I have an obsession with making cupcakes out of Perler Beads and I have a TON of them!
They are all really cute and I think they would be great additions to your page!
Love,
Kathryn
Age 16
from: Salisbury, NC
Thanks for sending us your artwork Kathryn! I think if you set these Perler Bead cupcakes inside a picture frame with pastel backgrounds, they would serve as fantastic decoration pieces for any room of the house.
This weekend I came across Arrrt by Jessixa which has some unique cupcake illustrations. These very different images fall under the “Robots” category on the website. I would have to say that my favorite one is titled”Want.” Which is of a robot looking inside himself and seeing a cupcake where a heart would be. I also like “In Deep” because the robot looks like it is wearing moon shoes but it’s actually cupcakes. There are several more cupcake images on the website and her contact information is also provided.
Want
In Deep
This past summer I was fortunate enough to visit Charleston, SC; which was where I make photographer Diana Lauderdale. Lucky for me her daughter shares a love of cupcakes and Diana had baked over 100 cupcakes for her daughter’s 13th birthday. Of course she took pictures of these cupcakes which I ended up purchasing. I purchased the beautiful print above that I had framed and is actually brighter in person. Dianne shared the additional image below. She has a myartspace page and I stumbled into her booth at the Charleston Farmer’s Market.
This week we have some non-traditional cupcake tattoos! They look fantastic.
Here is a tattoo someone got of my barfing cupcake. You can also buy a barfing cupcake button (cuter than it sounds…) that i designed from this website.
thanks!
amanda kirk
I love your site! It’s so fun to go to. When ever I feel down I look on it and it makes me happy.Erica
Hello all my favorite cupcake goers! I had a creative spark this weekend and came up with a few things. If you guys could take a look at them and let me know what you think and if it is something that you would purchase. I am thinking about putting them on Etsy. Here are pictures … thanks for the feedback ahead of time!!
Once again as I was doing one of my searches for all things cupcakes online I came across these lovely intricate detailed cupcakes. I contacted Zahirah Motala that master mind behind these cupcakes of Cupcake D’Lights.
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Where is your company located?
I’m based in Durban which is situated on the east coast of southern Africa.
How did you get the idea to ‘paint’ cupcakes, such as your cupcakes and tea cupcakes?
When I decided to do the vintage tea set I really wanted to paint on a design as I love the gorgeous designs you find on the china especially the vintage cups and saucers.
What are a few cupcake tools you couldn’t live without?
That’s a hard one as I really love my tools which I’ve bought over some time. But my favorite ‘find’ was a box of old mini cutters which was being sold for next to nothing and there are some jewels in there which I know I’ll never find again! So it would def be those :)
What is your inspiration for these lovely cupcakes?
Inspiration comes from everything and everywhere sometimes just a pretty piece of fabric or a tea cup might spark an idea. Lately I don’t have time to play as I get fully booked out and it’s generally what people request from me that I need to interpret their brief and add my unique touch. Sometimes a mistake or something you throw together becomes such a huge hit :) I enjoy those ones the best!
When did your love of cupcakes start?
I am an oil artist by profession so when I was doing a search for pretty cupcakes to paint and I came across Kylie Lambert amazing cupcakes and I fell in love! She has been a huge support and great friend and I really owe it all to this amazing personality.
Do you eat any of the creations you create?
No I never have the time :) but we often bake for the family and I enjoy making new flavors just for home, but the decorated cupcakes never get eaten at home :)
If you had to eat one flavor of cupcake (& frosting) for the rest of your life what would it be?
Kylie shared with me her very amazing chocolate mud cupcake which I only make for special people and for myself! It’s the most divine cupcake ever which I team it up with my delicious cappuccino nougat ganache mmmmm I could never tire of it!
Anything else you want to share about yourself or your company?
I’m really excited that South Africa has finally caught onto the cupcake fever I started way back in early 2006 and everyone laughed at me when I caught onto the fever. I pride myself in being the first person here to do decorated cupcakes. I also see my ideas and styles all over now (Kylies as well) and it’s great to see that you are an inspiration to others.
I would like to thank Zahirah for taking the time to answer these questions.
Please check out her blog for more information and some amazing looking ( & I am sure tasting ) cupcakes!
http://cupcakedlights.blogspot.com
All Images & Cupcake Ideas are Copyright of Cupcake D’Lights and are not to be used or copied without premission for Zahirah Motala!
For my birthday this year, my boyfriend made a cupcake t shirt modeled off a cupcake tattoo he found on the internet. I love it!
