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!

Too Sweet To Eat Tee $9.90

This tee features a screen print of a large cupcake with hearts on the front, crew neck and short sleeves.

• 100% Cotton
• Machine wash
• Imported

Available at Wet Seal.

You’ll never lose track of time with this cute cupcake clock ($15.99)! The clock measures at 10″ with a black plastic lining. It requires 1 AA battery, which is included with the clock. Check it out over at SubUrban Gypsy.

Thanks to ATC Reader Stephanie for the heads-up!

A “fab & new” addition for Spring 2009: 100% cotton with a waterproof lining. You’ll want to use this shower cap every time you hop into the bath! Unfortunately, at the time of this posting, the shower cap is out of stock, but let’s hope it’ll be in stock soon enough. Check out the listing and other cute items at Ditsy Daisies.

Thanks to ATC Reader Sue for sending along the information!

Photo: Alan Richardson 

Cupcake Pizza from the cookbook Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack.

The Ouchie Pouchie $4.50

A perfect sized bag to soothe your children’s bumps and bruises! Covered in sweet treats; use your Ouchie Pouchie™ to soothe all those unexpected bumps and bruises in life. Just store in your freezer and remove when needed! Or warm in microwave for about 30 seconds to soothe achy muscles. The Ouchie Pouchie™ is nontoxic, reusable and an eco friendly alternative to ice packs & heat pads.

Available from Turtle Mommy’s Etsy Shop.

Thanks to ATC Reader Kerry for sharing this tasty piece of information (pun intended):

For the little baker! Comes with plastic bowl, spatula, spoon, eggs, frosting container, cake mix boxes and of course – cupcakes with cupcake pan! They all come in an adorable cupcake container (which my sweet granddaughter will use as a purse)!

ATC Reader Lindsey sent us these photos and this email…

Thought I d share some cupcake stuff I have found!!
 First pic I got from Cracker Barrel gift shop 5.00
 flip flops pat catans-1.99
 blanket material from jo-ann fabrics

Cute cupcake stuff! Thanks for sharing Lindsey!

Cupcake Swirl Cake Pennant Giveaway at  Busy Bee Lifestyle

Enter to win a retro cake pennant from Cupcake Swirl!  Pretty in a bouquet, top a cake, give to a friend instead of a card, or hang on a wall!  7.5″ pennant on a 12-inch wooden stick.  Swaroski cut crystal and rayon ribbon grace these special handmade pennants for all occasions.  Three winners will be chosen!

To enter, simply sign up to receive our fun tips and product finds by completing the form at Busy Bee Lifestyle.

If you’re already a member of  Busy Bee Lifestyle‘s community, just e-mail us at [email protected] with “Cake Pennant” in the subject line and we’ll count you in! This contest ends on April 15, 2009, when three winners will be randomly chosen and notified by e-mail.

Thanks to Cupcake Swirl for sponsoring this fabulous contest! And thanks to Busy Bee Lifestyle for hosting it!

Busy Bee’s Top 30 Website Award, 2009

All Things Cupcake was chosen as one of Busy Bee’s Top 30 Websites this year! We were in the Fun Blog category!

Thank you Busy Bee for including our blog!

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

Came across your website -I am a former cupcake lover!  I have Celiac – can’t have any gluten (no wheat, barley or rye).  Do you have a fix on gluten free cupcakes?  Just wondering.

PS – Have made them myself but something is missing – the texture is very dry

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!

Above are a few of my favorite liners…Leopard and Black Zebra Stripe.

Viking Importing Company has been the Importer/Wholesaler since 1961 of fine paper products. They offer a complete line of cupcake liners, glassine and greaseproof baking cups and cake doilies in various designs and sizes.

For the first time their items are available to the public through their website.

In addititon they have also added a Consumer Pack Page for those customers interested in our products for home use in smaller quantities.

Please explore the variety that they have to offer. For more information please visit the Viking Importing Company.

Royal Froggy Cupcake Charm $5.00

This listing is for ONE froggy charm. You get to choose which one (prince or princess) I also take custom orders!

They are handmade charms , put them on your phone, DS, use as a zipper pull or even to hang on your bag strap/zip <3 many uses for these cute little things.

Available at Neko’s Handmade Crafts.

ATC Reader Lauren sent us this photo and email…

This is the tattoo I got for my husband in honor of 15 years of marriage. It was done by Andrea Vitale-Lathe at Have Fun Be Lucky in Baltimore.

What a beautiful tattoo! Thank you for sharing it with us! ;)

CUPCAKES Wine Charms Set of 6 Great Gift Idea $11.99

I thought of another way to make use of these adorable beads!

You’ll receive a set of six marker that can be used on any stemmed glass from Wine to Martinis to Margaritas!

I am listing several sets of these, but feel free to look through my stitch markers since any of those sets can be made into wine charms. Just ask.

The markers come in a gift box on a larger ring that may even be able to fit over a wine bottle.

Available at Fyrestorm Creations.

Hand Painted Cupcake Magic Wand $25.00

Add a little magic today and deem yourself the Queen (or maybe just Princess) of Cupcakes with this charming cupcake wand!

This adorable cupcake wand is approx. 13 ½ inches long and the cupcake is approx. 4 inches wide. Each wand is created using a dowel rod, canvas, ribbon, and non-toxic acrylic paint. Water based protective top coat and some shimmery twinkle is added to ensure lots of play day after day!

Each wand is painted by hand just for you; yours may vary oh-so-slightly from what you see here.

Available at whirleygirl designs.

Cupcake plates at the 99 cent only store. Photo and info submitted by ATC Reader Laura!

Our friend Laura sent us these photos and email…

Hey guys, here some of the pics from my cupcake stand on saturday….enjoy!

Everything looks so great! Thanks for sharing it all with us!

For more information on Laura’s Cupcake Shack, please visit her website!

ATC Reader Brooke sent us this photo and told us about the many cupcake items she picked up from her local Michael’s…

Cupcake stuff at Michael’s Craft Store!! Only a dollar!!! I got ribbons, candles, magnets, lip gloss, cards, note pads, stamps, and cupcake ornaments!!!! 

Thanks for sharing Brooke!

Erin Go Bragh – Green velvet cupcakes submitted by ATC Reader Laura.

Assorted 10 Pack of Cakespy Notecards $12.00

Need to write a note? Add some extra sweetness by writing your next letter, thank you or birthday cards on Cakespy notecards! This is a boxed set of 10 cards and envelopes. There are 10 different designs, including 2 birthday designs, various thank you type designs, and some blank notecards. A great set for those who want to write a sweet note!

The packs include 10 cards and envelopes. The envelopes are plain white, and empty canvas to draw little flowers and hearts on for the recipient! xoxo.

Stay sweet!

Available at Cakespy.com

Carolina Cupcakery which is located in Chesapeake, Virginia has begun shipping cupcake kits… sealed, unfrosted cupcakes with frosting in a tub and sprinkles on the side- great for folks with allergies, oh and everyone else. 

Please visit their website for more information.

We received this photo and email from Cassandra…

I just wanted to share a picture of the best tattoo ever.  It was done by Dave @ Liberty Tattoo in Libertyville, IL.

Thanks for sharing your gorgeous tattoo with us! I love it!

Cupcake Necklaces

Available at Totalmente Diva.