I and many others await the countdown to midnight in eager anticipation of the new Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. I purchased my tickets already for the special midnight showing, and I look forward to bringing my camera and catching some true fans dressed up for opening night. In the mean time, I found some Harry Potter inspired cupcakes to pass the time.
One of our dear readers shared with us her cupcake surprise.
Here is a pic of the cupcakes I made for my husband who works for the geek squad. He had no idea that I had even made him anything, and was surprised when he saw this. The picture has been passed around all of the corporate office and their forums . It’s the first time I have ever used fondant, and think I am addicted!
Our friend Cathy shared this cupcake inspired sundress from pinupgirlclothing.com with us. Cupcakes are bringing sexy back.
For more aprons, please also visit a supporter of ATC at cupcakeprovacateur.com.
Spaceboy or Spacegirl Candle Holder $10
Add more happy to the party when you stick one of these little spacedwellers in your cupcake!
The listing is for ONE spacegirl or spaceboy candleholder. Choose from colors red, pink, hot pink, aqua, lime, or blue. A candle will be included, but regrettably, the cupcake will not. Approximately 2” tall. handmade. handpainted. tripley sealed. reusable. easy to clean. simply wipe with a slightly damp cloth. (immersion not recommended.) Meant for decorative purposes only, not as toys. contains small parts. please keep away from little ones.
Available from lollipop’s workshop’s etsy shop
This popcorn cupcake idea comes from Cary Chaote at the Examiner. It is an easy to execute idea with large visual impact with no special necessities other than the retro popcorn bags for 29 cents each at century novelty.
Pop-Art Cupcake Cards Giveaway from Tricia-Rennea Art.
This is a Giveaway for everyone! Free Printables for all!
You may also like the recipe cards from Bitsy of Bitsy the Bakery.
Thank you Tricia & Bitsy for donating your awesome stuff to this giveaway!
Tutu Sweet Bowtique is giving away this Cupcake Pigtail Set to one lucky winner!
What the winner will receive…
1- Set of 2 Boutique Cupcake Bows
These bows measure about 2 inches in length each. They come attached to a fully lined alligator clip, non slip grip can be added per request of the winner!
To enter this giveaway please visit Tutu Sweet Bowtique 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. You can gain multiple entries by twittering or blogging about this contest. Please leave a comment with your twitter or blog link to gain the additional entries.
This giveaway is open to residents of USA and Canada. A winner will be chosen via random.org on Friday June 12th.
I would like to thank Tutu Sweet Bowtique for creating and donating the gorgeous prize for this giveaway.
Birthday Girl Cupcake Hat by Sew Cute Sweets $17.00
Great photo opportunity for a Birthday Girl of any age!
Measures approx 7 inches to top of candle. Elastic goes under chin and behind ears. Shipped a little large so it can be tied to fit tighter if needed.
Gift packaged and shipped in a recycled box.
Available by Sew Cute Sweets.
We received this photo and email from ATC Reader Lisa…
I just love your website!
I made these cupcakes for a party at work…I was so lucky to find the pink marshmallows at my supermarket! The frosting is strawberry flavored too.
Thank you for sharing your cupcakes with us Lisa! They are too cute!
Cupcake Dress $48.95
An adorable dress for birthday girls! Bright colorful cupcakes decorate this cute dress that is lined in hot pink and finished off with hot pink ruffles at the hem. Adjustable shoulder ties add a splash of hot pink at the top. Sizes 6 months to 8 years.
Available at Stork and Veil.
Cupcake Girl Giant Wall Decals $39.99
Take any room from drab to fab with these over sized wall decorations! Make your child’s big day extra special with these easy to install reusable decals! Made to move, these peel and stick clings come off the wall just as easily as they go on. Decorate for your party, and then let your child redecorate their bedroom with no worries! Available in a variety of themes to ‘accessorize’ every child’s creative side.
Available at Birthday Express.
Cupcake Crown & Invitations Giveaway
The Paperista is giving away one crown and 10 invites to one lucky winner to celebrate the debut of her new blog!
What the winner will receive…
1- Felt Crown – Cupcake Birthday
A crown that Marie Antoinette would love. “Let them eat cupcakes!”
The best part of play is imagination, and this crown will bring lots of good times. Fits most size, from 2 – adult. The one in the photo and listing is pink, but a blue one could be done for a boy instead!
10- Cupcake Birthday Invitations Printed
These deliciously cute cupcake invitations will have custom wording and colors can be changed (these are also made for boys).
To enter this giveaway please visit The Paperista 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. You can gain multiple entries by twittering or blogging about this contest. Please leave a comment with your twitter or blog link to gain the additional entries.
This giveaway is open to everyone worldwide. A winner will be chosen via random.org on Friday June 5th.
I would like to thank The Paperista for creating and donating these gorgeous prizes for this giveaway.
Big Top Cupcake $19.95
Your purchase will include…
Available at Big Top Cupcake.
I really really want this!
Large Cupcake Place Card Holders – Assorted Flavors $6.50
These large cupcake place card holders look so much like the real thing that they’ll make your mouth water! They are the size of an actual cupcake loaded with lots of yummy frosting. Your guest will LOVE taking these home after the party to use as photo or memo holders. I guarantee they’ll smile (and think of you) every time they look at their keepsake cupcake favor!
