In the guise of genetics I was born with a disposition for weak knees- as a result, at 11, my left knee went out while washing some dishes in the kitchen. I landed on said knee, tearing the meniscus, and ending up in a full foot to thigh sot cast for several months. What does this story have to do with Halloween? Well, being at that tween age, on the cusp of no longer caring about childish holiday traditions, and them being the only thing of importance in the world- that is the Halloween in my life that stands out the most.
I remember for months I sulked and pouted, upset about my circumstances, and 'rightfully' taking it out on my parental units. Whenever Momma would ask what I wanted to be for Halloween that year I'd furrow my brow and clench my mouth. I wanted absolutely nothing to do with Halloween- it was 'ruined'- my adolescent mind had decided.
That is, of course, right up until 5 days before the actual holiday, when the excitement of friends making plans, and the street full of haunted decorations began to finally break me down. All of a sudden I was no longer upset that my knee has ruined the holiday, but that I had. I remember one day plopping into our minivan in tears and, with very little prodding, divulging to my mother how I so very badly wanted to trick-or-treating, and how everything was ruined because I had no costume, and a bum leg.
The following day I opened our front door to see our dining room counter sprawled with crafting supplies- a grass skirt, a carved bamboo stick, and lots of colorful fake feathers. In just a few hours, while I had been at school, that day she had created an entire costume literally from a few things we'd had laying around the house. Even better- my 'witch doctor' costume would help hide the hideous grey soft cast I'd been so self conscious of lugging around. And the homemade apple 'shrunken heads' would even dangle nicely from my crutches.
Celebration by Frey™ and Sixlets® products are sweet confection decorating candies or little candy coated chocolate balls, which come in a variety of colors and styles. (You'll even find delightfully spooky gumball eyeballs for seasonal characters and chilling creations!) These products are often found in the baking aisle at your local Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Wegman's or more- the selection and colors change seasonally, so I always stop by to see what's new.
Sixlets chocolate candies are one of my favorite choices for cake decorating and seasonal treats- I've essentially combined different shapes and sizes of Celebration by Frey™ confection and Sixlets® in 2 frightfully easy party favor creations- Witch's Cauldrons and Spider Egg Vials. With our FREE Printable above any age an whip these up. Add some seasonal ribbon, fun decorative brooms, and gumball eyeballs for a really wicked treat.
It may look a little silly at first, but this bark will break up into delightful fractured treats with a real 'stitched' vibe! I also used black Sixlets and some melted chocolate to create little 'bolts' for an extra dash of character. The swirls in the chocolate will even give your bark a rippled 'skin' texture that is ghoulishly fun!
Our final spooky selection involves all of those leftover marshmallows you inevitably have laying around after all those Summer S'mores events. Using some cake pop sticks, pierce jumbo marshmallows in the center, to create a standing 'pop', then take a pretzel stick and run it through the center horizontally to make 'arms'. Dip your treat in a bowl of melted white chocolate and place the an orange Sixlets at the nook where arm meets marshmallow. Set upright on a baking sheet and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to set.
What Daughter Says: You don't have to be a Martha Stewart to pull off a fun Halloween spread, just use a little imagination!
I like the black and white candy crumble! Because it could be used for many different things.
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I think the Halloween mix gumballs would be a great choice. There are colors of the season and then the kids would love them.
ReplyDeleteI like the Halloween mix Sixlets shaker jar. My kids would have a great time decorating cookies with them.
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ReplyDeleteI have got to say that you have the most creative items from this hop! I was really impressed! BRAVO.
ReplyDeleteI like the google eye gumballs, I can see myself doing so much with those
I would get the Halloween mix gumballs because I think the kids would love them.
ReplyDeleteMy favorites are the Halloween Mix Sixlets Peg Bag (14oz)! They are pretty vivid colors and I really am wanting to make the recipe you did with them!
ReplyDeleteWe would love the Halloween mix gumballs and the Nerd filled gumballs. My daughter would love to have these because the girl is constantly chewing gum. She would love the decorative colors and the nerds.
ReplyDeleteI like the Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch because I think that they are funny!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this giveaway! The Googlie Eyes Gumballs Peg Pouch (1.41oz)
ReplyDeleteCelebration by Frey™ is precious! What on earth is better than eyeball gumballs?
I think that the Witch’s Brew and the Spooky Eyes Gumballs are cool! I think they make for some fun designs.
