DIY Toothpick Engraved Chocolate Bar Father's Day Plaques

My Do-It-Yourself hand engraved chocolate bars are a perfect, quick and simple Father's Day treat!  I have used my DIY engraved chocolate bars for Thanksgiving and the Holidays but the idea originated when I created my chalkboards. I loved my original DIY chocolate bar engraving technique so much that I just had to re-create them for every Holiday and special occasion! They are really great activity for kids to create their own illustrations or message to give to Dad for Father's Day.

DIY Toothpick Engraved Chocolate Bar Graduation Plaques

My Do-It-Yourself hand engraved chocolate bars are a perfect, quick and simple treat to say "Congratulations!"  I have used my DIY engraved chocolate bars for Thanksgiving and the Holidays but the idea originated when I created my chalkboards. I loved my original DIY chocolate bar engraving technique so much that I just had to re-create them for every Holiday and special occasion! They are really great activity for kids to create their own illustrations or message to give to this years grads to celebrate their sweet accomplishments!

Customizable "Dad" Cookie Pops for Father's Day (LollyPapas)

I first came up with using Nilla Wafers to create my "people pops" when I introduced my Girl Scout Cookie Pops tutorial. Simple cookie pops made of Nilla Wafers sandwiched together with melted chocolate, decorated with sprinkle eyes and candy hair. I took the idea to the next level by adding a marshmallow in between the cookies with my Pilgrim Cookie Pops for Thanksgiving (which is optional but creates a delish s'mores inspired treat). When I was contacted by Family Fun magazine to create a "Dad" version of my cookie pops I was so excited to really take them to the next level! In this version I created different skin colors by coating the cookies in cocoa powder and added a FREE printable coloring page with a variety of Father's Day shirt templates to cut, color, and tape on to the stick to complete the look. The possibilities are endless, so get creative and create a customizable pop for your "Pop" this Father's Day!

2012 Ice Cream Cupcake Contest

I am so excited to announce that I have been given the honor of being one of the judges in the Cupcake Project's 5th annual Ice Cream Cupcake Contest!

All month long I'll be checking out your best ice cream cupcake entries. After June 30, 2012 the entry period will be closed and I will be posting my TOP 3 FAVORITE ICE CREAM CUPCAKES! I will be judging on perceived deliciousness, creativity, and presentation - in that order of importance. So, get creative and come up with your best ice cream/cupcake combination for a chance to WIN a $250 gift certificate to your favorite cooking/baking supply store OR one of the three entry prizes that will randomly be given away to three lucky participants!

Click here and check out the official rules and entry form!

Good luck!
Lindsay Ann   

Free back to school/graduation/teacher appreciation, pencil gift/treat tag printables

Check out these cute FREE printables from Tricia Rennea. They would make an adorable personalized tag to tie on to one of my school themed treats! Simply print, write your message, punch a hole in the corner and tie onto your treat bag with ribbon for a great back to school, graduation or teacher appreciation gift!         

 

 

Click here to browse Graduation, Back to School & Teacher Appreciation Treats to make for your free gift tags!

Tootsie Roll Graduation Cupcake Toppers

These cute little graduation cupcake toppers are 100% edible and delicious. I made them out for chocolate and fruit flavored tootsie rolls for a festive graduation treat. They are really simple to make and can be used to top any kind of cupcake, cake, or sweet treat! Even customize them to fit your school colors by using different types of fruit chew candy.