Snickers Birthday Cake

The principle at my daughter's elementary school had a milestone birthday last year.  Each class was assigned an item and were giving her SIXTY of that item.  My daughter's class was tasked with giving her SIXTY SNICKERS.  The teacher asked if I could come up with a creative way to present the Snickers and this is what I came up with!  What do you think? 

 

It's similar to, but MUCH bigger than, this Nugget Cake I made for a teacher a few years ago.  I had asked for the kids to bring snack sized bars, but I got a variety of sizes, so I added them anywhere I could!

 

A view from the top!  That's a lot of candy!

I used the same process as I do when I make a diaper cake.  See all of my diaper cakes HERE, HERE and HERE.   

Convention 2014 Gifts

I whipped up these quick Convention gifts for friends using the Tag A Bag Polka Dot Bundle.  Wow!  Was this an easy bundle to use and the gifts came out super cute!  I just stamped the phrase from the Chalk Talk stamp set using the coordinating ink color, punched the image out with an oval punch and adhered a few layers of the tags.  Easy peasy!  I figured out a way to tie the white baker's twine (included in the bundle) so it would stay on the bag and not ruin it when they opened it.  Hint:  it involved punching a hole in the bag...  

I filled the bags with goodies such a Crystal Light packets, gum and of course, chocolate! 

Wood Stamp Case Convention Gifts

These little beauties were gifts for my roommates at Convention this year!  Yes, Convention was in July.  Yes, I'm WAY behind!  I know, I know...  :)

 I came across the idea here and modified it by adding sticky notes.  I found these cute little pens on clearance at Staples.  Score!  And you can't forget chocolate - it goes with everything!  

I'll be making more of these soon - I'm participating in a craft fair at my daughter's elementary school on November 15 and I think they'll sell.  What do you think?  

Hubert Humphrey Craft Fair

Saturday, Nov 15; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Come support the Hubert Humphrey PTSA while doing some early Christmas shopping.  

There will be many different vendors along with breakfast burritos!  

Hubert Humphrey Elementary

9801 Academy Hills Dr. NE

Albuquerque, NM  87111

Valentine's Day In Review - Part 2

As you can see, I've been in 'craft mode' recently.  The other Valentine's goodies I made can be found here.  So, once I finished all of the goodies for the kiddos, I started on goodies for the adults.   

Aren't these cute boxes?  And I couldn't believe how easy and quick they were.  I made 5 from one sheet of cardstock!  These were perfect little gifts to fill with chocolate and give to some of the staff at my daughter's school.  Very fun!  I was inspired by Julie - again! 

Below is the tag I made for my daughter's teacher.  She likes gummy bears, so we bought a bag and decided to play on the words - You're Beary Amazing.  

 

 

Valentine boxes:

Cardstock:  Real Red, Pretty In Pink, Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty DSP (retired)

Ink:  Real Red

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon

Punches:  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, 1-1/4" Scallop Circle, Modern Label, Small Heart

Gummy Bear Tag:

Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Red Glimmer

Ink:  Early Espresso

Stamps:  Under the Stars (retired), You're Amazing

Punches:  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Owl Builder (heart)

Christmas Wrapped Nuggets

I love making these little nugget gifts!  They are super easy using the Designer Series Paper Stacks.  They are another cute & inexpensive gift to hand out.  I sold these at a Holiday Boutique and sold many as teacher's gifts.  Here is another version I made last year. 

 

 

Cardstock: Whisper White, Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack, Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack, coordinating cardstock

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink:  Coordinating Ink
Punches:  Large Oval, Scallop Oval
Accessories: Coordinating Ribbon
Other:  Pretzel Bags

Nugget Birthday Cake

Earlier this month was my daughter's 2nd Grade Teacher's birthday.  We made this awesome little birthday cake for her.  I'm all over anything that has to do with wrapped Hershey's Nuggets!  I hope she liked it!

  

 

 Let me know if you have questions!  I had a blast making this!

 

Cardstock: Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Patio Party DSP

Ink: Raspberry Ripple

Stamps: Petite Pairs
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Circle Bigz Die, Circle Dies
Punches:  1-3/4" Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1" Circle, Owl Builder, Cupcake Builder
Other: White Curling Ribbon, Popsicle Sticks

~Enjoy!