{Inspiration} Easter Desserts

Easter is upon us and as you are getting ready for your Easter and Spring celebrations, I have put together some of my favorite desserts.  They are sure to be a hit at any party from a Sunday afternoon brunch to a school party.

Enjoy!

Rich Chocolate Cake

 Image via Martha Stewart

Ducky Cupcakes 

 Image via Food Network

Coconut-Almond Egg-Shaped Cake

 Image via Martha Stewart

Easter Cake Pops

 Image via Bakerella

Marshmallow Bunnies

 Image via Martha Stewart

Sugar Cookie Bunnies

Image via Martha Stewart

Raspberry Lemon Easter Cake

 Image via FoodNetwork

Jelly Bean Carrot Cake

 Image vi tsj photography

Pineapple-Coconut Bunny Cake

 Image via delish

Spring Cupcakes

 Image via Pease Pudding

Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Image via Disney Family Fun

{Charity} The Sparrow Fund

Anna and Blue Paperie is donating 10% of all sales during the month of MAY to The Sparrow Fund!

The Sparrow Fund is a new nonprofit that is designed to help parents who are adopting a child with a special need receive the help and support available through these adoption programs. 

By purchasing items from my shop, another family will benefit by having resources available to have a team of doctors review their potential child's medical file and to help them with their special needs adoption!

You can read more about it HERE!

Or visit: http://www.sparrow-fund.org

{Press} Austin Kidbits

I am so honored and excited that anna and blue paperie was featured on Austin Kidbits.

Kidbits is your answer to the momma must-haves, and family must-dos around town. By signing up for Kidbits, a free, editorial e-newsletter and accompanying website, you’ll receive information on the latest in kids' fashion, playtime adventures, kid-friendly hot spots and any other time and money saving services a Kidbits mom could be interested in. 

If you have not heard of Kidbits, you must check out their website and sign up for their e-newsletter.  Every week I can't wait to receive their email and find out the latest  fabulous deals, trends and hotspots in my city.

 Kidbits focuses on multitasking moms who are active, stylish, approachable and conscientious. If you are a budget-minded momma who always wants to be in the know, with the coolest dressed kids, going out to the best family-friendly restaurants or finding the most fun weekend activities, keeping up can be exhausting and expensive, then sign up! 

Kidbits are volunteering themselves to do the legwork for you. They do the research and window shopping and point you in the direction of the fabulous deals, trends and hotspots. 

A few cities currently are Dallas, Houston, Charlotte, Nashville and more!

Head on over to see if your city is on the list HERE and to get the inside scoop for the girl about town.  Sign up is super easy!



{Giveaway} Marye-Kelley Decoupage Picture Frame

UPDATE!!

We have a winner!

Comment #28

Candice

Congratulations!

Please email stefanie@annaandblue.com to claim your prize.

 

 One of my favorite and most treasured wedding presents was a decoupage plate made from our wedding invitation from Marye-Kelley Decoupage.  I have it placed in our foyer for everyone to see.  Whenever I look walk past it, it reminds me of our special day.

As you know I LOVE decoupage and Marye-Kelley offers many beautiful pieces such as paperweights, wine bottle coasters, tissue box covers, letter boxes, clipboards, picture frames and more! Every beautiful piece is made by hand in my hometown Houston, TX.

  


 
Marye-Kelley Decoupage is offering one lucky reader a picture frame of their choice.  Wouldn't it make for the perfect gift for Mother's Day around the corner?

Marye-Kelley Decoupage is also offering a discount code to anna and blue paperie reader's.  Simply enter "annaandblue" at checkout to receive 15% off your entire website order.  Offer valid through April 28, 2011.

Who wants to WIN?? Here's how to enter:

1. Take a look at the beautiful products at Marye-Kelley Decoupage and come back here to leave a comment with your favorite item and what you would create.

2. Are you a fan of anna and blue paperie on Facebook? If not, become one here and "like" our page! If you are a new fan, please say hello my Facebook wall. Then come back here and let me know that you did.

3. Follow anna and blue paperie on Twitter by clicking HERE. Come back here and let me know that did.

4. Do you follow my blog? If not, subscribe here.  Come back here to leave a comment that you did!

5. Become a fan of Marye-Kelley Decoupage on Facebook by clicking here and "liking" their page. Don't forget to say that anna and blue paperie sent you! Leave a comment here letting me know that you did.

7. For FIVE extra entries, post about this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your blog.  Leave a comment with the link here.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry! Please leave your email so that I have a way of contacting you if you are the winner.

Winner will be chosen on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 10:00pm (cst) Any entries after this time will be void. Winner will be selected using random.org.

{New to the Shop} Sweet As Can Bee Printable Collection

Have you heard the buzz?
I'm excited to share a new collection called
Sweet As Can Bee with you!
I had a customer request a custom bee themed baby shower invitation and cupcake toppers/tags.  I loved how they turned out so much that I decided to complete the collection.
This printable collection would make any party buzz with cuteness. The collection is versatile so that it can be used for Birthday Parties, Baby Showers and more!
 

A traditional bumble bee yellow, black and white make up the color palette along with a soft gray.
Fun patterns of polka dots and damask will make for an adorable look for your party!
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The "Sweet As Can Bee" printable collection includes:

1.  Invitation

2.  Pennant Banner

3.  Bottle Wrappers

4.  Blank Gift Tags/Labels (4 designs)

5.  Blank Tents/placecards (4 designs)

6.  2 Inch Party Decor

7.  2 Inch Favor Tags

8.  Cake Toppers/table decor

9.  Party Sign

Text can be customized. Please email me for info. 

