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
Heather
August 19, 2014
Actually, I’d like to win this for my roommate. She is in culinary school, and I think she’d love to make these… and, who am I kidding? I’d love to eat them!
Anais
August 20, 2014
What a wonderful idea! We are building a very special stall for our nieces for christmas, and this book would complete the gift perfectly! They would have plenty of mini cakes to sell! Thank you for making us discover the book…and giving us a chance to get a copy!
Magali
August 20, 2014
Looks like a great book! Thanks for sharing her site! *fingers crossed*
Carolyn McDonald
August 20, 2014
Why? My 2 three-year-old granddaughters’ tea-parties at Nonni’s (my) backyard fairy garden. Little chairs, little table, clothespin dolls wrapped in felt “lettuce-leaf” blankets. Now Mini cakes made with cookies and candy? Need I say more?
Joyce P
August 20, 2014
I love making cute treats & desserts for family, especially my grandchildren. What clever wys to use candy…love it!!
Jasmine G
August 20, 2014
Tiny little sweets are a delight to look at and even more to eat! And because they’re so preciously small, it wouldn’t be right to stop at one, right? I’d love to add this book to my sweets collection and try them out at home.
Shell HECHT-EDWARDS
August 20, 2014
This book is adorable. I am a house manager for a couple with 6 year old twin girls who have a birthday coming up in September. There are some great projects the kids could do for the party. Love the photography and design.
Yvette Marie
August 20, 2014
Ooh, this book looks like alot of fun! I love the task of throwing fun soirées and this book could come in handy!
tara
August 20, 2014
While scrolling through this post with my 2 year old on my lap, she said, “ohhh, I like dat kind!” haha. We’d love to win!
Joy @ The Joyful Foodie
August 20, 2014
Okay, this is awesome! I’m so using this idea for my daughter’s upcoming birthday. I’d love to see what other genius ideas she has!
Kim C.
August 20, 2014
My hubby has a sweet tooth….It’s how I stole his heart!
Hannah R
August 20, 2014
No kids here but I think it’d be a great girls get-together activity! Sweet and Fun!
Michelle @ Hey Love Designs
August 20, 2014
Ahhh, OMG I love these! They’re so cute.
julia
August 21, 2014
Since i´m in my last week of pregnancy i could definitely use such a lovely, fun book to be ispired for all the partys to come!
Petra from NL
August 21, 2014
After discovering cakepops and marshmallow pops as favors for my 50th birthday I am into fun, small projects that look great yet are fairly easy to accomplish. This book seems to fit that bill perfectly. So… if people outside the USA will be considered for this give away I would like to add my name to the list ;-). Thanks!
evelyn
August 21, 2014
WHY?…..because it is the cutest and most original candy delight!!! I have a grandbaby that i would love to make these delightful treats for! OH! I hope you choose me! I’m following your blog-now!
Evelyn
jessicac
August 21, 2014
I would love to add this to my shelf! My niece is coming for a visit in Sept, and I think she is a fantastic maker/baker to be! this would be fun to share 😉
Cheryl
August 21, 2014
This book has so many great ideas that I can’t wait to try out! It would be perfect to get together with some friends every month to try each recipe…who doesn’t like candy?!?!?
Courtney
August 21, 2014
These are so cute! I love that the book uses items you don’t have to search all over town for, or go to specialty shops to get. Would love to see the rest of the projects in the book, thanks for the giveaway!
Mel
August 21, 2014
My partner loves food and sweets so much that for his last birthday I attempted to hand-make and decorate some cupcakes. Absolute, total and utter disaster ensued. I burnt the cakes, the decorations fell apart and my three-year-old niece looked at me and simply told me her other Aunty could do much better. Needless to say this book would be a lifesaver and this year’s birthday could be a total hit for him (and me!!!).
sharon
August 22, 2014
wow, these pictures make my heart go pittypat! How fun this would be! Thankyou for the chance!
Tran Nguyen
August 22, 2014
I love the idea of this book.. mostly because I love candy and love that all the goodies would be “semi home made”