SO, I was inspired today by a Blog Hop that went on today among the Bento Bloggers. Since today is the first day of summer, they decided to have a hop around that theme. I was VERY impressed! My fave item was a bunch of miniature marshmallows on sticks (pretzels) that the artist had actually roasted over the gas burner on the stove!! How cool!?
Since I LOVE summer...for obvious reasons (I'm a teacher), I figured I would create one for Rich using the same theme. He has had a Bento every day this week, but I must say that they haven't revolved around a theme. I am excited to show mine off to you!
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| Starting at the top left and going clockwise, we have the ocean which is made of blue vanilla yogurt, a starburst sun, a Werther's Chewy SeaGull, and cookie crumb sand. Next, there are 3 Beach Balls made out of circle I cut out of bread with the top of a medicine bottle. Then I used edible markers to color in the triangles. These are Cookie Butter sammies. The middle consist of a tiny red chocolate candy that I dug out of a jar of misc sprinkles. These are accented by an orange Hibiscus Flower pick and a mini umbrella! Below that you simply have some "Whales" which are Dollar General's brand of Goldfish. Aldi carries "sharks" as their brand. Finally, you have a little fishy boiled egg. Hubby was impressed! I also had a pink flamingo pick in the whales but it disappeared before the picture! |
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| A close up of the ocean scene and beach balls. |
You should try "bentoing" because if I can do it, anyone can! I had a CRAPPY day and I just focused my energy on this for a few and believe it or not, it helped! Whatcha think of my creation?? I also need some theme ideas.
