Monthly Archives: June 2010

Smiley Bento Kids #105

These days, I have been finding it hard to resist picking up cute picks like the ones I used in today’s bento.  These hat picks are just adorable and when I first saw them in one of Lia’s (Bentolicious) bentos, … Continue reading

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Flower and Butterflies Sandwich Bento #104

We have a huge bush of yellow flowers growing wild in our yard which the the inspiration for today’s bento.  The flowers attract a lot of butterflies but they also attract a bunch of black bees which the kids hate. … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Shaun Stencil #103

Today’s post is in response to Jenna’s question about the Shaun the Sheep sandwich bento that I previously made.  Jenna wanted to know if there was something else that she could use besides nori for Shaun.  A situation like this … Continue reading

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Fun Finger Sandwiches Bento #102

Here is a bento that you can eat with your hands!   Mini finger sandwiches made with deli meat, were decorated with cheddar and mozzarella cheese butterflies and flowers.  I also dressed up the mini sandwiches with cute picks and … Continue reading

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How to Make Shaun the Sheep & the Naughty Pig #101

Here is the “How To” part of my previous post- Shaun the Sheep Sandwich Bento. To begin, you need to find a picture of Shaun and the Naughty Pig, then format the picture to the correct size, and print.  I always … Continue reading

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Shaun the Sheep Sandwich Bento #100

Shaun the Sheep (made by the same creators of Wallace and Gromit) is one of Sean’s favorite shows on the Disney Channel!  In fact, both Mark and I find ourselves laughing and enjoying the show right alongside Paige and Sean. … Continue reading

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Yum-Yum Bento Box

Last week I received a review copy of Yum-Yum Bento Box by Crystal Watanabe and Maki Ogawa from their publisher- Quirk Books!  The cover is gorgeous and it already gives you a peek into the wonderful bentos that both Crystal … Continue reading

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Transformers Sandwich Bento #98

Yesterday, Mrs. P asked me if I had any suggestions for making bentos for her 9 year old son.  No cutesy stuff and her son’s interests are Transformers, Star Wars, and Mario Brothers.  The easiest thing that I can think … Continue reading

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Dr Who Villain Bento #97

After I posted my Wallace and Gromit bento last week, a good friend (Hi Annika!) of mine asked me to make a Dr. Who bento.  After looking through all of the characters, I finally decided on an Adipose- who is … Continue reading

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Wallace and Gromit Bento #96

Asfora from Bento Box UK is having a British Themed Bento Event that runs until June 21st!   I made Wallace and Gromit which is one of my favorite British animated films!   Wallace is made from rice stuffed with … Continue reading

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