Well, it is 2011. I don’t think I was ready, but here we are. The first link love of the new year…

  • Above is an adorable idea for a winter treat from Bakerella: Milk Men! They sounds really easy, just a small jug of milk topped with a powdered donut hole, but so cute! (Side note: My sister-in-law, Chelsea, made some of Bakerella’s cake pops for the holidays and they were awesome! She used the recipe from the Cake Pops cookbook.)
  • If you have snow in your area, like I do, why not make some mini snowmen?
  • If you want to be prepared for Valentine’s Day treats, stock up on those clearance candy canes store are trying to get rid of now. Dabbled has a round-up of ways to turn them into heart-themed treats.
  • Need some extra crafty motivation for 2011? Join Iron Craft! It is a full year of weekly craft challenges.
  • I’m intrigued: a recipe for homemade Nutella.
  • This also looks interesting: A tutorial for making your own Mod Podged tile coasters on My Chic Life.
    • Swap-bot user, Titancia tipped me off to the amazing “paper planes” on cloth-ears. All of the items — like wallets, mugs, and tote bags — are decorated in Swap-bot-esque mail theme. Great stuff for snail mail lovers!
    • If you are hosting any type of party in the near future, you must check out TOPS Malibu for fun party favors, decorations, and candles.
    • For a child’s party, I think this cookie crown cake would be a huge hit!
    • And if you are attending any parties, any of this DIY sequin jewelry from the Martha Stewart Crafts Dept would be a fab accessory!</ul>