Chocolate Dipped Dessert Bowls!

 Chocolate Dipped Dessert Bowls! These are so easy to make and a big hit at any event! You will need: Dipping chocolate Waterballoons  Fill the waterballoons with air. Yes, this will feel like it's going to burst your cheeks! Try to make them all about the same size. Put a drop of chocolate on a baking mat.  Dip the base of the balloon in the dipping chocolate, being careful that it's not too hot to pop the balloon.  Dip and roll the balloon in about half way and then place it on the drop.  Just like so. Let it chill.  Place in the fridge for about 20 minutes or until very firm.  Remove and pop the balloons. Carefully pull the balloon out completely.  Leaving just a hollow chocolate shell. (note: do not do this technique if people are allergic to latex)  Fill with ice cream, mousse, cream and fruit or whatever else you can think of! They are adorable, unique and delightful! Perfect for a lovely tea par...

Gold Leaf Agate Slice Place Setting Card!

 Gold Leaf Agate Slice Place Setting Card! Nothing fancier than a great name card at your plate. These agate slices are delectable!  I got these agate slices online. (These ones are similar in size and have a small hole drilled in them for wearables or hanging.)  Mine are 3" range.  They are pricier but make a great size for a name plate. I used Gold liquid leaf and a paintbrush. And just carefully paint around all the edges of the agate. Place them on a paper and let them dry. The gold leaf dries quickly.  If there is a mistake, use some rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean it up. Next, I used Dr. Ph. Martins Bleed Proof White ink and an Oblique holder Calligraphy pen. And just wrote out the names of each person attending. The beautiful sliced geodes are so sparkly and wonderful! The smooth part is easy to write on. If there is exposed crystals, just avoid that area. If you are interested in Calligraphy, The Postman...

Chocolate Cake Sprinkle Petit Fours

 Chocolate Cake Sprinkle Petit Fours Petit Fours are tiny foods, translates to mean "tiny oven" Anyway, they are adorable little treats that are perfect for a Tea Party or wedding.  Here's a quick video to show you how fun and simple this is! You will need a cake, baked and frozen. Sprinkles Frosting (I used homemade buttercream ) Wide Piping tip and bag Cut your frozen cake into 1 inch squares. Cut the top off the cake so it is about 3/4 and inch tall.  Place sprinkles in a shallow tray.  Pipe a wide strip of frosting right on top of the sprinkles It only needs to go around the perimeter of the cake, so about 4 inches long.  Roll the edges of your frozen cake right on the frosting. The sprinkles pick up and make the edges look so adorable!  Then you can pipe a little frosting on the top and add a decoration like a rose or a treat!  They are adorable! Easy to serve and fun to eat! This...