A Cake Pop for Every Occasion

One of our most recent food obsessions is one tiny bite that comes on a stick -the Cake Pop. These delectable little treats have been taking the world by storm this past year – from party design blogs to Starbucks, every one is getting in on this sweet trend. We rounded up some of the cutest examples we’ve seen so far, so while you think about your next party or event and the theme – don’t forget to accompany your beautiful custom labels with a few tasty treats like these…

From holiday themed versions….

Cake Pops HolidaysBakerella – first three images, Sprinkle Bakes, Catch my Party, Bakerella

 

There are ideas for special occasions – graduations, weddings, maybe even Earth Day!?

Cake Pops Occasions Weddings EventsBakerella – first two, and last images, Earth Cake Pops – Vanilla and Lace

 

Ones that come in adorable animal shapes – perfect for a baby shower!

Cake Pop AnimalsBakerella

 

Adorable cake pops that are ideal for your little one’s next birthday party….

Cake Pops KidsBakerella

 

And let’s not forget the ones that are quite simply, so pretty!

Cake Pops PrettyBakers Royale, Treats SF, Designers Block

Ready to whip up a batch for your next event or party?

Thought so!

New Party Trend: Push-Up Cakes

We spend a lot of time keeping up to date on what is happening in the party planning and design world these days – and there are so many brilliant creative options out there – from decor and themes, to favors and food. One trend we have seen a ton of recently? The Push-Up cakes and cookies. A little bit like the retro Push-Pop candy, these adorable treats are a fun way to eat and package cookies, cakes and cupcakes – attach a custom label that fits with your party theme and you’re good to go. We’ve even seen them filled with candy…great idea, if you ask us!

Cake Cookie and Cupcake Push UpsSprinkled Cupcake Push-Up - Cupcake Project, Blue Candy Push-Ups – Kara’s Party Ideas, Crab Party Cupcake Push-Up – Birthday Girl Blog, Pink Frosted Cupcake Push-Up – Love from the Oven, Chocolate Push-Ups – The Decorated Cookie Blog

 

And check out these completely charming holiday and event ideas…we love the graduation push-ups!

Cookie, Cake and Cupcake Push-Ups for Holidays and EventsGraduation Push-Ups – Kara’s Party Ideas,  4th of July Push-Ups – Love from the Oven, Halloween Push-Up – Erin Lincoln Blog

 

Are you going to try your hand at the latest in party treat trends?

Special Occasion Cookies: Edible Delights from JP Creatibles

Cookies By JP Creatibles, Images courtesy of JP Creatibles

We recently developed a major crush on JP Creatibles, an incredible custom cookie studio located in Ashburn, Virginia, where each cookie is hand-decorated by owner and designer Jen Fisher. Every order than Jen creates is one-of-a-kind because each order is completely custom designed and made-to-order. We are so impressed with her work – the cookies we have seen are like tiny little works of art – so detailed and beautiful, we can hardly believe that they are edible!

 

Cookies By JP Creatibles, Images courtesy of JP Creatibles

We love the tiny ladybug cookies – how precious are they?! Jen’s cookie creations would be the perfect addition to any themed party that you may be planning for the future, or think about her cute monogrammed-style cookies for a wedding favor or treat.

 

Cookies By JP Creatibles, Images courtesy of JP Creatibles

Aren’t her creations amazing? We are constantly ooh-ing and ahh-ing over what she comes up with. Very impressive!

Label Love: Swanson Vineyards

Wedding Wine from Swanson Vineyards

When we stumbled on this collection of wines from Swanson Vineyards, we instantly fell in love with their label design and packaging. This vineyard has been making wines for the past 25 years, and recently started producing special bottles just made for those extra special occasions in life – from bar mitzvahs and weddings to birth announcements and engagement parties. You could serve guests with these charming little bottles, or give a few as gifts.

 

Wedding Wine from Swanson VineyardsWe especially love the black label and simplicity of their design and font.

 

Wedding Wine from Swanson Vineyards

These labels are proof that it doesn’t always have to be fancy to catch your eye and make you want to get a bottle of your very own!

