The Biggest Little House Favor Printables

Last week, we were treated to an advance performance of The Children's Theatre's The Biggest Little House. The story is based on the book by Djemma Bider, and it's full of sweetness and laughs. We've seen several plays in the large theater at CTC, but none in the intimate Cargill Stage theater. We like to really get into plays, which you already know because of this and this. We read the book, watch the movie, then watch the play if all of those options are available. Then, we discuss which format we liked better and why. I really think plays bring books and movies to life in a way that uniquely interests kids.

During The Biggest Little House, which is perfect for kids between two and five years old, kids sit on low benches right at the edge of the stage. They're free to laugh, pop bubbles, and enjoy the various characters who live together in a tiny house that is bursting with love. Our girls liked it so much, that I cooked up this little DIY project just in time for Valentine's Day. Just like the holiday, this little play is full of love, love, love.  

Since the play focuses on a variety of woodland animals living in harmony together, I thought it'd be nice for several different candies to reside peacefully in this favor bag (right before taking residency in my mouth!).

Check out the quick and easy tutorial below. If you haven't already made plans to see The Children's Theater's The Biggest Little House  definitely add it to your to-do list. It's running now through March 15th, and it's perfectly tailored to tykes. Even the adults giggled a time or two. Seriously, what better way to get the kids excited about their upcoming theater date, than by reading the book and crafting up a cute little favor bag or two?

Supplies
this favor template
2.5" x 4" white envelopes
8.5" x 11" paper
washi tape
scissors
candy, candy, candy

Instructions
Download and print this favor bag template in black and white onto a sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper. Tape each envelope into position using washi tape. Unlike transparent tape, washi is less sticky and won't rip your envelopes when you remove them from the paper.

Print the template, this time in color, to transfer the images onto each favor bag. Gently remove each envelope from the paper.

Cut the tops of the envelopes into roof shapes, if you wish, and fill with a variety of small candies.

Free Printable Dessert Labels + Target Wedding

This post is brought to you by Target, but all content and opinions are my own. Follow along with #TargetWedding.

I basically live in Target, so in my book the Target Wedding Registry is a wedding must-do. Whenever a friend registers there for their wedding, I know I can find something on their list that I'm jazzed to give. Of course, my dessert table designer background factors plays heavily into what I choose. I think Target's "Be Yourself, Together" concept makes perfect sense, since couples usually register for things that blend their styles to start their new life together.

The crew at Target Weddings asked me to pick a few items that I think are essential for wedding registries. I found a ton of things as I strolled around the store. I finally settled on this foxy wooden tray to add a fun DIY to give the couple.

I came up with a dessert-centric DIY that would be a fun addition to the gift. I loved these Lia Griffith labels, and I whipped up these more casual ones for everyday entertaining.

As the newlyweds have a housewarming, invite friends over, and host holiday parties, this bad boy is going to get plenty of use. And, anytime you have lots of guests, you'll have several food sensitivities to consider. Help the couple give their guests the hint about each dessert's contents (Hey, I think that rhymed!) with these witty little labels. Simply print them out, put them in a nice little bag, and give them along with this foxy Threshold tray.

Don't forget to also check out these other registry must-haves:
1) Nate Berkus faceted platter (This is amazing in gold! Imagine how good sweets would look on this.)
2) Threshold Acacia tiered stand
3) Kitchenaid 5-speed hand mixer (Boysenberry and Flamingo are fab!)
4) Anchor Hocking glass jar (Perfect for cookies and candy.)
5) Threshold cocktail decanter

Ready to get to crafting? Let's do it!

DIY Gold Rock Candy Favor and Printable

Thanksgivukkah is almost upon us, and what better what to kick off the 8 nights or get a sugar rush after Turkey Day than some luxed up rock candy? 

I created these easy, DIY rock candy sticks and their blue and gold palette is perfect for Hanukkah. Maddy, my Confetti Pop partner, hooked up the printable favor card. Voila! Freebie magic all up in your holidays. 

Get the tutorial and printable on Confetti Pop, and get to crafting these printables and favors for Christmas, Hanukkah, or Thanksgiving.

image: Todd Hafermann
printable and tutorial: Confetti Pop
rock candy: Candy Warehouse

Thanksgiving Printable Pie Labels Pt II

Ok, so if leftover pie isn't your thing, you can still get in on the labeling fun. These free printables label the goods before the guests dig in, so they can avoid any unpleasant surprises. To this day, one of my friends is traumatized that she bit into a pumpkin pie thinking that it was sweet potato. The feud between her taste buds and pumpkin puree continues.

Swing on by You Are My Fave to print your own.

Thanksgiving Printable Pie Labels

You know those crazy people who don't finish their pie? No, me either. But, if you happen to celebrate Thanksgiving with people odd enough to actually have leftover pie, then send them home with these free printable pie box labels.

Kelly of StudioDIY offered these goodies up to her readers, and they're really cute. Swing by to print some for yourself.

Printable Dessert Labels for All!

Seems like everyone and their mom has some kind of diet or food sensitivity these days, and believe me, I'm included in that category. With Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas around the corner, chances are at least one of your guests will be avoiding some kind of food. These Lia Griffith printable labels make it easy for all of your guests to know which foods work for them, whether they need gluten-free, vegan, nut free, egg free, or paleo-friendly munchies.

If you don't have time to design your own labels, swing by Lia Griffith to print these beauties.

