And what's a birthday party without a candle to be blown out?
Have another message? How about Congratulations, Welcome Home, Best Wishes, etc.? The message limited only by your imagination.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Smiley Face
Smiley face cake pops are perfect for any occasion or just because. Add a message to celebrate an occasion, say thank you or promote a business.
Medallion Pops
Celebrate the end of the team's season with medallion shaped cake pops! Team number on one side and logo on the other. Add a card with each team member's name or a message.
Monday, December 13, 2010
The Launch
With a gentle push from my sister-in-law, my daughter and I debuted bitty bites at a Christmas arts and craft show over the weekend. In less than two weeks, we put our little cottage business together and made around 400 cake truffles and pops. Nothing like jumping in with both feet!
"Cute!" was the one word we heard the most. Our best customers were other vendors who after trying them, came back a time or two.
Thank you to all who supported and encouraged us! We enjoyed chatting with you. As time allows, I'll be trying out some of the design ideas we talked about with a few of you and will post pictures if they are a success.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Make a Cake Pop Holder
Here's a few ideas for making a cake pop holder.
WALL SHELF CAKE POP HOLDER
Pictured is a hanging wall shelf which I removed the hardware and had drilled. The thickness is a perfect depth for the sticks. It cost less than $20.
AROUND THE HOUSE CAKE POP HOLDER
My favorite containers for holding cake pops are re-purposing something that coordinates with my party theme or colors. I've figured a way to transform practically any container into a cake pop holder.
Supplies you will need:
First step, place the shredded paper in container, filling about 3/4 or more.
Next, cut the latch hook canvas to about an inch wider than your container. Fold in edges to fit container. Nestle on top of shredded paper with folded edges facing down.
Now to hide the canvas, place a single layer of beading on top.
Gently, insert the sticks of cake pops.
TA-DA! A cake pop display!
A blue pot converted to cake pop holder in the same way.
STAIR STEPPED DISPLAY/CAKE POP HOLDER
This holder is good for messages or to display more than one cake pop design.
I have no carpentry skills so I had this one made. Just the materials cost was around $50.
SMALL CONTAINERS FOR GIFTS
Dollar bins, dollar stores and clearance items are great place to find containers. Simply cut a piece of styrofoam to fit the container, add shredded paper, and insert the cake pop sticks. Look in the party section of craft and discount stores for cardboard containers.
WALL SHELF CAKE POP HOLDER
Pictured is a hanging wall shelf which I removed the hardware and had drilled. The thickness is a perfect depth for the sticks. It cost less than $20.
AROUND THE HOUSE CAKE POP HOLDER
My favorite containers for holding cake pops are re-purposing something that coordinates with my party theme or colors. I've figured a way to transform practically any container into a cake pop holder.
Supplies you will need:
- container
- shredded paper
- latch hook rug canvas (found mine at Hobby Lobby)
- string beading (also could use small crystals, smooth pebbling, jellybeans etc)
First step, place the shredded paper in container, filling about 3/4 or more.
Next, cut the latch hook canvas to about an inch wider than your container. Fold in edges to fit container. Nestle on top of shredded paper with folded edges facing down.
Now to hide the canvas, place a single layer of beading on top.
Gently, insert the sticks of cake pops.
TA-DA! A cake pop display!
A blue pot converted to cake pop holder in the same way.
STAIR STEPPED DISPLAY/CAKE POP HOLDER
This holder is good for messages or to display more than one cake pop design.
SMALL CONTAINERS FOR GIFTS
Dollar bins, dollar stores and clearance items are great place to find containers. Simply cut a piece of styrofoam to fit the container, add shredded paper, and insert the cake pop sticks. Look in the party section of craft and discount stores for cardboard containers.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Third Time is a Charm
After two design failures for an ornament and a gift, Smiley with Santa Cap cake pops and cake truffles are a success!
They are so stinkin' cute! Makes you want to smile back at them, yes???
They are so stinkin' cute! Makes you want to smile back at them, yes???
CONGRATULATIONS to love2serve5!!!
As the first public follower, love2serve5, you've won a half dozen, holiday themed bitty bites! WOO-HOO!
You never know how or when bitty bites cake truffles and pops will be given away. :-)
You never know how or when bitty bites cake truffles and pops will be given away. :-)
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Beginning
"I'm a smart girl! I can figure this out!" If there is something I see and I want to create it for myself, I'll figure it out. It's one of my better traits. Most of my creative outlets have been through decorating, drawing, and painting murals and fabrics. To take something drab and turn into fab, inspires me!
This bitty bites journey began in Spring of 2009. While thumbing through an advertising mail-out, I spotted an advertisement for cake truffles. Ooooohhh! Those look cute and yummy! Being a smart girl who can figure this out, I set out searching on the internet on how to make them myself. When it comes to recreating a dish, my first stop is allrecipes. Sure enough, I found cake balls. I made them. I liked them. Others liked them. It was another dessert to add to my recipe box. I only add our favorites to the recipe box.
Then in Fall of 2010, I went back to allrecipes because I wanted to make them again. I check back to the original source of recipes for helpful hints and suggestions. As I flipped through the photos, something had changed. Cake balls had become creative and fun! And sometimes they're stuck on a lollipop stick! As I read through the comments they kept referring to Bakerella. So being a smart girl who can figure things out, I searched for Bakerella. WOW! I can cook and be visually creative??? Woo-hoo! I think I found my niche.
My first bitty bite?
This bitty bites journey began in Spring of 2009. While thumbing through an advertising mail-out, I spotted an advertisement for cake truffles. Ooooohhh! Those look cute and yummy! Being a smart girl who can figure this out, I set out searching on the internet on how to make them myself. When it comes to recreating a dish, my first stop is allrecipes. Sure enough, I found cake balls. I made them. I liked them. Others liked them. It was another dessert to add to my recipe box. I only add our favorites to the recipe box.
Then in Fall of 2010, I went back to allrecipes because I wanted to make them again. I check back to the original source of recipes for helpful hints and suggestions. As I flipped through the photos, something had changed. Cake balls had become creative and fun! And sometimes they're stuck on a lollipop stick! As I read through the comments they kept referring to Bakerella. So being a smart girl who can figure things out, I searched for Bakerella. WOW! I can cook and be visually creative??? Woo-hoo! I think I found my niche.
My first bitty bite?
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