Esther O Design

Growing up, one of the highlights of my Purim was watching my Uncle Shmuel N. knock down the Haman (and sons) cookies at the end of the day. Every Rosh Chodesh Adar, my aunt Shoshana baked the cookies and hung them from her chandelier, where they dangled until they met their “demise” during al
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Whether you use this idea as a centerpiece or hang the cookies from your chandelier, they will definitely create memories that will “hang around” for a while! Bake cookies and decorate them on any level - with chocolate chips, sprinkles, royal icing, fondant, and everything in between!

Fun to give and fun to get, these cheerful and colorful cookie lollipops will bring smiles and sweetness (without sticking to teeth!)

 It may take a couple of tries to learn this  technique, but once you master it you’ll get a thrill as you roll each cookie and see the swirl you create. (You can practice with play dough!)

You know you’re barking up the right tree when it’s a mosaic of chocolate. A fun treat to make and eat with its layers of texture and flavor

Dip and re-dip your cookies in assorted colors to create your own original and eye catching patterns.

What you see is what you get with this mouthwatering classy cookie box.

If you dabble in graphics, the cookie box labels can be designed with pictures of the actual cookies.

Now you can “Play your game and eat it too!”

Everyone will enjoy baking, playing and eating everyone’s “old time” favorite game.

Metal cans are inexpensive and with the right graphics/label, they have  the look of  a specialty item. For this package I used a  wide ribbon  to tie the cans together .I enjoyed not having to use cellophane, for a change.The top box is topped off with a peacock feather for a little extra pizzazz. 

Pick your colors-pick your flavors and have fun with this cheerful Mishloach Manot idea.

Homemade goodies are fun and easy to make .They also afford you the exciting opportunity to use your creativity to design your own custom packaging. One favorite Erev Purim memory of mine, is standing in the kitchen with my children packaging piles of freshly baked oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. These memories and the warm feelings  last long after the last cookies are gone. Over the years working for Family First Magazine, I’ve prepared many packaging ideas using home baked items. Here are a couple of ideas.