Artist Palette Mishloach Manos

This artist theme mishloach manos is bursting with color, and sure to delight both young and old.

Though somewhat time consuming to prepare, it is not as hard as it looks-especially if you follow our suggestions for the shortcuts.

We love this Artist Palette Mishloach Manos to go with an artist costume or for an artist to either give or receive.

You will need:

• plastic artist palette
• paint brush
• assorted color foil wrappers
• fondant
• food coloring
• 2 ½ inch. round cookie cutter
• 6 pack plastic muffin holder
• 1 Fiji Artesian water bottle-500 ML
• large cellophane bag
• raffia
• low temperature glue gun
• 6 plain cupcakes (SHORTCUT- use bakery cupcakes)
• chocolate disc mold (size according to palette)
• Simchas Purim label

Directions for chocolate palette:

1. Make chocolates molds  and wrap in foil. (SHORTCUT- use store bought)
2. Glue foil wrapped chocolate in place using a glue gun.
3. Add finishing touches by placing label in the center of the palette and gluing paintbrush in place .

Directions for decorating cupcakes:

1. Roll out fondant-cut circles with the cookie cutter.
2. Cover the cupcakes (no additional icing necessary).
3. Place decorated cupcakes in muffin holder.
4. Using a glue gun to secure water bottle on far left corner of the cover.
5. Position palette so that it is leaning against the water bottle and glue in place. Hold in place till dry.
6. Carefully place in cellophane bag.
7. Gather and staple cellophane at either side and in the center.
8. Form bows out of raffia and glue over staples

This article by EstherO. originally appeared in Mishpacha Magazine.

Photography by Dan Engongoro