You’ve asked, we got it.

Here are complete instructions on how to make the cupcake costume we featured here. Sent in from Meredith .

I had so much fun figuring out how to make
it, can’t believe I didn’t win the costume contest at work.
Here are my directions:

1. I used a round laundry basket for the inside frame (not as easy to find
as one might think). Believe I found mine at K-Mart. Cut out the bottom and
cut a line down the back to put it on I tied two straps to the top like
suspenders to hold it on my shoulders (the frosting covered those up).

2. I took a stiff board, but not as heavy as cardboard and folded it in 2"
or 3" accordion sections and stapled them together after I made sure I had
enough. When I attached it to the laundry basket I got the inner folds of
the board and punched little holes like a : a few inches from the top and
bottom and used craft wire to connect it to the cross bars of the wash
basket. When I had that part done I spray painted the bottom.

3. for the frosting I got some of that 1/4" flat batting from the craft
store. I hot glued the first layer onto the basket rim and top of the
cupcake liner. Then I believe I used spray glue to glue the rest. Remember
to cut the batting in the same place you have your opening in the back so it
opens for you. I laid it out in sections first then glued it. About 2 layers
into the frosting I didn’t glue on the sides so my arms would fit through. I
marked it on the inside so I knew where my arms would go.

4. I taped off the bottom and spray painted the frosting. And for the
sprinkles I just used plain felt and cut out sprinkles and hot glued them
on. Once I had it on I had someone use a paperclip to clip the top and
bottom of my opening to keep the board closed.

And that is about it. Let me know if you have any questions.

Sent in from Meredith.

“I always bake cupcakes for co workers b-days and have become known as the cupcake Queen here at work so 2 years ago I made a cupcake costume for Halloween. Attaching it now, just thought I would share. Love your site.
Meredith”

We often get emails where you guys need some cupcake help. I have decided that it would be most helpful to post some of your questions here. 

Q- I am looking for some cupcake ribbon like this. (See picture below)  Do you know where I can find it?  The ribbon is white grosgrain with pink and brown cupcakes on it.  I am looking for 3/8″ and 7/8″ ribbon like this.

Please post your answers, tips, and suggestions.

If you have a question, please submit it to [email protected].

Thanks Manda, for sharing this with us!

We often get emails where you guys need some cupcake help. I have decided that it would be most helpful to post some of your questions here. 

Q-I ran across your website while searching for miniature cupcake boxes for my tiny beaded cupcakes. I’ve been trying to find little miniature boxes to display them in because a cupcake shop in Maryland said they would buy them if they could figure out how to package them.  Any ideas since these are smaller than 1 1/2 inches I can’t seem to find anything.  I would love to have your thoughts.

Please post your answers, tips, and suggestions.

If you have a question, please submit it to [email protected]. Please title your email “Cupcake Help!” Thanks! :)

Giant Amigurumi Cupcake $20.00

This is an extra-large amigurumi cupcake, made to be aobut 3 times larger than her usual life-size ones, it’s more cuddly this way. And of course, it’s topped with a vintage “candy” bead. Measures about 5 inches tall and wide, plus the candy.

Available at Oh The Cuteness!

May all baby’s meals be a sweet occasion with this delightful floor mat! A new must have from Painted Interiors Baby, this hand painted, wipeable Floor Mat features a yummy cupcake and pink polka dots that compliment the frosting pink background and chocolate brown writing. Whether it be oatmeal with brown sugar or strawbery Jell-o, this round canvas mat can hold up to anything she tosses your way. Like their wall hangings, this floor mat is constructed of heavyweight canvas and additionally triple varnished for maximum durability (wipes easily with a damp sponge). After highchair days are gone, pull it out for crafts or Play-Doh!

Available at Anna Bean.

Foto Search Stock Photography allows users to search from more than 140 quality stock photography publishers at one site. There are currently over 900 of images of cupcake related items!

Cupcake Stock Photography from Foto Search Stock Photography.

I am so pleased to discover that there is such a thing as cupcake postage! :) There are lots of different ones out there. Here are my personal favorites:

Cupcake and Unicorn Postage Stamps by cakespy.

Kawaii Cupcakes Stamp by the cute institute.

Price varies by size of stamps, and type (first class, post card, priority).

You can see a large variety of other cupcake stamps here.

Colorful display of 32 student cupcakes, 12 monthly signs, large Our Birthday Graph! Banner and various confetti accents. The birthday graph can be arranged either horizontally or vertically. Keep track of students birthdays and at the same time demonstrate basic math skills. Plastic-coated for color-fastness and durability, write-on, wipe-off surface. 47 pieces. $9.99

Available at Teachers Paradise.

Low fat and calorie-free. For those who hate the extra clutter of key chains, but still want to see a little personality dangling from the steering wheel, this Japanese cupcake-shaped key cover is for you! $5.99

Available at Mod Cloth.

Birthday token…good for one birthday wish. These little tokens are just the thing to tuck into a birthday card. Sure, you get a wish with your birthday candles but you can always use more birthday wishes. Am I right? $2.00

Available at Inspire Company!

Having cool kitchen cabinet hardware (cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, etc.) can vastly improve your quality of life. The right hardware can transform ordinary cabinets and furniture into an extraordinary expression of your fine personal taste.

Diameter: 2-5/16 in. (58mm)
Projection: 1-9/16 in. (40mm)
Material: Polyresin

Available at Cool Knobs and Pulls for $5.45!

Thanks to Tara for directing me to this YouTube clip of Dorothy and Rose discussing cupcakes… sort of.

The Golden Girls: Cupcakes

I thought that this was pretty funny, so I wanted to share! ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yi5KBru7g4

This is something I never thought I’d see!

Keikiki ($60)

Available on myspace at Agent RynRyn Nails, Jewelry and Accessories ™ 

The Original Cuppycake Song

Do you like to play games? Do you like cupcakes?   Well if you said yes to both questions…I have found just the game for you!

Dress-a-Cupcake Game

By ~cuteordeath on deviantart.com

I live in Chicago and I see people do a lot of stupid things while driving: apply make up, eat salads, hold conference calls…

I have yet to see anyone attempt to eat a cupcake while driving, but I’m sure it’s coming. Maybe this will help curb temptation for a little while longer. I found this one on Amazon, and I’m hoping it’s available in retail stores because the shipping price is hilarious considering how big an air freshener is.

I think this is a really important discussion, you guys, and our voice as professional cupcakers is seriously underrepresented here.

Who would win in a fight between a cupcake and a machine gun?

What kind of fight is it? Is it a knife fight? Being that a cupcake’s home is the kitchen I think  a cupcake would be more familiar with a knife than a machine gun.

Is it a gun fight? Because well…obviously.

What about a war of words or an arm wrestling match? This is serious brain food, dudes- get on it! It’s Wednesday, we’re in a slump. This is exactly the kind of stimulating conversations we need to be having mid-week.

I look forward to your responses.

After winning a contest for an adorable cupcake calendar from CB, I just now realized it had a cute definition of what a cupcake is, on the back.

Cupcakes have been around since the late 18th century. The term “cupcake” is mentioned in E. Leslie’s Receipts of 1828. The name is said to come from the amount of ingredients used to make them – a cup of flour, cup of butter, cup of sugar and also because they were originally baked in tea cups or cup shaped molds.

So technically, a cupcake IS a cupcake without frosting. It’s not the frosting or topping that makes it a “cupcake”. It’s the ingredients.. and how it is baked.

Wa-la!