With Father’s Day coming up, I thought I would repost what I did for my man last Daddy’s Day in case some of you are in need of some inspiration.
Here I am below slaving away in the kitchen. (I know, I know, I’m smiling in spite of myself. Marshmallow fondant is a messy thing to make and my technique was definitely lacking in the neat department. Notice the powdered sugar all over the floor behind me as well. Too bad I had just cleaned my floors!)
If you’ve never made marshmallow fondant, try it! This was my first time ever working with fondant and it turned out great. Marshmallow fondant is easier, cheaper, and tastes way better than store bought. Peggy’s Baking Corner is a great site that gives you the recipe and tips. Even though my man isn’t really a tie-kinda-guy, these cupcakes were just too cute not to make. The crowns, however, are certainly fitting because to my two-little-men Daddy is King.
Here are some close-ups so you can fully appreciate the cupcakes in all their dressy cuteness.
Here is Hubby’s gift basket. Yes, my man is a dark chocolate and red wine kinda guy! Gotta love him for it :).
And here is the completed photo project I made using one of my fabulous sponsors scrapblog.com. I printed out the “Daddy” letters on the computer in Word using a 600pt font, cut them out, and took pics of the boys on my flokati rug. Then I designed the pictures using scrapblog.com. Seriously people, if you haven’t checked out Scrapblog yet, you need to. I usually just use one of their predesigned templates and stick my pictures in, but not this time. This time I did it all from scratch and am truly pleased with the end result. Daddy will LOVE it!
I glued three $2 frames together using some gorilla glue and got the exact look I was going for. Love it when my mind’s eye and the reality of a project match-up.
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arkie says
Loved the pictures, frame idea, and cupcakes! Very cute!
Beth@The Stories of A to Z says
Vickie, I found the frames at a store I shop a ton at called Gabriel Brothers.
Vickie says
I adore the frames with those sweet little faces in them!! Will you share where you bought the frames???? Thanks!!!
Chris says
I kind of outdid myself the past couple of years, and now I'm stuck too. I think I've decided on Detroit Tigers tickets. It's just a no-brainer around this house. Does he have a favorite sports team? What about a golf outing in your area? You could always send him on a "man date" with his best friend. I did that two years ago, and he LOVED it. Just my two cents–since that's all I can afford right now.
My name is PJ. says
I love what you did for him last year! You're endlessly creative, Beth!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
I haven't decided . . . eek! Love your ideas!
Pam says
I am sure that you made your Dads last Fathers Day a really nice one. Great job on the cupcakes and awesome job and the three framed project….nice
Patti says
You had a great idea last year and it would be hard to top that!
How about if you just update the photos for this year!
Jessica says
Thanks for the inspiration!
Geezees Custom Canvas Art says
I adore those Daddy's Day cupcakes!!
Fleur de Provence says
Hi,
Your post is so cute! I love the daddy card and the quote from Cicero you used.
Thank you for the inspiration I will use it next Father's day!
PS; I agree that marshmallow fondant is better but it is so messy.
Carmen says
Love the cupcakes and the card and project are adorable!!
Jemsmom says
Hey Beth! I was thinking of you as Father's Day approaches. It will be a tough one, but your dad will definitely be smiling down on you as you make this day so special for your husband and boys. I lost my mother 13 years ago right before Mother's Day and it is tough, but know that I am thinking of you!
Enough mush… sorry… you have been on my mind! I love the cupcakes. I have become a cupcake crazy woman. I love the pictures. I may do three with Jemma that say I Heart Daddy. So clever!
If you have time, I would love for you to check out my living room post! I would love your opinion! Hope you are enjoying the time with your mom at the beach. How could you not? Your wonderful mom and all that heavenly beauty around you. I swear it looks like a movie set!
Rachelle says
I made mine a video from onetruemedia.com its 20 min long. I went a little overboard.. 🙂 But you can add whatever pictures/video you want and the songs. He's going to weep that's all I'll say 😉