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Back to School Breakfast Bar

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:21:42 +0000

Today is the first day of school here and it’s time to get back onto a schedule! This is a cute Back to School Breakfast Bar from MG Party Impressions. There are great treats for the kids to grab on their way to school like apples, banana parfait cups, blueberry muffins, croissants, cereal bars and apple juice. Fun school supplies were also ready for the kids to pick up. What a great way to start the school year!

School Themed Wedding

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:27:29 +0000

With everyone getting ready for school right now, I had to share this wonderful school themed wedding featured on Snippet and Ink. The bride and groom met in elementary school so they decided to use incorporate that into a school theme for their wedding.

Apples were a colorful and fun way to decorate using this school theme.

The guests were asked to leave “love notes” on school lined paper for the bride and groom.

One of my favorite elements from this wedding was what they used in lieu of seating cards. Guests names were printed on little tags attached to a classic yellow No. 2 pencil. The tables were numbered by grade (“1st Grade,” “2nd Grade,” etc.).

The desserts for the guests to take as favors were designed like a school bake sale. How clever!

You can find more details and the vendor list at Snippet and Ink here.

Back to School ideas already!

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:01:32 +0000

The summer has flown by and it is that time to get ready for school again. Here are some great ways to prepare with some fun back to school ideas!

Here is a fun way to set the table for your students first day of school!

Kim from the TomKat studio designed a precious back to school event for Pottery Barn Kids.

The Party Wagon shares some creative ideas for a back to school celebration.

One Charming Party designed a wonderful back to school table using school supplies.

Be sure to check out the free printables from Shindig Parties TO GO! There is also a great tutorial for the oreo apple pops!

Pencil Pops

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:43:45 +0000

Look at these adorable Pencil Pops from Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats! These would be great for a teacher, an end of school party or even a baby shower with a school or book theme.

Audrey shares her directions…

Here’s what you’ll need for the Pencil Pops:
Prepared Cake Balls, formed into apple shapes
Red Candy Melts
Pencils
Plastic Pencil Pop Tips (I got mine from Sweet Baking Supply)

If you like the cute tags I used to decorate the finished pops check out Fort and Field!

Apple Candy Cupcakes

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:19:22 +0000

Today my oldest daughter started first grade so of course I have back to school things on my mind. Here is a cute idea for a back to school party or any kind of celebration incorporating apples.

This idea is from Cute As A Fox Creations, found at Someday Crafts.

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The inspiration for this project came from OohlalaCandy.com, they make cute candy cupcakes, including an Apple for back to school. I saw it, loved it, and knew I could make it!

Here is what we are making:

Here is what you need:

Red Jelly beans or red candy. I paid way too much for Jelly Belly’s at the mall. Joanns has solid packs of M&Ms for 5.99 then you could use a coupon. However, the Jelly Belly’s are apple flavored so that is a plus
Cupcake liners or I used some ramekins from Dollar Tree. Three for $1.
Plastic wrap or shrink wrap
Skewers or toothpicks
Ribbon for a leaf (or a silk flower leaf)
Candy straws – also from Dollar Tree

Step 1. Layout some plastic wrap on something with sides. This will catch any candies that try to escape.

Step 2: Pour your candy in the center of the plastic wrap. 3/4 of a pound of jellybeans got me 2 apples worth.

Step 3. Bring all four corners of the plastic wrap up and twist. It will form a ball.

Step 4. Form your ball how you want it and get the plastic pulled pretty tight. You want it to look shrink wrapped or as close to it as you can.

Step 5. Secure the ball with tape and snip off any extra plastic wrap.

Step 6: Put your jelly beans into your cupcake liner or ramekin.

Step 7. Cut a piece of ribbon 3-4″ long and singe or fray check both ends.

Step 8: Bring the “right” side of one end of the ribbon around and stack it on the right side of the other end to form a leaf shape.

Step 9: Cut a small slit in the end of your ribbon and put it on the skewer.

Step 10: Insert the skewer into your jellybeans and slide all the way down to the bottom of the cup.

Step 11: Trim your skewer and work the candy straw onto the skewer. It is easier if the skewer has a point to it, so cutting at an angle may be helpful.

You are done! I can’t wait for my 4 year old’s preschool teachers to get them on the first day of school!

