We received these photos and an email from ATC Reader Candace…

My daughter had her 6th miracle birthday party yesterday (April 5th). She has a terminal illness. Her theme was cupcakes. She loves cupcakes. Without ATC, I wouldn’t have been able to find such wonderful cupcake items. Majority of the items are from your site. I just thought I’d send in some pics and thank you for having this site! Her birthday was a hit! Everyone wanted to know where I got everything. The cakes and cupcake pops were made by my wonderful sister (in the pic with the 2 ladies, I’m the one in the green and she’s the one in the peach shirt). The cupcake pops, giant cupcake and the huge cake were all wonderful! Everyone loved them!! So, you have my permission to use all, some or not any at all of the pictures I’m sending. Just thought I’d share and tell you thank you! :)

Thank you Candace for sharing all of the wonderful pictures of your daughter’s special day. Courtney is so gorgeous! You did an amazing job on her party.

We received this e-mail from Barb who has a question…

When I bake cupcakes in liners they stick to the liners, what can I do to stop this?

Please leave a comment if you have any answers or solutions.

Our friends at McCormick have teamed up with Hello, Cupcake! author Karen Tack to share some fun decorating ideas – all using food color! What better way to get rid of the winter blues than with vibrant colors in our spring time treats!

Also, McCormick has this cool new digital color creator tool on its Web site that allows you to choose your favorite color and it gives you the formula to creating the perfect shade.

One lucky ATC Reader will win a Color Creativity Kit that includes:

• Food colors
• Tips on how to decorate with food color
• Hello, Cupcake! Cookbook
• Tools for decorating with color including, frosting bags, paint brush, spatula and cupcake liners

To enter please comment below sharing your favorite decorating tip.

Winner will be chosen by Random.org on April 12th, 2009.

Good Luck Cupcakes!

***Contest is now closed!***

The winner is comment #55

Lisa Smiley

April 8th, 2009 at 6:23 pm I love pretty swirls using the 1M and 2D tips…when you put a bit of vanilla icing in and then chocolate icing, you get a really neat two toned swirl!

Congrats to the winner! I will be contacting you shortly!

Kitty Cat Cupcake Wristlet $10.50

This wristlet in pea green is just the perfect size! Carry your keys, credit cards, and cell phone. Latch hook allows you to hook secure the handle strap through your belt loop for hand-fee shopping. Fully lined interior; zippered top. Even Kittens love cupcakes!

Available at Allenbrite Etsy Shop

Cupcake Hand Painted Ceramic Beads $11.50

These sweet beads are kiln fired bisque ceramic beads that are hand painted with acrylics, and sealed with a hard, glossy, weather-proof varnish.
Holes run horizontally on this set…perfect for bracelets and necklaces. Almost good enough to eat!

Available from The Royal Bead Etsy Shop

ATC Reader Tina sent along this link on how to make this cute cupcake pillow:
Crochet a cute novelty cupcake pillow to decorate your child’s room! Finished sizes are 10 inches tall for the larger, double stranded cupcake, and 8 inches tall for the smaller, one strand cupcake. Great for use with fluffy novelty yarns, or just plain worsted weight. Two versions of the cupcake liner are included. Adding beads to the top is optional. Easy to follow pattern is perfect for beginning crocheters.

Check out the complete instructions over at YouCanMakeThis.

Thanks to Jennie for sharing this cute bag from her shop:

Pink and black polka dots and black and pink polka dots perfectly match each other. The best part? An appliqued cupcake made of velvet with a red “cherry” button sits on top!
measurements are 12″ across and 28″ tall

$20, available at sewjennie Etsy shop!

Please leave a comment if you have any answers or solutions.

ATC is giving away 1 Hand Painted Cupcake Frame from Whirley Girl’s Etsy Shop.

This cupcake picture frame adds a whimsical touch to any room! This original design is hand painted with non-toxic acrylic paint and sealed with a clear satin protective finish. There is even subtle sparkle detail on the cherry and sprinkles.

To enter please leave a comment below. It’s that easy!

