I have been buying and selling on Etsy for several years and everyday I am amazed by the skill of the many crafters there.   Today I have to share with you one of the best polymer play artists I have ever seen.  Check out these amazing cupcake buttons by Ayarina Designs. Wouldn’t they look perfect with something sewn in the cupcake fabric I shared in this post  a few week ago?

While perusing through Target today I was so excited to see something I have never seen before. This adorable cupcake helmet is only $22!  I love all the lollipops, candy and cupcakes but the best part has to be the cherry on top!   It is available in most stores and online.  Too bad it is made for kids ages 8 and up because I would totally wear this!

I have been a big Hostess fan ever since I was a little kid.  There is something special about opening up one of their plastic packages and enjoying that overly sugary sweetness.  Yum!  While surfing the Hostess website today I found the coolest wedding cake ever!  It took the groom only one hour to make this cake from Twinkies, Cupcakes, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Suzy Q’s, Sno Balls and Mini Muffins. 

They also had several recipes that use the desserts to make new and different creations.  I so want to try this Black Forest Dessert that is made with a whole package of Hostess cupcakes!

We here at All Things Cupcake love our 16,000+ Facebook fans but I have to give a shout-out to one in particular today. She shared some amazing and awe inspiring photos of her cupcake themed kitchen. I think she has a future as one sweet interior decorator. Thanks for being such a big cupcake fan Karen and please share with us where you found all these special items!

Do you know who  McKenna, Emily, Rebecca and Addy are?  If you said yes, then you must have an American Girl doll in your home!  My little one is in love with these dolls and all their clothes and fun accessories.  And they have cupcake stuff too!  I love this cupcake pajama set and may have to add it to my girl’s birthday list.  This whole set is just $24.  You can also purchase matching girl’s cupcake slippers for $22!  Wonder if I could squeeze into a girl’s XL…

I have a confession to make- I am a craftaholic!  I love to try new crafts every few months and my most recent endeavor has been sewing.  So far I have made several bags, dresses and beanbags.   It is so much fun to start with a flat piece of fabric and turn it into something new.  So for all you cupcake fans out there who are also sewers like me, I found some great fabric that marry those two loves from Fabric.com.  FYI- I have also found cupcake fabric at  Joanne’s, Hobby Lobby and even my local Walmart.

In my house I may do most of the cooking but when it comes to grilling, that’s 100% my husband’s job.  I found these totally perfect cupcakes at Wilton.com and I instantly fell in love.  Not only would they be a great Father’s Day cupcake idea, but these would also be great for a 4th of July picnic too.  You could also modify this a bit by adding fondant hotdogs, corn on the cob and other veggies.  They may each take a while to make, but check out the baker reviews for some time-saving tips.

With the school year winding down to an end, many of us are looking for that perfect teacher gift.  Take a look at this way adorable Cupcake Teacher’s Ornament by All Things Cupcake sponsor, Amy Miller Designs.  I know it isn’t Christmas but stay with me! How perfect would this cupcake look with a bookstore or bakery gift card attached to it? As a former teacher, I can honestly say I would love it!  And to top it off, Amy Miller Designs, will personalize this cupcake for your favorite teacher.   To cool for school!

With all the birthdays and special occasions at this time of year, I am forever searching for simple ways to make cupcakes more unique. Have a look at these cool and creative  chalkboard cupcake toppers from All Things Cupcake sponsor, J. Bee Designs.  They come in packs of six for $12.  And if you are thinking that this might be a bit over your budget, have no fear! These toppers are reusable so you can erase and rewrite for your next party too!  How perfect would these be for an end of year school picnic?

I am daily amazed by the works of art I see on Etsy.  Today I found the sweetest clocks I have ever seen! They are made by All Things Cupcake sponsor,  AngelHeartDesigns and they are only $38 each. Love, love, love!  And check out the rest of her shop for other adorable works of art!

I have to admit that although I love to eat cupcakes, shop for cupcake items and even make cupcake crafts, I am not superb at cupcake decorating.  So many times I have an amazing vision in my head of the beautiful cupcakes I am going to decorate for a special someone’s special day and they turn out looking… well… anything but special.  Sure they might taste good, but isn’t half of the appeal of cupcakes how they look? So here is my guilty pleasure that makes everything better. Even “professional” bakers have bad days…

And here are just a few of my favorite recent additions:

Wedding season is already in full swing and I am happy to report that wedding cupakes are just as popular as last year. Whether it is possibly cheaper price or the ease of sharing the cupcakes with your guests, wedding cupcakes seem to be winning out over wedding cakes.  If you are also considering cupcakes for your nuptials, I found a few sites that might help you in your planning.  Wedding Cupcakes is a site filled with beautiful cupcake arrangements and also has an interesting section about wedding cupcake etiquette. 

And if is supplies you need, then The Smart Baker can has everything from cupcake towers to parchment paper to to car magnets to help the cuppies get to the reception safely.

