If you want to make cute Easter cupcakes this year but don’t think you have the time or the skills, think again! These adorable sheep cupcakes by Justine at The Typical Mom are super quick and easy to put together. They would also be cute to serve at baby showers, or a farm-themed birthday party. [how to make sheep cupcakes]

Project estimates:

• Cupcakes, on hand or $1 and up
• Frosting, on hand or $1 and up
• Marshmallows, on hand or $1
• Candy eyes, about $2 and up
• Pink candies, $1 and up

Total: about $3 and up

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We are pleased to have Stacy from Fancy Shanty with us today to share this delectable recipe and display stand!  If you enjoy this project, be sure to stop by her blog and see what else she has been up to!

Looking for a quick and easy centerpiece decoration for your patriotic party this year? This sinfully moist Dark Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe will have the chocolate lovers in your life screaming for more. Pair this cupcake recipe with my easy hack on how to make store bought frosting better, along with my quick and easy Dollar Store Patriotic Cupcake Stand, and you’ll have a fun and festive patriotic centerpiece in no time.

Quick and Easy Patriotic Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup strong black coffee
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Patriotic cupcake wrapper and decorating kit

For the Frosting

• canned vanilla frosting (Not the whipped variety)
• 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Directions:

For the Cupcakes

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line two 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners; set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix on low until dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.
3. Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for about two minutes; the batter will be thin.
4. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Transfer muffin tin to oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center cupcake comes out clean, 22 to 25 minutes.
5. Transfer muffin tins to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool completely.

For the Frosting

1. Place the store-bought frosting in a bowl and begin whipping with an electric mixer or stand mixer.
2. Add 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla extract.
3. Slowly add about 1/2 cup confectioners sugar and continue whipping until a spatula will stand upright when placed in the middle of the frosting. If the spatula falls to one side, continue adding more confectioners sugar in small increments until the spatula will stand upright. For a stronger key lime flavor, continue slowly adding 1 tbsp + 1/2 cup confectioners sugar to frosting then taste & check consistency.
4. Add one patriotic flag to each cupcake.
5. Display on Patriotic Cupcake Stand. (Instructions below)

Patriotic Cupcake Stand

Project estimate:

• Plastic goblet, $1
• Plastic veggie tray, $1
• Plastic plate, $1
• Glue, on hand

Total:  $3

Using a strong adhesive (I used E6000), adhere a Dollar Store blue plastic goblet upside down in the center of a red flower-shaped veggie dip tray. Let dry.

Once dry, adhere a red plastic plate to the top of the upside down blue plastic goblet. Let dry.

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I'm a big fan of Halloween and all of the fun stuff that comes along with it. I especially love fun homemade treats, but I don't always have the time (or patience, or crazy decorating skills) to make cute treats. On a recent trip to Dollar General I came up with an idea that both cute and simple, requiring no artistic skills at all: witch's brew cupcakes!

Project estimate:

• Cupcake mix or ingredients, on hand or $1 and up
• Frosting, on hand or $1 and up
• Cupcake liners, on hand or $1
• Plastic tubs, 3/$1 (so $4 for one dozen)
• Pretzel sticks, on hand or $1

Total: $4 and up per dozen

This year the Halloween selections at Dollar General include a ton of things I love! I could have filled a whole cart with all of the great stuff I found. I didn't go quite that crazy, but I did walk out with quite a few fun items.

One of the items that did come home with me were these cute little plastic tubs in packages of 3 for $1. They reminded me of little cauldrons, so I thought it would be neat to do something witchy with them. And they were just the right size for holding cupcakes!

So of course, you'll need to make some cupcakes. If you're feeling like a bakerista, you can use your favorite from-scratch recipe, but I "cheated" and grabbed a boxed mix from Dollar General's baking section. Bake them and let them cool completely before you move on to decorating.

Tip: Since the cupcakes are presented inside of the plastic tubs you can't see the liners. I usually use fancy liners when I make cupcakes but in this case I used plain white liners as a money saver!

Place a cupcake into each plastic tub. (I bought 4 packages of plastic tubs so I would have enough to make a dozen cupcakes.) There will be a little bit of extra space around the edges so make sure the cupcakes are centered as well as possible.