Variation: I put a package of sour straws at the bottom of one of the apples. That helped it look a little fuller because I hadn’t split the jelly beans exactly even.

Other fun variations:

Use a pretzel stick for the stem instead of a candy straw.
Color the end of a lollipop brown and use the end of the stick as the straw. You would just put the lollipop upside down and insert the stick through the jellybeans.

Apple of My Eye Bag

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:22:14 +0000

Here is another great idea for your back to school bash or to send with your kids on the first day of school from Skip to My Lou via Alpha Mom. This would also be cute to incorporate into an apple baby shower as a favor.

– A printable sandwich bag.

Download the Printable Back To School Sandwich Bag PDF

Gather some flat white sacks and painters tape.

Print one copy on draft setting on a piece of copy paper (good way to use up scratch paper).

Now position the bag over the image.

Secure sack to paper with blue painters tape. (You can reuse this paper and tape over and over to print more bags)

Run this page through your printer. On my desk top printer I place it face down with bottom of sack placed in first.

Cut your sandwich into an apple shape to make lunch extra special.

A yummy lunch with a special message!

Teacher Themed Baby Shower

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:56:04 +0000

It’s that time of year where everyone is getting ready for Back to School ideas. To stay with the theme, here is a Teacher Themed Baby Shower. You could incorporate a lot of the ideas into your back to school party too.

The decor was all red, white and blue items.

I love the great school-themed names for the dishes that were served.

Here is a great way to garnish cucumber sandwiches.

Look at the adorable apple cupcakes. Just make a white cupcake in a red liner and top with a wee bit of red icing. Then slice a mini donut in half (lay it on the counter and cut it parallel to the counter). Lay 1/2 of the round donut onto the icing and then ice the whole thing. Dip the top in red sugar sprinkles and add a chocolate leaf and a half a tootsie roll for the stem.

Be sure to check out all of the details from this shower at Bower Power.

Back to School Treats and Printables

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:19:16 +0000

Start the school year out right by planning some special treats for your star students.

Family Fun

Here are some fun treats for a Back to School Party.

Lizard & Ladybug

I made these Pretzel Crayons last year for my daughter’s first day of Kindergarten. You can get the template from Parties by Hardie.

Start of the year by letting a teacher know that you care and are looking forward to the year. This printable created by Eighteen25 is adorable. Download this “Calculations” printable HERE.

This “fortune” printable from Eighteen25 is featured at How Does She? Place some fortune cookies in it for a fun treat. Download it HERE.

The TomKat Studio has these great cards to use for your new teachers.

for sale in the shop! Here are more photos. PaperGlitter will be releasing a spanish version soon! The English version is available now in the shop!

Paper Glitter has an adorable Back to School Kit.

Do something special to create lasting memories for you children!

Apple Theme Cocktail Night

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:18 +0000

School is back in session for many of you or it starts very soon. Take a break from the kids parties and host a Back to School Cocktail party for your friends. What a nice break for the adults who are trying to get everything organized for the new year. Toast to the new school year with an apple themed night.

Keep centerpieces simple and nice by displaying apples in vases, bowls or with candles.

Centerpieces: Weddepot; DIYLife; frolic; wedding channel

Toast to the new year with apple flavored drinks.

Drinks: Frozen Apple Margarita; Caramel Apple Martini

Use apple party supplies to decorate with.

Party Supplies: Plum Party

Don’t forget the tasty apple treats for everyone to enjoy.

White Chocolate-Toffee Crunch Caramel Apples; Candy Apple Cupcakes; Apple Toffee Tartlets; Apple Spice Drops

Crayon Party

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:06:47 +0000

With all the Back to School Ideas, here are a couple of ideas using crayons. You could incorporate this into a back to school bash, an art party or just a fun crayon theme for a birthday.

Start with a fun colorful invitation.

I found these cute wall decorations for a party.

Use these balloons to decorate.

Let the kids bake their own color creation.

Another fun idea for the kids is this bean bag toss.

Here are some colorful cupcakes.

Here is a great cake from Parents or this cool cake.

Don’t forget the candles..

Some great party favors would be a crayon roll.

Be sure to check out my other posts on Back to School Ideas and Back to School Treats with other colorful ideas.