How to make and decorate easy apple shaped sugar cookies using royal icing.

When I started posting the tutorials on how to make the teeny tiny tea set cupcake toppers, Suzanne from Fanciful Events contacted me and asked if I might be able to make a circus-themed version for an upcoming party she's styling.  Challenge accepted!

My Kia Sedona minivan had plenty of capacity (I loved the space), but it died a horrible, complete death 2,000 miles after it was out of warrantee. Two months after it had been at the dealer for regular maintenence and an inspection. Have not had a response back from Kia.

The first time I made my miniature gumpaste tea set cupcakes, I covered the entire cupcake with a circle of gumpaste so it resembled a tablecloth of sorts.

Making the teacups for the tea party cupcake toppers requires nimble fingers, but not a whole lot of artistic ability.

Watermelon granita and homemade limoncello combine to make the best alcoholic watermelon lemon slushie ever.

Learn how to make miniature gum paste plates, saucers, and cake stands with this cake decorating tutorial.  Use these darling miniature plates and cake stands (along with the other tutorials in the series) to make utterly charming tea party cupcake toppers.

Learn how to sculpt a tiny gum paste tea pot to make an edible tea party cupcake topper with this tutorial.  And be sure to check out the other tutorials that show you how to make all of the other elements of these darling tea party cupcakes!

Learn how to make miniature gum paste forks and spoons for tea party cupcake toppers with this easy tutorial.  The tiny gum paste silverware is surprisingly easy to make, and really adds an impressive touch to tea party cupcakes.

This lemon loaf recipe is the perfect spring dessert, when lemons are in season.  Also known as a lemon quick bread or lemon tea bread.