Mix up a batch of green frosting. You can either make the frosting from scratch or buy a tub of it, but either way you will want vanilla (or other white) so that you can dye it with food coloring. Add green food coloring until you reach the desired shade of green; I also added a few drops of yellow to get the color I wanted. Frost the cupcakes as you normally would – no need to be super fancy. I just threw mine into an icing bag and squeezed a blob onto the top of each one.

Finish the look by adding a sprinkle of green sugar to the top. I think this makes them look kind of fizzy!

Just before serving, add a pretzel "spoon" to each cupcake. If you do this too far in advance the moisture in the cupcakes will make the pretzels get stale and mushy really fast, so the longer you wait to add them the better they will be! What do you think?

Do they look like little witch's cauldrons? (I know one thing for sure – they definitely didn't taste like they contained eye of newt or any other witchy ingredients. They were quite yummy!)

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Project estimate:

• Coffee filters, on hand or $1
• Non-stick spray, on hand
• Baking pan or ramekin, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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It is traditional on Valentine’s Day to give your loved ones a token of your affection. This year, give your friends and family something extra-special with this list of 101 different Valentine treat ideas! You will find everything from classroom snacks to special desserts to end a romantic, candle-lit dinner, and everything in between. Whether you are searching for an idea for your neighbors, coworkers, kids, spouse, or anyone else in your life, read on for dozens of ideas they will surely love.

Valentine’s Day Candy Recipes

1. Two Ingredient Strawberry Fudge by Cookies and Cups (pictured above) – The easiest candy recipe ever! You will be amazed!

2. Oreo Truffles by Chef in Training – Only three ingredients and no baking. Try them with Nutter Butters or other cookies for variety.

3. Homemade Marshmallow Conversation Hearts by A Farmgirl’s Dabbles – If you are a fan of Peeps, you’ll love these talkative, sugary handmade treats.

4. Classic Rock Candy by Mom’s Crafty Space (pictured above) – This old-fashioned candy has been a favorite for generations.

5. Sea Glass Candy by Intimate Weddings – Like rock candy, but without the stick. It’s presented in the post as a wedding favor, but works equally well as a Valentine treat.

6. Easy Homemade Candy Bars by Amanda’s Cookin’ – Candy bar lovers rejoice! If your Valentine is into graham crackers and peanut butter and chocolate, this homemade version beats the pants off of the store-bought variety.

7. Scottish Toffee by Food52 – If your sweet tooth craves that tangy toffee flavor, this nutty, chocolate-covered variation is sure to satisfy.

8. Seafoam Candy by Intimate Weddings – Another classic candy, featuring an airy, slightly chewy concoction that can be eaten with or without a chocolate coating.

9. Coconut Cube Candies by Coconut & Lime (pictured above) – Coconut is one of those love-it-or-hate-it flavors. If your Valentine falls into the “love it” category, try this tropical delight. Use food coloring to make the top layer pink (or this pretty lavender!) for a Valentine-y touch.

10. Fruity Candy Popcorn by Our Best Bites – This recipe uses Jello to add a colorful, flavorful coating to plain ol’ popcorn.

11. Saltwater Taffy by Vanilla & Lace – Make this in a variety of pretty pinks and package them in clear cellophane to show them off; finish the packaging with a length of pretty ribbon tied in a bow.

12. Bacon Peanut Brittle by My Man’s Belly (pictured above) – Bacon, bacon, bacon. It goes so well in so many surprising places! If you’ve never tried it in candy, why not give this recipe a shot?

13. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups by My Kitchen Addiction – Need I say more?

14. Misty Minty Peppermint Patties by Sweetapolita – You can never go wrong with peppermint patties! Use a pretty pastel candy coating to make them seasonally appropriate.

15. Sea Salt Caramels by The Comfort of Cooking – If you’ve never tried your caramels salted, you’ve never really lived!

Valentine Cookies & Such

16. Valentine Venetian Cookies by Treese, Love, Happiness (pictured above) – These gorgeous stacked cookies are almost to pretty to eat, and too delicious to stop eating!

