DIY cupcake socks

I like fuzzy socks and I like cupcakes. Who doesn't?

I found a calorie-free combination that a couple of people might be receiving for Christmas.{wink wink}

 Betsey Johnson's version on Amazon

{Instructions online}

regular socks

fuzzy socks

fancy puffy version

 {Supplies}

{My Version}

Socks: Fuzzy socks with different prints to match my friend's personalities from Old Navy. Tie with rubberband or hair band if you are not a fan of that rubberband smell.

Paper: Scrapbook paper from Michaels (on sale $0.25 for each 12"x12" sheet; normally $0.59). I made 3 from one sheet. Can use paper trimmer or silly scissors for trim. Seal with tape.

Cherry: Most people use a fuzzy red puff balls. Christmas decorations were on sale at Michaels so I picked up a branch and pulled off the cherries. Use anything that resembles a red cherry. Also consider jingle bells, chocolate ornament balls, milk chocolate Lindt balls, etc. (If using chocolate, do not store near heater or you might be giving ants with your cupcakes. O__O)

Container: I used clear treat bags leftover from a party. Look around your home for containers. Also consider cellophane, cupcake holder box, gift bag, etc.

 

Treats: Pack them with treats the receiver might use. I packed my bags with my favorite lotions (for my fellow eczema survivors) and my favorite nail polishes (my favorite is Essie). I thought this was a good opportunity to share my nail polishes that I purchased but couldn't use because my eczema flare up ate one of my cuticles and hasn't given it back. It's on the top of my Christmas wish list. Also consider other toiletries, makeup, first aid kits, actual cupcake mix, gift certificates, etc.  

Three Things

It's hot. I want to sit indoors and drink banana shakes all day - hot.
Three things that make it better.

1. Beach

An impromptu trip to the beach for boardwalk snacks, enjoying the sun because no ski jackets required, and running barefoot among the seagulls in wet sand. I wish I lived there and could start everyday with sand between my toes.

2. Banana pudding

I made some banana cream cupcakes. A cool dessert perfect for warm weather. Unfortunately, I in lieu of making the frosting I cut corners and bought a can of french vanilla whipped cream. Sounds good. Tastes good. But falls flat into a watery mess within 10 minutes. Next time I shall stick with the original recipe.

Whip cream slowly melting

3. Opera

Lately I've been listening to opera on pandora. I'm not sure why, but it is incredibly soothing. I don't know what they're saying and that doesn't matter. It's the perfect background music for working or stretching or a night of baking.

(FYI: I've also been listening to the soundtrack to The Book of Mormon but it's not good background music because I end up singing along. Hello!)

 

basically an episode of South Park on Broadway