• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Over The Big Moon
  • Home
    • Contact
      • Terms Of Use
      • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • About
  • Holidays
    • Christmas
    • New Year’s Eve
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Father’s Day
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
  • Recipes
    • Appetizer
    • Breads and Rolls
    • Breakfast
    • Crockpot
    • Dessert
    • Beverages
    • Freezer Meals
    • Instant Pot
    • Main Dish
    • Sides, Salads and Vegetables
    • Soups
    • Non Foods
  • Printables
    • Pre-K Packs
    • Kids Printables
    • Learning Printables
    • Household Printables
    • Holiday Printables
  • DIY & Crafts
    • Cricut Projects & Education
    • DIY
    • Easy Crafts
    • Home Decor
    • Gardening
    • Free Fonts
  • Family Life
    • Kids Activities
    • Organization
    • Chore Charts and Methods
    • Gift Ideas and Printable Tags
    • Back to School and Teacher Appreciation
    • Parties
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Travel
      • Disneyland and Legoland
      • Camping
Home » Blog » Back to School and Teacher Appreciation » Back to School Breakfast Table

Back to School Breakfast Table

Jul 9, 2018 · Modified: Jan 5, 2024 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Sharing is caring!

  • Share
  • Tweet

A fun, simple and easy Back to School breakfast table idea! Create these DIY Charger Plate using Chipboard, the Cricut Knife Blade and Cricut Maker and learn How to Make a Clear Gift Box’s with the Cricut Maker using the Cricut Scoring Wheel. 

Back to School Breakfast Idea - including tutorials for the DIY Chargers and Clear Acetate Boxes made using a Cricut Maker! From overthebigmoon.com!

Happy Monday friends! Today I am so excited to show you the fun Back to School Breakfast table that I put together for my boys upcoming first day of school using my Cricut Maker with the Knife Blade and Scoring Wheel Bundles that are being released on HSN on July 11, 2018. If you’ve followed me at all, you know I’m a huge Cricut fan and love their products! I’ve been anxiously waiting for the new Scoring Wheel to be released and have already had a little time to play around with the Knife Blade. Both these tools, added to the Cricut Maker and it’s capabilities are opening the DIY / Crafting world to a whole new place!

First Day of Schooll Breakfast - including tutorials for the DIY Chargers and Clear Acetate Boxes made using a Cricut Maker! From overthebigmoon.com!

As mentioned above, on July 11th the HSN-exclusive launch of the Rose Cricut Maker Bundle will be released! If you don’t already have a Cricut Maker, this is the bundle you need to order! If you do already have the Cricut Maker, then you’ll be able to order the additional adaptive tools separately as well!

HSN Rose Cricut Maker Bundle

The full HSN Rose Cricut Maker Bundle includes all the blades — Knife Blade, Scoring Wheel, Double Scoring Wheel, Bonded Fabric Blade, Rotary Blade and Fine Point Blade.

If you already have the Cricut Maker, you’ll be able to order the Knife Blade and Scoring Wheel Bundles separately too!

The Cricut Maker is unlike any other Cricut machine because of its Adaptive Tool System that allows for more blades and tools to be used in it! By being able to switch out the blades, you are able to cut hundreds of different materials with this machine! To learn more about the Cricut Maker, you can check out this detailed review I wrote last year!

Now back to the fun!

Back to School Breakfast Table Idea

I always love having a little extra special start to my kiddos first day of school. Last year when I was cleaning up, I had the thought of hosting it outside. The weather is always so great in August! So, this year I’m taking it to the backyard! The whole thing didn’t cost much and I think it turned out super cute! I bought of a few of the decorations, made a few and had a few on hand! So, let’s get going through the whole setup!

The first thing I did was cover the 4′ Table with Brown Kraft Paper that I picked up at a local party store!

Affordable and Easy Back to School Breakfast Ideas! Make that first day of school extra special! From overthebigmoon.com!

Decorations for Back to School themed parties or tables are super easy!! Go with all the things you’d see in a classroom – books, chalkboard, rulers, pencils, globe/map, paperclips, flashcards, etc. So many of these items can be found around your house too! So, just gather what you have! The only thing I had to buy was the clear jar that I have holding the rulers and I used a 40% coupon, so I got it for like $4! If you have an area that needs to be filled in, just grab a plant from around your house too! Greenery is ALWAYS welcome!

First Day of School Breakfast with some super fun DIY's! From overthebigmoon.com!

I created the utensil holders using linen napkins. Just fold down a portion of one of the sides and then secure it somehow. I used oversized paperclips, but you could also just add a hot glue dot on each side too! I then slid in some cute wooden utensils!