17. Rice Krispie Hearts by My Blessed Life – A classic with a chocolate-dipped twist.

18. Valentine Play Dough Cookie Pops by Amanda’s Cookin’ – Looks like playdough, tastes delicious!

19. Valentine Heart Cookie Sandwiches by Make and Takes (pictured above) – Twice the cookie, plus frosting… How can you go wrong?

20. Homemade Fortune Cookies by Moms Who Think – Make them Valentine-y by filling them with romantic sentiments and love-related fortunes.

21. White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies by Better Homes and Gardens – The maraschino cherries make them pink, the white chocolate makes them decadent, and the sprinkled edge makes them look super-duper fancy.

22. EKG Valentine Cookies by Cute Food for Kids (pictured above) – A different take on Valentine cookies using simple frosting to create an easy, memorable design.

23. Valentine Button Cookie Bouquet by Home Stories A to Z – A quirky alternative to a traditional plate of cookies.

24. White Chocolate Dipped Valentine Cookies by Love from the Oven – Pink, heart-shaped cookies with white chocolate chips, dipped in even more white chocolate.  They look as fabulous as they sound!

25. Valentine Brownie Cut Out Cookies by The Busty Baker (pictured above) – Brownies iced like cookies, the best of both worlds!

26. Valentine Linzer Hearts by My Baking Heart – Raspberry preserves sandwiched between two yummy sugar cookies, peeking out through a little window. As pretty as they are delicious!

27. Almond-Cinnamon Valentine Macaroons by My Juice Cup – Beautiful red macaroons perfect for Valentine’s Day.

28. Scrabble Tile Shortbread Cookies by Can You Stay for Dinner? (pictured above) – Make them spell out any message you want!

29. Box of Chocolate Cookies by My Kitchen Addiction – These heart-shaped cookies are cleverly frosted to look like traditional boxes of Valentine chocolates.

30. Red Velvet Kiss Cookies by The Galley Gourmet – Like the traditional peanut butter kiss cookies, but with a festive twist!

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

31. Ladybug Lovebug Valentine Cupcakes by Creative Carissa (pictured above) – Some creative, easy decorating turns plain cupcakes into adorable lovebugs.

32. Valentine’s Day Cupcake Toppers by Sand and Sisal – Make custom, edible cupcake toppers that everyone will find impressive, even though they are quite simple!

33. Guilt-Free Valentine Cupcakes by Mad in Crafts – A low-calorie variation on a classic cupcake so you can treat yourself without killing your diet!

34. Triple Chocolate Cupcakes by Kitchen Simplicity (pictured above) – If you are of the school that it just isn’t Valentine’s Day without chocolate, these cupcakes will live up to every delectable expectation.

35. Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting by Simply Delicious – The chocolate will satisfy your sweet tooth’s cravings, and the pretty pink frosting makes them perfect for the holiday.

36. Lemon Cupcakes with Lemoncello Cream Cheese Frosting by The Comfort of Cooking – If fresh, fruity flavors are more your thing, these lemon cupcakes are just what you’re looking for. A few drops of food coloring will make them pink lemonade instead!

37. Rose Garden Cupcakes by Bakingdom – Originally designed for Mother’s Day, these flowery cupcakes are also highly appropriate for Valentine’s Day.

38. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes by Simply Delicious (pictured above) – Satisfy two cravings at once! If you are a peanut butter lover, this will be your new favorite cupcake recipe, hands-down.

39.  Strawberry Covered Chocolate Cupcakes by Say Not Sweet Anne – Not your typical chocolate cupcake, these have a yummy surprise in the middle!

40. S’mores Cupcakes by Babble Family Kitchen – If you have a loved one who is anxiously awaiting the start of campfire season, these cupcakes will make them smile.

41. Gift Bow Edible Cupcake Topper by Sweet Designs – It’s so very whimsical, and it makes your cupcakes all the more gift-y!

42. Mocha Peppermint Cupcakes by Epicurean Mom – Perfect for the coffee addict in your life.

43. Red Velvet Cupcakes by The Comfort of Cooking (pictured above) – Paired with cream cheese frosting, it’s a simple, classic flavor profile that has stood the test of time.