We will choose a winner via Random.org on April 10th, 2009.

If you are not lucky enough to win this frame is also available to purchase at  Whirley Girl’s Etsy Shop.

Good Luck Cupcakes!

I would like to thank Whirley Girl’s Etsy Shop for providing the awesome prize for this giveaway!

***Contest is now closed!***

The winner is comment #67

Cathy April 8th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

That’s such a cute frame. It sota makes me want to sew a cupcake pillow. :)

Congrats Cathy! I will be contacting you shortly!

Pink Cupcake Ruffle Top

ATC Reader Jen sent us an email and photo about this Custom Cupcake Scrub Top that she had made.

Custom Cupcake Scrub Top was made by AmethystThreads.

Naturally Nora Cake & Frosting Mix Giveaway

All Things Cupcake will send one lucky reader 2 packages of Naturally Nora Cake & Frosting Mix so you can make a few batches of your own cupcakes. 1 package of Sunny Yellow Cake Mix, 1 Package of Surprising Stars Cake Mix, 1 package of Surprising Stars Frosting Mix, and 1 package of Extraordinary Vanilla Frosting Mix.

Naturally Nora is an all-natural cake and frosting mix company.  Think all-natural Betty Crocker.  No hydrogenated oils or artificial ingredients of any kind (see attached).  They have the only all-natural confetti cake on the market.

To enter please visit the Naturally Nora website, have a look around, and then come back here to tell us what you like best about their products!

Winner will be chosen using Random.org on April 10th, 2009.

Good luck Cupcakes!

I would like to send a big thanks to Naturally Nora for providing the prizes for this giveaway!

***Contest is now closed!***

The winner is comment #28

Kayla      April 5th, 2009 at 3:50 pm

I love the fact that the cakes have no artificial ingredients. I am a very picky eater and when I saw these cake mixes on amazon I just had to try them for myself! They are delicious especially the confetti cake!

Congrats Kayla! I will be contacting you shortly.

We received this e-mail from Kay who has a question…

Hi.  I am having an issue with the tops of my cupcakes having a crispier edge than the rest of the cupcake.  Is this common?  Normal?  I hate it!

Thanks, Kay

Please leave a comment if you have any answers or solutions.

If you have a question, please submit it to [email protected]. Please title your email “Cupcake Help!” Thanks!

We received these photos and email from ATC Reader Cassandra…

Hello There
Your site is awesome. I just thought I would share my tattoo with you all. My name is Cassandra and the tatt was designed by Jason in Springfield, MO

Thanks for sharing your cupcake tattoo. It’s adorable!

Cupcake Kit for Baking & Decorating $19.95

This kit has all the tools you need to make and decorate dozens of festive cup-sized confections! In addition to the 14 scrumptious recipes, it also includes decorative paper liners, a pastry bag, and an assortment of pastry bag tips for creating adorable icing decorations atop your delicious creations. Make the cutest cupcakes ever, or give the kit as a gift to your favorite chef!
* 6″ x 8″ x 2 1/2″
* Grosgrain ribbon handle
* 64-page booklet
* 250 cupcake liners (2 sizes)
* Pastry bag
* 5 piping tips
* 11 color photographs
* Published in January, 2009
* ISBN 9780811866590

Available at Plasticland.

Hand Painted Cupcake Frame $30

This cupcake picture frame adds a whimsical touch to any room! This original design is hand painted with non-toxic acrylic paint and sealed with a clear satin protective finish. There is even subtle sparkle detail on the cherry and sprinkles.

Available at  Whirley Girl’s Etsy Shop

EdytheAnne on Etsy has certainly a gift for you! Absolutely adorable 3D cupcakes you can make yourself.

All you do is visit her Etsy shop and purchase her wonderful DIY instructions, maybe a trip to the craft store, some gorgeous liners from Sweet Cuppin Cakes and you are off to have a wonderful day of cupcake craftin’ A big thanks to EdytheAnne for sending this in!

Of course I bought my copy of the DIY instructions, you will not be disappointed <3

We received these photos and email from Itzi…

Hi my name is Itzi and i really like your blog , because i love the cupcake too , so i went to the store “Wegmans” and i found this:
The prices are from: 17.99 to 3.99.

