{Sugar Bee} Cookies for Santa & Friends

Christmas is only a few more days away and soon Santa will be making his long journey around the world delivering presents to all the good boys and girls! This year I have created a cookie collection that is perfect for Santa and his friends, and just what they need to help them on that journey! 

Inspired by the different kinds cookies that we leave out for the big guy every year, I decided that it would be fun to create a cookie collection of sweet treats for St. Nick! "Cookies for Santa & Friends" is comprised of six different designs that will keep Santa and his reindeer fueled and happy on Christmas Eve!

My first set of designs were of course the star of the night, Santa himself, along with his traditional glass of milk. The second set of cookies I wanted to do was Kris Kringle's right hand reindeer, Rudolph, and the carrot we like to leave him on his big night guiding the sleigh. Lastly, I created two of the most common Christmas cookies that we like to make and leave out on Christmas Eve; chocolate chip cookies and gingerbread men! I just love how this set turned out!

 

This cute collection of sugar cookies will certainly land my customers on Santa’s nice list!

{Sugar Bee} Warm Winter Wishes Sugar Cookie Collection

Winter is here and baby, it sure is cold outside! So it is the perfect time to get all bundled up in our softest sweaters and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, along with a sweet treat by the fire. Because I just love that warm and cozy feeling, I was inspired to create a collection that is filled those rustic vibes and will surely give you all the feels this Christmas!

My Warm Winter Wishes Collection is comprised of six different designs that is packed with country style charm! Since I love buffalo plaid, I knew that would be the inspiration for the collection. So I created a buffalo plaid stocking and a plaque that says "Winter Wishes". This pattern really stands out nicely in the collection and I really can't get enough of that print! 

Trees are such a big part of the holiday, so I wanted to include them in the collection, but with a more natural look. So my design is what the trees look like before they are decorated with lights and ornaments....with just a hint of snow.

Warm mittens is essential for the winter season, so I thought they needed to be included in this collection as well. I just love the texture of the sweater pattern!

I didn't think the collection would be complete without a reindeer silhouette so I decided to use a wood grain pattern to add to the rustic feel of the collection and it was a nice contrast to the white reindeer.

If you have been to the stores lately, I am sure you have seen many decorations that feature a vintage red truck hauling a pine tree in the back. Well, if that doesn't feel like a rustic country Christmas, I don't know what does! So I of course needed that design in the collection! I think it really really completed the set nicely and helped balanced out the green trees. 

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I hope my customers keep warm this season by snuggling up next to the fire and enjoying a cookie or two with their loved ones!

Warm Winter Wishes to All!

{Sugar Bee} Sugar Cookies for a Sweet Wedding Day

 

This past Sunday was a very special day for a bride and groom and I was so honored to be able to make their day a little bit sweeter!

When I was approached by the bride-to-be about a year ago to create cookies for her December wedding, I was very excited to have the opportunity to take part in such a momentous day in a couple's life. I had so many ideas running through my head, it was definitely a difficult task narrowing it down to just a handful of designs. Ultimately, the bride an groom chose six designs that would compliment their celebration perfectly.

The bride had chosen succulents as a main theme in her decor and selected a pale pink as her color. So with that information, I was able to incorporate succulents and pink into my designs. A tiered cake is such a traditional element and symbol of a wedding that it seemed like a must. So I immediately knew I wanted to create a wedding cake with a subtle pearlized floral pattern and decorated with succulents and pink flowers.

The second design I chose was an ampersand that would have the words "Mr." and "Mrs." to represent the newly married couple. I hand painted the ampersand using gold luster to add a little shine to the set and to bring out the gold accents in the rest of the designs.

My next idea was to create something with more personalization, so I designed a hexagon cookie with a subtle chevron pearlized pattern and added the bride and groom's initials along with a small bouquet of flowers.

Because the main theme was succulents, I decided that it was only fitting to create a terrarium. I really loved the way the different shades of green look together along with the different textures of the succulents. To add a little more personalization to this cookie, I added the couple's wedding date. 

 The last two cookie designs were specifically requested by the happy couple. They asked for heart cookies to look like a bride and a groom. For the bride, I created a subtle floral pattern on her dress and adorned her with a pearl necklace. The groom was dressed in a black tuxedo and I added a pretty pink boutonniere to coordinate with the other floral cookies in the set. I really love how these two cookies look within the set and how the black tux really makes the couple's initials pop.

 

I hope the happy couple had a wonderful day celebrating and I hope they love their cookies as mush as I loved making them! Here's to a long and happy marriage filled with a lifetime of love and happiness!

{Queen Bee} Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letter

I know that the elves just returned from the North Pole and I am sure they are up to their usual fun shenanigans! If you are like me, you love the magic and joy these little guys bring to our children throughout the Christmas season, but at the same time are looking forward to the day when you don't have to remember to move them.  Thankfully, with my Elf Letter that I have created, we are allowed a little wiggle room when it comes to moving them! Phew!

As the days draw closer to Christmas Eve, I want my fellow parents to give their children and their elves a proper farewell, so I have created a very special letter. This letter should be placed with their elves the morning of Christmas Eve and will let your kiddos know that it is their last day with them. It is a very special goodbye that also gives your children one last gift....the ability to hold them for that day only without their elves losing their magic! This will give them a chance to hold and hug them before they return to the North Pole. The bittersweet moment of saying "so long" to their dearest scout elf will be made a little bit sweeter with this letter!

To download your copy of the Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letter CLICK HERE.

{Queen Bee} Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt

Are your kids getting older and finding it easier to locate their elf every morning? I know mine seem to have no problem finding theirs. Well in an effort to help extend the fun, I created a way to make it a little more challenging. I have made an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt! This printable contains 5 clues for the kids to follow that will lead them to their elf. Watch the kids giggle with excitement as they solve the clue and hurry to find the next!

To download this Free printable click HERE
  

{Queen Bee} Elf on the Shelf Letter

We are only a few days into our elves returning and who here has already struggled with moving their elves in time before the kids wake up?! *raises hand* My gift to you, to help all of my fellow parents who need a little wiggle room when it comes to moving their elves, I have created a letter from your kiddos' elves. This letter will let them know that they may not move at night when they are supposed to, but instead when they are out of sight! This may not work as well for the younger kids, but will be perfect for your older school aged children. More importantly, this is a way to lessen the stress for moms and dads everywhere trying to keep up with their elf!

To download a copy of this letter click HERE.

Merry Christmas!

{Queen Bee} Magic Elf Moving Gloves Printable Bag Topper

Every year my kids get so excited for the return of their elves and every year my kids always wish that they could have the ability to hold him, even if for just one moment! So to grant our kids that one small wish, I have created these special printable bag toppers that are used to package magic gloves  that allow our kids to handle the elves so that they don't lose their magic.

I have two different options so that parents can decide whether they would like their magic gloves to be used several times throughout the holiday season or as a special reward for good behavior that is valid for one day only!

Have fun watching your kids light up with excitement as they get a chance to hold and hug their favorite elf!

Download the Elf on the Shelf Magic Moving Gloves HERE

{Queen Bee} I Saw That! Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes

While the kids are so excited to have their elves return from the North Pole, parents are also excited for an extra set of eyes to help keep their kids on their best behavior!

This year I wanted to do something for my customers to help them keep their kiddos on Santa's nice list! So I have created little Elf on the Shelf printable notes. These notes are for when your elves catch your kiddos doing both good and not so good things. When your children do something nice and you want your elf to acknowledge and reward that behavior, use the note that lets your kiddos know that they should keep up the good work. For those moments when your little ones do something that isn't so good, use the note that lets them know they should try and do better next time. They will know their elves are always watching everything that they do and are reporting everything to Santa!

Get your I Saw That! Elf on the Shelf  Printable Notes Here.

{Sugar Bee} The Elves are Back in Town!

The countdown has begun until everyone's favorite magical elf returns from the North Pole! I am sure kids everywhere are excited to see the arrival of their elf and experience all the fun activities and friendly mischief that they get themselves into throughout the holiday season.

This year I wanted to offer my customers a chance to surprise their kids with personalized Elf cookies to make announcing their return back even more exhilarating! Also, in an effort to help make the first (or perhaps only) silly and fun shenanigans easy for my fellow parents, I offered cookie sheets with gingerbread cookies (sprinkles) as well as a pizza delivered all the way from the North Pole (well at least that is what the mini pizza box says)!

 

I am so excited for all of the smiles that these cookies will bring in the next handful of days! Let's get elfin crazy!

{Sugar Bee} Elf on the Shelf North Pole Pizza Delivery

For those pizza lovers (and cookie lovers), this year the kiddos will get to experience an Elf on the Shelf pizza delivery straight from the North Pole! I don't always have the chance to arrange my elves doing fun activities every night, and many times I completely forget to move them at all, so I thought I would help my fellow parents out and create a cute and easy way to fashion their elves that will have their kids so excited about the magic of Christmas!

If you have the time and desire to go a step further, you can even purchase ingredients to make their own pizzas later in the day for a special lunch or dinner....and a pizza cookie would be the perfect dessert! It is a great combination of family activity and treat!

The Elf on the Shelf shenanigans is just beginning and I hope my customers will be able to take a load off with my cookie treats! It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Time to Eat (pizza/cookies), Drink, and be Merry!

{Sugar Bee} Elf on the Shelf Cookie Sheets

 

The elves are coming back to town and many will be up to their fun shenanigans again! To help my fellow parents with the struggle of being creative and thinking of different ways to place their magical elf, I once again have offered a couple cookie options that will have their kids smiling!