44. Snickerdoodle Cupcakes by Recipe Girl – The cookie favorite, translated to a cakey form.

45. Chocolate Ginger Orange Vegan Cupcakes by Kohler Created – Don’t let your loved ones with special dietary needs be left out of the fun. Believe it or not, this decadent cupcake recipe full of big flavors is vegan!

Other Yummy Valentine Treats

46. Chocolate Raspberry Valentine Croissants by Sand and Sisal (pictured above) – Oooh, fancy! Your Valentine’s party guests will never guess how easy they were to prepare!

47. Hershey Kiss Roses by Always Expect Moore – A classic sweet treat that combines candy and flowers as one.

48. Hot Cocoa and Homemade Heart Marshmallows by Sugar Bee Crafts – Give a gift that warms both the heart and the tummy by making your own heart-shaped marshmallows and packaging them with hot chocolate mix.

49. Strawberry Valentine’s Cake by Mom Endeavors – Made with real, fresh strawberries, yum!

50. Cheesy Heart Crackers at Multiples & More (pictured above) – Similar to goldfish crackers, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make a savory Valentine treat.

51. Homemade Vanilla Bean Heart Doughnuts by Whipperberry – That description just gets better with every word, doesn’t it?

52. Marshmallow Love Bugs by The Decorated Cookie – Have you ever seen a cuter holiday treat? Tee-hee!

53. Hot Fudge Valentines by Honeybear Lane – Make some extra of this hot fudge sauce recipe; it’s so delish you’ll want some to keep for yourself!

54. Tuxedo Strawberries by Cafe Fernando – Serve them with champagne for a fun, classically romantic treat.

55. Chocolate Cherry Bombs by Hungry Happenings – A cherry inside of a chocolate-covered cake ball. Oh yeah, they went there!

56. Jello Heart Squares by The Hungry Housewife – They look quite impressive but are actually pretty easy. And who doesn’t love Jello?

57.  Red Velvet Waffles by A Little Tipsy – A decadent, extra-special breakfast for your Valentine.

58. Berry Cheesecake Bars by Epicurean Mom – I love cheesecake. I love berries. I want to devour these!

59. Pretty-In-Pink Popcorn Party Mix by The Yummy Life – A decadently sweet yet delightfully savory party mix in many pretty shades and textures of pink.

60. Lollipop Heart Valentines at The Spotted Canary – A simple heart-shaped piece of paper is transformed into a cute holder for a lollipop with a flowery makeover.

61.  Heart-Shaped Pizza by Mom Endeavors – Celebrate with a dinner that your kids will love!

Non-Candy Valentine Treat Ideas

62. Friendship Bracelet Valentines by dandee designs (pictured above) – Friendship bracelets never go out of style! These Valentines are easy to make, and they’re so inexpensive that they are cheaper than store-bought cards!

63. Toy Animal Valentines by Please Note – Use toy animals to hold notes with Valentine-related puns or other sayings.

64. Felt Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies by Kid Giddy – This felt food project looks like the real deal, including a printable fortune sheet if you don’t want to make up your own.

65. Heart-Shaped Crayon Valentines by Whipperberry – Use those odds and ends of broken or stubby crayons to make new, heart-shaped ones. A perfect project for passing out at school!

66. DIY Puffy Hearts by Finley and Oliver – They look like heart-shaped suckers, but they are actually made of felt. (And they could double as Valentine fairy wands!)

67. Trail Mix Valentines with Free Printable Bag Topper by A Spicy Perspective – Whip up a healthy snack, then package it festively with a free printable bag topper with a clever saying.

68. His and Hers Valentine Coffee Cup Wrappers by Eat Drink Chic – Turn that morning cup of coffee into something special – just print, cut, and tape.

69. Valentine Tea Bags by Crafts by Amanda – Not into coffee? How about tea? Make personalized tea bags packaged in cute, DIY envelopes.

Free Printable Valentine’s Day Bag Toppers

70.  “Passion Pills” Printable Bag Topper by Mrs. Greene (pictured above) – A bag topper with a little more adult sensibility than most.

