of the day or even overnight.

The Five Meal Automatic Feeder Dish allows you to feed your cat or dog up to four times in a single day with time increments of as little as an hour, up to once a day for four consecutive days. The feeding dish holds one cup and can be used for wet or dry food or treats. It takes 4 D-cell batteries which are good for six months or more.
If you like to take your pet on the go with you, the Handi-Drink 2 Drink Instant Water Drinker features a snap off tray for your pet to drink from, and a refillable squeeze bottle. It will fit easily in your bag, back pack, purse or a large pocket. This is perfect if you like to take your dog for long walks or hikes, or if you going on a long trip in the car.


Have you ever noticed that given the choice, cats will turn their noses up at water that has set in a dish and go for the freshly running water? The Drinkwell Pet Water Fountain Dish will please even the pickiest cat. It works by constantly running water through the system and letting it pour down a receiving ramp, which reduces noise and splashing. It holds up to 50 oz of water and has a six-foot cord to make it easily reach a wall outlet. Because the water is always running, it has more oxygen for a fresher taste, and the charcoal filter helps keep the water clean. We also have the filters available.


There are many more great pet products on our Website. Come check them out!

Make the Most of Your Brownies!

Have you ever wanted to do something just a little different with your plain-Jane brownies? Now there are lots of fun ideas and products available to make your brownies special. First are these great dusting powders. This one is pink, but these colored powdered sugars are also available in green and blue.

Don't have a way to make designs with your dusting powder? These stencils will make the job a snap!

And if you want to make spreading the dusting powder simple, this sugar shaker is perfect for the job! It even features a fine mesh opening to keep unsightly chunks away from your brownies.

If that's not your bag, you can always use these simple flavored drizzle icings. They are available in mint, vanilla, or peanut butter.

If you'd rather use a standard chocolate frosting, but want to add something special, you might consider these crunch sprinkles. this one is Cookies & Cream, but this product is also available in mint brownie.

If you need even more fun ways to show off your treats, consider cutting them into different shapes. This heart shaped cutter is perfect for Valentines, bridal showers and more! Other cutters are available in a funky triangle cutter, or mini shape!

Alternately, you might check out this brownie treat cutter for a wavy look to your brownies.

For more great ideas, check out the Brownie Fun book!

Celebrate Spring with Fun Cupcakes

I'm always amazed at the creativity displayed by cake decorators, or the myriad ways there is to dress up a simple cake--or in this case, a simple cupcake! I did a search on the Wilton website and came up with with dozens of different ways to decorate cupcakes for spring. This is just a few of them. I'll include the link with each design so you can see how to make them.

First, there are lots of different flower cupcakes. If you're looking for something simle, the Dot Flower Cupcakes are right up your alley.

Another variation of this is the Shell Flower Cupcakes.

For something a bit fancier, you can try the Pick A Click Cupcakes.

Or if you can manage a nice rose, the American Beauty Cupcake is a sinch.

If you're looking for something totally different, there's always the Bonnett Season Cupcakes.

Then there's the ever-present chick or bunny cupcake that is a requisite in the spring. This is the Sweet-Tooth Bunnies design.

Then you have the Carrot Patch Cupcakes.

Falling Into Spring takes advantage of the upcoming Easter holiday.

Another variation on the same theme is the Basket Inspectors.

And those are just the bunnies. This is the Quick Chick for those on a tight schedule. There are several other chick-related cupcake designs also on the site.
To buy cupcake pans, tips, icing colors, fondant, or anything else you might need to make these projects, check out our Website.

The Romantic Castle Set is ver Versatile

Last week I talked about different ways you can use the Enchanted Castle shape pan. This week I'd like to show ideas for different applications for the Romantic Castle cake set. The cluster of pictures to the right shows what the set includes and the usual ways the set is intended to be used. Directions for these patterns are included in the box.


There are tons of other ways to use this set of castle turrets. If you follow the links with each picture to the Wilton Website, you'll get directions for making each of the cakes. Below is the Friendly Fortress cake.
The Fairy Tale Wedding cake below is a great option for celebrating the big event.

Then there's the Serenity By The Sea Cake, a small, tasty creation.

If you have a young man who likes a more ancient style, there's the His Royal Highness Diorama cake.

If you want to celebrate with a different kind of treat, there's always the Kingdom of Sweet Dreams confection.

Or for the bookworm, thespian, or writer in your life, don't forget the Write Your Own Drama cake. This one is a favorite of my second eldest daughter.

For other great ideas (yes, there are more), visit Wilton.com. You can purchase the Romantic castle set, cake pans, colors, tips, and more at our Website.

Time to Make Easter Candy

Are you tired of the same commercial treats that are available every year? Want to do something different and special for your family and friends this year? Wilton has candy-making supplies and molds available so you can customize your Easter experience.

There are several different mold sets available to suit your fancy. The first is the Hoppy Easter Lollipop mold. It has 8 different designs and 9 cavities for a variety of designs and large candies.























Next comes the Fuzzy Bunny Lollipop Mold With four different shapes and four cavities, for big, bold treats.























The third mold is the Decorated Egg Lollipop Mold with these three great egg designs.























Each package comes with directions and great ideas for variations. We also have sucker sticks available in four and six-inch lengths to fit your molds, and candy melts in a variety of colors. You can also purchase kits for wrapping your finished suckers to give them a professional touch. Want to add flavors or colors to the candy? We have that available too.

There are also other great candy molds available for other holidays. Check them out here.

This Shape Pan Offers Enchanting Possibilites

Do you love the shape pans available, but wish you could get more than one use out of them? Relax, with a little ingenuity, you can adjust pans for several different themes. As an example, I've chosen the Enchanted Castle pan from Wilton. All of the below pictures were pulled off of Wilton.com. The first picture is the one posted in the 1996 yearbook. Directions for making this cake are included with the pan, or can be downloaded from Wilton.com.


Next, we have the haunted mansion. The jump from princess castle to scary Halloween retreat is easy to see, but how about the next one?


The Lighthouse seascape cake is a nice adjustment for a summer vacation celebration, or going away celebration for someone interested in rocky beaches.






















And Christmas cake anyone? This array of candles could easily be adjusted to celebrate a fifth anniversary, or with a tweak, change the candles to people and you could picture your family. The possibilities are endless.

To buy the cake pan, and any supplies you may need, check out our Website.