The gifted artist that creates these has been a guest on Martha Stewart’s TV show. She also has had her own local TV show and teaches courses in faux food arts.
Your frosting choices are white, pink, chocolate, or green. You may order your cupcakes plain or decorated with either clear rhinestones,confetti, or a tempting, glossy cherry.
Each cupcake favor measures approximately 3″ wide and 2 1/2″ tall (unless you add a cherry – then they are even taller!) not including the place card holder.
If you would like each cupcake favor packaged in a white ‘bakery’ box please add an additional .70 cents per cupcake ordered.
Each order is ‘baked’ to order! So please allow 14 business days to fulfill your order. Then add ship time from VA.
You may also like…
Mini Cupcake Place Card Holders – Assorted Flavors! $4.49
Available at Diva Entertains.
Photos from Cupcake Tea Party and Cupcake Par-tea!
Kara from Kara’s Party Ideas and Lyndsey from kitchendoughdough had a Cupcake Par-tea! They were also kind enough to share it with all of us! :)
Please check out the links to see all of the great cupcake party ideas and the rest of the photos!
Cupcake – Coated Crisped Rice Treats
Found at my local Target. I think that these would make great Birthday Party Favors!
I came across this tonight in our flickr group Sweet Cuppin Cakes Bakery and I am smitten! There are so many cute and adorable cupcake inspired items not to mention an awesome DIY section. This website shines as far as being professionally delivered! If you have not come across Heather Knitz then you really should visit now! You will be glad you did <3
Lyns
With May in full swing and Mother’s day behind us Summer is coming and with that is a bounty of fun! So here at Sweet Cuppin Cakes we wanted in on all that fun.
Starting we have hooked up with another clever crafting cupcakkie for Our Talented Cupcakkie Crafters end of our store, where we feature several cupcakkies you already know like Cakespy, Bake and Destroy, The Glass Chef, Gigi Minor, Chic Baby Rose and Sugar & Meringue. We will continue to feature these special artists in our shoppe so you can easily access special treats. Emily at Sugar & Meringue is one special lass to get to know through her blog and awesome creations. 
How fun are these for a baby shower or a baby party or just to be real retro and cute in a scrapbook project. Emily takes great care handcrafting these and the finished project is awesome! We will give you a package of 50 liners with your purchase from Sweet Cuppin Cakes. Now for some more fun, if you have a design that you would like to see as a topper, send it on to me at [email protected] Subject ATC SCC Summer Contest #1 We will send out a notice when we have enough designs that will be enough to choose from. I look forward to hearing from you. The winner will receive a bounty of cupcake toppers and liners.
<3
Lyns
This shiny piece of yummy news came across my desk and I wanted to post it yesterday. This is one very talented artist and you MUST check her out! I love the colours and designs.
Thanks Laura! As quoted on Laura’s site:
“Welcome to my little piece of cyberspace and the glassy world of Beads By Laura.
I create designer lampwork glass beads for you to use in your jewellery designs. My beads are of the highest quality and are made with patience, precision, skill and a genuine love of working with hot glass.
Please take a look around my site and join me in my shiny, spangly world of beads . . . . .”
Bead Forecast
There will be new beads for sale on the Freshly Baked Beads page at 8.30pm on Monday May 4th.
Cupcake Fantasy Creations by Crystal.
My friend Crystal makes the best fantasy photos, see the ones she did for me of my little Addi above. She can also do just about anything else such as…birth announcements, birthday invitations, wedding invitations, baby shower invitations, thank you cards, photo collages. Anything you can think of can be made. She is amazing, and her prices are always right!
You can request work from Crystal at her website, Crystals Creations.
Cupcake ribbon on Clippies $6.00 for the pair
BOGO for Mother’s Day. Buy One bow or set and get another bow or set free, your choice of style and ribbons of course! :) Sale will end April 30th, 2009.
Available at Sweet ‘N’ Sassy But Always Classy Boutique.
We received this photo and email from ATC Reader Elena…
I made this Piñata for my daughter’s 1st birthday party.
Thank you for sharing your cupcake pinata with us. It’s awesome!
Sweet Cupcake Birthday Party Collection – The TomKat Studio $85.00
This party package includes:
12 – 5×7 Custom Cupcake Invitations w/White Envelopes
12 – Custom Cupcake Thank You Cards (with “thank you” or “name”)
1 – “Happy Birthday” Banner (individual letters on 5″ circles, backed with 6″ square patterned cardstock, strung with ribbon
1 – 12″ Custom “Happy Birthday” Door Sign
5 – Custom 5″ Chandelier Circle Hanging Signs
12 – 2 1/2″ Scalloped Cupcake Squares (can be used for cupcake toppers or favor tags)
**Patterned paper may vary based on availability, however same color schemes will be used**
She is happy to customize this party kit for you! Just let her know what you are looking for and she will setup a custom listing.
Looking for something not included in the collection? She can probably make it! Just ask!
Visit her blog for more cupcake party ideas!
www.TheTomKatStudio.com
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.
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.