Valentine's Day Cupcakes

It has been a while since I've wrote a post on this blog, and I am very glad that I decided to start posting on here again. I had stopped because I got a little discouraged and also I was attending culinary school, working, and being part of a dance company. As you can see life happened, and I just didn't have the time to make posts. I'm happy to announce that I am done with culinary school, and I have learned so much. I am now ready to show you all what I have learned, and show you my creations as well as help you create them. 

Last year for Valentine's Day I decided I wanted to make a little bit of money so I decided to make a flyer, and sell some cupcakes to my friends and family. I thought since it would be Valentine's day, and everyone seems to like my cupcakes I could sell them for less than most cupcakes out there, and get many orders. Well, I may have bit more than I could chew at that time because it was a lot of work and I didn't sell as much as I thought I would. Also, I had so many cupcakes leftover that I had to give some away. Now, you may ask why did I make so many? Why didn't I take orders ahead of time? Well, I did. The problem was that I decided that for each package I would make 6 different flavor cupcakes with 6 different frostings so that each cupcake was different. I only got 5 orders therefore, I had so many cupcakes and not enough orders. It was a good learning experience because I learned that if I want to make that much work for myself I need to be able to get more orders. I still had a lot of fun making them so it was not all for nothing. 

Now that you have read all of my life story, if you want to see the cupcakes that I made and maybe give you an idea for some cupcakes you can make for your sweetie this Valentine's Day then here is a little description of each one and a photo to go along with it.

 Top: Chocolate Chip Cupcake with Chocolate Whipped Topping and Topped with Chocolate Chips, Pink Velvet Cupcake with Whipped Topping and Topped with Pink Pearl Sprinkles, Vanilla Cupcake with Pink Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and Topped with White Pearl Sprinkles
Bottom: Chocolate Cupcake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting and Topped with Red Heart Sprinkles, Red Velvet Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Topped with Red and White Sprinkles, Cookies and Cream Cupcake with Cookies and Cream Whipped Topping and Topped with an Oreo Cookie

 I put them in a cupcake container with 6 cavities

I wrapped the box with a cute red and white ribbon bow

These are my orders for Valentine's Day and the two red boxes are cookies which will be my next post.

I really hope you liked this post, and continue to read my baking journey.

Valentine's Day Gift for him

Not sure what to get him for Valentine's Day? Well why not make something meaningful that he'll enjoy. Today I'll be showing you how to make a date night box. It's super easy and great for a movie or game night. If you want to know how to make it just keep on reading. :)

Materials:

Basket

Heart stencils

Construction paper

Cute Sayings

Candy

Beef jerkey

Soda

Popcorn

Popcorn container

Tissue Paper

Glue

Directions:

Pick any candy you would like and lay it out

According to what candy you have, you can make little notes like these:

You may not be able to see this sayings so this is what I wrote:

Popcorn: Popping in to say I love you

Gummy Bears: Life would be unbearable without you

Skittles: Skittle on over and be my valentine

Reese's Pieces: You stole a piece of my heart

Soda: I soda think you are amazing

Red Vines: You're as sweet as can be

Tape each saying to the candy:

Then I took some construction paper and made another note to explain the gift and also wrote Date Night in a box so I can put in on the basket:

The note says:

I realize that our lives can get crazy, but when it comes to date night we can't get lazy! To spend some time with my sweetie I have made date night oh so easy! For an evening with me that totally rocks everything we'll need is in this box!

Cut out some hearts with red, white, and pink construction paper

Get the basket ready and glue the hearts all around the basket. Glue the Date Night in a box cut out as well.

Finally add everything to the basket.
Final Result:

Last minute gifts

Did you forget someone on your christmas list? Not to worry I have the perfect last minute gift ideas for everyone.

