Speed Racer Twinkies

I have a couple of grand kids that are into cars and anything with motors, wheels and keys.  So when I made these edible race cars, they were an immediate big hit!  They seem best when eaten in pieces like an Oreo cookie, a little at a time, and saving the best for last -- the Twinkie!

Road Race Party

Making the Speed Racer Twinkies

You will need:

Eight Twinkies

Licorice  circles (or Oreo cookies)

Dot candies or  peanut M&M’s

2 cup powdered sugar

2-4 tbsp. milk

Red, orange, yellow, blue food coloring

In a bowl slowly add milk to the powdered sugar until you get a thin but not runny consistency.  Divide the  icing into four or more bowls (depending on how many colors you are using) and mix in the food coloring.  I like to  put the  icing in a plastic squeeze bottle to decorate the Twinkie cars.  (You can also use a cake decorating kit or a plastic bag with a small corner cut out.)  Put stripes and numbers on each car.  Attach the wheels and dot candy with the icing.  Speed away.

Teacher Gifts "Yoohoo"

   

Yoohoo, "Now that I have your attention......  An easy gift to put together for  chocolate lovers.  This gift idea can be used for school teachers, church teachers or any teacher that you want to make feel special.

Teacher Gifts "Yoohoo

Teachers Gifts Ideas "Soda"

Teacher Gift Ideas "Soda".  First we had teenagers and now we have grand kids running around so there is always a supply of soda in our house.  Lately it has become a tradition to put custom bottle labels on all our soda bottles to match whatever the theme of the party or dinner is.  Naturally we had to design a bottle label and gift tag for the "BEST  TEACHER".

Download and print off the free bottle labels and gift tags and let your child's teacher know you think they are the BEST!

Teacher Gifts "Soda"

Homemade Graduation Gift Ideas "Snickers"

I have to admit I could not resist making up this homemade graduation gift idea, dedicated to my son's friends who goofed off in High School.  This graduation gift idea  is also great for someone who has a sense of humor. Putting this gift together is as easy as filling a creative container or bag with "Snickers" candy bars and cash and attaching the gift tag, label or money envelope.

They said you couldn't do it, "Look who's snickering now".

Homemade Graduation Gift Idea "Snickers"

Homemade Graduation Gift Ideas

Homemade Graduation Gift Idea "You Can Never Have Too Many Reisen's to celebrate!"

This is a fun idea to give to anyone that is graduating.  Hey it's a fun gift for anyone and could also work well as a housewarming gift, birthday gift or retirement gift.  

You will need to purchase a fun jar or container and a bag of Reisen Candy.  Fill the jar with cash and the candy and attach the tag.  Included in this free packet is also a label that says

 "There are so many Reisen's to celebrate and you are our favorite one!"

Just download this free file and follow the directions.  You will surely put a smile on a graduate's face.  

Homemade Graduation Gift Ideas "Reisen's"

Cone Invitations

Cones have become very popular and there is good reason.  They are just so adorable.  We used these cones last year at my daughters wedding and they were a huge hit. We also used them as a fun invitation for a spring luncheon.  They are easy to make and they can brighten any occasion.

How To Make The Cones:

You will need 12"x12" scrap book paper.  Cut the paper into four equal squares.

Gently make a crease in one of the corners.

Starting at the creased corner roll the paper into a cone shape over lapping the paper at the top.

Hot glue the cone closed at the seam.

Punch two holes at the top of the cone.  Place candy in a plastic bag and tie the candy and invite tag to the cone through the two holes.  

It's time to get everyone together and have a spring lunch.  

Teacher Gift Ideas "Paper and Glue"

Playing off the idea of the traditional sugar cookie and the idea that little kids like to eat glue, this humorous little Teacher's gift idea was born.  These paper cutouts (cookies) dipped in glue (frosting) will put a smile on any teacher's face.   

Frost them, dip them or sandwich them.  Your teacher can enjoy this fun snack any which way to brighten their day.  

This free downloadable packet comes with instructions, pictures, printable paper cutout tag, 

printable glue tag, frosting and cookie recipes and "Thanks for sticking with me" tag.  

Yey, school is almost out!

Teacher Gifts "Paper and Glue"

Other Fun Uses For This Treat:

Pass these out at a kids party.  Kids love their own little jar of frosting and bag of cookies. 

 Use it to ask someone out on a date. (Even your husband would get a kick out of this). You could say something along the line of "I'm stuck on you, please come with me to..."