Be the Star of Your Bake Sale with These Simple Tips

Reynolds® FunShapes™ Baking Cups are shaping up bake sales across the nation and putting the fun back into fundraising! It’s the little details that can make a big difference in your bottom line, so use these creative tips to shape up your bake sale this year:

Never Double Book.
Refer to a community calendar and make sure there are no conflicting fundraisers for the same date or location as your bake sale. Be sure to add your bake sale to any local calendars, e-newsletters or announcements at your organization.

A Bake Sale Is Only As Good As Its Turnout.
It’s never easy to pass up homemade treats. But, don’t count on foot traffic alone; promote your bake sale well in advance by hanging posters and signs in the area.

If you are planning a neighborhood bake sale, pick a location that is safe from traffic, easily accessible and visible to potential customers.

Grab potential customers’ attention by incorporating your organization’s cause and adding pictures to the posters you hang in the area. Download templates to create your own bake sale posters and signs at www.reynoldsfunshapes.com.

Bring a camera to photograph the event. Post the pictures on your group’s website or add it to your newsletter to share your success.

First Impressions Are Everything.
Find a large table to set up your homemade goods and consider using a festive tablecloth for a fun yet finished look. Create an inviting atmosphere by wearing nametags and consider decorating matching aprons for your bake sale team.

Feature your organization’s colors and logo in your display. Consider arranging the individual FunShapes baking cups treats in the pattern of your logo for a creative and attractive spread. Play your favorite tunes and have fun!

If your organization has informational pamphlets, scrapbooks or pictures of its members in action, proudly feature them in your display. Bring extras to hand out to your guests to relay information about your cause.

Be Creative!
Let your imagination run wild. Bake sales are held year-round, so what will make yours stand out?  By using FunShapes, you’ll be the star of your bake sale during any season! Use a plethora of festive shapes to create attractive cookies, delicious brownies and all kinds of homemade treats. Keep guests coming back for more of your tasty delights.

It’s All About The Presentation.
Make the plainest treats dazzle by experimenting with toppings. Whipped cream and fresh fruit dress up sugar cookies, while sprinkles, frosting and candy make designs that shine.

Fill FunShapes baking cups with candy and wrap the festive-shaped treat in bright colored ribbon or with Reynolds® Plastic Wrap with EZ Slide™ Cutter in clear, rose, green, blue or violet colors.

It’s Not All About Sweets!
Entice guests who lack a sweet tooth by using FunShapes baking cups to make heart-shaped biscuits or star-shaped pizzas.