Spring Snack: String Cheese Flowers
Spring is just around the corner, that means warmer weather and things blooming all around us. I always love the renewed feeling that comes along with it. Today, I'm sharing how to make String Cheese Flowers that's a perfect way to welcome the new season. These make a great activity to do with kids, a fun twist to snack time or for a spring-themed party.
I have to admit that String Cheese is still one of my favorite snacks to keep on hand and not just for my son. They're perfect for me since I'm always trying to survive one hectic day after the next. My favorite busy snack lately is a handful of pretzels and String Cheese. I literally take a bite of cheese, then pretzel and repeat. It's so yummy and takes no preparation at all. Love that. Whether you are stocking up for yourself or your family, this clever snack hack will make it a little more festive.
How To Make String Cheese Flowers
These fun flower snacks are so simple to make in just minutes. Here is what you'll need:
- String Cheese
- Scrapbook Paper or Construction Paper
- Pencil to trace shapes
- Scissors
- Non Toxic Glue or Glue Dots
The possibilities to create cute flowers are endless. I made two different varieties and used fun mix and match scrapbook paper patterns. The first one was somewhat of a Gerbera Daisy style flower. To make these, simply cut a circle out of your paper. Then secure a smaller circle in the center. Then, take your scissors to make snips all the way around the circle. To make these flowers pop, I pulled every other snipped "petal" outward. I love the way it came out.
The tulip cheese sticks were even easier. I traced a very simple tulip shape onto the back of my scrapbook paper, stacked a few sheets together and cut them out.
For the final touch to your String Cheese Flowers, you need some cute petals. I did some more mixing and matching to find fun petal patterns that would pop. 
To put them together, flip your String Cheese around and secure the flower pieces to the back. I prefer using Glue Dots because they're so simple to use and no drying time is needed. Just stick and done.
I just love the way they came out. These definitely brightened my day and I hope you can bring a little sunshine to someone with these too.
Which spring occasion would these String Cheese Flowers be perfect for?
We have a Spring party coming up at my kids' school. These would be amazing for them to be able to bring in and share with their class.
These are so adorable. I love to do themed lunches sometimes for my kids and these would be perfect for that.
These are so adorable! Would love to try this! Such a fun idea!
What a cute idea! Those would be fun at a class party.
I can't believe how cute these are. They are so versatile too - they could be used for so many different types of parties. But now I want cheese.
Love the idea! I'm so copying for our Easter Party! Sooo cute!
What an adorable way to spring-ify snack time! I know my kids would get a real kick out of finding a string cheese flower inside their lunchboxes.
Okay... these are just about the cutest centerpieces/party snacks ever! We have a family dinner party coming up and I know my grandkids are going to love your string cheese flowers. Fact is, my granddaughter can make them! Thanks Dawn!!
My kids are going to love finding these flowers in their lunch box. Cheese is a popular snack in my house.
Those are TOO cute! I love crafty little things like this that add a little whimsy to the day for the kiddos.
This is SOOOO cute! My kiddo would love something like this in their lunch! What a creative way to make a lunch more fun!
These are beyond cute! My girls love string cheese and I'm always looking for ways to put surprises in their lunchboxes...I think this is perfect. Thanks for the idea!
I buy these at the wholesale club. I say they're for the kids' lunches, but I'm the one that eats them all. A cheese stick and an apple is my before the gym snack.