Bunny Cakes

Easter Bunny Cupcake Toppers

I decided to turn the bunny cupcake toppers I made for A's birthday into *Easter Cupcake Toppers*.  They are available for download here.  Now you can turn plain o' cupcakes into something festive and cute!  I placed my mini cupcakes on a bed of jelly beans for an extra special treat.  I might have to rethink the green jelly beans.  I was going for a grassy look, but instead they look like peas.

To make the cupcake toppers I used the Glue Stick Method:

1.  Print out template.

2.  Cut loosely around the image, but make sure you cut the bottom edge of the image (the ribbon   part) straight.

3.  Apply glue using a glue stick and place on top of another sheet of plain paper.  Make sure to sandwich your toothpick between the sheets of paper.  Also make sure to align the bottom edges of the paper layers, since it will not be easy to cut that edge with the toothpick in place.

4.  Let dry slightly, then cut around the image to trim off any excess paper.

5.  Insert into cupcake.  Admire, then eat.

-K

Playbill Valentine's Day Cards

This year for Valentine's Day I planned for the boys to pass out drool-worthy, old-fashioned lollipops from Hammond's Candy to their classmates.  I designed *Playbill Valentine's Day Cards* with a fun message to accompany the lollies.  The cards were inspired by these wedding invitations from Paper Source.  The Playbill Valentine's Day cards are available for download here: Download Playbill_Valentines_BunnyCakes.  For directions and other ideas please see here.  Personalized versions of the cards are available for a limited time here.

 

 

-K

Love Big! More Classroom Valentine's Day Cards

I love Valentine's Day!  What's not to love!?!  Cards, sweets, treats, flowers, sweet nothings...and of course lots of love.  Bring it all on and *Love Big*!  I made new cards for my 2nd grade boys to pass out to their classmates.  They helped with the coloring and narrowing down the fonts and layout.  Most of the time they took their time to look at the choices before giving their opinions (I was going to nix the green card, but both the boys & Hubby liked it best).  If you would like to share the love, please feel free to download this year's classroom cards here: Download LoveBig_BunnyCakes.  The theme is the perfect message for any age.  *If you would like your card personalized with a name please visit my Etsy shop*.

The instructions for these printables are the same as the Zebra, Sweetheart & Love is All You Need cards: (1) Print template on card stock (110 lb. weight recommended)  (2) Cut out individual cards (3) Round corners using corner punch --optional.  The template makes 6 cards.  *The first 3 people to comment I will personalize the *Love Big* cards with your child's name*.

If you want to attach some treats to go along with the cards, I thought it would be cute to have one big treat in a sea of smaller treats.  I went with one large conversation heart (love these) and a scoop of strawberry heart-shaped runts.

To assemble, punch two holes in the top of the card and cello bags and tie off with a ribbon.  Step-by-step instructions can be found here.

Enjoy!

-K

 

Peace, Love & Pecans

Due to the prevalent lack of Christmas spirit this year our annual Cookie Night was canceled.  So instead of handing out cookies A decided she would give out sugared pecans to her coworkers.  She put me on the hook for making labels/tags to dress up the pecans.  So while I sat on endless hours of conference calls I came up with some simple *Peace, Love & Pecan* tags, which are available for download here: PeaceLovePecans.

 

Here are some tips for putting together the sugared pecan treat bags:

1. Cut the tops of the cello bags with scalloped shears or rotary cutters for a nicer look.

2.  Use a 2 inch circle punch for cut out the 'Peace, Love & Pecan' tags.  The punch can be found a craft stores.

3.  Use bakers twine to tie up the bags and attach the labels.  I actually broke down and bought a 2 lb spool of red and white bakers twine ($17 for the spool and S+H from Country Clean Paper Supply).

(Some special recipients got the 'Deez Nuts' tags - email me if you want that template).

-K

Mother's Day Cards

There are twenty days left until *Mother's Day*!  If you are looking for some fun cards to pass out to all the moms you know, I have just the spot for you.  Connect the Dots is a group of women who will be participating in the Breast Cancer 3-Day and are raising money to support the fight against Breast Cancer.  For just $5 they will send you these downloadable cards (plus Easter & Thank You cards).  All the proceeds from the cards will go to the Susan G. Komen fund.  

I have packaged the cards with these yummy creme-filled rolled wafers.  I can't stop snacking on them because they are so delicious!  To package the wafers just bundle them up and roll them in cello, then tie off both ends with bakers twine or ribbon and attach card.

-K

Easter Treat & Cards

I am happy to announce that a set of downloadable cards are available to purchase here.  The set covers Easter, Mother's Day and Thank You Cards.  There are 6 cards per page, so a total of 18 downloadable cards for $5.  Best of all, the $5 will help a team of 6 ladies reach their fundraising goal for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day.  We all know what a worthy and applicable cause the fight against breast cancer is, so please show your support!

