Make apple-shaped cake pops. I wanted to post some detailed instructions about the apple cake pops I made when we went to the orchard a few weeks ago. That was not the first time I had made apple cake pops. Last fall I made them as my first cake pops ever, and took photos step-by-step. Instead of re-taking all the photos, I thought I would post them so you can see how much your photography can improve with a year's practice :) Start by baking a cake, letting it cool, and crumbling into a large bowl. I used white cake so the apples would be more realistic when you bit into them. Mix in 1/2 to 3/4 can of frosting until you reach moldable, "cookie dough" consistency. Shape into apples: round balls that are narrower at the bottom and have a dimple on top. You can also pre-poke holes for your stems at this point. Flip the apples over, and poke a candy-dipped stick about halfway in.
Let the candy set, then dip the whole apple into melted candy coating. Push the stick into a styrofoam block to dry. Apple Theme DIY Wedding Ideas | Intimate Weddings - Small Wedding Blog. Posted on October 6, 2010 by Christina Having a fall wedding? Why not have an apple theme? Here are a few apple theme DIY wedding ideas: Learn how to make this apple swag here. Gorgeous candy apples. Individual apple pie favors. Bake Apple Spice favors that you can make yourself. These DIY apple name cards look SO EASY to make! Apple centerpieces and homemade apple butter from an orchard wedding. Learn how to make apple votive candles over at Martha Stewart. Vietnamese Recipes and More: How to Make a Homemade Tiered Cupcake Stand. I noticed that cousin A, sometimes referred to as the oldest '87's middle sister, registered for a bunch of cake stands for her bridal shower. Would she mind terribly if I made her some homemade ones instead?
Remembering my post about "How to Make a Homemade Cake Stand," cousin A immediately said, "Yes! " The younger '88's sister, who's getting married next year, overheard and requested homemade cake stands as her bridal shower gift as well. Lil' sis, after seeing the results of this round of crafting, requested some too. Just because. I decided I would make a few normal cake stands and attempt a tiered cupcake stand. Now, of course, you can easily stack two plates on top of each other, but it's also a matter of finding the right plates and the right candlestick to make the perfect cake stand and cupcake stand.
The plates were a combo of what I already had on hand from previous trips to the thrift store and one that I acquired literally the day before her bridal shower. And you get this. A Unique Guest Book Idea That Turns Into A Work of Art. Let’s admit it. A guest book inevitably winds up stored away somewhere gathering dust. So, think outside the book!
Why not try a unique and creative approach to the traditional guest book, one with an interactive twist? Have your guests write their greetings on the wall instead. With an artistic canvas as a base, their messages then become part of a work of art that you can actually display as a stylish and meaningful wedding memento! This approach is so versatile that you can adapt it to any theme, motif, or location you may choose for your wedding party. Play Up Your Theme for an Artistic Display Plan a presentation that will truly catch attention. We extended the all-natural look to the special photos simply mounted on sinamay circles rimmed with twisted raffia twine. Express the Message in a Stylish and Artistic Way As guests arrive, simply have them express their warmest wishes and sign their names right on the canvas!
Voila, the Guest Book Becomes a Work of Art! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The DIY Wedding Photo Download Station: Don’t Let Your Guests Run Away With Their Photos | Intimate Weddings - Small Wedding Blog. Posted on January 13, 2009 by Christina You’re hiring a photographer to cover the wedding, but what about all the great shots that your guests are going to take with their digital cameras? There’s a good chance you won’t end up seeing many of the photos that your guests take, and that’s a shame. That’s why I loved reading about the invention of a computer-based kiosk that allows wedding guests to insert their camera memory cards and upload photos on the spot. A wedding photo download station! The New York Times online writes: “{Rush Hambleton’s} invention is a computer-based kiosk for events like wedding receptions. The kiosk, the size of a small cabinet, has been to 11 weddings so far as well as summer camps. What if you don’t live in New York and have no chance of renting this device?
“We set up the laptop near the door at the reception. The MC and DJ let guests know about the download station throughtout the evening, reminding them to copy their photos before they left the reception.