-Kim in Kansas
Happy Bday Kim! You have a very talented boyfriend.
I love your site!:) This is the beginning of my baking sleeve… I hope to own a vegan bakery one day..for now I just bake for a local coffee shop!:) Here is a link to some of my cupcake creations..Enjoy! – Joelle
Need to add a lil’ cupcake to your humble abode? Here are a few ideas!
Eat A Cupcake
When In Doubt
I think I may just have to aquire the first one!!
Vanessa Hansford of Duk Design is a graphic designer by day, living and working in Silverlake, right outside of LA and am has her own small design studio. Vanessa has a delicate and clean touch to her designs. Here are some of the logos she has designed for cake and cupcake shops and please feel free to view more of her works on her new website: www.dukdesign.com.
If memory serves me correctly, the first cupcake videos to go viral was “The Cuppycake Song” by Judianna Castle featuring I believe to be the son and daughter of Judianna.
Cupcakes are not just a food, but also a cultural phenomenon that has spanned a gamut of themes from traditional to upscale as well as quaint to cool. A reader Madeline pointed out a couple of cupcake rap videos that expand the cupcake universe even further.
More beautiful cupcake tattoos out there in the world!
I came across your site a couple days before I got my first tattoo.. a cupcake! And I thought to myself, what an awesome site to show my appreciation of the greatest dessert ever! So I finally got around to sending a picture in! By the way, I love the site, it’s super cute and yummy! – Taylor
I love vegan cupcakes. I hope to have my own vegan bakery/coffeeshop sometime in the future! This is a picture of my first tattoo. :D – Katherine
I love all the pictures you show of your readers cupcake tattoos. I just recently got my cupcake tattoo for my daughter Lily. Your site helped me tremendously when drawing it up. Hope you like it. – Trina
In July, we featured a cupcake photo contest sponsored by Baked By Melissa, a New York City cupcake bakery. The results are in, and the photos are stunning! Check the cupcake photos out for yourself at BakedByMelissa.com.
Congratz to the winners including Shelby Chan who nabbed $500 and 100 Free cupcakes!
It may be a little difficult to navigate the photos. I tried dragging and flicking the photos to the left, but that doesn’t advance the photos. Look for a little arrow on the right hand side. Click on that to see the next photo!
I think my favorite is the Jesus bear cupcake photo. What is your favorite?
Innovative and bold cupcake tattoos sent in by our dear readers. Some people choose to hide small cupcakes on their bodies, and others display their love and interests for all to see.
this is my 28th birthday present to myself,
tattoo by ryan at holdfast, perth,australia.
hope you like as much as i do
jilly
i got these done at a different image tattoo in midwest city, oklahoma by frank. he is an amazing artist and he is going to do my sleeve of cupcakes.
Vampirechick
Hello! My name is Amanda and I’m from South Jersey. I’m starting Pastry School in a few days, so yesterday I decided to get a cupcake tattoo on my hip. It is my first tattoo (since I just turned 18 in may) and probably my last, but I love it! I came across this website looking for ideas, so I figured I’d send mine in now that it’s finished. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful cupcake tattoo designs this month include:
Michelle from Las Vegas wrote: I came across your web site a few weeks ago and am amazed by all the cupcake lovers who are just like me! So I thought I would share my little gem. I just love it. Your site is amazing! I found so many neat items to add to my collection. Keep up all the good work so all us lovers out here can have our cupcakes 24/7!!
Chealsea from Maryland wrote: HEY GUYS!!! I LOVE CUPCAKES!! My best friend and I make them every time we are together!!! My brother Vaughn did a tattoo on my hip of a cute cupcake I hope you guys can post it!! It was done at pinz and needlez in Maryland :) I love it
ATC loves to feature the works of not only culinary artists, but the traditional kinds as well. We really enjoyed the unique art of one of our readers who writes us from Europe.
hello!
my name is motelseven, and i am a female graffiti artist OBSESSED with cupcakes!!! just thought i would share the love! my website is www.motelseven.com where you can see more of my cupcake inspired work! keep the cupcakes aliiiiiiive!!!! motelseven ^_^
In the Heat of the Moment Painting by Ryan Jones
Same Old Story Painting by Ryan Jones
America’s Problem Painting by Ryan Jones
For more information or to see more of Ryan Jones’ work please visit his website or gallery.
Sweet Tooth Food Pyramid Fine Art Giclee Print (20.32cm x 25.40cm)
Now this is my kind of food pyramid! They always say to have lots of color variety in your diet! what?! frosting colors don’t count?
