kids – Alana Jones-Mann

DIY: Marbled Stationery Cards

May 7, 2015

Looking for a last-minute DIY gift for mom that’s easy, cheap, and fun to make?! Well friends, if so, it’s your lucky day! These marbled stationery cards are a cinch and are just as ...

cinco de mayo, diy projects, holidays, monday motivation

Monday Motivation: Cinco de Mayo

April 29, 2013

a few of my favorite DIY Cinco de Mayo crafts and cooking ideas from the blogosphere 1. Martha Stewart‘s beautiful Cinco de Mayo Tissue Paper Garlands 2. Cinco de Mayo Piñata Cookies from ...

diy projects, monday motivation

Monday Motivation: Spring Crafting

April 8, 2013

1. DIY Colorful Dessert Stand from CentsationalGirl 2. DIY Thumb Tacks from ModCloth 3. This stool isn’t a DIY, but it could very well easily be! (source unknown) 4. Love this turquoise ...

crafts, holidays, monday motivation

Monday Motivation: Easter Crafts

March 25, 2013

a few of my favorite DIY Easter-themed crafts from the blogosphere 1. Adorable easter egg baskets from OhHappyDay 2. Easter Egg Succulent Garden from ErinJoyDesign 3. Doily Baskets from ...

cakes, halloween, kids

Baked: Halloween Spiderweb Cake

October 17, 2012

Spiderweb Cake: A delicious and festive cake for Halloween. The spiderweb on the cake’s top was created using licorice, but can easily be made with black icing as well. A layered chocolate ...

cakes, halloween, holidays, kids

Baked: Halloween Candy Corn Cake

October 3, 2012

Never judge a cake by it’s outside…. Ready for it? Save

baked goods, birthday party, halloween, holidays, kids

Baked: Owl Cupcakes

October 2, 2012

Owl Cupcakes: super simple, super festive treats for Halloween parties (or Harry Potter themed birthdays)! All you need to make these are chocolate frosted chocolate cupcakes, oreos and some ...

birthday party, cakes, halloween, kids

Baked: Monster Cake

October 1, 2012

In the spirit of Halloween, here’s a monster cake I made to resemble the “Cut The Rope” game character. I layered the interior with chocolate cake and a variety of green-colored ...

baked goods, birthday party, cakes, kids

Baked: (Modern) Circus Cupcakes

September 28, 2012

Just over a year ago I was hired to make my first baby shower cake. I didn’t know much about the woman I was making it for, but that didn’t change the amount of time and effort I put ...