Thanks for the cupcake finds!

We received this photo and email from Laura…

I had this done by Danni at Tattooing at Gunpoint, in Hove, East Sussex, UK.

I love it. My sis has a similar one on her back :-)

That is gorgeous! I alos have to say love your shoes! If your sister feels like sharing her tattoo as well we would love to post it!

All Things Cupcake will be having a Vegan Week April 13th – April 19th! You will still get all of the cupcake photos, recipes, tips, ideas, and products you usually get, but for one week they will all be vegan!

If you have any vegan recipes, products, tips, or ideas that you would like us to share during Vegan Week, please submit it to [email protected]. Please title your email “Vegan Week” Thanks!

Cheerful Chocolate Cupcake photos by me (GreenEyedLillies)

My review…

I was sent several boxes of cake mix and frosting mix from a company called Naturally Nora. I baked the cheerful chocolate cake with the cheerful chocolate frosting. Everyone loved the cupcakes I made with their product! I shared them with people of all ages, from a toddler to a few folks over thirty.  The cupcakes have a great chocolate flavor but they are not too rich or over powering. I can not wait to try the other kinds! I told my vegan friends that they could substitute some applesauce for the eggs. They are now working with me to get Naturally Nora available in stores locally!

Other reasons I love this product…

Naturally Nora is using all-natural ingredients you can’t find anywhere else!   They have created cake and frosting mixes that they are now delighted to share with you.

Naturally Nora mixes are made with:

• All-natural ingredients.
• NO artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
• NO hydrogenated oils or trans fats.
• Lots of Love!

Environmentally-friendly packaging is also something you can expect from Naturally Nora.

Dairy is “optional”, meaning none of their mixes contain dairy products. It is your choice whether to add milk & butter during preparation. Vanilla soymilk & margarine also work well.

All of their products are kosher and do not contain dairy or soy. They are produced in a facility that also uses milk, soy and tree nuts. Check the ingredient statement of each product for additional ingredient information.

Please visit Naturally Nora for more information.

We received these photos and email from ATC Reader Haven…

Hey dolls!
I adore your website, and I check it everyday!
I wanted to share a picture of my new cupcake tattoo with you…

It was done by Charley Barding at Tattoo-U in Decatur, IL.

Thanks for sharing your cupcake tattoo with us! It’s adorable!

Set of 4 – Cupcake Note Cards – Floral $10.00

This set of four super cute cupcake note cards includes four different floral patterns and white envelopes. The cards measure 4 X 5 1/2 inches.

Available at For Goodness Cakes.

Hello Kitty Cupcake Applique Shirt $28.00

Custom Made Hello Kitty Cupcake Appliqued T-Shirt

Custom Made in sizes 2T through Girls size 8. Long or short sleeves!

See her shop for the matching deco jeans! If you’re interested in a skirt or ruffle jeans, please convo her with ideas! She’d love to work with you.

Available at Duck Soup Originals.

Leigh Poindexter recently left her life as a couture apron designer behind to pursue a career in… well, anything she wants, really. Nanny? Flight attendant? Shark hunter? In the meantime, she’s producing some mighty cute cupcake wares out of her brand-new Etsy shop Very Happy Everything.

Take this hand-illustrated charm necklace, for instance. It reminds me of the plastic charm necklaces I collected as a kid, only much cuter. For only $35 you can remember the good times- Rainbow Bright, roller skates, and dreams of cupcakes for dinner.

I also adore this sun-shiney yellow cupcake on a super-duper long beaded necklace. If Louise Brooks were alive today, I like to think these yellow “pearls” would be a favorite of hers.

There are loads of other sweet charms in the shop- including brooches on vintage horse ribbons and wee little pints of Guinness. Leigh also loves custom orders, I put in a request for a lady shark already.

Robins Jewelry Box had a Magazine Centerfold Spread in Maniac Magazine.

Congrats Robins Jewelry Box! We love your jewelry!