Two out of three kiddos are exchanging halloween treats in school this Friday. There will be cupcakes and candy galore so we decided to combine:
ribbon...
with stickers and gift tags...
to make bookmarks for all. We need 42 bookmarks in total so I will be making lots more of these tomorrow - good thing they are quick and fun to make!
The middle schooler, who no longer has classroom parties, made one bookmark for himself and then created this arrangement on the kitchen table. Birds are Martha Stewart crow silhouettes.
What are you handing out to friends or classmates this halloween?
I like the bookmarks and the crows! We made Martha's broom goody bags. I will hopefully remember to get some pictures and blog them tomorrow!
Posted by: Karen | October 27, 2010 at 09:51 PM
Love those crow silouettes. I didn't know they liked to eat candy corn. Caw caw!
:)Lisa
Posted by: Earth Mama | October 28, 2010 at 01:04 AM
I love your bookmarks. My daughter is going to embroider some for presents this year for her grandparents....if it doesn't go well I will be pulling out the cardstock, ribbon, and stickers to copy yours :)
Posted by: Andrea | October 28, 2010 at 09:46 AM
what great bookmarks...you can never have too many bookmarks and I think the boys will especially appreciate the skulls!
Posted by: Lisa Q | October 28, 2010 at 11:52 AM
What a clever idea to make something that's not loaded with sugar!
Posted by: christina | October 28, 2010 at 11:53 AM
Love it all!
It's sad that Halloween is so un-PC right now. We have to limit everything to pumpkins...without the carved faces.
The Offspring and I are carving pumpkins tonight, camping over the weekend, and getting home just in time to throw on costumes and head out for some candy.
I've already told the school secretary that I will be "sick" on Monday.
Posted by: dani | October 28, 2010 at 12:01 PM
all around cool halloween ideas. Crows rule.
also digging your table runner from other post.
Looks like you are all set to have a great Halloween!
Posted by: urban craft | October 28, 2010 at 01:32 PM
What a fun idea. I love the candy corn with corns. We carved our pumpkins last week for the first time ever. We had so much fun.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | October 28, 2010 at 04:39 PM
I lOVE the crow silhouettes! Your middle schooler is showing a real artistic flair.... wonder where he gets that?!?!? :)
Posted by: Jacqueline | October 28, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Those crows are awesome....And candy corn? Well, it doesn't last long in my house. Have fun at your school parties. I was homeroom mom for years and years -- I miss connecting the kids' names to faces because it's all history in junior high.
Posted by: Jodi | October 28, 2010 at 06:51 PM
I love the Halloween bookmarks. Great idea. I like the crows too - I got some of the Martha Stewart mice. Happy Halloweeen.
Posted by: Beth | October 28, 2010 at 08:02 PM
The bookmarks are great but the crows in the corn is genius!! Very cool.
Posted by: Rose | October 28, 2010 at 09:20 PM
Cake balls! My girly saw them on Bakerella.com when I was by there the other day and she was so excited we made a batch that afternoon. They were so tasty and fun we've made two batches since. I need to find some unsuspecting friends and neighbors to share them with or I may shortly begin to resemble a cake ball myself. ;) LOVE the crows!
Posted by: Jenny | October 29, 2010 at 08:09 AM
no handouts for us. we were asked to send in a bag of candy for the party. check. I love your bookmark idea. I may steal that for a special present for classmates at Thanksgiving. I can see fall ribbon and "thankful for you" words. thanks larissa! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: kristyn | October 29, 2010 at 09:47 AM
The bookmarks are a great idea instead of candy because, really, just how much candy does a child need? I can see these being adapted by the littles as X-mas pressies for their aunts and uncles. Thanks for sharing a great but simple idea.
Posted by: ItsLily | October 29, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Love those crows. We're done with Halloween in school until Senior year in HS. The seniors all dress up in fabulous costumes and then parade to the middle and elementary school. BUT, I'm told, that my guys will be trick or treating. Not too old for candy!
Posted by: jane | October 29, 2010 at 01:57 PM
Those are so wonderful Larissa! I love the bird silhouette, and how much fun are you all having around this holiday? Love it!
Posted by: Heather | October 29, 2010 at 09:57 PM
Love the crows pecking at the candy corn :)
Posted by: Stephanie | October 31, 2010 at 10:06 PM