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DIY Cupcake Burgers

It's National Burger Day and what better way to celebrate than with these adorable diy cupcake burgers. (A real burger sounds good too!) Stuff You'll Need: Buns: Yellow Cupcakes  Hamburger Patties: Brownies Cheese: Orange Fondant Lettuce & Ketchup: Green & Red Frosting Sesame seeds To assemble the "burgers" cut tops off cupcakes then add a brownie patty (I used a 2" round cutter), add cheese and pipe on lettuce and ketchup.  Brush cupcake tops with a little bit of water then sprinkle sesame seeds. Happy National Burger Day!!

DIY Mini Popsicle Pinatas

Stuff You'll Need: - cereal box -  masking tape - scissors or fringe scissors (optional) - tissue paper, in multiple colors - glue stick - pencil - box cutter - popsicle sticks For pinata tutorial go  here ! hooray!

DIY Pastel Swirl Cake

Stuff You'll Need: - a cake (homemade or store-bought) - buttercream frosting (divided) - gel food coloring (in your of choice pastel colors) - off set spatulas (small & large) - Sweetapolita's video tutorial  

Mason Jar Blueberry Lemonade

You'll Need: - a mason jar - 2 Tbs. sugar - 1/4 cup hot water - 3 Tbs. fresh squeezed lemon juice -  3/4 cup cold water - a handful of blueberries - a front porch to enjoy your blueberry lemonade (optional, but highly suggested) In your mason jar, combine sugar & hot water until sugar is dissolved. Stir in lemon juice & cold water. Add blueberries & muddle away. Add ice & garnish w/ a lemon slice then savor the flavors of summer!

Mother's Day Citrus & Floral Brunch- Styled Two Ways

Celebrate mom this Mother's day by throwing her a  bright & cheerful citrus and floral brunch.  Create a gorgeous spread with two different table settings using a mix of colorful diy decor and fresh floral elements. Read on for details and styling tips!  Setting No. 1- Whimsical & Festive  Create a simple citrus balloon garland by using yellow, orange and green balloons.  Cut out leaves on green card stock and  attach one leaf to each balloon then string them up. You can hang your balloon garland or use it as table runner. Use simple white plates & cutlery and mix in some fun pops of color.  Lemon slice sugar cookies make great place settings or/and favors. A fresh fruit center piece adds a festive touch to your spread. You can't go wrong with a pineapple! You can also use oranges, lemons and limes, Emma loves the cookies. Yummy Yummy! Setting No. 2- Fresh & Elegant Create an elegant centerpiece using citrus c