This print is made to order. Please allow 7-10 days for production in addition to shipping time. Please contact me before making a purchase if you would like something larger or smaller then 8×10 and i will adjust the price accordingly.
This is a fine art Giclée print made with archival quality inks on high quality professional fine art paper. As a result expect that your print will look hot off the printer for many decades to come.
All prints are signed and dated by the artist. All art is original & © copyright 2009 K.S. Luger
Available at The Happiest Apple.
We received these photos and this email from Jen from Knoxville…
Hey, here is a Cupcake Stained Glass piece that I recieved as a gift. It was Custom made just for me:)
I love it! Thank you for sharing it with us Jen!
Some more beautiful cupcake tattoos from our readers:
My best friend Jazmyn and I got cupcake tattoos together a few weeks ago! We were partially inspired by our obsession for cupcakes, and partially by the amazing tattoos on your website! Our tattoos were done by John at American Ink in Chattanooga, TN. The cupcake with the bubbles is mine (Jessica) on my hip, and the one with the stars is Jazmyn’s on her ankle.
Kacie is a talented artist who sent us some photos of her cupcake-inspired works. She owns a shop in south Texas named Rowdy Maui. Although her website is still under construction, it sure is bold and beautiful. On her website is a quote, “Well behaved women rarely make history.” ATC whole-heartedly agrees.
I just found your website and I am in love! My friend and I made these “cuppy-cake and stud-muffin” costumes for our schools after-prom party. At my school everyone goes all out for costumes and ours was the most original! I thought yall might enjoy the costumes and please pass the idea along to anyone! We made them out of laundry baskets covered in folded poster board, and used polyfil fibers (like pillow stuffing) for the icing! the decorative ribbon straps were stapled around the basket and we crafted the sprinkles out of colored packing peanuts and puff balls. to get the polyfill to stay in place we used clear polyurethane spray, and brown spray paint for the muffins. We had a hard time figuring out how to make the costume, but baked real cupcakes at the same time to make it more enjoyable. Although they were really cute, they are kind of a hassle to wear for a long period of time. Let me know if there are any more questions. The website is WONDERFUL and in a few weeks I will hopefully be sending a picture of my cupcake tattoo (once i get it….). Oh, and same day that we made the costumes I got a new kitten named Cupcake! <3
-Linda Marie, Arlington, TX
Thank you Linda Marie for sharing with us. What an imaginative idea for costumes!
While browsing a convention in San Jose, California. I was able to enjoy Eric Joyner’s artistic works. A collection of his work is presented in a book titled simply, “Donuts & Robots“. Eric happened to be there in person, and my first question to him was, “Do you have any illustrations with cupcakes?”. Unfortunately, the answer was no; however, I think all of us can enjoy the art of a sweet relative of the cupcake.
Custom Cupcake Hair Bow Holder OR Custom Cupcake Painting Giveaway
Addicakes & Kinleybugs is giving away a Custom Cupcake Hair Bow Holder OR Custom Cupcake Canvas Painting to one lucky winner!
What the winner will receive…
1- Custom Cupcake Hair Bow Holder OR Custom Cupcake Painting
Addicakes & Kinleybugs makes a wide variety or Hair Bow or Clippie Holders. They can make one in any size and shape. Your Hair Bow or Clippie Holder can be painted to go with any decor. Personalization, Marabou/Fur Trim, and Glitter Gloss are a few extras that can be added to make your piece even more unique.
To enter this giveaway please visit Addicakes & Kinleybugs and then come back to ATC and leave a comment to this post telling us about what your favorite item that you saw on her site was. It’s that easy!
This giveaway is open to residents of USA and Canada. A winner will be chosen via random.org on June 20th.
I would like to thank Addicakes & Kinleybugs for creating and donating the gorgeous prizes for this giveaway.
“Sweet Cuppie” Doll Giveaway
This month Diana Evans is hoping to send a special winner some sweetness with one of her handmade “Sweet Cuppie” dolls…..All you have to do is pop by and say hello in her blog….To give yourself more chances to win….all you have to do is spread the word about her Monthly Giveaway….blog about it…..and add a new comment with a link to your post…..this will give you 2 chances to win….1 for your first comment and one more for posting this on your blog!!! She loves meeting new people and hope to share her work with you. If you don’t want to wait to see who wins at the end of the month…you can pick up your own sweet cuppie in her Etsy Shop.
A big “Thank You” to Diana for doing this giveaway! :)
