Archive for 2008

Cupcake Pinata – Easy Step by Step Instructions

Posted by on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

I used these instructions to make the pinata for my daughter’s first birthday.

Cupcake themed birthday parties are popular for small children so why not make a cupcake pinata in the colours that match your decorations? Making it is lots of fun and easy to make – the whole family can help.

For instructions please visit Ezine Articles.

Carter’s® Infant Girl’s Hoodie

Posted by on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
Show her off in this hooded jacket with cute novelty pockets.

  • attached hood has contrast lining
  • scalloped neckline
  • appliqué/embroidered 2 front novelty pockets
  • rib-knit bottom hem
  • chunky rib trim

Washable cotton/spandex. Carter’s infant hooded jacket is imported. 

Available at J.C. Penney.

Windup Cupcake Toys

Posted by on Monday, October 13th, 2008

Cupcake Toys, Girls Birthday Party Gifts, Windup Toys $3.75

These runaway wind up cake cuties make great party gifts.  Wind them up and let them burn the calories for you.  Each item is sold separately so be sure to let me know which flavor you would like.  They measure approx.  1.5″H x 2.5″D.  They come in three assortments as shown.

Cupcake Ornaments

Posted by on Monday, October 13th, 2008

 

Cupcake Ornament (B) $4.95

Cupcake Ornament is from the Holiday Collection at Ganz.  There are 5 different Cupcake Ornaments to choose from.  The Cupcake Ornament is made of bread dough, measures 3 inches tall.

Also available…

Available at LinMar Treasures.

Halloween Cupcake Cookies

Posted by on Monday, October 13th, 2008

Halloween Cupcake Cookies $29.95

NEW! We’ve include 3 hand decorated cupcake shaped crispy cookies along with 3 buttercream frosted pumpkin cut-out cookies in our cheerful Halloween gift box. Perfect for your very special Halloween friends. Exclusive.

This gift includes:

3 Hand Decorated Frosted Halloween Cupcake shaped crispy cookies
3 Frosted Pumpkin shaped Cut-out cookies

Available at Cheryl&Co.

Carter’s® Heart Coveralls

Posted by on Monday, October 13th, 2008

Carter’s® Heart Coveralls on sale for $9.99 or 2 for 18.00

What a treat. Sweeten her playtime with these girls’ Carter’s coveralls. Long sleeves. In purple.

  • Heart print and cupcake appliqué offer supercute style.
  • Inseam snaps make diapering a breeze.
  • Soft cotton construction and tag-free neckline keep her comfortable.
  • Details:
    • 4-button placket
    • Inseam snaps
    • Cotton
    • Machine wash
    • Playwear not intended as sleepwear
    • Imported
  • Also available in microfleece

Available at Kohl’s.

Halloween Cupcake Assortment

Posted by on Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Halloween Cupcake Assortment $29.95 for 6, or $49.95 for 12

NEW! We are proud to introduce our newest dessert sensation – buttercream frosted cupcakes! What a yummy combination – our signature chocolate and vanilla cakes and a big dollop of our famous icing topped with a candy drop and decorative sprinkles! Make your celebration special with Cheryl&Co. Cupcakes! Each set of 6 includes 4 chocolate and 2 vanilla. Exclusive.

Available at Cheryl&Co.

Barbie Fashion Fever: Cupcake Couture Nikki

Posted by on Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Barbie Fashion Fever: Cupcake Couture Nikki $11.84

Barbie doll and friends wear rock ‘n roll ruffles and snuggly-soft fashions for fall and carry all the hottest accessories! Collect them all! Doll measures 12″ tall.

Available at Amazon.

Cupcakes in the news!

Posted by on Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Victoria Beckham is not pregnant, not trying

‘The thought of having another baby now would be a little bit much’

Access Hollywood
updated 4:32 p.m. CT, Fri., Oct. 10, 2008

 

Victoria Beckham already has three kids with husband David Beckham and despite her recent obsession with certain foods, the 34-year-old mother says she’s not trying to get pregnant — at least not right now.

You can read the whole article here.

Everyday is a Holiday Cupcake Ornaments

Posted by on Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Growing up, my family had a tradition that called for each family member choosing a new ornament each Christmas to represent the year about to pass. I have a ballerina from when I was four, a Lisa Simpson to represent the year I became a vegetarian and a Bettie Page for the year I spent in rounded bangs and saddle shoes.