Ice cream sundae gift box:

What you'll need:
Peanuts
Fudge
Caramel
Cherries
Sprinkles
Cones
Ice cream scoop
Cups
Gift Card

Directions:
Put everything in a box or basket and cover it with clear cellophane or in a gift bag and you're done














Santa Clause Jar:

Materials:

Mod Podge
Red glitter
Gold glitter
Black ribbon
Glue
Popsicle sticks
Tape
Lotto tickets
Gift card

Directions:
Cover the jar in mod podge and add the red glitter until everything is covered
Cut a square and cover it in mod podge and cover it with gold glitter
Let them dry overnight
Add a black ribbon outside of the jar and wrap it around, glue it
Glue the gold share over the black ribbon

Final Result:

Reindeer Goodie Bags

Are you out of ideas on what to get all the kids in your life? Don't worry I'm here to save you. These reindeer bags will be a hit this Christmas. All you need are a couple supplies.

Materials:

Brown lunch bags

Cut outs (antlers, red noses, eyes)

Construction paper (red, brown, white, black)

Glue

Tape

Directions:

Make sure to cut out all eyes, nose and antlers

Get the brown bag and fold the top into a triangle

Place the nose on the tip of the triangle

Add the eyes to the top of the triangle

Tape the antlers to the back side of the bag

Fill bags with any goodies

Tape together

Final Look:

DIY: Gift Card Holders

This will be my last do it yourself project for the season. I really hope you guys enjoyed these projects, were able to recreate some. I had so much fun making them, and would like to make some more in the future. In this do it yourself, I made two gift card holders. Sometimes I hesitate to buy gift cards because I feel that not much effort is being put by buying something so quick and simple. These holders are just the perfect way to make the gift unique.
Mitten Materials:
White Thread
Red Felt or any other material
Cut out Snowflake
Glue Gun
Scissors
White and Green Ribbon
Mitten Cut Out












Directions:
Trace the mitten cut out onto the felt and cut 2 pieces
Sew the mittens together with the white thread
Glue some green ribbon onto the top of the mitten
Tie a bow with the white ribbon under the green ribbon
Take the snowflake cut out and glue it to the middle of the mitten
Final Look:


















Reindeer Materials:
Brown Felt or any other material
Antler Cut Out
Glue Gun
Black Marker
Red Glitter Glue Pen
Scissors

Directions:
Cut a long piece of brown material and glue ends together, also glue the bottom so the gift card doesn't fall out
Cut 2 antlers using the template and glue to the top of the felt
Draw two eyes with the black marker
Using the red glitter glue pen draw the nose and let it dry
Final Look:

DIY: Apple Cider In Santa Bags

This is the easiest do it yourself gifts you can make. They are great for anyone, and can be finished in seconds.
Materials:
Santa Goodie Bags ( I got mine at Target)
Small Apple Cider bottles
Ribbon

Directions:
Take the bottle and place it in the bag

Measure a piece of ribbon to go around it










Tie the ribbon in a knot

I added the name tags in the back
Finished!

Final Result:

DIY: Sock Cupcakes

I made these sock cupcakes for my coworkers, and they were such a hit. If you're stuck on what to get some people, I recommend making these because they are super cute and so easy to make. 

Materials:

Knee High Socks

Cupcake Liners

Scrapbook Paper

Cupcake Cover Template (I got mine from pinterest)
Scissors
Red Candy ( I used See's chocolate candies)
Lollipop Sticks
Glue Gun
Rubber bands
Treat Bags
Ribbon
Tape
Stickers

Directions:
Cut out the size of the liner using a template and trace it on scrapbook paper

Fold the socks in half long way and start rolling them from the bottom

Put a rubber band around them so they don't unroll
Take the white cupcake liner and put it under the cupcake sock












Grab the cupcake cover and go around the cupcake sock, tape it in place
Decorate the cover as you'd like with the stickers












Take a lollipop stick and cut a piece of it

Put some glue on the round chocolate and glue it to the stick

Add the red candy to the top of the cupcake sock

Place the sock and put it in the treat bags












Final Result: