Cassie Dietrich

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Zebra-Striped Valentine Cookies

February 7th, 2012 by Cassie Dietrich

Valentine’s Day is the time of year that I like to make something special for my friends. It is a small token to let them know they are a special part of my life. Instead of the expected truffles or homemade marshmallow that I have gifted in the past, I wanted to mix it up and try something new. Read the rest of this post »

Paula Ivancicts

Text a Fun Message to Your BFF on Your Valentine Treats

January 31st, 2012 by Paula Ivancicts

I don’t know many teenagers or adults who don’t text message. When I saw the Text Message Icing Decorations, I knew I had the perfect topping for my Valentine-themed brownies. Read the rest of this post »

Angel Mangiaguerra

Share the Sweetness on Valentine’s Day

January 26th, 2012 by Angel Mangiaguerra

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to show your appreciation to everyone in your life – including friends and co-workers! I like to show my appreciation by baking and sharing delicious treats. Decorating, gifting and transporting treats are easy with Wilton’s colorful cupcake boxes, toppers and sprinkles. Read the rest of this post »

Catherine Davis

Sweet Pies For Your Sweetie Pie on Valentine’s Day

January 16th, 2012 by Catherine Davis

I’m one of those people that can’t help but be in love with the idea of spreading love on Valentine’s Day. No matter how commercialized the holiday has become, it’s one that makes me feel good sharing extra love with the people that mean the most to me. One way I do that is through my love of cooking and baking. My own children get a taste of just how much they mean to me with an extra special breakfast of heart-shaped pancakes with sweet strawberry-orange sauce. Read the rest of this post »

Cathy Franczyk

Wilton Method Course 4: Advanced Gum Paste Flowers

January 13th, 2012 by Cathy Franczyk

It’s been an exciting year for Wilton Method™ course development. We’ve been listening to you and talking to students who have enjoyed taking our classes. We’ve heard back that you would love more advanced classes – the right next step to expanding and building upon your wonderful decorating skills. Read the rest of this post »

Traci Chapple

Handwriting Woes Inspire New Punch. Cut. Decorate!™ Messaging Tools

January 11th, 2012 by Traci Chapple

Do you remember practicing penmanship in grade school? The teacher would stand over your shoulder as you meticulously wrote each letter. It was a great day when you got a gold star on your paper, wasn’t it? If you were like me, though, you didn’t get many gold stars. Read the rest of this post »

Laura Hartnett

Create Amazing Treats with Punch. Cut. Decorate!™ Food-Safe Tools

January 9th, 2012 by Laura Hartnett

Have you seen the latest Punch. Cut. Decorate!™ products? These items have been designed to allow decorators to utilize scrapbooking techniques in an edible, food-safe format. You may ask yourself – why do I need special stamps and tools when I already have paper crafting supplies at home? Can I use the Wilton icing colors I already have in my kitchen? Here’s a look into the ideation and science behind our latest products…
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Paula Ivancicts

Double Duty Decorating – Create Christmas and New Year’s Eve Treats with one Baking Pan

December 28th, 2011 by Paula Ivancicts

This time of year can be overwhelmingly busy. Sometimes I like to make life easier by turning semi-homemade into a delicious surprise. This year, I used the 3-D Mini Tree Silicone Mold and store-bought refrigerated cinnamon rolls to make mini decorated trees. When I flipped the pan over, I envisioned another use – New Year’s Eve Hat mini cakes! And then came up with two more uses! Read the rest of this post »

Paula Ivancicts

Create Shimmery Edible Ornaments with Color Mist™

December 20th, 2011 by Paula Ivancicts

I love Christmas ornaments; they come in all different shapes, colors and sizes. Some have special meaning, some are related to someone’s heritage, and others can be just silly. It can be mesmerizing just looking at all of the ornaments on a tree. When I saw the new Gold Color Mist™ and Silver Color Mist™, I couldn’t help but think how elegant those colors would look on any treat! Read the rest of this post »

Rose Vavra

Give a Greeting Card with a Sweet Touch

December 19th, 2011 by Rose Vavra

The holiday season is a great time to show our appreciation to the special people in our lives. I wanted to make a sweet treat for my co-workers, but gift presentation was also important. Wilton’s Candy Greeting Card Kit combines a greeting card with a sweet treat. I knew this would make quick, easy, yet meaningful gifts to give them. Read the rest of this post »