Archive for the 'Crafts' Category

Red Velvet Cupcake Night Light

By on Monday, February 6th, 2012

Still looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Check out this ceramic cupcake night light from Angel Heart Designs. This night light measures a little larger than an actual cupcake at 3″ by 2 1/4″ by 4 1/4″. These ceramic cupcakes are handmade and show a soft yellow light. It could be yours for $19!

DIY with Foil Baking Cups

By on Sunday, January 8th, 2012

I am all about getting my craft on this winter! I am finding so many good DIY ideas and tutorials, that my bookmark folder runneth over! To stop my my folder from busting at the seams, I have decided to share some of my ideas with you. But of course, they have a cupcake twist!

DIY with Foil Baking Cups from HeyLook

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Gifts

DIY Embroidered Cupcake Towel

By on Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Happy New Year everyone! I have been collecting art projects to do over the long cold winter here on Martha’s Vineyard and while searching, I found this great  DIY Embroidered Cupcake Towel  from the blog Craftaphile .

This is fabulous! So cute! Stay tuned for more DIY crafts withe  cupcakes…

DIY Cupcake Domes for A Cupcake Tree

By on Sunday, December 11th, 2011

Most people I know decorate their trees with lights, candy canes, and ornaments.  As we have already mentioned, some hang cupcake ornaments but hanging actual cupcakes on trees is new to me.  Giver’slog offers instructions on how to make cupcake domes, the perfect way to present single cupcakes when giving them as gifts.  They are also a great way  to hang cupcakes one trees as unique presentation.

Cupcake Crafts for Kids

By on Friday, November 18th, 2011

I just spotted this cupcake crafts kit in the kids’ section of Barnes and Noble. For $11.95, your young cupcake artist can create fairies, flowers, and even a princess crown! The kit includes 53 liners, 172 stickers, a glue stick, and instructions, which of course, your child will probably pay no heed to. I must admit, it looked fun!

Cross Stitch Cupcake Apron

By on Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Move over “Life is good.” Make way for “Life is sweet.” I’m seeing this motto everywhere, and here it is again on this stamped cross stitch cupcake apron. This apron is available from Dimensions Crafts for $12.99.

The package contains a finished polyester/cotton apron printed in washaway ink, a shopping list for thread, and complete instructions. (Needle and thread not included.) 

Might make a great holidays gift for the cupcake lover in your life (which may very well be you!)?

 

DIY: Cupcake Foil Wrapping

By on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Do you love cupcakes so much that you use foil cupcake wrappers to decorate gifts?  I put a lot of thought and effort into the presentation of gifts that I give and I really love these DIY ideas from Hey Look.  From the garland to the shiny gold package they look fun and festive.  I’m sure cupcake fan or not the recipient of a package wrapped like this would be excited to find out what’s inside! (Image from a Subtle Revelry)