Making this utensil holder is easier then you think! Come see how! From overthebigmoon.com!

You’ll never guess what the “placemat” is — a Gingham printed Food Paper Liner! Yep, you read that right! It’s just a simple paper liner that is normally used to wrap hamburgers, line food baskets, etc! I just hot glued the corners onto the kraft paper!

Fun idea for a DIY place setting! From overthebigmoon.com!

Some of the other items you may have noticed on the table that I haven’t mentioned — simple black and white paper plates, milk jug cups (dollar spot find!!) and black and white paper straws!

Fun Gingham and Black and White Table Setup! From overthebigmoon.com!

Back to School Breakfast Table from overthebigmoon.com!

 

DIY Chipboard Charger Plate

I am SO excited about this fun and simple project! I love using Chargers in my tablescapes! When I initially got brainstorming the look and feel I wanted for this table, all the chargers I had on hand seemed a bit too formal. That’s when it popped into my head that I could make some using the new Cricut Knife Blade!

DIY Plate Charger used at a First Day of School breakfast! From overthebigmoon.com!

You can make this super easy DIY Plate Charger using a little Chipboard, the Knife Blade and your Cricut Maker! Before getting to the tutorial, let me tell you about the awesome HSN Knife Blade Bundle that you’ll be able to order on July 11th!

You can learn everything you need to know about the Cricut Knife Blade HERE! But, as a quick summary the Knife Blade is the best blade to cut thick and tough materials. It cuts deeper and much more precise. The Knife Blade has 10x the pressure of the traditional Cricut Fine Point Blade. It can cut up to 3/32″ materials, including Cricut Heavy Chipboard, Balsa and Basswood, 2mm Leather and more!

In the HSN Knife Blade Bundle you’ll receive:

  • Cricut Knife Blade
  • Cricut Heavy Chipboard 2.0mm 12×12, 5 sheets
  • Cricut Metallic Rose Gold Leather 12×12, 1 sheet
  • Cricut Metallic Gold Leather 12×12, 1 sheet
  • Cricut StrongGrip 12×12 Cutting Mat

Items Needed to make Chipboard Plate Charger:

  • Cricut Maker
  • Cricut Knife Blade
  • Cricut StrongGrip Cutting Mat
  • Cricut Heavy Chipboard
  • Spray Paint (for main pieces) Color of your choice – I used white.
  • Acrylic Paint (for accenting on the edges) Color of your choice
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Design Space Link

Directions:

To make the Chipboard Charger Plate open the following Cricut Design Space File!

Cricut Chipboard comes 11″x11″, so the Charger Plate is sized to 10.5″x10.5″. If for any reason you want to resize it, then hit customize. Otherwise, you can just hit ‘Make It’!

Chipboard Charger Plate

Change your material to ‘Heavy Chipboard’

At this time it will remind you to make sure your Knife Blade is in Clamp B and also that you have moved your Star Wheels all the way to the right on your Cricut Maker Rolling Bar. This is to give clearance for the Chipboard to go under the rolling bar without the star wheels leaving marks on it.

Verify your blade and star wheels on your Cricut Maker Machine! From overthebigmoon.com!

Prepare your Cricut StrongGrip Mat by putting your Heavy Chipboard on it and securing the sides with masking tape. This assures that the Chipboard won’t move at all.

Then hit the ‘C’ Button on your machine!

Cutting Heavy Chipboard on the Cricut Maker with the Knife Blade! From overthebigmoon.com!

Assure it has cut all the way through prior to unloading the mat from your machine. Load the 2nd mat and repeat.

After it is cut then go ahead and spray paint the Chipboard the color you want it! You’re welcome to do the layers different colors if you want! I think that could be really fun too!

DIY Plate Charger layers - ready to assemble! From overthebigmoon.com!

Once it’s painted you’ll hot glue the border layer to the top of the full hexagon!

To finish it off I chose to use a foam brush to paint the outside edges of the finished Charger Plate.

DIY Chipboard Plate Charger Tutorial - make this simple plate charger with Chipboard! From overthebigmoon.com!

 

How to Make an Acetate Favor Box

I thought it would be fun to write a little note and put it with a few treats in a box for them to take to open at lunch time! Plus, I was DYING to start playing with my scoring wheel, so I knew I wanted to make it myself with some acetate sheets!

DIY Clear Treat Box Tutorial - made on the Cricut Maker using the Scoring Wheel and Acetate Sheets! From overthebigmoon.com!

You can make this super easy Acetate Treat Box using clear acetate, the new scoring wheel, your fine point blade and your Cricut Maker! Before getting to the tutorial, let me tell you about the awesome HSN Scoring Wheels Bundle that you’ll be able to order on July 11th!

