Hello there sweeties! I am sad to say but this may be my last post here on All Things Cupcake. I have loved working here at ATC but we are currently having some issues and I may not be on the payroll anymore. So after almost 4 years here, I am going to do what I always wanted to do- I am going to make a post about my own cupcake stuff in my Etsy shop!  It is called StayHomeCupcake and it is full sweets and treats.   I have a passion for crafts and sweet crafts are my utmost love!

So stay in touch cupcake fans! Find me (StayHomeCupcake) on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter.  Thanks for the past 4 years!

Now’s the time to start thinking about what you will be getting your Valentine for Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is just over three weeks away and you need time for anything purchased online to be shipped!  I think this Cara Accessories Cupcake Smartphone Charm would make a great gift.  It’s available on Nordstrom’s website for $18.00.

Our mailbox is overflowing with holiday catalogs  and when yesterday’s mail arrived I flipped through the Levenger catalog.   While looking at the catalog I noticed Pocquettes Cupcake Coin Purse for $39.00. It’s a small leather coin purse that has a hook so it can be clipped into a bag.

I did a little pre-black friday shopping over the weekend and I was amazed at how many cupcake items Kohls had for the holidays.  In the juniors sections I spotted the cupcake convertible gloves, shown above, for $6.99.

If you are looking for festive decorations there is a cupcake nutcracker for only $11.25.  And there are several cupcake ornaments to choose from that are very affordable at $3.15 each.  With black friday deals and coupons these items will be even cheaper!

So I’m a little behind of the latest bracelet trend.  I had no idea Alex and Ani charm bangles were popular until one arrived in my mailbox.  I was sent a little care pacakge that included the Alex and Ani cupcake bangle.  I really like the bracelet because it’s simple, although from what I understand you’re supposed to layer the bracelets, each of which have different charms.  The cupcake bangle is available for $28.00 in gold or silver from the company website which has tons of different charms available including some colleges which is a fun christmas or December graduation gift idea!

Pottery Barn Kids has fun cupcake clip-on key chains for $6.50. There is also an owl and a flower and they make the perfect accessory for backpacks or lunch boxes!

Sometimes it’s the sweet and simple things that really catch my eye on Etsy. And today this whimsical mini cupcake coin purse is calling to me! Misala’s shop is filled with adorable treasures and I am already thinking they would be perfect stocking stuffers for everyone in my family. Make sure to look at her Russian doll pouches too.  So stinkin’ cute!

I ran into my local Staples looking for a planner and found some great cupcake items in the back to school section.  They had a cupcake shaped tape dispenser for $7.00 and a jar of paperclips topped with a cupcake for $3.00.  In the Post-It section there was a notepad with four different cupcake designs in one pad for $2.99.  I was unable to find the items on the Staple’s website so you will have to visit a store to find these cupcake desk essentials.

I have seen the customized house keys before but yesterday was the first time I saw a cupcake one!  You can find the custom cupcake key at Walmart for $4.24.  There is also a matching cupcake key chain for $4.87, these would be a great gift for a new home or car owner!

I give away a lot of cupcakes. Not really because I’m a nice person (even though I am), but because I need to get them out of my house. Just because I enjoy baking and decorating two dozen cupcakes, doesn’t mean I need to eat two dozen cupcakes. And it’s always a struggle to transport them in such a way as to not damage my decorating efforts. We all know plastic wrap is a bad idea. And although I’m sure my friends don’t mind getting a cupcake in a cottage cheese container, there must be a better way, right? There is! Until I went looking, I had no idea how many cupcake box options there are through Wilton. They are a little pricey (3 small boxes for $3.29 or 2 big boxes for $5.29), but when you’re giving the gift of cupcakes, it is tempting to splurge.

I just found a new toy! Duff food color pens! I found these pens, which act much more like markers, at Michaels for about $9. They are fun and easy to use, and great for kids’ decorating. But first, I used them to personalize these fondant-topped cupcakes for my friend’s birthday!

My stand mixer gets quite a workout, and doesn’t have much time to collect dust, but I’m still tempted to pick up one of these cute cupcake stand mixer covers from Etsy seller PlayingWithDolls. The covers sell for $18 each and 10% of each sale goes to support Volunteers in Medical Missions, an organization that provides free medical care to people in developing countries.