ReplyDeleteI want to use the black gumballs to make spiders to give out.
ReplyDeleteI like the spooky gumball eyes they are scary
ReplyDeleteBlack gumballs sound so interesting.
ReplyDeletei really like the spooky eye gumballs because i've never seen something like that not only do they look fearsome but the idea is really creative! and it would be fun to gift some of those to my friends and family :D
ReplyDeleteFoiled Solid Milk Black Hearts because it symbolizes my love for Halloween. It is spooky, creative, quirky, and reminds me of my favorite movie Edward Scissor-hands.
ReplyDeleteI am loving the Frankenstein bark. I love throwing Halloween parties and this would be a perfect addition.
ReplyDeleteI love the Frankenstein bark! Not only does it look super cute, but I bet it is tasty! So creative.
ReplyDeleteI love the Black and Orange bags of gumballs the most. Not only would those make great eyes on a cake, but I like gum so it’s tasty too.
ReplyDeleteSo many fun treats! My boys would love every single one of these. Thanks for the ideas! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the cauldron idea! And just think, those little cauldron's can be saved and used as decoration.
ReplyDeleteI like Spooky Eyes Gumballs Peg Bag. They are spooky and fun. My daughter will have a great time with these.
ReplyDeleteI would like to get the Celebrations by Frey's Spooky Eyes Gumballs because they would make great Halloween gifts for my nieces and nephews.
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We love Halloween and the Spooky Eyes Gumballs are so cute love them for the kids to decorate cupcakes with.
ReplyDeleteI like the Halloween Mix Sixlets Peg Bag because of all of the colors!
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I would love to have the 8ozPeg Bag of Spooky Eyes Gumballs! With four kiddo's, ranging in ages, we are huge Halloween fans and these gumball eyes would be perfect for all the classroom parties for everything from cupcake decorations, to candy spiders! These really would make a difference in making the homemade treats looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI like the spooky gumball eyes because they look scary
ReplyDeleteI like the Shimmer Orange Gumballs because they look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI’d like to have the Red Gumballs Peg Bag (8oz). They’d work well with a Halloween treat I’m making, and I really like the dark red color. Thanks.
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I like the Orange Sixlets Peg Bag. I like Sixlets
ReplyDeleteI like the Googlie Eyes Gumballs — these are a little creepy and would be great for decorating cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteI really like Sixlets so I would want to get the Halloween Mix--I love that mix of colors!
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The Black Pearls Shaker Jar would be great for using as eyes on my spider cupcakes.
ReplyDeleteI would layer the Halloween Mix Gumballs, Spooky Eyes Gumballs and the Googlie Eyes Gumballs in a tall glass decanter. I will use this as a centerpiece for our dining room table.
ReplyDeleteWow you are creative..love your bark and I'd replicate that!
ReplyDeleteI also like the eyeballs and Halloween mix.
Snowflakes for my Christmas cakes.
Why..I've heard Frey is great quality..especially their Easter chocolate
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Girl Camo Mix Pearls Candies Peg Pouch looks fun
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ReplyDeleteI would love to try the Halloween Mix Gumballs Peg Bag because it is perfect for my trick or treat party this month
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Oh I would love to pass out the Halloween Mix 8-Ball Tubes for the trick or treaters! I loved these as a child, and always got so excited when I received them in my trick or treat bag!
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ReplyDeleteI would like to get the Shimmer Lime Green Sixlets Shaker Jar (4.5oz) and the Orange Sixlets Peg Bag (14oz). I would decorate cookies or chocolate pops with them for a Halloween party. I love these colors also!
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I like the gumball eyeballs you can make some scarry faces
ReplyDeleteI like the sixlets the best and the grandkids love the gumballs.
ReplyDeleteI like the Spooky Eyes Gumballs Peg Bag . I think the kids would love them
ReplyDeleteI really like their Halloween Mix Sixlets Shaker Jar. We were planning on baking cookies and cupcakes and letting everyone decorate their own. This will make that really easy! You guys are making me hungry tho. I may have to make some chocolate bark too! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI want Shimmer Orange Sixlets because Halloween is my favorite holiday and I know I can whip up some awesome creations with those!
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ReplyDeleteI would like to get the brown and orange sixlets because they were a treat as a child.
ReplyDeleteI’d love to try the Milk Crisped Rice chocolate bar. It’s one of my favorite types of candy!
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