HSN Scoring Wheels Bundle

You will be able to order the Scoring Wheels Bundle on HSN on July 11th in the new Rose Maker Bundle or it will also be sold separately!

The scoring wheels will help you create professional-grade folds on materials that are thin or thick and now with the additional of the double scoring wheel, even on speciality papers! The scoring wheel gives up to 10x the pressure of the scoring stylus, giving perfect folds every time! With the Cricut Maker Adaptive System, it makes it super simple to switch in between the single and double scoring wheel!

The single scoring wheel is perfect for basic folds or rosettes and the double scoring wheel is perfect to score speciality papers like poster board, acetate, foil, thick cardstock and more!

In the HSN Scoring Wheels Bundle you’ll receive:

  • Single Scoring Wheel
  • Double Scoring Wheel
  • Cricut Pastel Glitter Cardstock 12×12, 10 sheets
  • Cricut Acetate Clear 12×12, 6 sheets
  • Cricut Pastel Poster Board 12×12, 10 sheets
  • Cricut Pink & White Foil Embossed Paper 12×12, 12 sheets
  • Cricut LightGrip 12×12 Cutting Mat

Items Needed to create Acetate Boxes:

  • Cricut Maker
  • Cricut Scoring Wheel
  • Cricut LightGrip Cutting Mat
  • Cricut Acetate Clear Sheets
  • Cricut Design Space File

Directions:

Open the following Design Space File! It’s currently fit to be as big as possible to fit on one 12×12 Acetate Sheet. So, go ahead and hit ‘Make It’!

Acetate Gift Box Design Space File from overthebigmoon.com!

Follow the promptings given by loading the scoring wheel at the appropriate time and the fine point blade.

Cutting an Acetate Sheet in Design Space! From overthebigmoon.com!

Assembling the Acetate Box for the Back to School Breakfast from overthebigmoon.com!

Assemble together using a hot glue gun and fill them with whatever contents you desire! We put a little note in them with some chocolates!

Simple and Easy Acetate Party Box! From overthebigmoon.com!

All and all I think my boys will love eating breakfast on their first day of school!

First Day of School Breakfast table and decorations! From overthebigmoon.com!

School Themed Breakfast Table - perfect for the first day of school! From overthebigmoon.com!

If you love this table, then I’d LOVE you forever if you pinned one of the images below!

Back to School Breakfast for the First Day of School! Fun decoration ideas, plus some fun DIY's you can make on your Cricut Maker! From overthebigmoon.com!

 

Simple Utensil Holder idea using just a linen napkin! From overthebigmoon.com!DIY Chipboard Charger Plate - made from Chipboard using the Knife Blade on the Cricut Maker! From overthebigmoon.com!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Welcome! I’m Pam, a mom of 3 and a lover of reading, TV, the sun, and Mexican food! Here I love sharing easy everyday recipes, printables, Cricut crafts, holiday fun, and kids activities! Learn more about me over on my About Page or on Instagram! Have a fantastic day!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

CHRISTMAS POSTS

Valentine’s Day Food Ideas for Kids

Pop It Printable Valentine Tags

Printable I Spy Valentine's Game from overthebigmoon.com

Valentine’s Day I Spy Printable Game

50+ Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids

Super Mario Printable Valentines

Free Printable Minecraft Valentines

RECIPES TRENDING

Crock Pot Chicken Freezer Meals the whole family will love! From overthebigmoon.com!

Easy Chicken Crockpot Freezer Meals (7 Chicken Recipes to Freeze at Once!)

Cream Cheese frosted Banana Bars cut into squares and a black spatula serving a square.

Frosted Banana Bars

Two sugar cookie bars with pink frosting and sprinkles stacked on a white plate. In the background is a small bowl of sprinkles and the pan of sugar cookie bars.

Sheet Pan Sugar Cookies

Pink Lemonade Sparkling Fruit Punch

50+ Valentine’s Day Food Ideas

Vegetable dip in a clear bowl surrounded by vegetables and a hand dipping a carrot in it.

Sour Cream Veggie Dip

Footer


Pam is a stay at home working mama that enjoys all phases of life! Between her 3 kids, fur baby (a beyond cute Goldendoodle), wonderful husband, friends and working, she stays pretty busy! But, she is loving every aspect of her life! Here on Over the Big Moon, she loves to share DIY's, recipes, printables, organization tips and more! Read More…

‍
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Contact Me | About Me | Terms Of Use | Disclosure and Privacy

Copyright © 2025 · Over The Big Moon, LLC · Log in

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT