We’re going to be at another boutique this week. The Hive is up in the beautiful town of Mountain Green. If you’re in the area, stop by and see our Bake It Pretty display and the other fun vendors.
The Hive Boutique
Where: 4011 Lilac Lane in Mountain Green, UT 84050
Dates: May 16th {6-8:30} May 17th {10-4} + May 18th {10-2}
One smart cookie teacher gift. We are all grateful when our kids come home from a day at school with new facts or a math problem to show us — because in the end we all have a smart cookie of a child. Show your appreciation for the teachers that are helping your smart cookie learn with a package full of cookies!
You will need: 6 inch square paper, 6 inch square parchment paper, smart cookie printable (see download button below), sticker paper, cookies
Directions: First, print out the smart cookie labels on sticker paper. Cut out the labels and set aside. Stack a square piece of parchment paper on top of a square piece of paper. Place a cookie on the parchment paper and fold the corners into the middle. Take the smart cookie label and stick it onto your wrapped cookie to hold the paper and parchment paper in place. You can also use washi tape to hold the paper closed if you are giving more than one wrapped cookie to a teacher.
This is sure to be a gift to make the teacher smile as well as enjoy. Thanks for making me one smart cookie!
Photography, design + styling by Sara Schmutz.
There isn’t much that is better than fresh ripe berries, except for fresh ripe berries packaged in a little berry basket with a cute note attached. Since school is almost out for the summer, give those dear school teachers the berry best teacher gifts this year — cute little baskets full of appreciation!
You will need: pint sized wooden berry basket , crepe streamer or miniature cupcake liners, berry best 2 inch circle printable, tacky glue
First, print the “Berry Best” labels. Cut the labels out with a 2 inch circle punch. On the back of the 2 inch circles, glue a flattened miniature cupcake liner or some gathered crepe streamer to create a beautiful badge. Once dry, glue the badge on to your wooden berry basket. Fill your wooden baskets will berries for a delicious treat any teacher is sure to enjoy!
Photography, design + styling by Sara Schmutz.
Make a playful gumball garland for birthday parties and other (kid-friendly) occasions. Kids will love turning this into a party game, as they attempt to eat the gumballs right off of the garland string. Or you can keep the garlands intact until the party is over and eat them later.
You will need: medium-sized gumballs (about 1 inch), colorful string, a large needle (I used a knitting needle), tape, scissors, something to poke holes into the gumballs (I used an awl)
Directions: Separate gumballs by color in different bowls. Begin poking holes all the way through each gumball, using an awl or other sharp tool. You’ll want to take your time and be gentle when poking the holes, so that the gumballs don’t crack or break. Set aside. The desired length of your garland will determine how many gumballs you need to complete this project. Next, wrap a small piece of tape around the edge of the string to keep the threads together and compact, so you can thread your needle. Once you have the string through the eye of the needle, cut off the bit of tape on the end of the string. Begin threading the string through the pre-holed gumballs until you reach the desired length. Knot the ends, so the gumballs don’t slide off the string, and your gumball garland is ready to hang!
Photography, design and styling by Brittni Mehlhoff.
Dressing up a plain cake is a snap, with this fast and easy DIY that will work for almost any occasion. Using graphic wallpaper samples, which can be purchased online for a few dollars (or free of charge in some cases), you can create charming wallpaper cake toppers in a matter of minutes.
You will need: scissors, wallpaper samples (I used this one, designed by Emily Isabella), lollipop sticks, non-toxic craft glue, pen or pencil
Directions: Select a wallpaper sample that has a bold print that can be cut easily to make a graphic statement on your cake. Using a pen or pencil, trace the shapes you wish to cut out, or simply start cutting without tracing first (whichever works best for you). Cut out the most interesting shapes to use as cake toppers. Run a small bead of glue over the top one to two inches of your lollipop stick, depending on how large the cut out shape is that you’ll be attaching. Note: Stop the bead of glue about 1/4 inch from the bottom of where your wallpaper shape will attach, to insure that no glue comes in contact with the cake, even after the glue is dry. This only applies to shapes that will actually be touching the icing when you poke them in. Adhere each shape to a lollipop stick. Wait for the glue to completely dry. Poke each lollipop stick into the cake at varying levels to create a scene atop your cake and enjoy!
Photography, design + styling by Brittni Mehlhoff.
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