71. “Made With Love” Printable Bag Topper by Stay-At-Home Artist – Great for packaging up any homemade treat.

72. Hearts Printable Bag Topper by Shindig Parties TO GO! – This festive free bag topper printable also comes with coordinating printable stickers for dressing up Hershey Kisses.

73.  Sticker Bag Toppers by Over the Big Moon (pictured above) – If you’re giving stickers instead of candy, this bag topper will dress them up.  This would also work for chewing gum!

74. Valentine Bag Topper Printables by Love from the Oven – A dozen different stylish designs to choose from.

75. To/From Printable Valentine Bag Topper by Glorious Treats – These printable treat bag toppers also double as to/from gift tags, making them ideal for classroom use.

76. Bouncy Ball Bag Topper by The Crafting Chicks (pictured above) – a clever way to give a non-candy Valentine treat.

77.  Mini Treat Bag Labels by Sweet Metel Moments – Petite bag toppers for giving smaller treats.

78. “Happy Valentine’s Day” Polka Dot Printable Bag Toppers by Lauren Reid Designs – A free printable bag topper in both pink and blue, for those who want to differentiate between treats for girls and boys.

79. Valentine Bag Toppers by Makoodle (pictured above) – Two different free printable bag toppers designed for use on the narrower, smaller-sized zipper bags.

80. Candy Kiss Valentine Treat Bag Topper by Living Locurto – Designed with an adorable candy kiss motif, this printable bag topper also comes with matching Valentine cards!

81. “I Heart You’ Printable Bag Topper by Thirty Handmade Days – Scroll past the cookie recipe (which, by the way, looks fabulous) to find the free printable.

82. “Bee Mine” Printable Bag Topper by Lovely Living – A free printable treat bag topper with an adorable bumble bee theme.

83. Printable Valentine Bag Topper by a little delightful (pictured above) – Simple, whimsical bag toppers with matching labels and chocolate bar wrappers.

84. Owl Valentine Treat Bag Topper by Busy Bees – With a cheesy play on words, these bag toppers feature cute little owlies.

Other Valentine Treat Holders

85. Conversation Valentine Treat Holders by Crafts by Amanda – inspired by conversation heart candies, these buckets are perfect for holding treats of all kinds.

86.  Printable Valentine Favor Box by Penny Candy Studios – A simple, cute box for holding candy or other small treats.

87. Valentine Favor Boxes by Shindig Parties TO GO! – Repurpose wedding favor boxes from the dollar store for Valentine’s Day use instead.

88. “Foxy” Valentine Treat Holder by Paper Source – A cute, cheeky free printable template for making a little fox-shaped treat bag.

89. Printable Valentine Gift Boxes by The Crafty Clip – These print-and-assemble boxes come with mix-and-match wrappers to dress them up.

90. Candy-Shaped Printable Gift Box by Shery K. Designs – Designed to look like a wrapped piece of candy, this free printable favor box is perfect for holding all kinds of treats.

91. Small Heart Favor Box from About.com Rubber Stamping – A printable template for a small gift box featuring a heart motif.

92. Teacup Printable Valentine Favor Box by Party Planning Center – Depending on how you attach the handle, this free printable favor box is either a teacup or a basket. (As a teacup, it would be perfect for giving the personalized teabags linked above!)

93. Gingham Heart Favor Box by Speckless – A small box with a stitched heart on a blue gingham background.

94. Paint Swatch Favor Boxes by How About Orange – Recycle paint chips into little gift boxes; use pinks and reds for Valentine’s Day treats!

95.  Lovey Dovey Pillow Box by Kate Hadfield Designs (pictured above) – A free printable pillow box with step-by-step tutorial for assembly.

96. “So Sweet” Printable Favor Box by Love the Day for Catch My Party – Part of a full set of coordinating Valentine’s Day party printables.

97. Doily Favor Boxes by The Sweetest Occasion – Use dollar store doilies and a bit of string to dress up plain ol’ favor boxes.

98. Strawberry Favor Box by Whiff of Joy – A strawberry-shaped template and tutorial for making your own little berry treat holders.

