Buzz Buzz!
I’m trying to convince myself that I am really not going Burr Burr!
Have I told you that I HATE winter?
Hate it!
It’s so C.O.L.D! And it’s another cold day here in West Virginia.
The wind is howling and it feels like it’s 5 degrees outside.
These little bees would never survive out in the cold.
That’s why I also built them a little hive.
I was researching the Honeybee because I didn’t know how bees survive over the winter. The bees have to keep the hive at 93 degrees for the babies to survive. They keep the hive warm by exercising.
Yes, exercising.
Seems that they rapidly move their wing muscles and create body heat. They also cluster closely around each other and keep the Queen bee nice and warm.
I think I need a hive full of hot men (not necessarily sweaty men) all exercising around me to keep me warm…
Oh, wait? You think I should exercise? Yeah… I tried that… Ironically, it needs to be WARMER before I exercise again.
…and I need new running shoes…
To make these little bees, make your cake pop batter, and form balls.
Shape the bees into teardrops and use 1 1/2 cake balls to form the hives.
I used some large hearts for the wings, black jimmies for the antenna and small circle sprinkles for the eyes.
I added all the parts to the cake pop while it was still wet.
The trickiest were the antenna. I used my tweezers to help, but they still wanted to fall over.
Once they were dry, I melted the black candy and added the stripes. This was a bit difficult to get the lines straight and keep them thin.
To make the baby bees on the hive, I just got yellow M&Ms and added the black stripe and mini hearts as the wings. Super cute!
I was very happy with these little bees.
Maybe if I eat some of them I’ll warm up a bit.
It’s worth a try 🙂
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
February 22, 2013 at 1:57 amSo cute! I love bees…and winter too 😉
Robin @ Bird On A Cake says
February 22, 2013 at 2:18 amLove these bees…super cute, Karyn! 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
February 22, 2013 at 2:45 amGorgeous! These are so flipping cute.
Stephen + Natalie @ Life Made Simple says
February 22, 2013 at 4:44 amThese are soooo cute!!! I love everything about them- especially the beehives!
Misiabe says
February 22, 2013 at 8:49 amGreat 😀 This is so pretty!
Pam McFarland says
February 22, 2013 at 3:17 pmThese are absolutely adorable. I love how cute and spring like they are. I too am waiting and wishing for spring! I found you via Hungry Little Girl blog. I would LOVE for you to link this up at my first ever link party this weekend at The Patriotic Pam.
Hope to see you there!!!
Pam
Kate Pop says
February 22, 2013 at 4:41 pmFab as always, Karyn! I had to squint to see that those mini-bees were, indeed, M&Ms! Love it. The usual recommendations on +1 and OCP: Karyn's Bee Cake Pops! 🙂
Kate.
Madelein - Mother of six says
February 22, 2013 at 6:10 pmThey are absolutely adorable, you are so skilled!!
Janine Eshelbrenner says
February 22, 2013 at 11:35 pmThese are so adorable, Karyn! There's just something about bees… they're really cute as sweets but not so much in real life. I love the little baby bees that you added to the hive!
Great presentation too. What did you use for the honeycomb background?
Amy says
February 22, 2013 at 11:44 pmSo. stinkin'. cute. Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!
Brenda says
February 23, 2013 at 12:06 amOooh SoOo C U T E !! :*)
Lisa Crunkhorn says
February 23, 2013 at 12:32 amThese are so cute Karyn. I love their little happy faces. 🙂 I can't tell in the photos but do they have a jimmie stinger too? Hehe.
-Lisa.
Sweet 2 Eat Baking
Patti @ Pandoras Box says
February 23, 2013 at 2:23 amWow…these are so cute! If you visit my cake pop post today , you will have a good laugh – I certainly don't put the same effort in as you do!!
Sue says
February 23, 2013 at 3:04 amI have a soft spot for all things bees/beehive! Very cute!
Lynn Huntley says
February 23, 2013 at 3:01 pmVery cute!! You have definitely mastered the art of making cake pops! Have a great week-end~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
http://www.turnips2tangerines.com
[email protected] says
February 23, 2013 at 3:42 pmOh, my goodness, Karyn! How do you come up with all of these adorable idea? I love these.
Emily Thompson says
February 24, 2013 at 4:58 amamazing and SOOOO cute!!! I came over from TT&J. Would love for you to come over and check out my blog…
Emily @ http://www.nap-timecreations.com
[email protected] says
February 24, 2013 at 5:54 amHAHAHA sorry Karyn i am still giggling over your hot men comment! i bet if you put some of those adorable bees outside they'd come to your house-heehee i'm coming too for the beehives and i'll also bring you some FL sun. but you can still have the men. 🙂
Ches says
February 24, 2013 at 6:21 amthese are super cute, i am ready for the summertime as well….
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
February 24, 2013 at 4:11 pmso adorable. My daughter's name is Melissa which means honey bee. I wish I had the patience to make these for her. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.
Your co-hostfrom Nosh My Way
Karen says
February 24, 2013 at 6:05 pmThese are just adorable!
Karen
When Is Dinner
Mel the Crafty Scientist says
February 25, 2013 at 1:13 amThese are SOOOOO cute! I especially love the little hives with the little bees on them – adorable! (And funny enough, my name full first name is Melissa so I guess I was particularly excited about the honey bees too, haha!)
-Mel the Crafty Scientist
Rita says
February 25, 2013 at 3:40 amSo cute! I am with you about winter. I am so tired of the cold and can't wait for spring and warmer weather. It's still cold in Utah too!
Rebecca says
February 25, 2013 at 10:01 amThey look gorgeous!! I love them 😀 Made me smile immediately 🙂 Saw your link on the Sugar&Slice Link Party and I think so far your post is the cutest 😀 Good luck, and I can't wait to see more of your work 😀
Take care!
Lisa says
February 25, 2013 at 1:23 pmAbsolutely adorable and makes me excited for spring and warm weather!
Lindsey Domer says
February 25, 2013 at 2:42 pmI've never made cake pops before… but seeing these makes me want to make some! They are so stinkin' adorable! 🙂
Wanda Ann Olsen says
February 25, 2013 at 5:32 pmThese are so so cute. How fun! I would love for you to share them and any of you delicious recipes tomorrow at http://www.memoriesbythemile.com/
xoxo
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Sarah Wells says
February 25, 2013 at 4:00 pmThese are adorable!! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah Lynn @ Sarah Lynn's Sweets
J. Rae says
February 26, 2013 at 12:37 amYUM!
I would LOVE it if you shared this in my Spring/Easter Linky Party! You can find it here: http://littlemomprairie.blogspot.com/p/blog-round-up.html
Kara @ Petals to Picots says
February 26, 2013 at 1:18 amThese are adorable!
Katie says
February 27, 2013 at 2:35 amThese are so cute! I'm just starting to get into the world of cake pops, and I definitely want to try these sometime. Found you over at a link party!
http://www.clarkscondensed.com
Christina says
February 27, 2013 at 1:30 pmThese are too adorable! So glad I found your blog through whatever goes Wednesdays! I haven't had success with cake pops but must try these!
Lauren says
February 28, 2013 at 5:44 amThese will be perfect for my son's first birthday as it has a bee theme and my sister just bought me a cake pop machine. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Erin TableforSeven says
March 1, 2013 at 12:44 amthose are adorable!
Cheryl Kirkness says
March 1, 2013 at 3:31 amAdorable! I love that you have a hive as well – too cute! I'd love to see your creations again this week on the Family Fun Friday linky! http://ow.ly/i9GDM
KC Coake says
March 1, 2013 at 3:52 pmThey are adorable!
Thanks so much for sharing at Real Family Fun.
KC
Monica Pruett says
March 1, 2013 at 5:25 pmThis is great – perfect for moms with preschoolers! I'd love it if you'd link this to my Family Fun Friday linky party. Address: http://happyandblessedhome.com/family-fun-friday-9/
Thanks again,
Monica
Miz Helen says
March 2, 2013 at 2:19 pmKaryn, these little Bumble Bee's are just the cutest things ever! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Christine says
March 4, 2013 at 12:28 pmOh so CUTE Karyn!!
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer last week. Can't wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening! Have a great day!! xoxo