Today I’m super excited to share a DIY by Jodi Levine. I’ve been a huge fan of hers since I discovered her work years ago while she was working at Martha Stewart. This project is inspired by her new book Candy Aisle Crafts which comes out August 26. It’s about crafts you can make from the candy aisle and it’s genius. I preordered it last month (you can too by clicking here!) I’ve seen a sneak peek of the book and it is AMAZING. I’m thrilled to say that we’ll be giving away copies for 2 Oh Happy Day readers! Just click through below for all the contest details and to see the instructions for these brilliant little Cookie Cakes.
Cookie Cakes DIY by Jodi Levine
Teeny-tiny mini layer cakes made out of store-bought cookies are a pretty treat or a fun activity for a child’s tea party. I loved playing “store” as a kid and was crazy about anything miniature (still am!) and would have loved making fancy little cookie cakes for a pretend bakery!
Set yourself–or the kids–up with a pastry bag fitted with a star tip. You can really use any icing tip (or even a resealable sandwich bag with the bottom corner snipped off) but the star tip makes it look extra fancy! Set out small bowls or ramekins of regular sprinkles, shaped sprinkles (like hearts), red hots, alphabet cereal (the square vanilla cake has an alphabet cereal B on top), or anything you’d like. Pipe dots in a circle around the top edge of the cookie and top with another cookie. Keep adding layers until the cake is the height that you want. Adhere sprinkles or candy decorations to the top with dots of frosting.
Serve on top of mini cake stands. The homemade mini cake stands pictured here are upside-down cupcake papers, some with a trimmed-down cupcake paper glued on top. The white stand in the center is made from a small paper plate (trimmed smaller with scalloped scissors) glued onto an upside-down nut cup.
And here’s how to win a copy of Candy Aisle Crafts for yourself:
(Giveaway is now CLOSED. Our winner will be contacted via email. Thanks!)
1) Visit Jodi’s site to read more about Candy Aisle Crafts.
2) Comment below on why you’d like to add this book to your collection!
The giveaway ends on 8/22 when the winner will be chosen at random.
Photos by Amy Gropp Forbes
Alvinaa
August 18, 2014
I don’t always like to make cakes, but when I do, they should be made out of cookies! Definitely would be great new ideas for parties (baby showers galore these days).
Eliza
August 18, 2014
This looks so awesome! I would love this doable DIY book.
shirley cree
August 18, 2014
clever yummy ideas……would love jodi’s inspiration….!!!
Sara Vera
August 18, 2014
Love love love!!!!
Anna
August 18, 2014
I’m also a big fan of Jodi! We love to make fun food, especially now that the children can help!
Kristin
August 18, 2014
How fun!
Andrea Jay
August 18, 2014
If treats are small and pretty I’m sure you enjoy them more and eat less!
Kimbercrafts
August 18, 2014
What an awesome concept for a book! I’d love to add this book to my collection, knowing the ingredients for the projects can be easily tracked down at the grocery store.
Susie
August 18, 2014
These would be great for my daughters school!
monica
August 18, 2014
I would love this book, because I enjoy making things to make people feel extra special on what would be an ordinary day
Nicole
August 18, 2014
i LOVE sending little treats over to friends for special occasions and this takes out so much of the time-consumingness of it all. so sweet. can’t wait to get my hands on this.
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August 18, 2014
Hey! I’m at work surfing around your blog from my new apple iphone!
Juust wanted to say I love reading through your blog annd look forward to all your posts!
Carry on the fantastic work!
Nancy V
August 18, 2014
My 8 year old son wants to be a pastry chef! He loves books with beautiful photos. This book would be the best gift ever!
Nicole
August 18, 2014
Candy is so pretty! P.S. I miss MSL Kids!
keely w
August 18, 2014
I nanny a pre-teen, these look like fun activities to do with her! Even her 8 yo brother would love them! That’s a tough feat right now…
Not Just A Mommy
August 18, 2014
I love creating new treats out of storebought goodies since I can’t bake…this would be a perfect addition to my party book library.
Ashley
August 18, 2014
These are amazing. Simple as that!
