Superfine Sugar tip i found while surfin' around...thought i'd share :)

Superfine sugar is finely pulverized sugar (not as fine as confectioner's sugar, which has been mechanically crushed.) You can run granulated sugar through your blender or food processor until it's powdery. There's no set time, you just have to watch it. Since the blender/food processor blades rotate and cut, the sugar won't (can't) be crushed into confectioner's sugar. When you turn off your blender or food processor, let the sugar dust settle before you remove the lid, or you'll have a mess to clean up with sugar powder all over your appliance and counter top, plus in your face and up your nose.

Buttercream Frosting..from scratch..Lord help me!

So i want to try out homemade frosting... Buttercream flavor :) for years I've loved to bake and for years i never got the chance to do stuff from scratch. It was always quicker and easier to just buy it boxed..not to mention there was no room for failing that way! But i'm planning on baking cupcakes for parties and such <3 so i'd like to start making yummies from scratch..man oh man pray for me! I found this recipe online through Pinterest (my other addiction) for Buttercream frosting, read some reviews about it being absolutely yummy! So let's see how it turns out for me! Wish me luck :)

1/3 cup butter, softened to room temperature
4 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk; plus a little extra 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
♥Beat the butter till fluffy. Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar, beating well. Slowly beat in 1/4 cup milk and vanilla. Beat in the remaining sugar, a little at a time. Add additional milk a tablespoon at a time, if needed, to desired consistency.♥

Candy Melter tips anyone?

ok so i bought a Wilton's candy melter from Wal-mart not long ago and am looking for tips and tricks on using it properly. I put in the candy melts but they didn't turn out as smooth as it looks on youtube tutorials waa waaa waaaaaaa....lol :/ should i put something in it to make it smoother and easier to work with? i would greatly appreciate any tips :) thank you and God bless