Romp is a great website for children’s toys, accessories, and room decor.  They have a set of four plush cupcakes for $36.00 that are prefect for toy kitchens.  There is also an it’s a snap headband that comes with two snaps, a cupcake and a puppy for $20.00.

$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

A great friend of mine just emailed me about some great items on clearance at Pier 1. I think they would make great Valentine’s gifts.  Check out these adorable sales and make sure to look at the cupcake items not reduced because they are just as sweet!

Visit this contributor’s Etsy page- StayHomeCupcake.

Happy New Year!

To kick 2012 off right, I just purchased myself my first set of silicone baking cups at a nearby health food store. (You can get Casabella silicone muffin cups on Amazon too.)

I am quite impressed! A set of 6 reusable cups will run you about $8.99, but the way we go through cupcake wrappers around here, they’ll likely pay for themselves soon. I’ve already broken them in, and they worked beautifully. My cupcakes took a little bit longer to cook, so be prepared to be flexible, but the cupcakes were cooked evenly, and the silicone cups peeled away from them beautifully.

In the end, these baking cups are a great idea, and I look forward to trying to wear them out. They are also super easy to clean, especially if you have a dishwasher! And they come in jumbo size too!

These felt”I heart cupcake” hair clips are perfect present toppers or stocking stuffers.  The hair clips are made by Chloe in Style and cost only $9.00.

Did anyone out there brave the mall this weekend and happen to buy any of these cute cupcake items from Gap Kids?  I have been avoiding shopping malls but there are still tons of great deals on the internet.  The cupcake clutch is marked down to $17.46 and the socks are $9.00 for a three pack.  I seriously wish the pink and green cupcake pajamas came in my size instead of little girls.  And of course every little baby wold look cute in the cupcake sleep set for $19.80.  Gap is offering free shipping on orders over $50.00 and 20% off your purchase through tonight so hurry and place those orders!

I love souvenirs and they are even better when they are cupcake related!  In October my parents spent two weeks in London and were nice enough to bring me back a few surprises.  One of them is The Notting Hill Shopping Bag which is designed by local school children to support local causes.  My parents made the obvious choice of chosing the cupcake design for me which was designed by X factor judge and Notting Hill resident Natalie Imbruglia.  The bags are available online through paypal for 8 euro, just be sure to mention you want the cupcake design when checking out.

I know today everyone is talking about the Nor’easter in the North East but I have a feeling we still have a few fall days left before winter is here to stay.  Since the holiday catalogs have already started arriving I looked through Hearth Song’s catalog this weekend.  Hearth Song has some really cute cupcake items.  My personal favorite are the cupcake rain gear; boots, umbrellas, and raincoats! Prices for these fun items range from $19.98 for the umbrella to $48.98 for the cupcake raincoat which features faces of bunnies and dogs on top of cupcakes.

Is it too early to be thinking about gloves?  I know that in some areas of the country it has already snowed which means the possibility of colder weather is right around the corner.  Be prepared for chilly nights with these cupcake convertible gloves.  They come in three color combinations for  $19.00 from Urban Outfitters.

I’m blushing a little bit to bring you … the Cupcake Whore Tote.

It could be yours for only $49.

Gotta love Etsy.

The Children’s Place has a small back to school sale going on right now and they have some awesome cupcake products for kids!  I love the purple winking cupcake long sleeve T-shirt shown above that is only $7.00.  I also think the  “I Love You Almost As Much As Cupcakes” T-shirt that is $6.00 and the $4.99 cupcake candy T-shirt would be fun for little girls to wear when they go back to school.

And you can’t forget all the fun accessories like the cupcake earrings, shown below, or the cupcake charms and friendship necklaces.

I recently sent a friend a package and included these cupcake shaped paper clips.  I bought the pack of 30 paper clips, which includes 15 of each shade of pink, from paper source for $5.95

Are you busy back to school shopping for the little cupcake lover in your life?  Have you been looking for a cupcake backpack to send your child back to school in cupcake style?  Stephen Joseph has tons of fun cupcake products including two different cupcake backpacks.  Both bags cost $26.99 but one is quilted while the other, named the go-go bag, is vinyl with appliqued designs.  Be sure to check out the other cupcake items on the website including lunch boxes, stainless steel water bottles, there’s even a nap mat.