The “Sweet As Can Bee” printable collection is currently on sale for 50% off in my etsy shop HERE until May 2^nd.

{Giveaway} Lima Bean Kids

UPDATE!!

We have a winner!

Comment #40

Renee - Bearable Deals

Congratulations!

Please email stefanie@annaandblue.com to claim your prize.

I have been a huge fan of Lima Bean Kids for a long time.  I was first introduced to this company by a friend of mine and it was love at first sight.  Lima Bean Kids is all about cool colors, great design and personalization.  Their shop is filled with the most adorable whimsical tees, plates, water bottles, lunch boxes, gifts and so much more.

I met Dacia, the owner of LBK this past December at the Junior League's Annual Christmas Affair here in Austin.  Dacia is the sweetest and it was a pleasure meeting her and seeing of all the LBK goodies.  I love all things personalized so I am smitten with all of the cuteness at Lima Bean Kids.

How adorable are these bunny plates?  Perfect with Easter around the corner!

Dacia has generously offered a plate/bowl combo (retails for $50) to one lucky reader. The winner can choose any plate/bowl designs of their choice.

Who wants to WIN?? Here's how to enter:

1. Take a look at the adorable products at Lima Beans Kids and come back here to leave a comment with your favorite item and what you would create.

2. Are you a fan of anna and blue paperie on Facebook? If not, become one here and "like" our page! If you are a new fan, please say hello my Facebook wall. Then come back here and let me know that you did.

3. Follow anna and blue paperie on Twitter by clicking HERE. Come back here and let me know that did.

4. Do you follow my blog? If not, subscribe here.  Come back here to leave a comment that you did!

5. Become a fan of Lima Bean Kids on Facebook by clicking here and "liking" their page. Don't forget to say that anna and blue paperie sent you! Leave a comment here letting me know that you did.

6. Follow Lima Bean Kids on Twitter here. Come back here to leave a comment that you did!

7. For FIVE extra entries, post about this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your blog.  Leave a comment with the link here.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry! Please leave your email so that I have a way of contacting you if you are the winner.

Winner will be chosen on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 10:00pm (cst) Any entries after this time will be void. Winner will be selected using random.org.

{Press} Hostess with the Mostess Feature!

I am SO excited to share with you that my "Some Bunny Loves Me" printable collection was featured on Hostess with the Mostess.  I was over the moon to have had my Halloween Table featured back in October on HWTM and beyond thrilled to be featured again.  

I have followed Jenn's blog for the longest time and it is truly one of my FAVORITE sites to go to for party inspiration.  It is an honor to be featured on Hostess with the Mostess.  If you have not checked out this party planning site, you MUST!  You will find a plethora of amazing party styling ideas and tips there.

I had such a great time styling the "Some Bunny Loves Me" table.  I wanted to style a printable collection that was versatile and affordable.   The collection can be used for Easter brunch, baby showers, childrens' parties and more!  Check out all of the details HERE on Hostess with the Mostess!!

Thanks so much for the fabulous feature!

I ♥ Hostess with the Mostess!

{Giveaway} $50 credit to Motek Sugarcraft

UPDATE!!

We have a winner!

Comment #27

Crazigirl80

Congratulations!

Please email stefanie@annaandblue.com to claim your prize.

When Lihy from Motek Sugarcraft contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing a few of her products, I knew I was going to have lots of fun. Motek Sugarcraft is a sugar craft supply store that carries an amazing selection of cake decoration equipment, edibles and more!

Lihy sent me a package full of colorful goodies. I knew I was going to have the best time creating fun desserts using items from her shop.

I made the icing for these cupcakes using Magic Colours Ice Blue.

I turned boring white icing into a look with some "pop" by adding these fun heart-shaped sprinkles.

My inspiration for these pops were from Bakerella.  I used marshmallows instead of making the actual cake balls. To create the pink color for the icing, I melted white chocolate and added Magic Colours Bazooka Pink.

Added some colorful sprinkles for the perfect touch.

To create the bold pink color for the icing, I used Magic Colours Fuschia.

I added some white edible hearts for a sweet touch.  

By placing the edible heart onto the cupcake icing, I was able to pull in an additional color into the cupcake as a whole.  The pink color for the icing was made using Magic Colours Fuschia. 

In addition to selling all kinds of sweet goodies, Motek Sugarcraft also manufactures food colors, edible marker pens and colorful sprinkles.  Their clientele consists of Wholesalers, Retail Shops, Bakeries,Cake designers, Chefs, Factories, Schools and more.

I had a fabulous time using the products that Lihy sent me.  I could have spent hours creating more treats.  You too can come up with wonderful treats and desserts because Lihy is offering a $50 store credit to her store.

Who wants to WIN?? Here's how to enter:

1. Take a look at the goodies at Motek Sugarcraft and come back here to leave a comment with your favorite item and what you would create.

2. Are you a fan of anna and blue paperie on Facebook? If not, become one here and "like" our page! If you are a new fan, please say hello my Facebook wall. Then come back here and let me know that you did.

3. Follow anna and blue paperie on Twitter by clicking HERE. Come back here and let me know that did.

4. Do you follow my blog? If not, subscribe here.  Come back here to leave a comment that you did!

5. Become a fan of Motek Sugarcraft on Facebook by clicking here and "liking" their page. Don't forget to say that anna and blue paperie sent you! Leave a comment here letting me know that you did.

6. For FIVE extra entries, post about this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your blog.  Leave a comment with the link here.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry! Please leave your email so that I have a way of contacting you if you are the winner.

Winner will be chosen on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 10:00pm (cst) Any entries after this time will be void. Winner will be selected using random.org.