99. Paper Towel Tube Favor Box by In My Own Style – Recycle a paper towel tube into a simple, attractive gift box.

100. Triangular Valentine Gift Box by Oh the lovely things – A free printable and directions for a wedge-shaped Valentine favor box.

101. Kiss-Shaped Valentine Favor Box by b.loved – This free printable template is for a favor box shaped like a Hershey’s Kiss. Make the flag portion say anything you want!

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I love fresh cut flowers, but if I keep them in the house I have to eat a handful of Benadryl in order to cope.  But you know what I’m not allergic to?  Cupcakes!  Stephanie from 52 Kitchen Adventures arranged an assortment of them into this fun bouquet that would look phenomenal on any buffet table or dessert spread.  By using different colored flower pots, frosting, and even cupcake liners, you can customize this project to work for anything from a baby shower to the office Christmas party.  [how to make a cupcake bouquet]

Project estimate:

• Flower pot, on hand or$1
• Foam ball, $1 and up
• Toothpicks, on hand or $1
• Tissue paper, on hand or $1
• Tape, on hand
• Cupcakes, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up

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Just can’t get enough pool noodle crafts?  Neither can we!  Here’s a sweet idea from Janel at Hating Martha, who used one to create a whole plate of fake cupcakes.  They’re so cute!  Whether you use ’em as decorations or favors at a cupcake-themed party or you use them to stock the fridge in a play kitchen, they are a fun, calorie-free project.  [how to make pool noodle cupcakes]

Project estimate:

• Pool noodle, $1
• Felt, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand or $1
• Paper, on hand
• Glitter, on hand
• Beads, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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No matter what your age, Movie Night at home is always a big deal! I love popping my own corn, picking out a good video, and taking a couple hours to escape from my everyday life. These popcorn cupcakes from Lovey Cakes are so cute, and would make a fun surprise for kiddos on your next movie night. [how to make buttery popcorn cupcakes]

Movie Night Crafts:

Drive In Movie Party at Homemaking Fun

One of the most fun things I have done with my kids is have a pretend “drive in movie” with diaper box cars for each child inspired by this idea at Homemaking Fun.

Concession Stand by Homemaking Fun

Homemaking Fun also created this cute concession stand for her movie night, complete with fun-size candy bars and a cute little “Now Playing” sign. Definitely check her post for her awesome strategy for doling out treats.

Popcorn Painting Activity by Katherine Marie Photography

Katherine Marie always has these amazing theme weeks for her family, and one week was all about popcorn! Among all the beautiful and fun-looking things she did was a popcorn painting activity. She used sweet evaporated milk colored with food coloring for the paint. Check out her site for tons of inspiration and ideas for a movie night.

Movie Night Cup Printable at Suzy Q Scraps

I love this idea for marking drinks (and making them festive at the same time). Visit Suzy Q Scraps for the free printable.

Backyard Movie Night Ideas at Party Wishes

I love all the fun details for this backyard movie night at Party Wishes. They screened “Night at the Museum” for the neighborhood, and it looks like a ton of fun!

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Crafts, decorating ideas, recipes and printables can help you stashbust those PEEPs!

 

Crafts and Decor

PEEP Show by Sweetology [Pictured]

Marshmallow Peeps Craft: Easter Centerpiece by Mommy Savers

Peep-Wreath Centerpiece by Martha Stewart

A Quick PEEP at Spring Specimen Art by Choose to Thrive Blog

Little Grow “Peep” Topiary Tutorial by How Does She?

Peeps Easter Arrangement by The Autocrat

Peeps Bunting by V and Co

Recipes and Food

a bunch of marshmallow peep pops and bonus “peep” troopers…! by Sugar Swings! [Pictured]

How to Make S’meeps: S’mores Plus Peeps by Serious Eats (Although it’s more fun to put them over an open flame or fire – you get to watch their eyes or beaks melt off!)

