{"id":250487,"date":"2024-08-02T12:29:09","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T12:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/02\/diy-cake-made-from-school-supply-list\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:13:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:13:18","slug":"diy-cake-made-from-school-supply-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/02\/diy-cake-made-from-school-supply-list\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY &#8220;Cake&#8221; Made From School Supply List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Show an educator your appreciation with this creative \u201cteacher cake.\u201d It\u2019s a DIY school supply \u201ccake\u201d that is sure to get a smile!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10274364 size-large skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/school-supplie-cake-with-bow.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"putting ribbon around school supply \" cake=\"\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/school-supplie-cake-with-bow.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/school-supplie-cake-with-bow.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/school-supplie-cake-with-bow.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/school-supplie-cake-with-bow.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/school-supplie-cake-with-bow.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>No eating this teacher cake!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Are you looking for a creative way to donate school supplies to a deserving teacher and\/or school? Help your favorite teacher stock up with this creative school supply cake! With the back-to-school season around the corner, this fun and easy-to-make tiered \u201ccake\u201d is the perfect present to give to a teacher you appreciate. It also makes a thoughtful gift for recent graduates who are going into their first year of teaching!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get started. Use your school supply list to find the materials your teacher will need. The best part is you can use the school supplies you already have on hand (as I did in my example), or you can use whatever you find on sale.<\/p>\n<p>What a great way to take advantage of all the amazing <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/sales-deals\/school-supplies\/\" rel=\"\">back-to-school deals<\/a> we\u2019ve been sharing here on Hip2Save! Shop our offers and you\u2019ll get a ton of supplies for your teacher cake all for the best price!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8865252 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/school-supplies-for-teacher-gifts-e1555000966730.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C527&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"school supplies for teacher gifts\" width=\"912\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/school-supplies-for-teacher-gifts-e1555000966730.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/school-supplies-for-teacher-gifts-e1555000966730.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/school-supplies-for-teacher-gifts-e1555000966730.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/school-supplies-for-teacher-gifts-e1555000966730.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/school-supplies-for-teacher-gifts-e1555000966730.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C527&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>School will be back in session before you know it!<\/strong> \ud83d\udcda\u270f\ufe0f<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important we help teachers know how much we support them in making their classrooms safe and healthy zones while also being fun! We know that teachers already invest so much into creating the perfect classroom for their students, so this \u201cteacher cake\u201d, consisting of all the tools that would be on a school supplies list, is such a thoughtful gift to make and super useful too!<\/p>\n<p>You can switch up the supplies to whatever is most needed for your classroom, specifically. Just use our model as an example and create a \u201cschool supply cake\u201d that makes the best sense for your kiddo\u2019s school! I used 24-count boxes of Crayola Crayons, Elmer\u2019s School Glue, Kid Scissors, Sharpie Markers, Hand Sanitizer Bottles, and Disinfectant Wipes Container.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11428916\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake-Ingredients.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C588&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"items to create a diy cake made out of school supplies\" width=\"912\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake-Ingredients.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake-Ingredients.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake-Ingredients.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake-Ingredients.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake-Ingredients.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C588&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Did I mention this \u201cschool supply cake\u201d is super easy to create?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This teacher supply cake is a breeze to make! For the base of the cake, you can use round papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 boxes with lids (available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-3278587-12672268?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hobbylobby.com%2FCrafts-Hobbies%2FPainting-Surfaces%2FPaper-Mache%2FRound-Paper-Mache-Boxes---Large%2Fp%2F80888256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hobby Lobby<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Jen22D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon)<\/a>. Then, use some <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GS4wgb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mounting tape<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/29PjiRH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rubber bands<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PeuKO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ribbon<\/a> to help secure your school supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to make your own? Follow the picture tutorial and\/or use the written direction below!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10274360 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/paint-boxes.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"painting boxed with black paint \" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/paint-boxes.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/paint-boxes.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/paint-boxes.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/paint-boxes.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/paint-boxes.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10274361 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/crayons-around-packages.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Crayola crayons packs attached to box with rubber bands\" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/crayons-around-packages.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/crayons-around-packages.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/crayons-around-packages.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/crayons-around-packages.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/crayons-around-packages.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10274362 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sharpies-with-rubberband-around-them-e1668981006927.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C544&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"Sharpie markers attached to box with rubber bands \" width=\"912\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sharpies-with-rubberband-around-them-e1668981006927.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sharpies-with-rubberband-around-them-e1668981006927.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sharpies-with-rubberband-around-them-e1668981006927.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sharpies-with-rubberband-around-them-e1668981006927.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sharpies-with-rubberband-around-them-e1668981006927.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C544&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10274363 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ribbon-around-school-supplies.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"putting ribbon around Elmer's glue bottles \" width=\"912\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ribbon-around-school-supplies.jpg?w=1024&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ribbon-around-school-supplies.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ribbon-around-school-supplies.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ribbon-around-school-supplies.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ribbon-around-school-supplies.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C604&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10274366 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/School-Supply-Cake-1-1.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"DIY School Supply \" cake=\"\" width=\"912\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/School-Supply-Cake-1-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/School-Supply-Cake-1-1.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/School-Supply-Cake-1-1.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/School-Supply-Cake-1-1.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/School-Supply-Cake-1-1.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C479&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>DIY School Supply &#8220;Cake&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"\/>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Paint the boxes, if desired, and let dry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place two rubber bands around the middle of the largest bottom box and then place desired school supplies around the edges (under the rubber bands). I used 11 <a href=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/12116\/81938\/2092?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Fcrayola-24ct-kids-crayons%2F-%2FA-14151826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener\">24-count boxes of Crayola crayons<\/a> to cover the bottom box.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Repeat the same steps with the top box. It took me 49 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ivPoWl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener\">Colorful Sharpie Markers<\/a> to cover the top box, but you could also use <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31zBg7q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener\">highlighters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XNqjOQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener\">#2 pencils<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Fb3XA9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener\">dry erase markers<\/a>, or any other school supply, really! <em>Note: I decided not to use the lid for the top tier so it could hold the wipes and hand sanitizer inside instead.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, cover the rubber bands with decorative tape or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3PeuKO2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ribbon<\/a>.That\u2019s it!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11428914\" src=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C642&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"A School Supply Cake on a table\" width=\"912\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake.jpg?w=1200&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake.jpg?w=150&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake.jpg?w=300&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake.jpg?w=768&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/School-Supply-Cake.jpg?w=912&amp;resize=912%2C642&amp;strip=all&amp;strip=all 912w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>This \u201cschool supply cake\u201d for teachers is just way too cute!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>School supplies are appreciated by all teachers, and this is such a fun and festive way to present all the goodies! I hope you\u2019ll give this school supply cake a shot, too. The teachers in your life are sure to appreciate it! Plus, the presentation will blow everyone away!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\">Need a gift tag or card? <a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/free-teacher-appreciation-printables\/\">Check out our FREE teacher appreciation printables<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/diy\/school-supply-cake\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Show an educator your appreciation with this creative \u201cteacher cake.\u201d It\u2019s a DIY school supply \u201ccake\u201d that is sure to get a smile! 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