$\"Dessert$ Dessert tables are so popular these days.<\/strong> The main reason I love them is because they are an opportunity to make a unique statement<\/em> and convey your theme. <\/em><\/strong>(Oh, and hello – the desserts need to go somewhere!) \u00a0I don’t think having a dessert table should be the only decor in the room, though. \u00a0It does require a lot of effort but instead of focusing all of your effort on the dessert table, try and think outside the box. \u00a0There needs to be other decor throughout as well as activities to keep the kiddies busy! \u00a0(Which I will share later this week in the other posts for Jeffrey’s party)<\/div>\n
Framed Focal Point <\/strong><\/em>– The Focal Point on this table was both the “Lego style” “Jeffrey” framed poster (Customized and available as a printable in the shop<\/a>) and the fabulous cake (from Got What It Cakes)<\/div>\n
$\"Decor$ For Jeffrey’s dessert table, I combined 3D elements, printable elements and strung elements.<\/p>\n
Giant Lego Motif Backdrop<\/strong><\/em> – I used wrapped Capri Sun Boxes to make large scale Lego bricks for the backdrop. \u00a0My local “Just a Dollar” store (which, actually is false advertising because everything is $1.09 there) had these fabulous foam discs which I covered with solid wrapping paper. \u00a0Those were used to be the “Lego pegs”. \u00a0(Note – Capri Suns were purchased in the months prior to the party for soccer games, school class snacks, etc. My kids never get juice but they have recently! Ha!)<\/p>\n
Lego Garland<\/strong><\/em> – I found clear tubing in the plumbing section of my local hardware store. \u00a0After going to the Lego store and filling up a bucket with long straight Legos (of different sizes), I filled the tube with the Legos and tacked it up on my table as an extra garland decor.<\/p>\n
Now, to share some of the fabulous desserts! (Credits and Sources at bottom of the post)<\/p>\n
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I loved displaying the desserts in solid white unique platters that had geometric interest (like the printable modern Lego inspired collection). \u00a0They popped great against the runner (made by A to Zebra Celebrations)<\/p>\n
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$\"\"$ I made these Oreo Truffle Lego pops (Left photo) and embellished them with a printable party flag from our Modern Lego Inspired Collection<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Oh So Yummy Cookies made the Lego Man Head pops (Right photo). \u00a0These were inspired by the talented Amy of Living Locurto and you can find the tutorial here.<\/a><\/p>\n
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My boys and I….<\/p>\n
$\"cupcakes$ Don’t you LOVE these place card holders? \u00a0I printed off the personalized party labels from our collection<\/a> as well as a “Jeffrey” graphic logo and placed it in a fun acrylic photo holder that I found. \u00a0I loved the acrylic to keep with the “plastic\/Lego feel”.<\/p>\n
$\"lego$ Becca Bond got the cutest shot of Jeffrey as he was about to blow out the candles.<\/p>\n
Now, onto the Lego Inspired Candy Bar<\/strong><\/em>….<\/p>\n
$\"lego$ Candy Bar Decor<\/strong><\/em> – I wanted to use some of the modern elements and patterns from the printable collection<\/a>, so the backdrop holds a big “SIX” graphic (personalized and available in the shop). \u00a0I also strung our printable banner across the front of my buffet. \u00a0(I hand cut each letter, but the printable collection also has the option to use the letters within black framed squares).<\/p>\n
Inspiration –<\/em><\/strong> I wanted the vessels to have consistent colored candies or Legos and shown in clear vessels (and was hoping for acrylic to keep with the “plastic\/Lego feel”). I knew I wanted to stack the vessels so that it represented built Legos.<\/p>\n
$\"candy$ Display method <\/em><\/strong>– I am always open minded when it comes to displaying desserts and candies. \u00a0I was in Ikea and saw a clear acrylic bathroom set. \u00a0It had the typical tissue box cover, toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, etc. \u00a0It was clear acrylic. \u00a0It was $5. \u00a0Sold. \u00a05 piece set for $5. (It was a “last chance item”). \u00a0I bought 4 sets and for $20, I almost had my vessels covered for the candy bar. \u00a0The center vessel was also found at Ikea and was about $15.<\/p>\n
I displayed solid colored Legos on the bottom acrylic boxes. \u00a0The top boxes held the solid colored candies.<\/p>\n
Don’t you LOVE the place card holder (again)….<\/p>\n
$\"lego$ One of my favorite elements from the Lego Inspired Candy Bar was the pegged homemade candy Lego (inspired) dots.<\/p>\n
Homemade Candy Lego Buttons<\/em><\/strong> – I am obsessed with making my own fun candies and desserts (when I have time). \u00a0I decided to use our printable bag topper and peg up some sort of candy on the backdrop. \u00a0I immediately thought of candy buttons because of their resemblance to the tops of Legos. \u00a0I will do a post and DIY on these later! \u00a0The kids loved them and they made a huge impact!<\/p>\n
$\"candy$ I found these perfect gummy candies that looked like Bricks with the white geometric dots. \u00a0I bought a lot. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
$\"lego$ I loved how the banner popped against my black buffet.<\/p>\n
I also displayed mini chocolate bars with our printable chocolate bar wrappers<\/a>. \u00a0These were a hit at the party. \u00a0They even tasted better because of the cute packaging \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n
$\"candy$ I filled the middle clear vessel with red jelly beans and packaged up some cute cookies from Sweeties by Kim and some from Allyson Jane. \u00a0I added the printable favor hangtag from our collection and tied it with raffia (from Nashville Wraps)<\/p>\n
Overall, the sweets and treats were displayed in the most Lego-tastic way that I found possible. \u00a0I hope you enjoyed!<\/p>\n
See the FULL Lego Party post here.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
Credits:<\/strong>
\nComplete Event Styling, Graphic Design and Printables<\/strong><\/em> – Anders Ruff Custom Designs<\/a><\/div>\n
Photography<\/strong> – Becca Bond Photography<\/a>Packaging and Decor:<\/em>
\nCupcake Wrappers – Bella Cupcake Couture<\/a>
\nCustom Table Runner – A to Zebra Celebrations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Clear Candy Packaging and Cello Bags – Nashville Wraps<\/a>
\nAll Printed Label Materials – OnlineLabels.com<\/a>
\nDesserts<\/em>:
\nCustom Cake – Got What It Cakes<\/a>
\nCustom Marshmallow Pops – Oh! So Yummy Cookies and Confections<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Chocolate Covered Oreos – Sweeties by Kim<\/a>
\nCandy – Candy Warehouse<\/a><\/div>\n
Fondant Cupcake Toppers – Two Sugar Babies<\/a>
\nSugar Cookies – Allyson Jane Designer Desserts<\/a><\/div>\n
Colored Popcorn – Sugar Bunch Creations<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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