I thought I would showcase a great & easy way to make an adorable *Easter Treat* to accompany the Easter cards that are available.  Cello wrap is used to form a egg shape around a chocolate bunny sitting atop colorful jelly beans.

The Easter cards...

Cello Egg Treat How To:

1.  Gather materials: cello wrap (for a 3.5" chocolate bunny I used a 19" square), jelly beans, card stock circle, ribbon, small shallow bowl & Easter card.

2.  Center cello square over bowl.  Place card stock circle in center of cello wrap.  The card stock circle will provide support for the jelly beans.

3.  Place handful of jean beans (or you can also use Easter grass) on top of circle.  The bowl will keep the jelly beans centered and from spilling every where.

4.  Position chocolate bunny (or other treat) on top of jelly beans.  Gather sides of cello wrap and tie with ribbon and attach card.

5.  Puff out sides of cello wrap so that the overall shape looks like an Easter Egg.  Enjoy!

 

Thanks!

K

Love is All You Need - Class Valentines

Recently at school the boys learned about the differences between WANTs and NEEDs.  They have since been going around categorizing things into the two buckets.  They especially like to pass judgment on my beverage consumption.  'Coffee is not a NEED, Mommy.  It is a WANT.'   Humph, I only have one cup a day...two on the weekends.  'Diet Coke is a WANT, not a NEED.'  I have been cutting back, I promise!  'Milk and water are the only drinks you NEED'.  Thanks for the lecture guys, you're only six and besides, I am the one who is suppose to lecture you!

Well, needless to say these *Classroom Valentine's Day Cards* were inspired by the boys--in more ways than one.  Please find the downloaded template here: Love is All You Need cards.  Or if you would like your own personalized set of cards, please see my new Etsy shop ($9.50 for PDF file that you can print as many times as you want).  The personalized cards will be available for a limited time.

The instructions for these printables are the same as the Zebra and Sweetheart cards: (1) Print template on card stock (110 lb. weight recommended)  (2) Cut out individual cards (3) Round corners using corner punch --optional.  The template makes 6 cards.  And again, the first 3 to comment I will personalize the cards with your child's name.

I have had so much fun making these printable Valentine's Day cards.  This is the last batch..I am cutting myself off (until next year).  Thanks so much for all your nice comments!

-K

Sweetheart Valentine's Day Classroom Cards

I had so much fun making the Zebra cards for the boys to hand out on Valentine's Day that I couldn't stop myself from making more homemade cards!  Here are some slightly more girlie cards...the *Sweetheart Classroom Cards*.  If you would like the template please click on following link: Sweetheart Cards ($4 on Etsy for downloadable file of 6 cards).  Or if you would like your own personalized set of cards, please see my new Etsy shop ($9.50 for PDF file that you can print as many times as you want).

The instructions for making these are the same as the Zebra cards.  (1) Print template out on card stock  (2) Cut out individual cards (3) Round corners using corner punch --optional.  The template makes 6 cards.  And again, the first 3 to comment I will personalize the cards with your child's name.

Also, if you want to add a treat to go along with your card, here are some ideas...

The first two pictures below show different ways to attach the cards to individual-sized boxes of candy Sweethearts.

And here is an example of how you can attach the card to cello bags filled with goodies...

To make the above, follow these instructions:

1.  Use a bone folder to make crease in small-sized treat bag.

2.  Using either a screw punch or small hole puncher, punch two holes in top of card and plastic bag (at the same time).  Fill treat bag with candy sweethearts (or other treat).

3.  Using ribbon or baker's twine pull ends through the two holes leaving the loop in the backside of the plastic.   Then tie a bow and trim the ends. 

4.  Deliver!

-K

Class Valentines

I am crossing my fingers that the boys will get to pass out Valentine's Day cards in their classes.  Given the way Halloween was so ardently shunned at their school, I am fearful *Class Valentines* may have just been an exception for Kindergartners and that the Principal will deem 1st - 5th graders to 'mature' (or immature) for this fun and traditional grade school activity.  Nevertheless, I have decided to get a head start on making Valentine's Day cards for the boys to handout.  I think I am going to work up several different variations, but here is the first...

If you would like to print your own *Zebra Valentine Cards* please click on the following link for the template: Zebra Valentine's Day Cards (the cards are now available for purchase $4 for a downloadable file of 6 cards).  I have printed mine on 110 lb weight cardstock from Staples and used a corner punch to round the corners (but looks very nice even without rounding the corners).  Or if you would like your own personalized set of cards, please see my new Etsy shop ($9.50 for PDF file that you can print as many times as you want).

For the first few people to comment on this post I will send you a personalized version of the template with your child's name on it.

Thanks,

K

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