FYI- did you know that our own talented All Things Cupcake contributor, Heather Lynn, is also wedding photographer?  Check out her amazingly sweet wedding photos and portrait shots on her Vintage Grace Facebook page.  How awesome would it be to have a cupcake expert photograph your own wedding cupcakes?!

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It is no secret that I love Etsy! I have been buying and selling on there for quite a few years and it has turned into a wonderful marketplace to find unique handmade crafts as well as antiques.
Check out these amazing polymer clay cupcakes made by Etsy crafter and ATC sponsor, CuteNSweetCafe. For only $13 you can design your own cupcake charm and add a scent too! Yes, this charm can smell like a cupcake or one of over 50 other scents. You can also choose your base color, icing flavor and toppings.  You can truly make this cupcake your own!

Happy Tuesday cupcake lovers, StayHomeCupcake here.  I know I have shared with you before that I am addicted to crafting as well as cupcakes. Well, today I found the greatest Mother’s Day gift… for me!  This cupcake sewing box would be perfect for all my little sewing notions. It is available at Joann.com for $39.99 but if you use you coupons, you can get it for 40% off this week! I have yet to see it in my local Joann’s store but let me know if you have seen it in yours.

Today my daughter had money in her pocket to burn and really wanted to buy something for herself. She loves to do craft projects, so we headed to our local AC Moore and here is what she chose to buy.
Although it is a bit hard to see in this photo, this is Perler Beads Cupcake and Butterfly Fused Bead Kit. For those of you who don’t know what Perler beads are, you simply fill the cupcake shaped pegboard with the beads, iron it and voila! You have a lovely cupcake to make into a magnet or pin.  This set was $7.99 at AC Moore and you can also find in on Amazon. 

 And here are the cupcakes my daughter and I made!  We had so much fun! 

I am usually pretty good with not overspending on cupcake items but this cupcake Ferris wheel may break my budget!  It is so beautiful but at $89.99, it would be a splurge.  It only holds 8 cuppies and is available from Kohls.com.  If you do decide to buy this, make sure you do a Google search for “Kohl’s coupon code”  because you might be able to find a good discount first!

It never ceases to amaze me what new cupcake items I will see every week. This week Facebook fan Sheila gave us a great tip that Michael’s craft stores has cupcake Duck Tape.   It was regularly $4.49 for a 10 yard roll but of course I used my 50% coupon!  They also had zebra striped, checkerboard, skulls and many other solid colors.  I am not sure what I am going to do with it yet but I am first going to visit Duck Tape’s website because they have lots of fun project ideas.    Do you know what a Ducktivity is?  It is any fashion, craft or anything else made using Duck Tape! 

Thanks again Sheila!  Keep those sweet tips coming and make sure to “like” us on Facebook.

Another week, another trip to Target.  And another cupcake hunt too!  This week I found this adorable felt cupcake Easter basket for only $2.50.  I also discovered that there is a small version to the large cupcake bucket I posted last week.   The large is $8 and the small one is only $5. It’s going to be a cupcake filled Easter at my house this year!

I love Target! Why? Because I almost always can find something cupcake there!  This week I went hunting in their Easter section and found this adorable cupcake bucket for only $8. It’s a pretty good price considered it’s about a foot tall.  What a perfect place for the Easter bunny to put his candy and eggs!  They also had Easter cupcake kits, sprinkles and toppers. 

 Okay, now that I have your attention- get your mind out of the gutter!

These cupcake thongs are actually for books!   Check out this adorable set of three pretty pink cupcake bookmarks from Etsy seller, HandmadeWhimzy.   I own one of her coin purses and was so impressed with her work, I had to share her shop with you! She has several styles of cupcake thongs so head on over to her shop and find your favorite!

 Handmade Whimzy has also made (and quickly sold!) quite a few cupcake aprons too.  If you’d like one of those, just go to her shop and send her an Etsy message.  She would be happy to work with you!

While searching on Etsy this morning for new and interesting cupcake items, this handsome little guy caught my eye.  How cute is he and check out the adorable cupcake bandana he is helping to sell on Booh’s Etsy shop. Would be great for a child, puppy or you!  Only $15 and make sure to check out her sweet cupcake hairbows too!

Just last year, a Hobby Lobby store opened near my home and I have found this store to be my new favorite place to find amazing things.  It is mostly a store for craft supplies, but it also has a large amount of home decor.  My mom loves to call these “chachkies” (a Yiddish words for trinkets that gather dust).  My last trip to Hobby Lobby this week made me exceptionally happy because they have a new display of cupcake items! Check out these adorable wall hangers and trays.  

They also had utensils with cupcakes on the ends, single cupcake pedestals, ceramic cupcakes, plates and cupcake shaped measuring spoons. So worth a visit to your local Hobby Lobby!

$24.50 from Tiedwitharibbon

Happy Saturday cupcake fans! If you are anything like me, organizing your little ones hair clips can be a daunting process.  But why not have cupcakes lend a hand?   Take a look at this sweet and useful hair clip hanger I found on Etsy this morning.   And how cute would this cupcake hairbow look on your new hanger? 

$6 from Rainbowbow