Hangin’ With My PEEPS ~ Muffin Tin Meal by Cookie Cutter Lunch

Peeps Week by Serious Eats

Crispy Bunny Treats by Babble

Easter Chick Cupcakes {Gluten Free, Dairy Free} by The Mixing Bowl Diary

Make Peep S’Mores by Dollar Store Mom

Bird Nest Snacks by Sun Scholars

Vanilla Bean, Creme Brulee Peep Cupcakes by Melinda at Dollar Store Crafts

PEEPs Recipes by PEEPs (the official website)

Printables

“Stay Calm and PEEP On” Posters (PDF) by Hileman Design and Dollar Store Crafts [Pictured]

Peeps Topper by eighteen25

Get Your Peeps On . . . Spring Printables by Flamingo Toes (An edgier version)

Easter “My Peeps” Printable by Me Sew Crazy

“My Peeps” Shirt with Free Printables by Craft Buds

“Stay Calm and PEEP On” Cupcake Toppers (PDF) by Hileman Design and Dollar Store Crafts

PEEPS Diorama (and dog!) Contests

The Washington Post Peeps Show [Pictured]

National Geographic’s Peeps in Places (not sure if this is still going)

Chicago Tribune’s Peeps on Parade

Fido Blog’s Peeps Fido Contest

Twin Cities Pioneer Peep Diorama Contest

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Annual Peeps Diorama Contest

Seattle Times Peeps Contest

Denver Post Peeps Contest

Iowa’s Peeps Show Contest

Other Roundups

Everything “Peeps” by Love From the Oven [Pictured]

Everything “Peeps” by Simply Designing

Peep Ideas from Other Blogs by Love From the Oven

10 Things to do With Peeps by Serious Eats

Peeps: Crafts, Recipes, Info, More by CROQzine

Everything “Easter” by Simply Designing (includes Peeps!)

Previous Dollar Store Crafts Posts

Make Recycled Peeps Decorations

Make a Peeps-Inspired Frame

Easter Made Easy: 25+ Free Holiday Printables (includes multiple PEEPs printables)

While you’re at it, try to beat some Peep-related World Records!

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As back story, PEEPS® are an iconic Spring ‘treat’. They are Marshmallows, shaped like either yellow chicks or pink bunnies (Yellow and white PEEPS® chicks and bunnies came first, followed by pink, lavender, blue, green and orange). They are inexpensive, and bright, and artificial through and through. But there they are.

[Note from Melinda: They’re fun to make S’MEEPS with (s’mores with PEEPS). Although watching them puff up in the microwave is fun, roasting them over an open flame lets you watch their little eyes melt off!]

[See all the submissions from Iron Craft]

Our IC15 Submissions:

Rhonda Greene’s Submission: Chocolate Covered PEEPS

Rhonda’s mom LOVES Peeps, so she made these for her for her 60th birthday – chocolate covered Peeps! She used semi-sweet baking chocolate so that they wouldn’t be any more sugary than they are by nature. They turned out cute and sinfully yummy! Rhonda made the chocolate covered Peeps on bamboo skewers and stuck them in a styrofoam circle to dry.  (You could also make this a display by putting the styrofoam in a flower pot, or adding decorative ribbon around the edges). To wrap them, she used favor bags that she’d originally ordered to use for her wedding favors, but they were backordered and came in three days after the ceremony. Go figure! But they were the perfect size to put over the Peeps and tie off with some ribbon from her stash. Rhonda boxed up a dozen of the finished, individually wrapped Peeps for her mom. Happy birthday, Rhonda’s mom!

Melinda Hileman’s Submission: Keep Calm and PEEP On Cupcake Tower

Melinda went all out and made a PEEPs cupcake tower. The completely from scratch cupcakes consisted of a vanilla bean cupcake, vanilla bean creme brulee cream filling, vanilla bean buttercream and toasted PEEPs marshmallow fondant. Melinda isn’t a big fan of the taste of fondant, but this stuff was so good that she and her hubby enjoyed not only the fondant on the cupcakes, but some of the leftover fondant as well! The cupcakes are topped with either a real PEEP, a paper PEEP or a “Stay Calm and PEEP On” topper. [See more pictures] Want your own PEEPs toppers? Here’s your free printable download! Just want the signs in a bigger format to print? Here they are in blue, pink, purple and yellow!

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