Be sure to bake some cupcakes for any Olympics parties you might be having this summer.  I, personally, think these are pretty neat.  All you need are sugar ice cream cones, a batch of mini cupcakes, frosting and candy clay (recipe here).  Have fun!

I’m not sure why I find these elephant cupcakes so adorable. Maybe because I recently visited the Indianapolis Zoo, and I couldn’t stop staring at the baby elephant? He was just too cute! And so are these cupcakes. Cute, yet simple enough to feasibly create. At least, I’m going to try. These were created by All You Need is Cupcakes, a cupcakery in Argentina. Cupcakes are taking over the world!

A new Guinness World Record was set today in Singapore for the world’s largest cupcake mosaic.  A whopping 20,000 cupcakes formed the mosaic, which beat the previous record of 5,900 cupcakes by quite a lot!  The mosaic was created to help benefit under privileged youths and low-income families.

Who gets to eat all these cupcakes, you’re probably wondering?  The cupcakes were adopted by donors and sent to homes for the elderly, disabled and children.

A few days ago Candid Cupcake shared with you how mason jars are very in right now.  She is so right- they seem to be all over Etsy!  Mason jar covers, Mason jar candles, and of course, Mason jar cupcakes.  And I know these aren’t technically Mason jars but how amazing are these faux icing topped glass jars?    For $28 you get a set of 6 colorful creations made by 12 Legs Curiosities. Perfect for cupcake in a jar or as a favor at a wedding or party.  Love, love, love!

Are you looking to make one of your favorite meals kid-pleasing?  Why not put it in cupcake form?  Take a look at these Philly Cheese Steak Cupcakes.  Use won ton wraps in muffin tins, add some ground beef and diced onions and green peppers, top with mozzarella cheese and another won ton wrap, and you have a simple meal.  These would also make a lovely appetizer to take to a party.

This made me laugh out loud. The rosy cheeks take the cake! So what do you think, is this too cute to eat? We’re not sure who made this, so feel free to claim it!

Move over Wilton Rose–here comes the Maria Chrysanthemum!

Who knew chrysanthemums could look so yummy? (And don’t worry–these chrysanthemums aren’t poisonous!)

Maria is a cupcaking caterer from Toronto.

My mouth is watering! These cupcakes look so dreamily and fruitily delicious. And really, my favorite cupcakes to make are the ones that look amazing without taking too much time. I can’t wait to steal this idea! Of course, I will give full credit to Megan’s Cupcakes of Cadillac, Michigan! Are those fruit roll-ups?

These cupcakes in a jar make me want to eat a cupcake really badly!  Something about seeing the different layers makes them even more appetizing than they already are, and Mason jars seem to be the really “in” thing right now.

Blackberry Vanilla Cupcakes

Black Cherry White Chocolate Cupcake

Check out these health care cupcakes from Sweetie Cupcake. With decorations like these, they must be super healthy, right? These would be great for any health care professional’s celebration. If I ever graduate from medical school, will someone treat me to a batch of these?

I would like to dedicate this post to my niece, who is the biggest Justin Beiber fan in the whole world. (Just ask her.) I’ll admit, his hair does look pretty yummy here. Chocolate?

This cupcake was created by Sam’s Cake Factory of Karachi, Pakistan. Sam’s “transforms dreams into cake art.” Awesome!

Deeming these “eyelash cupcakes” sounds a little gross, but I’m sure they’re delicious. What I can’t figure out though, is how did she make those eyelashes? Are they edible? Any guesses? Are any of you fondant eyelash experts? Lizzies_cakes added this photo to Flickr today. Happy 21st to the lucky cupcake recipient!

I have seen a few Post-It pixels before but this was the first Post-It pixel cupcake! This would be a fun idea for a co-worker’s birthday if you forgot to pick up cupcakes on the way to the office!

If I had a little girl, I just might have to invest in these Fancy Frill Cupcake Diaper Covers.  If you want to dress your little one up as cute as a cupcake, or if you’re searching for the perfect baby shower gift, check these out at Bed Bath & Beyond.  They even come in cupcake packaging, so they would be all set to go for a shower!

