October 12, 2025

Studio Craftin’:  Chocolate, Chaos & Judge Lapham!

This episode of Studio Craftin’ is all about family fun in the sweetest way possible! Shelley and Judge Lapham show how a little chocolate, a few simple treats, and a big imagination can turn into the perfect hands-on project for kids and parents alike.

Together, they turned Rice Krispie Treats into mummies and Frankenstein’s monsters, covered Nutter Butters in white chocolate to make ghosts with candy eyes, and dipped cookies, potato chips, and just about anything else they could find into melted chocolate. It’s creative, messy, and full of laughter — the kind of easy, no-stress activity that gives families a chance to laugh, create, and spend time together.

So gather the kids, warm up some dipping chocolate, and make your own spooky snacks! When the goal is fun, there’s no such thing as a mess too big or a laugh too loud.

🎙️ Host:

Shelley Stuessel-Brian

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online & Co-Creator, Hello Austin County

Greg Stuessel

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
Austin County News Online & Austin County Media

🎙️ Guests:

Tim Lapham, County Judge

Austin County, Texas

🎧 Episode Highlights:

Items used:

  • Dipping chocolate (vanilla & chocolate)
  • Colored candy melts
  • Sandwich cookies (chocolate & vanilla)
  • Nutter Butter cookies
  • Rice Krispie Treats
  • Rippled potato chips
  • Various sprinkles and sanding sugars
  • Lollipop or popsicle sticks