Anna Banannie

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Monster Mash

This tasty treat is sure to satisfy your choclate sweet tooth.

I can't find the recipe but basically just make a batch of your favorite chocolate cupcakes.

Cut an opening in the top for a mouth and fill with chocolate frosting.

Use mini mashmellows for eyes and cut up small pieces for teeth.

To secure the marshmellow eyes use a dab of frosting to hold them in place.

Put some frosting in a Ziploc bag and cut one of the corners off to make the horns and dab two dots for the eyes and waaa laa you've got yourself a cute lil monster cupcake!

They're almost too cute to sink your teeth into.

Enjoy!!

UPDATE: Here's what mine looked like when I made them!

They were a big hit!

If I made them again I would put less frosting in the mouth, they were a bit full ;)

I am a huge fan of hand and footprint art! Especially with the lil ones who can't quite paint or draw on their own... yet!! I have tons of different ideas for every occasion. Subscribe to my blog and check back often to see them all!

Supplies:

Construction paper, white paint, paint brush, wiggly eyes, and baby wipes (a MUST).

I use the acrylic paint, I have found it wipes off the easiet and dries the fastest! Best when you have multiple steps and you don't want to mix the paint or smear it everywhere. I also like to use a small fan brush but you could even use the sponges too.

Paint one foot at a time and stamp the paper with their foot. I like them to stand so its easiest to just step their foot onto the paper. I stamp one foot and then wipe it clean with baby wipes, then repeat with the other foot.

My favorite wiggly eyes are the self adhesive kind. They're a little more expensive but its so much easier not to mess with the glue! Put your wiggly eyes on and your done!!

BOO!!!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

FREE Halloween Party Printables

Are you planning a Halloween Party?

The little details are what sets your event apart from any others and adds that special touch.

Do you need invitations, banners or cupcake toppers?

Take a peek at these adorable party printables...

They are Spooktacular!!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Mummy Cupcakes

These are just the cutest cupcakes and sound delicious!

Yummy Mummy cupcakes!!

Halloween Lighting Ideas

For a holiday that is centered around night lighting is essential when it comes to Halloween.

Here are some lighting ideas that can easily be made from items around your home.

Please click on the links for instructions on how to make them.

Monster Jars

Jack O' Lantern Jar

Halloween Lanterns

Gourd Tealight Candle Holders

Halloween Luminarias

Autumn Luminarias

Squash Jack O' Lantern

My personal favorite for lighting is Jack O' Lanterns.

Aren't these just beautiful?!?

Put your knives away and get out your drills to achieve this look with twinkle lights.

Celestial Pumpkins

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Game Night Date Night

Sometimes the general Dinner and a Movie date tends to get old and can be very expensive. Yes, it’s nice to get dressed up and go out for a date but sometimes you just want to stay home and spend some time together.

Instead of spending over $25.00 just to go to the movies why not spend that money towards the purchase of a board game that you can play over and over again?

Here are some of the most popular games to play with two people:

The most popular new board game is