Easy Kite Brownies on a Stick

It doesn't get any easier than these super cute Kite Brownies on a Stick for spring...especially since Little Debbie does most the work! These would be absolutely perfect for a school kite day!

Taking a cue from my friend Melissa at Buckets of Grace, who made some adorable skewered Little Debbie hearts for Valentine's Day, I was instantly inspired when I saw these Little Debbie Kite Brownies at my grocery store.

To make this display, I used:

• Little Debbie Kite Brownies
• A jar filled with glass beads
• Bamboo skewers (long and medium lengths)
• Long lengths of organza ribbon
• Short strips of a accent ribbon (mine were satin and grosgrain)

I recommend storing the skewers horizontally on a tray and waiting to assemble vertically right before your event. The brownies are soft, and I did have one of the brownies fall off its stick.  However, it held tight for about a hour before that happened. I'm sure your brownies will be snatched up before that happens.

If you make some Kite Brownies on a Stick, I'd love to see a photo!  Leave a comment on post on my Facebook wall.

Win a "Hippity Hop" Easter Banner from Belly Feathers

How would you like to win a "Hippity Hop" Easter Banner made by Belly Feathers? Please visit Bear Heart Baking Co.'s blog for all of the details, and you could have this banner by Easter (a $44 value).

You may remember this banner design from my Easter Tablescape post last year. It's mounted on glittered paper with the cutest little chocolate bunny in the center.  This banner would look precious hanging in your entryway or from you mantel.

What are you waiting for?  Head over to Bear Heart Baking Co. now and enter to win!!!

Want a party banner now?  No problem!  My banners are custom, made-to-order, so just e-mail your colors and text to Betsy@BellyFeathers.com.  The banners are $4 per letter (bunny counts as a letter). Find more info and party banner styles at BellyFeathers.com.

Happy Easter!

Homemade Easter Table Ideas: "Hippity Hop" Chocolate Bunny Tablescape

I love how my "Hippity Hop" Chocolate Bunny Easter tablescape turned out.  It's simple and festive, and I hope it gives you some last minute inspiration for your own Easter table decorations.

My rule of thumb is to have three elements at your party that tie in with the theme, in this case chocolate bunnies.  My personalized party banner has a chocolate bunny in between the words, and the handmade Easter place cards have the exact same bunny with a little embellishment.

Finally, I made super simple a chocolate bunny Easter centerpiece.  Using a knife, I trimmed off the bottom of my bunny a little, so he would fit inside my decorative bowl.  Then I filled the bowl with Reese's Pieces Easter Eggs, which hid the trimmed areas of the bunny.  (I like Reese's Pieces because they don't have logos on them like a lot of candies.) To finish him off, I tied a ribbon around his neck to match the place cards. So cute!

Featured Handmade Items by Belly Feathers
Personalized Easter Party Banner
Chocolate Bunny Place Cards
Embellished Party Straws
Chocolate Bunny Centerpiece

For quotes on any of the items above or creative party ideas for your next event, contact Belly Feathers at Betsy@BellyFeathers.com . You can find more details about my products at BellyFeathers.com.

Fabulous Fruit Tea Recipe

This fabulous Fruit Tea is one of my most cherished recipes. It's perfect for your Easter celebrations, brunches, sunny days, and any special get togethers with your girlfriends.

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It's so cool and refreshing. If you've never had fruit tea, you definitely have to try it, but beware: it's very addictive.

Betsy's Fabulous Fruit Tea

    4         family-size tea bags (or 12 small tea bags)
    4         cups boiling water
    2         cups sugar
    2         cups pineapple juice
    12       oz can of orange juice concentrate, thawed
    12       oz can of lemonade concentrate, thawed
    5         quarts cool water
               lemon & orange slices, optional

Steep tea for 5 minutes.  Mix all ingredients.

Garnish glasses with orange or lemon slices, or place slices in pitcher or drink dispenser for decoration. Makes 2 gallons.
   
(Source Betsy Pruitt of Belly Feathers)

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