DIY Bewitching Brew Straws

Need another last-minute Halloween craft for the kiddos? Fab, I've got you covered. These Confetti Pop printable, yes printable, witch straw toppers add a spooky spin to soda or any other concoction you've got in mind.

Have you found any quick Halloween ideas that you're using this year? Share a link in the comments. I'd love to see the great ideas you're finding.

In the meantime, stop on by Confetti Pop to download the free printables.

Sweet Idea: Popsicle and Ice Cream Printables

I never get tired of dessert imagery. Ever. I practically squealed with cuteness overload when I saw a pair of popsicle pajama pants at Target for kiddo. Why, oh why, didn't them make some in my size?!?

I'm ok. I'm ok. Deep breath.

Well, I guest I'll just have to get my fix from other adorable dessert graphics, like these, these, and these gift tags that Amy Moss designed for Oh Happy Day.

Just swing by Oh Happy Day to print out these little sweeties.

Donut Teacher Appreciation Printable

It's almost the end of the school year, and I was mulling over ideas to give kiddo's teacher to show our gratitude for them. Of course, I wanted to do something inexpensive, since we've already done something for Christmas and Valentine's Day, so I'm jazzed that I came across this free Teacher Appreciation printable from Confetti Sunshine. Sara is one of Confetti Pop's contributors, and you can see just how crafty and creative she is. Fab idea, Sara!

Visit Confetti Sunshine to get the free printable for your own donut favor bag.

DIY Easter Treat Box Printable

I'm always looking for ways to add unique touches to kid-centric holidays without going broke in the aisles of Target. These printable treat boxes by Funkytime are perfect for hiding candy in the yard this weekend. The bright, triangle-adorned design is fresh.

Grab the how-to and template to print your own Easter treat boxes here.

DIY: Over the Rainbow Printable Cupcake Toppers

Gearing up for Oz the Great and Powerful or just prepping for some St. Patrick's Day fun with the kids? I designed these simple, cute (and did I mention free) rainbow cupcake toppers for Confetti Pop last weekend, and they're perfect for your upcoming festivities.

Swing by Confetti Pop, and print out some of these cuties for yourself.

images by Maddy Hague for Confetti Pop

Sweet Idea: Bow & Bear Printable Favors

These twine-tied favors are so simple and cute! My little one would squeal about them, and I'm sure her little friends would love to find them in their mailbox. Who am I kidding? If they were filled with cinnamon rolls like these, even I'd squeal if a neighbor tucked one inside my mailbox. Lia of ellinee designed and is sharing free these printables, which makes them even easier to recreate.

images via ellinee

Featured: Totally Target Halloween Dessert Table

Remember this Halloween dessert table I created a couple of years ago using only items I found at Target? The bloggers over at HGTV recently stumbled upon it and kindly featured it this week.

 Check out the HGTV post here and the full dessert table here. 

Featured: Brew-Haha Halloween Party Invites

Nole of Oh So Beautiful Paper kindly featured our A Splendid Party Brew-Haha Halloween invites last week. Here they are in all their spooky glory.

Of course, you can buy this invite and any other A Splendid Party printables here.

A Splendid Party: Brew-haha!

Throwing a bash for Halloween? I think these fondant cupcake toppers and these jelly beans compliment our latest invitation perfectly.

If you haven't check out A Splendid Party recently, be sure to swing by before planning your next party. We've added some new printables, invites, and paper packs that make throwing a pretty party super easy.

jelly beans: Oh! Nuts, toppers: Parker's Flour Patch

Hello, Halloween Printables by k.becca

I know, you're thinking, "Is she seriously already posting about Halloween? Really?" Bear with me. This year, my neighbors and I are debating throwing a little Halloween party for our kiddos instead of braving the often frigid Minnesota door-to-door trick-or-treating. Of course, that means you need time to plan favors, crafts, and fun for the kids. These printables by k.becca are sure to make planning a little easier.

These are just lovely, and it's great that you can leave the candies in their original wrappers for kids to hand out at school. Check out k.becca's Hello, Halloween sets (1, 2, and the favor boxes).

Candy Favor Box Printable

This bonbon favor box at Eat Drink Chic is sort of fabulous, don't you think? Stripes in happy, Summer-y hues designed to conceal sweets. What more could you ask for?

images by Amy Moss of EDC

Dessert Table: St. Patty's Day Printables

It's Shamrock Shake time here in the U.S., which means lots of green, clover-iffic decor and sweets abound. If you're in the celebratory mood, these free (yes, free) St. Patrick's Day printables by A Blissful Nest are right up your alley. Do something as simple as wrap homemade cupcakes, change the labels on your kid's bottled water, or hang a banner to get in the holiday spirit. No fuss, no muss.

images by A Blissful Nest via Living Locurto

Pumpkin Pie Goodie Bag

This is the cutest idea! A faux pumpkin pie acts as a festive goodie bag, er tin, for kids. I mean, they're bound to get restless while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to be served, and this printable pie top from One Charming Party is the perfect solution.

Swing on by OCP to print your own faux pie top.

DIY Popsicle Memory Game

This came along at the perfect time. I was at Target earlier today looking for games for my little one and came out of the store unsuccessful. Well, lo and behold, Eat Drink Chic saves the day with this printable, DIY popsicle memory game. Isn't this the most adorable thing?

Be sure to swing by Eat Drink Chic to download your free popsicle templates and surprise a little girl with this super cute twist on a classic game.