Friday, May 21, 2010

Welcome to Jello Island

Henry's class is having a luau today.
And other than fruit kabobs or a roasted pig, I had no idea what kind of snack to take.
So I made Jello Island:)Jello Island1 I mixed up three big boxes of Blue Berry Jello in a clear bowl. About halfway through the refrigeration time, pull the bowl out and load it up with gummy fish and sharks.
Jello Island2 When the Jello is completely set, pull it out to decorate. I crumbled up vanilla Oreos in a food processor and sprinkled them onto part of the Jello to make the island. Then I rolled out a few Starburst to make beach towels and added a few sunbathing Teddy Grahams.
Candy/Cookie Palm Trees To make the palm trees, I used a few Pirouette cookies and some green fruit slices. I sliced the fruit slicing thinly, and then attached them to the top of the Pirouette with the help of a few toothpicks.
Jello Island3
This was really easy to do, and I may try it again this summer and actually let the boys helps me when we have more time!
I hope everyone has a great weekend!
I think I need a fruity drink with an umbrella in it to celebrate the weekend almost being here:)

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41 comments:

  1. McCrakensx4May 21, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    That is about the cutest thing EVER! I love that you can 'make & bake' things for Henry's school. We are strictly a 'buy & bring' school...no homemade goodies! I hope he has a great time!

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  2. julesMay 21, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    Super creative!! Love it.

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  3. BridgetMay 21, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    That is so cute!!!

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  4. KmamaMay 21, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    that is awesome!!

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  5. The TesdallsMay 21, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    VERY CUTE!!!!

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  6. carissaMay 21, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    how perfectly presh!!! girl, you are a walking wealth of ideas! i love the teddy graham lounges!

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  7. Amy @ Positively SplendidMay 21, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Oh my goodness - you've done it again! This is fabulous!

    I've done a little spotlight on you on my blog today. Have a great weekend! :)

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  8. BlogsMay 21, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    How fun and super yum!:) enjoy the weekend! xoxo

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  9. Sugarplum Creations BlogMay 21, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Seriously, Kelli, that is adorable! My girls would love it!

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  10. AliMay 21, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    So cute!

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  11. UnknownMay 21, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Serious cuteness! HENRY will feel so proud I am sure, WAY TO GO MOM! Jenn

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  12. ErinMay 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    What a great idea! I did the Jello fish bowl but never thought of this one. We'll have to make this!!!

    www.makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com

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  13. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMay 21, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    That is so cute Kelli! Wow - it is a masterpiece. I bet the kids are going to love it!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  14. MyyaMay 21, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Adorable! I did something similar to this when I was in Home Ec in High School. Sooo cute, I'm sure the kids will LOVE it!!! As for your drink, my fav is... Malibu Rum, Pineapple Juice & Cranberry Juice. Although I never get it because I am usually pregnant or nursing... maybe in a few months LOL : )

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  15. More Than WordsMay 21, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Now how in the world did you think of that??? I'm so impressed by you, Kelli, really!!

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  16. {Kimber}May 21, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    SOOOOOOOOO crafty you are!!
    Tonight is truth time...I will start on the candi sushi and cupcakes for the party!! wish me luck :)

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  17. He & Me + 3May 21, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    What a yummy and cute idea. I love it. That would be so fun for a Beach party. Thanks for always sharing your cute ideas,

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  18. Together We SaveMay 21, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Wow- very creative!! I love it!

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  19. StephanieMay 21, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    I'm not even going to say that you're creative again :) but I love that!

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  20. FoursonsMay 21, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    His teacher must love you! Great job as usual. :)

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  21. Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan TooMay 22, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    That is so cool! You rock, girl! I'm going to have to surprise my son with that!

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  22. AngieMay 22, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    Girl...I have no words for how flipping cute that is! LOVE IT! Once again I am stealing this adorable idea :)

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  23. amandaMay 22, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    SO cute. love it. we had a mom bring in something like that for daycare, but she put in plastic fish and jelly worms in the jello, and didn't have the cute island. totally makes me crave jello now though. lol.

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  24. KelliMay 22, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    You are simply one of THE most creative people I know!!!

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  25. HeidiMay 22, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    This is so cute! I love the fish in the bowl, how did they hold up to being in the fridge though?
    What a fun spin on the tropical theme. :)

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  26. The House CreativeMay 22, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    I bet the kids got a kick out of that! Great idea.

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  27. CassidyMay 22, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    My jaw is on the floor! I made almost the exact "cake" last summer! Great minds think alike! But I think yours turned out much better. I put gummy sharks in the "water" and they floated belly up and looked like squishy bloated dead fish :( Pretty gross, but my 4,2 and 1 year old didn't care. They liked dead fish

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  28. Between You and MeMay 22, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    very cool! love the pictures...new to your blog...loving it!

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  29. KerriMay 22, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    So CUTE! LOVE the palm trees...I too need a girly drink now!

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  30. TraceyMay 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    My sons class is having a luau on June 8th...I am incharge of dessert...guess what I am going to make! Thanks girl for the great idea!!!

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  31. JenileeMay 22, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    that is toooo cute! wow!

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  32. Amanda @ Serenity NowMay 22, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Adorable!!! Makes me think of the LOST finale tomorrow. ;) ;) Thanks for the visit yesterday. :)

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  33. UnknownMay 23, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    super cute idea!

    Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
    party inspiration

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  34. CarrieMay 23, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Really, where do you come up with this stuff :) So cute and FUN! That is so creative! the sunbathing bears are so funny :) I know the kids would love to help with this!

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  35. Liz {Learning To Juggle}May 23, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    You do the cutest projects - I LOVE this!! I really need to try to start doing more things like this for my guys!!

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  36. AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    Oh my goodness how cool. The kids must love you:)

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  37. Jenny @ DIY NewlywedsMay 25, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is so cute! I may have to try this for my own birthday! I'm thinking of doing a laua bbq. I wonder if I can get away with making it from chocolate pudding instead of jello. If you're a fan of the tv show LOST, this would have been perfect for a LOST party too!

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  38. The Rantings of a Drama Queen's MumMay 27, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    That's adorable.

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  39. Sarah @HarriganHowdyMay 27, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Haha! I love this! Perfect for a summer pool party. :) I have given you the "Versatile Blog Award" because you truly are inspiring to me.

    Blessings!
    -Sarah

    http://harriganhowdy.blogspot.com/2010/05/honored-by-few-blog-awards.html

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  40. PamMay 30, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    Your son must have the most clever mommy of his classmates; what a cute idea!

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  41. Lisa at Paint in my HairAugust 13, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    that is just ridiculously cute :)

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