Last year was the first time Tony and I had an apartment large enough for a small tree (silver tinsel, of course) and we kept the tradition alive with a train ornament for our son, and oragami ice cream, donuts and cupcake ornaments for me. (Keeping with tradition, Tony went unrepresented as he was generally quite uncooperative all year.)

This year, I still find myself obsessing over donuts, but I think I will be represented on our wee fake tree with these cupcake ornamets from Everyday is a Holiday. For only $36 you get four handmade cupcake ornaments, each backed with a vintage recipe, sweetly sparkly and hung with a candy pink ribbon. Packaged up like a precious parcel from your favorite old fashioned bakery, they’d be just as fun to find under the tree as hanging from the branches. Who needs gingerbread men, anyway?

Cupcake Lunch Bags at Target

Posted by on Sunday, October 12th, 2008

What they don’t tell you when you come on board as an ATC contributor is what a complete weirdo you’re going to turn into. The thrill of finding something new and cupcake-y will cause you to dig through your purse at Target in order to get a shot of something cute- say, these cupcake lunch bags by Arctic Chill-with your iPhone. Employees will eye you suspiciously, possibly even inform you that they don’t allow photos and you’ll blush, “I was just taking a picture of this for a cupcake blog I write for. Really. I bet this post will get our guys some business!”

Your husband will flatly let you know to find him over by the socks when you’re done and you’ll wander over to the water bottles to see if they happend to have made any with cupcakes on them to match the bag.

That’s what they don’t tell you when you become an ATC contributor. But I’m telling you now, because it happened to me.

The other thing you might find out the hard way is that not everything is available online. You’ll see something as fabulous as two insulated, Microban lunch bags- adorned with cupcakes for only $12.29- and you will spend the night Googling “microban” and “arcic zone” in hopes of finding something to link to, because Target does not have these bags on their site, and you will fail.

And your readers will leave comments like “my Target doesn’t have these” and “I can’t find these on Amazon” and you will cry yourself to sleep at night because all you wanted to do was show everyone these funny lunch bags and spread the joy of cake in a cup and the whole thing blew up in your face.

So think long and hard- is the pride of saying “I’m an All Things Cupcake contributor” worth the sacrifice? Are you man enough to embarrass yourself in retail stores on a regular basis just to sniff out the cupcake around the corner? This lifestyle isn’t for everyone, I just want you to know what you’re getting into. The cupcake game ain’t no joke, son.

Mini Cupcake Bag and Cards

Posted by on Sunday, October 12th, 2008

 

Mini Cupcake Bag and Cards by diane (cookiestamper).

Very cute and very creative!!!

A Cupcake’s First Birthday

Posted by on Sunday, October 12th, 2008

My daughter Addi turned 1 year old today! We had a party at the park complete with a cupcake cake, a giant cupcake for Addi, and a cupcake pinata. Addi wore a cupcake pillowcase dress and then changed into a cupcake onesie. Addi had lots of fun and passed out on the way home.

I just wanted to share. ;)

Hey There Cupcake – Necklace & Earrings

Posted by on Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Hey There Cupcake – Necklace $26.00

The pendant is fine silver measuring 14 mm and strung on a sterling silver ball chain.  I have it shown in both the super shiny and oxidized. Please let me know in the notes to seller what you would like. If you don’t indicate   super shiny will be done. Handmade.

Also available…

EARRINGS – Hey, There Cupcake $20.00

Available at Cherry Creek Designs.

Yum Yum Cupcake Tee in Brown

Posted by on Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Yum Yum Cupcake Tee in Brown $23.00

You’ll look delicious in the Yum Yum Cupcake Tee in Brown. Pink, white, and purple cupcakes happily lick their lips at each other on the front of this comfy tee. 60% Cotton, 40% Polyester. Imported.
Available at Lulu’s.

Wilton Cupcake Ideas, Recipes, and More

Posted by on Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Discover the fun of making and decorating cupcakes! Begin with your favorite cupcake flavor. Try flavor combinations like chocolate with peanut butter filling or carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Decorating cupcakes can be easy with a quick icing of buttercream and topped with sprinkles or more detailed with roses and daisies. Planning your celebration is easy using exciting cupcake themes. It is time to plan your party with our many cupcake ideas!

