With the help of Chinet® Cut Crystal®, I had the pleasure of hosting a fun “baby sprinkle” (a baby shower for a momma who is on her second or later child!) for one of my lovely friends in our playgroup. It was so much fun to surprise this super sweet momma with a super sweet Chocolate Fondue party! I just love the idea of a baby sprinkle… since every new baby no matter if they are your first or your last always needs a few essentials.
This Chocolate Fondue party was so fun to put together! I thought it would be cute to have individual cups of mini chocolate fondue and then offered lots of fun foods to dip into them like strawberries, angel food cake bites, Ritz crackers (you have to try it… a little salty and a little sweet!), maraschino cherries, marshmallows, and bite size Rice Krispie treats. I also offered a few toppings to dip our treats into to like colorful sprinkles, mini M&Ms, and dried shredded coconut. The party colors were aqua, baby pink, and gold so I made a tissue paper garland in those colors for over the fondue table and carried them over to the wooden fondue skewers by painting the handles in the same colors… so in love! I also spray-painted a few plastic toy animals gold and our friend can now use them in her new babe’s nursery as decor!
I decided to use these Chinet® Cut Crystal® 9 oz cups for the individual cups of chocolate fondue because they look so much like glass with their clear look and the swirl pattern on them but soooo much better because they won’t shatter if dropped and that is huge for us mommas when we all have at minimum two children! You get all the fanciness of glass without the extra work in having to wash and dry them afterward. I really liked that I could just throw them away when we were done eating which is such a huge hooray for being able to spend more time laughing and eating and praying blessings over my friend and her baby. I liked the slimmer, taller Chinet® Cut Crystal® 18 oz cups for beverages (we had a yummy ice cream punch and also some sparkling cider to “toast” the momma-to-be) and this size also worked nicely to use as a container for the fondue skewers…score!
I thought I would share my favorite recipe for Chocolate Fondue… it always gets rave reviews and could not be any easier to make or taste any better!
- 10 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy whipping cream.
- Once the cream starts to simmer take the pan off the heat and add in the chocolate cups.
- Stir until all chips are melted and then add in vanilla
- Serve once mixture is smooth.
Once you make your fondue… eating it is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Just dip your favorite food into the chocolate fondue… And if you are so inclined, dip your chocolate coated piece of deliciousness into some sprinkles!!! So Good! Visit the Chinet® Cut Crystal® website for other inspired decoration, craft and recipe ideas to make your next gathering perfectly coordinated. If you would like a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card and a Chinet® gift pack (approximate retail value of gift pack $50) which includes:
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erin says
Well, I’d actually be able to be with the party and not running off and doing dishes, so that would be fantatic!
Elena says
It would make the after party clean up easier.
Elena says
https://twitter.com/ElenaIstomina/status/595234734076071937
kel says
I love how these products bring the bling! I think they are classy and add a touch of formal to every decor/theme, and who doesn’t love a little hassle-free fancy?
Stacey says
yummy chocolate fondue!! Love your ideas and color scheme great job!!
Natalie says
I would love to use Chinet Cut Crystal to help elevate my cousin’s rehearsal dinner. We are having a BBQ theme rehearsal dinner at a local park and Chinet would help make for an easy clean up!! I would use the crystal cups to put in fruit salad and the plates would be used for the BBQ chicken and ribs.
Natalie says
https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/595292382666428416
Jessica To says
I know Chinet would elevate my son’s birthday party because it could handle all of the messy snacks and goodies we would have.
Mami2jcn says
It would elevate my daughter’s birthday party this summer.
Mami2jcn says
tweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/595357269178589184
Kelly D says
Chinet Cut Crystal would elevate my next get-together because it looks nicer than paper tableware and would make clean up easy. This would look great for the baby shower that I am hosting.
Kelly D says
tweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/595602139482849280
Julie Wood says
It would elevate my next get together by making my Family gathering look classy and it would make clean up so easy!
Julie Wood says
Tweet entry
https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/595613150378008577
Stephanie Phelps says
Chinet would bring a whole new level of elegance to the wedding shower I am throwing later this fall! I am so excited to have found something so nice that I do not have to wash afterwards!
Stephanie Phelps says
I tweeted
https://twitter.com/my4boysand1/status/595794979928330240
latanya t says
it would be great for graduation parties and birthdays
latanya t says
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/595943128642822144
Madeline says
I’d use their “To-Go Cupcakes” idea to give people a parting gift on Mother’s Day (and to keep me from eating all of the leftovers!).
Madeline says
Tweet link: https://twitter.com/shala_darkstone/status/596131546211422208
Jessie C. says
Chinet Cut Crystal would make kid’s birthday party less stressful and more fun.
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Jessie C. says
-https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/596154370208571392
Elle says
Chinet Cut Crystal would elevate my next family/friend outdoor barbecue that we have because it’s so much nicer than regular paper/plastic plates and cups and would make the whole event look better.
Elle says
Tweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/596295572514017280
Sarah Hall says
The Chinet would add a touch of class to a dull or ordinary table scape.
Michelle says
This would be great since everything would be coordinated and would look classy because of that. I also wouldn’t have to do dishes which is nice too.
Amy Tong says
What a great party you had there. Chinet® Cut Crystal® would elevate my next get-together for sure with their high quality products and elegant look. Can’t wait to host my next party.
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Amy Tong says
tweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/596538718770450432
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Lisa Brown says
Well, it would definitely elevate an outdoor party where there may be more activity from guests, looks pretty without being breakable.
