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How to make acorn shaped rice krispie treats

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rice Krispie treat acorn

I am a huge fan of acorns and anything acorn shaped. I scored an Ice Age Jello Jigglers mold that included an acorn at the thrift store recently and was thinking about all the materials (and food) I could possibly mold with it. It occurred to me I could make rice krispies treats with it.

how to mold rice krispie treat shapes

It was really easy. I like cinnamon and so I thought I’d make the rice krispy mixture darker by adding a bit of cinnamon. I bet using cocoa krispies would work too.

how to use Jello molds to make rice Krispie treats

I scooped up a bit of the original mixture and a bit of the darker and simply pressed it into the mold I sprayed with cooking spray. They popped right out.

how to make acron rice crispy treats

While working the rice crispy mixture would harden a bit so I simply popped it back in the microwave to soften it back up.

If you like making rice crispy treats into fun shapes like I do I’ll bet you’ll be getting yourself a copy of

Super Cute Crispy Treats by Ashley Fox when it comes out like me!

super cute crispy treats book

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Recycled Paper Cylinder Face Art – A Colorful Win for All Ages

I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!