Archive for October, 2011

Acorn Cupcakes

By on Monday, October 17th, 2011

These cupcakes are cute and very easy to make.  Bake your favorite cupcakes, ice them, unwrap some Hershey’s Kisses and attach mini Nilla wafers to them with a dab of icing, and then use a tube of icing to add a chocolate stem to the wafer.

Cupcake Tote

By on Monday, October 17th, 2011

As soon as I saw this purse I said “Oh, Oh, Me Likey!”, I also thought that all of you would like it too!

LeSportsac Color Blocked Ziptop Shopper from Zappos.com

 

Ballerina Cupcakes from Argentina

By on Monday, October 17th, 2011

Today we feature an international cupcakery from Argentina.  Pin-Up Pasteleria initially opened in 2009 and has quickly gathered a following with their pin-up quality baked goods. Their offering spans cupcakes, cookies, galletas, and lollycakes. Their coloring and design are refreshingly international!  Click through to see more of their delicious creations.

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Cupcake Soap Dispenser Giveaway

By on Monday, October 17th, 2011

 Cupcakes in the bathroom? Why not! 

This week’s giveaway sponsor is I’m With Cupcake and I am in love with their shop.  It is devoted to party items and all things cupcake.   They describe their shop as, “A place where the word cupcake is redefined to mean more than a small cake.  Here, cupcake means anything cute, fun, kitsch, and clever.”   I am really trying hard not to be jealous about this week’s prize!  How adorable is this cupcake soap dispenser?

 

 I’m With Cupcake is filled with sweet items that make great gifts for a loved one, or yourself.  Here are a few of my favs:

  

To enter this week’s giveaway, click on the comment area below and tell us what you think a cupcake is.  You can give us a literal meaning or just what it means in your life.  One winner will be chosen on Monday, October 24.  Make sure to sign up for I’m With Cupcake emails on their homepage to receive coupon codes and sale notices.

Also follow them on Twitter and like them on Facebook.

Thank you I’m With Cupcake!

A Batch of Muffin Cars

By on Sunday, October 16th, 2011

Lisa Pongrace and her friends from Acme Muffineering brought the Cupcake and Muffin Cars to arts and crafts events such as Burning Man as well as Maker Faire. We covered some of her previous exploits in a previous cupcake car post.

We found this video entertaining as it offers a glimpse inside the inner workings of a muffin car! All electric motor. Top speed of 15 mph. Acme Muffineering promises to release more details on how to make your own with $500 to $1,500 in materials.

Eyelash Cupcake Jewelry–What?

By on Sunday, October 16th, 2011

That’s right–for those of you who are running low on mascara, you might consider eyelash jewelry, and if you’re going to do it, you might as well do it with cupcakes!

These reusuable custom-made cupcake eyelashes are available via Etsy for only $15!

Brains and Mummies and Other Creepy Things

By on Saturday, October 15th, 2011

There are tons of things you can do with piped icing, and you can especially let your creativity run wild around Halloween!  Here are some ideas I found today while browsing Halloween cupcakes.  These would be super simple to make, and I think they would be especially appropriate for a boys’ Halloween party or sleepover.