Cupcake Buddy – Limited Edition ACEO Print

This is a reproduction of my original watercolor and pencil artwork titled “Cupcake Buddy.” This print is of a kitty holding a cupcake friend.

This mini print measures 2.5×3.5 inches (standard ACEO size) and has been produced in a limited run of 25. Each print is signed and numbered on the back.

It is printed on heavyweight matte paper with archival ultrachrome inks and will be shipped in a protective sleeve with cardboard to ensure it arrives to you safely.

$3.00 at NoosedKitty’s Etsy shop.

Doesn’t she look good enough to eat?

Emily Martin aka The Black Apple is our absolute favorite (sorry guys) Etsy artist and we are proud to present her work to you in this nifty and portable format. See more of her work in her shop The Black Apple Etsy Store.

This wallet utilizes our “paintswatch on the inside” construction for a snazzy color-coordinated interior. There’s is a large pocket for your moolah and 4 pockets for your ID and credit cards.
Size is 3.75 x 4.25 inches closed

Give as a gift or treat yo’self without breakin’ the bank!

$15 at TinyMeat Etsy Store.

$39.95 at Zappos.com.

Cute as a button.

Cradle your cupcake with this clever container! It holds a standard-size cupcake and prevents it from moving while in transit. The airtight seal preserves the freshness. It’s the perfect lunchtime companion for kids and grown-ups alike! Reusable. Hand wash only.

$2.99 each available at the Container Store.

This one’s mine, which of course, was inspired by my blog. It was done by my favorite red head, Chris Smith at Taylor Street Tattoo. He had his work cut out for him, this tattoo sits right next to an insane Tim Biedron piece from The Beyond. But I think the cupcake holds its own vs the zombie.

Then the bottom one’s on my husband Tony’s big hairy leg. It was for our anniversary, which explains why I have a hightop Nike SB Dunk on my back now. Chris Smith did that one as well.

www.cupcakeenvy.com, originally uploaded by cupcakeenvy.

www.cupcakeenvy.com

Okay so I already have one cupcake tattoo.. but what’s better than one cupcake tattoo? Two!

The latest cupcake tattoo by artist Conor Blue Eyes:

My first cupcake tattoo:

Thanks to my hubby, Conor Blue Eyes

So, I spent all night baking for the Jessie Steele booth at the Kitchen & Housewares Show and the payoff was a whole morning of wandering around the McCormick center checking out all the rad stuff coming out this season and next for your kitchen and home. (Oh, and I also saw Paula Deen and her super cute husband, Alton Brown, Billy Mays -that guy who yells in infomercials- and Tre from Top Chef.)

There was no photography allowed, of course, because it was a trade show and dealers don’t take kindly to anyone trying to steal their ideas. But I will say there is a TON of cupcake stuff coming out within the next few months. Almost every kitchen product maker is coming out with cupcake cookie jars, sugar and cream holders, spatulas, coffee mugs, you name it.

I finally got to check out a Cup-A-Cake in person and my official verdict is: it’s cool. Seriously, I shook a cupcake half to death and it was perfect when I opened the container. I’d love to pack one in Teno’s lunch when he goes to school, but he’s going to Chicago Public Schools and I’m pretty sure he’d get the snot kicked out of him for bringing a little cupcake container to school with him. But yes, if you were as curious as I was about whether or not those things are legit they are. I’ll pack one in my lunch, no one messes with me about what’s in my lunch bag.

Another exclusive I can share with you from the show is that Jessie Steele is branching out and making really beautiful aprons for gardening, crafting and hair salons. I also spotted some gardening supplies- gloves and a bag. Tony tried on a BBQ apron and he really liked it, so if you’ve been considering a camo apron for your man, my man gave it a big, tattooed thumbs up.

So that’s the word- LOTS of new cupcake stuff coming out this season, the trend, apparently, is not going away any time soon (thank Godzilla.)

For those wondering what the heck I’m doing — I’m trying to get a youtube video to embed.  I’m having some trouble doing so.

Monday is my son Teno’s 2nd birthday, so we’re having a very Blue’s Clues party for him today. I marathon baked and decorated last night for that and then tonight my friend Jessica (the one who got the baking pin up on the first episode of LA Ink) is coming over to help me bake hundreds of mini cupcakes for the Jessie Steele booth for this week end’s Kitchen & Housewares Show.

I will be scoping out any cupcake-related housewares I see and sharing them with you all, of course. So I wanted to share this picture of Teno waiting for some lemon cupcakes to cool and also let you know that the Spring line of Jessie Steele aprons are now available, including the beautiful cupcake apron that I am the very proud owner of.

Ok, well I just got done Googling foot binding in hopes that I could wear these shoes myself. Apparently, it hurts a lot. So maybe these will be a birthday purchase for the niece who nicknamed me Auntie Buttcakes.

These shoes are just under $40, which might seem steep for kids shoes (although my husband insists our little dude wears Nikes so…not to me) but they’re hand painted so this is the kind of thing you’re going to hang on to after they’re no longer wearable. They also come in big kid sizes, and big girls take care of their shoes a little better than little ones.

Do you think she’d paint some stacked heels for me?

Check them out in Painted With Grace.

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.

Today on MSN there is a list of the Country’s Best Cupcakes.

Here is a quick list for you:

1. Saint Cupcake – Portland, Ore. 
2. Baked – Brooklyn, N.Y.
3. Main Street Cupcakes – Hudson, Ohio
4. Cupcakes – Chicago 
5. Cupcake Royale ­- Seattle 
6. Dozen Cupcakes – Pittsburgh 
7. Love at First Bite – Berkeley, Calif. 
8. Sugar Sweet Sunshine – New York 
9. Cake Fetish – Albuquerque, N.M.
10. Lilly Jane’s Cupcakes – Eagle, Idaho
11. Back in the Day Bakery – Savannah, Ga.

If you live anywhere near any of these “Best” cupcake stores, let us know your opinion.  We’d love to hear from you.

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.

Dudes! It’s my first ATC post ever! I send cupcake stuff to Jess almost every day so last night she asked me to contribute and hold things down on the tattooed lady front while she moves. So for my very first post I’d like to direct your attention to this sweet cross stitching from City the NZ Cupcake Queen! Not only does it feature a cute little hand-stitched cupcake but it also features one of my top five favorite words: rad. Other favorites include: dude, gnarly, and then two cuss words I’m pretty sure I’m not supposed to post here.

This piece and a bunch of other little cupcake cross stitcheries are all available on City’s Etsy shop for prices ranging from $12-30.

Support your local cupcaker!

American Idol celebrated their top 12 with a red carpet party, and cupcakes commemorating each finalist. Above, David Archuleta enjoys the cupcake bearing his (adorable) likeness!

banana cupcake parfait, originally uploaded by kstar810.

mini lemondrop cupcake, originally uploaded by wockerjabby.

Handpainted CupcakePlaque, originally uploaded by goodygoodygumdrops.

Rainbow Sprinkles, originally uploaded by trashedclothing.

Hey Buttercup!, originally uploaded by SPATherapyWorks.

Food Charms, originally uploaded by BeezTings.

This dress is just in time for spring! Cuppycake Dress is made with vintage material. It is a really pretty sherbet purple with silver pinstripes. Very airy, the material is light and thin. On each strap is a small cupcake. Around the waist is a matching tie belt. It best fits size medium. This dress really is as sweet as a cupcake.

$42.00 on Etsy

Fresh Baked Cupcake, originally uploaded by recyclingartistemily.

What an adorable cupcake-shaped rug!