 

Wedding Wine from Swanson Vineyards

 

 

 

Party Decor and Favors from Hey Yo Yo

Party Decor and Favors from Hey Yo Yo, Straws

We fell in love with Hey Yo Yo’s Etsy shop as soon as we read her tag line – “For the cupcake fiend in everyone”. How true it is, there is one lurking in each and every one of us. This cute party decor and favor shop is filled with whimsical delights and fanciful frills – the perfect accompaniments for your custom bottled water, wine, beer, favors and more. If you’re going to throw an event or a party with custom labels, you’ve got to go all out – and Hey Yo Yo can help you complete the look of your celebration with their cute finds…

 

Party Decor and Favors from Hey Yo Yo, Cupcakes

They have every kind of cupcake liner imaginable – from animal prints to stripes in all the shades of the rainbow. Starting to feel like throwing a party? We are!

 

Party Decor and Favors from Hey Yo Yo, Straws

We’ve never seen straws like these – with stars and hearts and different colored polka dots. They make us want to drink out of a straw all day, every day.

 

Party Decor and Favor Bags from Hey Yo Yo

Polka dots make cute decor for a kid’s party, and they have a varying assortment of polka dot favor bags in different colors. Put a custom label on them and you’ll have the cutest favors on the block!

Pretty Party Favors from Sweet Lulu

Ok, we will admit it. We have a particular love for pretty party decor and favors, and are always perusing blogs and boutiques for great, inspirational party ideas. When we found Shop Sweet Lulu, it was a match made in heaven. This online shop is stocked full of brightly colored party favors and decor – from striped straws to hot pink cake boxes, damask cupcake holders and polka dot goody bags. Sorting through all of the goodies, we realized some of these favors would be perfect complements to some of our labels. Check it out…

Custom Label from Bottle Your Brand, Party Favors and Decorations from Sweet Lulu

Here, we picked one of our popular wedding labels, “Ribbons and Dots”, and matched it with some pink party accessories from Sweet Lulu. With one of our labels, and some treats from Sweet Lulu, this would be one perfectly coordinated and visually stunning party!

 

 

Custom Label from Bottle Your Brand, Party Favors and Decorations from Sweet Lulu

The purple bakers twine and purple polka dot straws would look great at a party with our “Camelot Dots” label. Fill those cake platters with some pretty purple-frosted cupcakes and you’d have everything you need to host a party people will definitely be ‘ooh’ing and ‘ahh’ing over.

Popcorn Favors!

At a recent networking event, we stumbled across a local vendor selling a product we just know you guys will love.  The vendor is called Popcorn Pavilion and they sell gourmet popcorn!

Not excited yet?  Well, don’t worry, because we’re just getting started.  Not only is their popcorn delicious, but it’s fresh (popped and seasoned right there on site!) and perfect for party favors.  If you’re feeling up for a little DIY project, you can buy a big bag of their popcorn and then divvy it up into smaller cellophane bags.

A little popcorn, a little ribbon, and presto!  Party favors that people will gobble up!  But wait, there’s something missing: That little something extra.  The custom element that will really make your favors shine.  It’s missing a custom label!

Custom labels are the perfect thing to turn your popcorn favors into custom popcorn favors.  Our labels are completely self-adhesive, so all you have to do is personalize them and then stick them on!

If you don’t happen to live in our neighborhood, don’t worry.  There are tons of places to buy gourmet popcorn, and if you have your heart set on Popcorn Pavilion we happen to know they ship so you can still get your hands on this tasty treat.  Just don’t forget to add custom labels to your popcorn favors for that little something extra!

Celebrate Dads and Grads!

[singlepic id=234 w=240 h=240 float=center]Do you have golfers in your family?  And perhaps maybe even a grad or two?  Then here’s an idea you might enjoy: A Dads and Grads Golf Outing!

If you’re itching to plan something just a little different but still enjoyable for the fathers and graduates in your family, why not send them out to the driving range together?  If the dads and grads in your family enjoy golfing, this is a truly fantastic way to celebrate and enjoy one another!

Just make sure you send them out there with plenty of personalized bottled water.  Custom water bottle labels are a fun way to add a little something extra to the celebration, and lucky for you there are  many designs to choose from!  You can go with our “Golf Green” water label design, as shown above.

If you like, you can also order a few different designs to commemorate everyone on the trip.  Just think of how special the people on the trip will feel to see their photos on their very own bottles of water!  For the grads, you can choose from two different photo designs.  ”Congratulations Graduate” features a cap and diploma, while “Cap Toss” shows a crowd of graduates throwing their caps in the air.

If you want a truly custom design, you can always use our Design Online tool.  You can easily upload images, add text, and change colors to create a completely unique design.

Whichever way you choose to go, this outing is sure to be a hit!  For golf enthusiasts, there’s really nothing better than spending a day at the range with loved ones.