How to Make an Ice Cream Bomb!

How to Make an Ice Cream Bomb! Move over Hot Chocolate Bombs--it's time for Ice Cream Bombs! These super rich and decadent desserts are perfect for a yummy treat any day of the week. Loaded with chocolate, sitting on a warm brownie, filled with creamy ice cream and topped with hot fudge--these are sure to be a crowd pleaser! Ice cream bombs are a surprise treat! Stacked on a warm brownie from the oven then hot fudge topping drizzled over the top...to reveal a scoop of smooth ice cream!  It's the perfect dessert--and sure to please the crowds! Supplies Needed for Ice Cream Bombs: Silicone Mold Silicone Pastry Brush Chocolate Melts Sea Salt Caramel Truffle Ice Cream (or ice cream of choice) Electric Skillet Ice Cream scoop Hot Fudge Topping Warm Brownies Cupcake Tray Freezer Step 1: Chocolate Mold Begin by melting the chocolate melts and stirring them smooth with spoon. Do not overheat melts. Then use the pastry brush to paint a layer of chocolate inside each of the silicone mold

How to Throw a Luau Tropical Party!

How to Throw a Luau Tropical Party! I love a great tropical vibe--and a luau party is the perfect way to celebrate! Let me show you some simple ways to set up a tropical luau party! Watercolor some hibiscus flowers, make tropical cupcakes and cookies, decorate with pineapple, shells and balloons.  Let's get started! Hibiscus flowers are my absolute favorite flower. I love the cheery colors and delicate features. Tropical hibiscus are divine--and make a great diy element to a luau tropical party. Supplies Needed for Luau Tropical Party: Balloon Garland  ( full post here ) Parrot Honeycomb Wood Beads Tropical Fruit Punch Drink   Cookies, Cupcakes, Treats Letterboard Beer Can Glasses Tropical Palm Leaves Hibiscus Watercolors This Tropical Fruit Punch is the perfect drink!  I learned how to make this on my trip to Turks and Caicos and it brings me back just with a sip. Such a great mocktail for a luau! Make cupcakes and decorate them with colorful sprinkles. Think bright pinks, orange

Doctor Halloween Costume with Cricut

Doctor Halloween Costume with Cricut! I had such a fun opportunity to make Doctor Halloween costumes for a couple of my friends little girls. The Cricut Maker made it a cinch--and they turned out super cute!  Add the perfect finishing touches to a Halloween costume using iron-on vinyl and a  Cricut cutting machine . Supplies Needed: Cricut cutting machine Cricut Iron-on Vinyl Scrubs, lab coats, first aid bag Cricut EasyPress 2 EasyPress Mat Step 1: Lab Coat Pick a design you like and upload it into Cricut Design Space, or design the text yourself. Cut the iron-on vinyl in mirror image.  Then weed the excess iron-on vinyl away. If it's multiple layers, line it up for reference. Then remove all but the bottom layer and press it with the hot EasyPress 2.  If you are doing more than 1 layer, just heat it for half the time then let it cool down and remove the carrier sheet. Repeat for the second layer with the full amount. Repeat for the text on the pocket. Make a perfect mini lab coat