-Ashley
http://www.ashleykiraand.blogspot.com
Melissa
August 18, 2014
I need as much creative help as I can get, so I’d love this book!
elif
August 18, 2014
It just looks fun! Original ideas that won’t take forever but need love to do.
Sarah Oh
August 18, 2014
My 3 yr old and 5 yr old girls would loooove this book! Bc they love to craft!
Kiki
August 19, 2014
The design of the book is stunning! And so many fun ideas….
Pia Taylor
August 19, 2014
Never to old to learn new cake tricks. This book looks so inspirational.
Elizabeth
August 19, 2014
This book looks like fun! I love baking and especially making mini versions of sweet treats.
Monica
August 19, 2014
This looks delicious! The perfect book to try out some activities with my son during the long and cold winter weekends 🙂
teresa
August 19, 2014
Making these with my grandchildren…how fun!
Beverly
August 19, 2014
Can’t get over how cute these are! Would love a copy to share fun edible crafts with my kids! Thanks for introducing Jodi Levine!
lea
August 19, 2014
i would like these book to my collection beacuse i always do food diy cause they are fun to make!!!!!! 🙂
Lauren Hughes
August 19, 2014
These are brilliant ideas xo
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Robin Fortin
August 19, 2014
What a great and useful resource for special occasions and kids birthday parties! I’d love to win this book. Thanks for telling your readers about it!!
Michael Nand
August 19, 2014
Amazing idea! I eat way to many sweets, but now I can experiment and eat even more *EVIL LAUGH!*
Anne
August 19, 2014
I’ planning my sister’s 18th bday which would be a garden tea party. I’m sure this recipe book will have lots of ideas in store! I’m excited. 🙂
colores
August 19, 2014
This would be the perfect book for me and my niece. There is no better way to introduce this fascinating sweet world to a child!!! Finegrs crossed
kat
August 19, 2014
This book is so colorful and beautifully styled! It would totally up my dessert and lunch box game!
Sarah T
August 19, 2014
I love to make things out of food! This book would provide great inspiration for me. Also, my three year old lives to look at cookbooks while he eats, and this one would surely be a favourite with all those lovely colorful photos!
Whitney
August 19, 2014
This is like my childhood dreams coming true!!! I would have so much fun with this book making fun little goodie crafts with my daughter
Shannon Smith
August 19, 2014
This looks so fun! I’m involved in the youth program at my church and this would give me tons of ideas of activities and craft projects. Which teenage girl doesn’t like making something cute they can eat later?!
Britney Haberl
August 19, 2014
I’d love to have even more fun and impressive ways to display treats for any occasion. Super cute book!
marie
August 19, 2014
I’m not even a fan of candy, and I’m dying to see what is inside this book. The marshmallow birds look super cute, as does the cover picture.
Marni
August 19, 2014
What fun for the entire family! From the grands to grandpa….. everyone would have a grand time making these sweet treats.
Margie
August 19, 2014
This book looks so wonderful! I’m a very involved Auntie and I’d love to add this book to my collection! The kids will love it!
Dawn
August 19, 2014
I’m always on the lookout for craft and baking ideas that are not too difficult for my kids. What a great way to incorporate BOTH in one project. Would love to have my own copy of this book. Thanks!
Ann in PA
August 19, 2014
I love quick, cute ideas for parties and get togethers. This looks like it will fit in perfectly.
Lauren
August 19, 2014
I would really like to add this to my collection because I love crafts and so does my son!
Cassie
August 19, 2014
These would be so fun to make with my little foodie! 🙂 Beautiful!
Christine
August 19, 2014
I would LOVE this! I have a little girl and it would be fun to make creative, cute, and easy treats 🙂
Cindy
August 19, 2014
I have a two your old daughter and it would be so much fun to do these crafts with her!
Stephanie
August 19, 2014
I reaallly really love candy.
Seher | Simply in Control
August 19, 2014
These ideas look super cute for parties. I can imagine they would be a big hit. Would love to see all the ideas!
Trina
August 19, 2014
I love Jodi Levine’s work! I would love to add this book the copies of Martha Stewart Kids on my shelf.
Whitney
August 19, 2014
Oh gosh. This is adorable! I can’t wait to show my 8 year old daughter who loves anything mini. I’m totally buying this book!