Every year {since my firstborn started preschool in 2000}, I’ve made a special school-themed treat for the first day. My goal is to never repeat any of the treats which means every August I’m busy scouring pinterest or trying to think of an original idea. This year’s back to school cupcakes are my most recent idea and one of my favorite first day treats ever. They took no time at all to make and I think the cute factor is huge.
I baked a batch of cupcakes {from a mix} and frosted them lightly with storebought vanilla frosting …
… then added a fun touch. Using the top of a glass, I cut circles from rolled white fondant {again, storebought} and, using edible markers, drew lines to look like notebook paper. For fun, I added a little math or spelling lesson to each one. I couldn’t resist sneaking in an algebra cupcake for my high schoolers {smile}.
On the first day of school, my kids can’t wait to get home to see the back to school treat.
I keep it a surprise until they walk through the door.
The kids loved this year’s back to school cupcakes served on notebook paper napkins {found in the Target not-a-dollar spot}.
Our back to school treat tradition is just a fun way to get excited about a new year of school. Do you have any special traditions to start a new school year?
To create these fun back to school cupcakes, click on the pictures below to get the supplies delivered right to your doorstep.
For more back to school first day treats, be sure to check out these simple back to school apple cupcakes …
… a back to school apple ice cream cone …
… and apple cinnamon rolls.
Those are so stinkin’ cute! Wow…Easy too! My kids always pack their lunches on the 1st day, so write a first day of school note with stickers, glitter, etc. They say they always look forward to seeing what it will be.
These are absolutely adorable!
I love that you frosted them and then added the fondant.
I bet your kids loved them!
Adorable! I love the idea of frosting, fondant and edible markers… such a good idea!
Those are the cutest!! So creative!
How cute are these?! They look pretty simple to make, too…so even better!
I always love seeing your posts. You are very creative. I never thought of using cupcakes to help with homework. Love this idea.
My little man just asked when I was going to make these. You taking orders?
Hi Randi–Stopping by from Link Party Palooza. Love this fun idea! Makes starting school that much easier 🙂
I am in love with these cupcakes, Randi! They might be the cutest back to school idea I’ve seen!!
Those are so cute! We are only allowed one treat a week but I might make these for Sunday. The kids will love them.
So adorable!!
WOW these are absolutely ADORABLE!!!! What a cute idea!!!! They are beautifully made!!!!
These are awesome! I am a new follower from the Sunday Showcase Party. Come check out my blog when you get a chance!
These are just adorable. I saw the thumbnail pic of them at Sunday Showcase Party and just HAD to come look at your blog to see how you achieved that darling look on the cupcakes. Edible markers! I have never heard of them. Thanks so very much for sharing this great idea.
Those are so stinkin’ cute Randi! Thanks for sharing!
–Katie
These are amazing! I’m sharing on my Facebook wall now. Such a cute back to school idea. xoxo
Really cute cupcakes!
Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
These are SO cute! What a fun tradition! Love it!