Creative Catering: Focus on Desserts!

Anyone who knows me is well aware that I am a self-proclaimed foodie. You also probably know that adding self-proclaimed before any title completely discounts your credibility and makes you sound like a snobby, know-it-all. I’ve made my peace with it. But really, when it comes to food, I generally know what I’m talking about, which is why I LOVE creative catering at events.

Event catering has gone from being a tired after-thought, to serving as some of the most stunning design aspects of a party and as people are becoming aware of this, they are making more of an effort to wow their guests with culinary creativity.

Recently, I have been doing some research for a client’s holiday party and I came across these sweet treats that will not only taste delicious, but add a little bit of excitement to your otherwise bland dessert tables...

These glitter bon bons from Bedazzle My Bon Bons are SO fun!

Champagne Jello Shots (via Indulgy). These absolutely blew my mind and I want them, like now.

And Finally...

These customizable and DELICIOUS caramels from Suss Sweets are perfect for a rustic wedding or even just to enjoy on my your own (since I just found out they're available at some of my fave fancy pants stores like Dean and Deluca and William Sonoma!)

So what I'm really trying to say here is, go, like now, and get your hands on these yummy treats for your next event, get-together, whatever. Oh, and don't forget to send us an invite, cause really, it was our idea!

Cheers!

Getting Crafty!

Here's a crafty idea for you to try with all those bottle caps you've been collecting over time. (okay okay, maybe I'm the only weirdo who collects crafting supplies)

Bottle Cap Magnets!

All you need to do this project is:

Bottle Caps (obviously)

1 inch paper circles of your choice (or any other small decoration)

Triple Thick or Mod Podge

Glue Stick

Hot Glue (optional)

Magnets

Here's what you do:

-Start out by picking out your decorative circles. I used scrapbooking paper and my 1-inch circle cutter to make mine. But you can really use anything you want, with the exception of images printed onto regular printer paper. I've found that the ink runs in the caps if it isn't on a thicker paper stock.

-So take your circles, and give them a good coating of glue on the back with your glue stick.

-Then press them into the bottle caps, making sure they stick.

-Here's where the Mod Podge/Triple Thick comes in - you'll want to fill the bottle cap, but make sure it doesn't overflow! And remember, it will dry clear - so don't freak out if you can't see the design below.

-Wait and wait until the Mod Podge/Triple Thick has dried, and attach the magnet to the back. I used hot glue, but it raised the magnet a little bit. So you can use Super Glue or even just a little mod podge to make it stick.

- And there you have it! Bottle Cap Magnets

Even Martha Stewart approves this project!

These are so easy to do - and make great gifts. Show us your handy work and send pictures to Megan@diyvadesigns.com