Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Crayon Holder

Thanksgiving is right around the corner & I need some projects to keep my little one busy while we're visiting family. Paper placemats & this pilgrim hat filled with crayons is sure to do the trick!

What you'll need:

Black cups

Black paper

Scrapbook paper

Hot glue gun

Simply cut the bottom out of a black cup (I only had white cups so I sprayed mine with chalkboard paint). Hot glue the cup upside-down to a circle shaped piece of black paper. Cut a band for around the cup & add a scrapbook paper square for the buckle. Simple!

 These would also be adorable at each place setting to hold disposable silverware setting or fill them with candy treats!

Happy Thanksgiving!

First Day of School Treats

Hope you had an amazing summer! 

I can't believe a new school year is here! Isn't it crazy?

My little gal was nervous returning to school so we decided to make some treats for the staff.

I designed these fun tags and we put together these little treat bags filled with yummy caramel candies! On her first day of school we distributed them to our crossing guard, office staff, cafeteria workers and her new teachers. It gave her a chance to greet them & ease some of her nerves. Plus I'm sure the staff all appreciated a little sweet treat that they can indulge in at the end of the day.

Hope you & your little ones have an amazing school year!

Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham

I will eat them in the car

I will eat them going far

I will eat these green eggs and ham

Thank you, thank Sam I Am!

What you'll need:

 Pretzels

Wilton white chocolate melts

Green M&M's

Spread wax paper on a cookie sheet and lay out pretzels on paper. Add one chocolate melt on top of each pretzel. Stick in 350 degree oven for five minutes. 

 Make sure your assistant doesn't eat all the ingredients.

Immediately remove from the oven and press a green M&M on top of chocolate melt. Put in fridge to harden candy.

That's it. Easy peasy right?

I created this bag topper & packaged them up for my daughter's classroom!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Earth Day Treats: Worm and Dirt Cupcakes

What you'll need:

Chocolate box cake mix
Chocolate frosting
Oreo cookies (remove cream filling)
Gummy worms

Prepare and bake the cake mix according to the instructions.
Let cool completely.

Crush Oreo cookies in a food processor, or place cookies into a zippered bag and let your kids crunch them with a rolling pin.

Frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting and top with gummy worms.

Sprinkle the cupcakes with the Oreo crumbs and pat it down so it sticks to the frosting.

Enjoy!
Happy Earth Day!

Chocolate Birds Nest

These sweet little chocolate birds nests are a perfect decoration and dessert for Easter! 

 1 bag chow mein noodles

3 packages mini chocolate bars

1 bag Cadbury mini eggs (or jelly beans)

Mini muffin pan

Cooking spray

Wax paper  (optional)

1. Break up chocolate and place in a microwave-safe container. Heat the chocolate in 30 second intervals until thoroughly melted. Be careful to not burn the chocolate. It took me two 30 second intervals. 

2. Carefully add the chow mein noodles, stirring until completely coated in the chocolate. 
 

3. Lightly spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray.

4. Spoon mixture into mini muffin pan. (note: if you don't have a mini pan, you can also spoon it into little nests onto the wax paper)

5. Refrigerate until firm, about one hour or so.

 6. One chilled, gently remove the nests from muffin pan. I used a paring knife to pop them out.

7. Place three Cadbury mini eggs (or jelly beans) inside each nest.

 Hope you have a fabulous Easter!

DIY Easter Treat Cones

These cute little chick, carrot & bunny cones are perfect for holding Easter treats! A great alternative to small baskets for each of your guests.

What you'll need:

Scrapbook paper

Paper hole punch

Ribbon

Glue

Googly eyes

Cut out a cone. I was to able to make 2 cones per sheet of paper.

Form cone shape & secure with glue. 

Punch holes on either side of cone. Insert ribbon & tie off with knots.

Add googly eyes, whiskers, noses, ears, etc.

Fill with treats & that's it! Super simple & so cute!

Green Eggs and Ham!

I will eat them in the car

I will eat them going far

I will eat these green eggs and ham

Thank you, thank Sam I Am!

What you'll need:

 Pretzels

Wilton white chocolate melts

Green M&M's

Spread wax paper on a cookie sheet and lay out pretzels on paper. Add one chocolate melt on top of each pretzel. Stick in 350 degree oven for five minutes. 

 Make sure your assistant doesn't eat all the ingredients.

Immediately remove from the oven and press a green M&M on top of chocolate melt. Put in fridge to harden candy.

That's it. Easy peasy right?

I created this bag topper & packaged them up for my daughter's classroom!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Thanksgiving Turkey Toes Treat

I wanted to create a fun Thanksgiving treat for the kids table. While Halloween shopping, inspiration hit when I saw the brown & orange version of candy corn. Forget the drumstick, it's all about the 'Turkey Toes' this year. Ha!

I made these Turkey Toes tags using a fun chevron turkey image I created. With a tag paper punch & some card stock, create the tag shape. Using a distress ink pad, create a gritty, aged effect. Add a hole with a paper punch and attach some raffia ribbon.

 

Add about two dozen candy corns to a treat bag & you are all set!

Gobble ~ Gobble

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Rainbow Sprinkles Necklace

 Holiday baking season is almost here! Woohoo!

 This year I wanted to create a special gift for all my baker friends! 

What better than a rainbow sprinkle necklace?

What you'll need:

Nonpareil sprinkles

Cabochon setting

3D Crystal Lacquer

Add a layer of sprinkles to your cabochon. Give it a little shake to make sure every little nook is covered.

Starting with the outer perimeter, add a layer of the crystal lacquer. If you get any air bubbles, take a small toothpick and pop them or drag them to the side until they come out. That's it! Allow 24 hours to completely dry.

It would also makes a sweet gift for the little ones. By the smile on her face, I'm pretty sure my daughter has confiscated this one :)

Vampire Vitamins Halloween Treat

Looking for a fun sweet treat this Halloween? How about some tic tacs cleverly disguised as vampire vitamins! Simple download the free printable from Somewhat Simple, print & attach to a package of candies. Easy peasy!

  (photo credit)   

If vampires are not your thing, there are also free printables for 

Ghost Poop, Witches Warts & Jack O'Lantern seeds! Adorbs!

  How great would these be as favors for a Twilight movie party?

Happy Halloween!

Rotten Witches Teeth Candy Treat

If you are fan of candy corn, you'll love this fun Halloween treat! 

Rotten Witches Teeth!

What you'll need:

Favor boxes

Candy corn

Bakers Twine

Label

Just download & print the cute label from Kiki Creates, fill the boxes with candy & you've got yourself an easy & silly party favor!

Happy Halloween!