Bun Fun!

Spring is in the air and Easter is right around the corner.

 This gave me the perfect opportunity to shop at one of my favorite stores. Come along for the "tour de World Market!

I always make a beeline to the chocolate bunnies.

Catching my attention right off was the collection of foiled bunnies.
Each cello bag was filled with a variety of eggs and bunnies.

Look at all those cubbies filled with Easter surprises!

Who could resist these little lambs?

Not me.

Duckies too!

Sunny Seeds are chocolate covered sunflower seeds. 

The carrott containers are refillable.
 They'd be ideal to refill for a future tablescape.



I have to mention how much I loved the retro themed carried throughout the entire Easter collection.

I've always been tempted to make these. Until I consider the labor it would take to create them.
Fortunately they were available in several beautiful ready-made  options.

These solid chocolate bunnies are perfect for embellishing!

Adorable Chicks...peeping in to say

HELLO!

Pastel eggs are so versatile.
They can be added to baked goods, decor, or packages for gifting.

How cute would these pasta bunnies be hopping around in my soup.

If you look closer...inside the bowl  there are 2 small bunny taper candle holders.
In place of tapers the holes could be filled with salt and pepper.  They can be sit at each guests place setting with a demitasse spoon.

Using those solid chocolate bunnies. Embellished with candied flowers and sprinkles.
Along with those cute pastel almond chocolate eggs.

(to view details please click on image)

The Easter basket was easily constructed with burlap, twigs, vines, from my yard and a few silk flowers and leaves.



A cellophane bag and a fluffy Easter bow will make this chocolate bunny basket a perfect Easter gift.

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Halloween is in our midst!

Halloween!!!
THE EXCITEMENT IS OFFICIALLY HERE!

It's our favorite holiday! It's quite a production. Organizing a multitude of supplies along with arranging Halloween friendly decore.

The production line has commenced.

Printing, fussy cutting an array of boxes.

I'll be sharing all the details in future posts.

FRANKENSTEIN HALLOWEEN RICE KRISPIE TREATS

 

Frankie Krispies

TIPS:

Hair~Dark chocolate Jimmies ( if black are difficult to locate)

Wilton~candy eyeballs

Rice Krispie Treats~ individually wrapped bars 

When I recreate recipes that I've  discovered from fellow bloggers, I try to tweak the recipe to create shortcuts.

 Which helps when I

need to make multiple batches.

And anyone who has followed me for any length of time knows, I'm always creating through the easiest steps possible. 

I enjoy the process of... boxing/bagging and decorating the packaging for each treat that I'm gifting.

GHOSTLY CHOCOLATE BARK

Ghostly Bark

TIPS:

Pan~ line with parchment paper.

Allows easy release from pan.
Ziploc bags are great substitutes for a piping bag. 
Fill quart bag with melted chocolate,snip bottom corner tip of the ziploc.



(Photo credit)

TIPS:

Google images~ for free bat template, print and cut.

Hostess Chocolate Lover Twinkie (additional option)

Bat Napkin Fold
Let me know in the comments if you'd like savory Halloween food 

options.

First Day Of School.

 HELLO! 

(taps mic)  

 ANYONE OUT  THERE!!??

    Let's get reacquainted. 

While I've been away I've  stored up some wonderful DIY's and recipes to share with you. I've gathered seasonal treats from talented bloggers. As well as sweet surprises from my own kitchen and or craft studio. We're about to enter the seasons of creativity. So join me for the fun! 

The new school year has started for some. Others will be joining shorty.

Welcoming in a new school year is always filled with excitement.

No better time to gift and share a goodie or three.

BACK TO SCHOOL SUGAR WAFER PENCIL COOKIES

       

Aren't these sweet!

Either as a surprise for anyone's lunchbox or wrapped up for the teacher. 

sugar-wafer-pencil-cookies

                                                                    

Rolo and chocolate pencil 

candy pencil

Apple Oreos

https://www.livinglocurto.com/apple-oreo-balls/

Another  easy option would be a donut hole.

with the same dunking process.

This charming packaging captured my attention. 

For easier transport I'd place  these mini pails and  into a cello bag.  Adding a school themed ribbon with a gift tag.

Such wonderful ideas from some talented fellow Bloggers.
I hope you have a chance to stop by their Blogspots to get the full details on each project.

Please let them know Sara's Sweet Surprise sent you!

I'd love to hear from you as to what holiday DIY's you'd like to see in future posts.

I am also planning a "Reacquainting Giveaway!" All you need to do is  leave a comment on each post and subscribe/follow.

I will be posting all the information soon. 

Stay tuned.

 HELLLLOOOO! GET READY!   I'LL BE POSTING AGAIN!