I noticed this Pamper Your Dog, Scientific Explorer kit while on a recent trip to Barnes and Noble.  For $19.95 you can make healthy cupcakes for your dog and then make tooth paste to brush your dog’s teeth! After the doggy Sprinkles cupcake our dog had in January I’m sure he’d love it if I made cupcakes for him!

Okay, so maybe I’m a tad obsessive, but I just can’t get enough of Shaun the Sheep! And I think these might be my favorite Shaun cupcakes so far. Does that frosting not look delicious! Those are some sheep that I could shear quickly! This photo is courtesy of Lisa Scranton’s Flickr photostream, where you can also find lots of other cool cake stuff! 

OK, so maybe it’s still a tad bit early to start thinking about going back to school, but this is a pretty cute idea, and it doesn’t hurt to get started a little early.  Go grab the supplies at your nearest Michael’s and plan a day to make these cupcakes.  You could also make the cupcake stand to go with them if you’re feeling extra crafty.  Maybe it will get your kids excited about the upcoming school year!

I have been buying and selling on Etsy for several years and everyday I am amazed by the skill of the many crafters there.   Today I have to share with you one of the best polymer play artists I have ever seen.  Check out these amazing cupcake buttons by Ayarina Designs. Wouldn’t they look perfect with something sewn in the cupcake fabric I shared in this post  a few week ago?

I am a huge fan of Pinterest but at times I find my self clicking that “repin” and “like” buttons a little too much.  I have so many baked goods pins right now there is no way I will ever get around to making them all!  I have started to wonder with all the pins going around if things actually work, do the instructions for the DIY projects produce homemade items that look like the pictures?  Do the recipes turn out to be as awesome as they look?  I found Pintrosity, which claims that not all pins work out the way we hope they would.

The original pin, which I even have saved to my cupcake board, tells you to “Bake cupcakes for 5 minutes and then drop a Hershey Kiss in the center and continue baking. It sinks to the middle and makes a chocolate center!”  According to Pintrosity, the cupcakes failed miserably.  Years ago I made the red velvet cupcakes from Woman’s Day magazine that called for Hershey’s kisses in the batter before baking.  When I saw the kisses in cupcakes idea on Pinterest I thought back to these cupcakes and how the kiss turned out hard.  I thought the shortened baking time would help make the kiss soft and melty but Pintrosity says otherwise.  Has anyone else tried these cupcakes?  Did you end up with a chocolate center or a hard piece of chocolate?  Any other Pinterest cupcake fails our there?

Oh my, the thought of white chocolate and strawberries is almost more than I can bear right now. And what better way to craft a butterfly then with a delicious, juicy strawberry? Visit Victorian Strawberries for a recipe and butterfly-crafting instructions!

I love the ombre effect trend that is popular right now!  Between the celebrity hair styles and the Pinterest DIY ideas the ombre effect seems to be everywhere!  Even stores like The Container Store have jumped on board with their ombre colored crunch cans! Somewhere Splendid definitely knows what’s popular right now!  They blogged about how to make ombre effect vanilla cupcakes! You obviously don’t have to make your cupcakes blue like the picture, you can choose any color you like!  These would be very cute for a baby shower!

I have always loved back to shopping; there is something about starting off the school year with all new products that I enjoyed.  On a quick trip to Target over the weekend I found several cupcake items in their back to school section!  There are dollar cupcake notebooks, composition journals, and folders.  I also spotted two cute little cupcake coin purses that are also only $1.00.  There was a pack of pencil erasers which included cupcakes for $1.99.

Most of us probably agree that ice cream is a wonderful summer treat.  And of course, all of us agree that cupcakes are a wonderful treat no matter what season it is.  So, what better combination than a Sugary Sweet Ice Cream Cupcake?  These look extremely easy, and I love how you could do a number of toppings or different ice cream flavors to change things up a bit.

Carry your lunch in style (and keep it cool) with this cupcake cooler from Meijer.

I thought these Cupcake Poppers from Betty Crocker were very colorful and yummy-looking.  Use a mini-muffin pan to make the tops and bottoms, and then whip up some frosting to sandwich in between.  These would make a wonderful summer party treat!