As you probably already know, elves love to bake, so I created a cookie sheet full of gingerbread cookies (sprinkles) that comes with a wooden rolling pin. Put that tray and rolling pin with your elf and, voilá, your elf is ready to surprise the kids in the morning! If you want to go a little bit further, reach into your pantry grab a bag of flour and sugar, place them on a baking sheet (if you want to keep things contained to avoid cleaning up a larger mess) sprinkle some flour and/or sugar on the baking sheet, dab some on your elf, and it looks like your elf has been hard at work all night!

How exciting it will be when the kids light up in the morning to see their elves and experience the magic of Christmas! 'Tis the Season to be Jolly....and baking

{Sugar Bee} Elf on the Shelf Sugar Cookies

Guess who is coming back?! Everyone's favorite elf, of course! I am sure all parents are so thrilled at the return of these magical little friends. Though we know that with these elves comes a little more work during the holiday season for us, but they are also able to get our kiddos to behave like they have never behaved before, and for that I am so grateful for these little guys!

We all know that our kids are so excited for the return of their elves and all parents want to make it so fun and special. So again this year, I have created cookies to welcome their elves back. These Elf on the Shelf sugar cookies are typically personalized with the elf's name or with the child's name, but this year I also wanted to offer them with phrase, "I'm Back", as a way for them to announce their arrival!

 

 

I am so delighted that I am able to assist my fellow parents in making fun and special memories for their kiddos this holiday season and I hope that all of their faces light up with joy and excitement when they receive their cookies! Here's to a having a holly jolly Christmas!

{Sugar Bee} A Wild One Safari Cookies

Tomorrow, Olivia will be calling all party animals to celebrate her "Wild One" birthday! To join the festivities are these adorable safari themed sugar cookies!

I was so thrilled when Olivia's mom reached out to make her some cute birthday cookies for her first birthday party because I have always wanted to make a collection filled with animal prints and palm leaves.

Narrowing down the selection is always hard, but Olivia's mom ultimately wanted number one cookies with giraffe and zebra print, a plaque that had the birthday girl's name, and a cookie that said "wild one". I really love how elegant this set turned out and how the palm leaves make the animal prints pop. It is a set that will make for a roaring good time!

I hope Olivia and her family go wild over these cookies as much as I did! Happy first birthday "wild one"!

{Party Bee} Let's Get Corny this Halloween!

Every Halloween I love to pick a theme to decorate my dessert table around. This year I thought it was time that we get a little corny and I went absolutely candy corn crazy! Not only did I create a printable party collection, but I also got crafty and got my bake on!

I used a candy corn color palette of white, orange, and yellow, but I wanted to add black to the mix because it is of course Halloween, and I thought it needed some contrast. This definitely turned out to be a bright and colorful dessert table!

My centerpieces were a combination of mason jars and pumpkins spray painted to resemble candy corns. They definitely catch your eye and add a pop of that candy corn color! Each place setting was comprised of a placemat, candy corn mask (that I stumbled upon at Michael's Craft Store), and a wood candy corn painting activity (that I found at Target in the dollar section). Not only did each place setting function as party favors, but they also added to the table decor!

As I tried to figure out what exactly I wanted to put into the festive mason jars, my daughter and I stumbled upon a sweet treat in a candy store. They were selling these giant marshmallows dipped in white chocolate and covered in colorful sprinkles. My daughters eyes lit up and right then I knew that is what I was going to make to fill my mason jars! But of course, my marshmallow pops would be made using white, orange, yellow, and black sprinkles to coordinate with the table scheme.

Water bottles wrapped in coordinating printable labels is always a must. They work as both simple and inexpensive decor, but also as a way to help wash down all the sweet treats!

When planning a party, one of the first places to go look for supplies is the dollar store! You never know what great things you will find. During my visit I was able to get small tubs of candy corn cotton candy. You have no idea how excited my kids were for these. Cotton candy and candy corn are probably two of my family's favorite things...and this combines them both into one treat!

I always love to make decorate sugar cookies for my tables. This year I decided to give little candy corns a make-over and dress them up in their very own costumes. I created a Franken Corn, Dracula Corn, Kitty Corn, Mummy Corn, Mr. Corn, and my daughter's favorite, a Uni Corn.

Chocolate covered Oreos are a fun addition to my party tables, and this year I wanted to keep the design simple. So I chose to make them using the candy corn color palette and top them with an actual candy corn. They are simply sweet!

I love the way pennant banners look for parties. They are just a fun and festive way to add to the party theme.

Going candy corn crazy was such a fun and easy theme and the perfect way to liven up my dessert table this year! It is time to Get Corny! Hope you all have a Happy Halloween!