Please visit Wilton for cupcake ideas, products, recipes, tips, and more.

Cupcakes In The News!

Posted by on Friday, October 10th, 2008

Wall Street VP Trades Falling Stocks for Rising Young Chefs
Former Credit Strategist founds Cupcake Kids! to teach kids to cook in New York City

Sep 30, 2008 – NEW YORK, NY – Jessi Walter made a good swap when she turned in her blackberry and picked up a spatula. After losing her job at Bear Stearns, the former Vice President founded Cupcake Kids!, a hands-on cooking company for kids of all ages. Walter, a Harvard graduate with a degree in economics, says that she “set out to give kids hands-on cooking experience while learning about food and having fun in the kitchen.” Cupcake Kids! provides cooking classes, parties and special events at Pong restaurant in Greenwich Village or will come to your location.

Read more here.

Sweet Tooth Wallet

Posted by on Friday, October 10th, 2008

Sweet Tooth Wallet $24.00

The Sweet Tooth Wallet won’t give you cavities, but it will get you compliments. Baby blue exterior has a medley of sweets printed on it. Metal push button closure reveals a bright pink interior with slots for your credit cards and I.D. as well as a zippered pocket for coins and a space for your check book and cash. Wallet measures 7.25″ W x 4.25″ T. Imported.
Also available…

Cupcake Delight Coin Purse $16.00
Available at Lulu’s.

Invader Zim Gir Cupcake Knee-High Socks

Posted by on Friday, October 10th, 2008

 

Invader Zim Gir Cupcake Knee-High Socks $8.00

This pair of black knee-high socks features Gir stuffing his face with cupcakes and pink cupcakes all around. Pink trim. 99% polyester. 1% spandex. Wash warm. Dry low. Imported.

Available at Hot Topic.

Cupcake Bike

Posted by on Friday, October 10th, 2008

The Cupcake from Raleigh

Give your little cupcake a bite-size bike they’ll love. The Cupcake from Raleigh rides great and is built to last with a steel frame and heavy-duty training wheels so confidence in the front yard comes easy. And, it even comes with a nifty handlebar bag and cute streamers. 12-Inch (2-4 yr. old) The Cupcake is available in Sparkle Pink.

I found this at Bicycle World and Fitness.

Laura’s Cupcake Tattoo

Posted by on Friday, October 10th, 2008

 

Laura’s Cupcake Tattoo by Boba Bobek at Eclipse tattoo in Camden London.

Thanks Laura for sharing your awesome cupcake tattoo with all of us!

The Morals Behind Cupcake-Baking

Posted by on Thursday, October 9th, 2008

From a blog called Star In The Making

“The art of cupcake-baking threw up many important lessons for me yesterday. Let me share my adventure with you, in the hope that each and every one of you will be able to learn from the morals of my story.

“A long time ago, long before you were born, in the Southern province of China …”

There was a girl by the name of Laura. One day, she chanced upon a cupcake recipe book buried in the recesses between the microwave oven and the shelving. As she flipped through this beautiful book, she was hit with a sudden inspiration to try her hand at these creative inventions.”

You can read the whole story and view pictures here.

Cupcake Queen Necklace

Posted by on Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Cupcake Queen Necklace $7.00

Cupcake Queen Necklace is a silver brushed necklace with a super cute cupcake design. A top the white and pink cupcake is a ruby red jewel. 8.5″ long including the 1/2″ cupcake pendant. All man made materials. Imported.
Also available…
My Little Cupcake Earrings $5.00
Cupcake Queen Ring $6.00
Available at Lulu’s.

Unique Inedible CupCakes

Posted by on Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Unique Inedible CupCakes

Are small individual- sized cupcakes.They make unique shower centerpieces (add 1 or more different cupcakes on each table ). Great to give as a baby gift to a co-worker, for that special friend or take a small gift to new mommy in the hospital.

Available at Unique Baby Cakes.

Cupcake Art Exhibition

Posted by on Thursday, October 9th, 2008

Adelle sent us these pictures from the recent art exhibition they had at the school she is a teacher at. It was cupcake themed! The first picture is a giant cupcake Adelle made out of paper mache. The second picture is of some real cupcakes made by the food technology staff, which were eaten on opening night.

Thanks for sharing Adelle!