Back to school party favor ideas and inspiration!

Have your little ones started school yet? Ours here it will be a few more days... do you do something special for back to school?

Here's a few ideas that might help inspire you... and don't forget about these older, but still fresh!, Frosting for back to school here (link)

How clever are these pushup pops?! With a free download, even the most crafty challenged can pull these off! Source and download  (pushup pops here - link)

These fun little backpacks would be perfect holders for a small treat! Also, stash this idea away for a camping party! Source and tutorial

 re you a bit more crafty? Try these fun school inspired cookies as a favor! A cheat would be make the rectangle "writing practice" cookies, ice them white... then use edible markers (like these - link) to do the all the decorating - so no need to be able to pipe! (if you are like me, too much coffee, my hand shakes too much to do a straight line!) Source








 

More Back to School Party Inspiration!

Finally getting life back together after our trip! How long does it take you to unpack?! I swear it's at least a week for me lol... I feel so thankful to come back to such great weather that we can leave the windows open!

Today's inspiration is more for Back to School bashes! Are you having one?! Don't forget older, but still fresh!, Frosting for Back to School parties here (link)

How fun is this setup?! You could recreate the tree using a sheet of kraft paper.  Source

The perfect toppers for your cupcakes... "chalkboards"! Source .... Tutorial

Edible pencils will impress all guests! Source and tutorial

 Are these not the most genius macarons?!? Total confession... I am terrified of trying to make a macaron - I bake all the time but I just don't want to fail - I need to make this my new year's resolution! lol.  Source and tutorial

 

Back to School Party: Pencils!

To add to yesterday's post... here are some ideas to incorporate pencils into your back-to-school theme!

How fun are these pencil snack containers?! Great decorations, favors or teacher gift!  ...would be fun for an Art party, too! Source and tutorial

Plastic tubes filled with yellow and pink candy... perfect pencils! Source

A great idea for pushup pop containers! Adorable cake pencils! Source and tutorial

Lastly... chocolate covered pretzels can be pencils too! Source and tutorial

Back to School Party Ideas and Inspiration!

Is everyone preparing for back-to-school? I know a few mom's that can't wait ;o)

Here are some ideas to Frost your back-to-school bash! Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a school party here (link)

Serve up lots of (edible) apples, crayons and cookies for your guests. Use books and flash cards as fun decor! Source

A fun centerpiece would be a supply "cake"! You could use as a door prize at the party or save it to give to your child's teacher once school starts.  Source and tutorial

 For place or buffet cards, use rulers! Source

 I love these little apple cupcakes! Especially the little bite out of them! Source

School party theme ideas/inspiration

I love how the weather is finally turning here! WOOT! I hope everyone is preparing well for the kids to go off to the new school year! I know some kids have started and other's start next week...

Here are some fun school theme party ideas to host a get to know each other party for your child and his/her new classmates!

Primary colors are a must! Traditional school lunch foods are fun to serve up! Source

You could go more grown-up for older kids... I love all the little vintage details in this table top! Tuck snacks in between and in school elements - then it becomes more about the "scene" and less about the food - love it! Source

I love the use of paper to create school themed place areas! Name plates are a must too! Source

These are EDIBLE!!! How crazy?!? This is one of my favorite fake me out edibles! These would definitely impress not only the kids but the grown-ups too! Source and tutorial

















 

Teacher gift ideas/End of school

Time of year that parents start getting anxious about how to keep the kids busy and the kids are getting anxious about being out of school!!! ... since my mom was a school teacher, it's important to me to always recognize the teachers! Here are a few adorable ideas that will hopefully inspire you!

Pencil treats are always a classic! Source and tutorial 

Super functional gifts are always appreciated! These cups with cute flags could be a great option! Source and free download

I am a sucker for chalkboard paint... check out this seed package gift idea. Source and tutorial

LOOK CLOSELY!!! Edible chalkboards - GENIUS!!! source and tutorial

Back to school party inspiration!

It is so close to back-to-school time! I love the idea of celebrating with a party (of course!)

Set up a great party station with lots of school related items! Use vases filled with erasers, cups filled with markers, plates filled with sticky notes - get creative! And don't forget to add a chalkboard! Source

This was for a Super Grover themed party, but modify the decorations and this lunch line setup would be so perfect for the back-to-school theme! Source

Speaking of chalkboards... modify one from your local craft store (usually around a dollar!) with craft foam to looks like a school house! I love that she even added a little bell! Genius! Source

Cut a slit into erasers and use them as tablecard or buffet card holders! ... adorable and useful after the party! Source

Look around in your kid's toy boxes for items that can help modify any party decoration - adding plastic letters and numbers to a vase of flowers - instant school charm! Source

Super cute chocolate covered pretzels wrapped in "crayon paper" make such a cute treat or bundle in a box to send home as favors! Source