Lisa Brown says
https://twitter.com/LuLu_Brown24/status/597003484647436288
LinhC says
I love the Chocolate Fondue party idea! I think the Crystal cups would make parties more elegant, yet not have to worry about glass.
ANGEL JACKLYN says
IT WOULD MAKE PUTTING THE PARTY TOGETHER A SPLASH & THE CLEANUP SO MUCH EASIER! THEREFOR, IT WOULD BRIGHTEN MY MOOD! YAY!
ANGEL JACKLYN says
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/597221800485912577
steve weber says
This Chinet would kick it up a notch to what we usually use for our block parties.
Jenna D says
These would make my upcomming barbeque much classier and make the cleanup easy!
Jenna D says
https://twitter.com/jennad289/status/597547469086556160
Kerry says
I would love to use it to elevate our 4th of July get together this year!
heather says
Chinet crystal will elevate a baby shower that I am throwing soon for a friend.
Amanda Sakovitz says
I would use this to bring some class to our next family bbq!
Amanda Sakovitz says
tweet
https://twitter.com/aes529/status/598441719009542144
Linda C. says
It make clean up a breeze!
Linda C. says
Tweet https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/598649898330755072
Wanda McHenry says
It would elevate it by making a more appealing atmosphere than the usual red cups and paper plates!
Wanda McHenry says
https://twitter.com/myfolly/status/598703654573613056
Bert Ruiz says
Chinet Cut Crystal would elevate my daughter’s graduation party. This line looks nicer than most disposable products and clean up time would be easier
Bert Ruiz says
tweet https://twitter.com/iamdadtastic/status/598758316366372865
Tabathia B says
It would elevate it by making it look less cluttered at our family bbq
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Tabathia B says
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WHITNEY says
It would make the baby shower i am throwing more elegant.
erica best says
i would use this at my friend baby shower
erica best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/598993719648366592
Debbie B says
these look so nice – i think it would make my next get together a bit more of a special event
Debbie B says
i posted a tweet here:
https://twitter.com/bellows22/status/598999235627913216
Leann Lindeman says
I would use these during the holidays, like Christmas. i usually use paper/plastic, this would be dressier.
Jenn says
We’re about to do our year end Girl Scout party, and Chinet would definitely elevate our fun! We always keep it simple with pizza and ice cream. But this way it looks like it’s so much more! The girls would have a blast, and I would love not doing dishes!
Jenn says
https://twitter.com/groovyonetoo/status/599758389669810176
LAMusing says
They look so much better than paper plates!
Norma says
I can’t think of a party where I wouldn’t use these!
rachel says
It’d allow me to focus on other details, like the food, instead of trying to match all my decorations.
Stacey b says
It would save me major clean up time and looks more elegant than typical paper/plastic products.
Stacey b says
https://twitter.com/StaceyNNE/status/601379320867721216 Tweeted to share
Nicole Dziedzic says
This Chinet Cut Crystal would elevate my next get-together by going with any decor i choose and by making clean up easy and so simple.
Nicole Dziedzic says
Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/lil_lady_dz/status/601655787946016768
sherri crawford says
i was always embarassed to use paper plates but this looks great and durable
Kristie says
I would use the smaller ones for prepared ahead of time individual dip & crudite bowls. But I love another commenter’s suggestion for individual fruit salads.
debbie says
tweeted https://twitter.com/suburbsanity/status/605717689521336320
debbie says
Love your fondue recipe and idea! I would like to use these because they’d make setup and clean up easy but at the same time make my food look great!
Kristen says
Some fresh lemonade made from the lemons on our tree would love lovely in these glasses with some berries dropped it.
Kristen says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/rubylorikeet/status/605811182528688128
angie says
My mother HATES paper or foam disposable dishes, so these would totally blow her mind and she would have no room to complain at family BBQs! LOL
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/606124487260696576
Tina m says
we are going to have a 5 years anniversary party. Chinet Cut Crystal would make everything looks better
Tina m says
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/606166595023466498
Susan Smith says
Chinet Cut Crystal would elevate our July 4th cookout this Summer!
Susan Smith says
https://twitter.com/susan1215/status/608299021225095168
mysweetiepiepie says
Chinet® Cut Crystal® would elevate our next get-together by making this that much prettier.
D Schmidt says
tweeted It would elevate to the next level by providing some much needed sophistication and elegance. My particular favorite item is the cut crystal cutlery, so useful!
D Schmidt says
tweeted for a second entry https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/608329177595580416
maria cantu says
My daughter’s birthday is our next get-together and this would make it look classy.
erica best says
it would add some class
erica best says
https://twitter.com/purplelover04/status/609047790736384001
Ellie Wright says
These would elevate my book club and luncheon immensely when it’s my turn to host. Much classier than regular paper plates and accessories.
Ellie Wright says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/609937858443382785
Thomas Murphy says
Chinet Cut Crystal would be perfect for my 4th of July party because they look great and are easy to clean up.
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/609949107260661760
ANGEL JACKLYN says
CHINET MAKES PUTTING PARTIES TOGETHER FUN! WOULD LOVE TO USE!
ANGEL JACKLYN says
https://twitter.com/kytah00/status/609980482701266945
Tamara says
I love how these Chinet products have the look of elegance — but they’re so easy to use and dispose. The cut crystal glasses are lovely.
Tamara says
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/pixel_berry_pie/status/610153660706762752
Kerry says
I would love to use this for a baby shower that I’m helping host this fall.
Kerry says
tweeted: https://twitter.com/KerryBishop/status/610231274201071617