Want to make Mom’s day extra special this Mother’s Day? 🎂
In this episode, the ever-talented Dianna Grobe joins us in the studio to show how easy and fun it is to create beautiful flowers out of frosting, even if you’ve never picked up a piping bag before!
Dianna walks us through the basics using just beginner-friendly tips. You’ll learn how to pipe simple roses, elegant leaves, and pretty hydrangea-style cupcakes with delicious homemade cream cheese frosting. She also shares helpful tips on food coloring (liquid vs. gel), how to create multi-tone flowers for beautiful depth and dimension, choosing the right tools, and why keeping things chilled makes decorating so much easier.
Watch as our host, Shelley, gets hands-on for the first time and tries her hand at piping, complete with plenty of “happy accidents,” lots of laughs, and some classic Bob Ross wisdom. No perfection required, just creativity and a little practice!
Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt homemade gift for Mom or just want to try a fun new kitchen hobby, this episode is full of encouragement and inspiration to get you started.
What we used:
Dianna’s cream cheese icing
Wilton gel food coloring
Generic plastic piping bags
Wilton piping tips
Lots of fun
Dianna’s Cream Cheese Icing Recipe:
8 oz butter
8 oz cream cheese
32 oz powdered sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla
Heavy whipping cream (if needed)
Mix butter and cream cheese together and beat
until smooth. Add powdered sugar a little at a
time until you reach your desired consistency.
If the icing is too stiff, add heavy cream a
splash at a time until it smooths out.
Unused icing can be stored in the refrigerator—
just be sure to date it so you know when you made it!
Coloring Tips:
When adding color, remember—a little goes a long way!
You can always add more, but you can’t take it out.
Use a toothpick to dab gel coloring into the icing,
then mix until the color is evenly blended.
Piping Tips We Used:
Wilton 30 (small star)
Wilton 2C (large star)
Wilton 67 (leaf)
Icing Basics from Dianna:
Keep steady, even pressure on the bag
Use slow, controlled movements
Make smooth, even strokes for consistent shapes
Let the tip do the work—don’t overthink it
And most importantly… have fun with it!