Halloween (essential oil infused optional) Marshmallow Treats

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Roeshel

Hosting a Halloween party? Me too! And these (essential oils optional) treats make the cutest edible party favors!

Shopping List: (All supplies except marshmallows and essential oils are available at Michaels).

Wilson (Halloween) Decorating Kit (shown: jack-o-lantern and witches/ravens)
Recollections BOO Paper Straw Kit (or 24 color coordinating straws)
Celebrate Treat Bags (4x2x9.5 in, 25 count))
Wilson Candy Melts (I used orange and black)
Essential Oils (orange = Tangerine Vitality / Clove Vitality, black = peppermint Vitality) – I recommend THIS BRAND.
Coordinating Ribbon
Jumbo Marshmallows

Time frame: about an hour.

What I did:

Melt candy melts according to package instructions. (I use a glass mixing bowl/4 cup glass measuring cup.)
Add 1-2 drops of essential oils and stir. (Frequently stir mixture with butter knife, keep mixture to one side/tilted for easier marshmallow swirling.)
Poke straw into the center of a giant marshmallow.
Swirl marshmallow into candy melt mixture. (Imperfections are cute! No need to be so serious about it. Aim for one pretty side.)
Remove excess candy melt from bottom with a butter knife.
Place on wax paper.
Add candy decorations while candy melt surface is still wet.
Let cool completely.
Add to treat bag and tie closed with ribbon.

So cute and tasty too! So boutique-looking, right? Your guests will love them!

See The Raven inspired Halloween party decor post for more ideas.

See the Monster Make & Take for free printables.

More Halloween make & take inspiration:

If you used essential oils, the taste is subtle but so good! I couldn’t decide which I liked best!) New to essential oils? Get yours HERE!

The Raven Nevermore Halloween Party

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Roeshel

My Michaels Makers challenge for October is “Halloween Party” and what a fun time shopping the aisles of Michaels for accessories. From cute and friendly to creepy-spooky, they have everything you need to host an awesome monster-bash!

Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven is a poem often noted for its supernatural atmosphere, making it the perfect theme for your next Halloween party…

Shop for fun accents with Victorian, modern bold patterns and creepy Halloween vibes. Connect the variety of design styles with a black and white color palette.

Journals make the perfect party favor for this author and poem – inspired party. Popcorn is the perfect snack to serve while ‘The Raven’ is just the right length to read by candlelight via candelabra…

Nevermore Tree Centerpiece (an oldie by favorite craft)

Materials:

Vase, container, urn.
Small branch (desired size that fits your container). Choose one that has several branch-offs to look more like a tree.
Black spray paint
Styrofoam cone
Handful of dry moss. Other options: shredded newspaper, crinkled paper
Accessories: faux crows/ravens, plastic spiders, cotton spider webbing, ribbon
Optional: hot glue

Tutorial:

1. Spray-paint branch black and add a touch of black to dried moss and let them dry.
2. Using the bottom of my tree branch, I poked a hole into the circular side of my cone. Insert the Styrofoam cone into container with the circular side/hole facing up. You can secure your foam to the container. I didn’t.
3. Insert the branch into the Styrofoam hole. Secure with hot glue if needed.
4. Cover styrofoam with dried moss, crinkled paper or shredded paper. Glue into place if desired.
5. ACCESSORIZE: String dried moss and spider webs to branches (drag the spider webbing). Attach ravens. I used black twist ties to attach some of my crows, others are just propped on branches. I did use hot glue to attach a few plastic spiders and added a couple of snips of sheer ribbon here and there for a little added whimsy.

Whether you’re into spooky sights, playful pumpkins or giggling ghouls, Michaels is your Boo-It-Yourself Halloween Headquarters and has tons of ideas for DIY costumes and décor.

Make up some cute candy coated marshmallow Halloween treats for party favors!

Be sure to check out all of the other Michaels Makers Boo-It-Yourself Halloween ideas on the Michaels blog or by viewing the links below on Monday, October 3rd at 11 a.m. CST:

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