We received this email and photo from ATC Reader Tiffany…
“My sister is an awesome cupcake baker among other crafts! One day I would love to have a shop with her called “Sweet Melissa’s” and this is my tattoo in honor of her!” It was done by Kevin Spezzano in FL.
Cupcake Mix for Dogs $9.99
Cupcakes are all the rage and now you can share the experience with your four-legged friends. Our mix contains everything you need to make 18 delicious wheat and corn-free cupcakes by simply adding water, two eggs, and a little love. The kit includes a natural mix in peanut butter chip flavor, yogurt frosting, miniature hand-piped yogurt bone decorations, and baking & decorating instructions in a beautiful gift box.
Also available…
Seasonal Cupcake Mix for Dogs $9.99
Available at Petit Four Legs.
We received this photo and email from ATC Reader Sara…
“I found your website a few weeks ago and have been checking it out daily like it is an addiction!
Anyways, I would like to contribute my triple cupcake ribcage tattoo to your body art section. I got them this past May…it sure was painful but they ended up sweet! It was done by Evan at Stigmata in ON, Canada.”
Thanks for sharing your tattoo with us Sara! It’s gorgeous!
Pink and Black Cupcake Tote $50.00
Have you been bitten by the cupcake bug? Noisy certainly has, and now you can show off your cupcake love with this awesome tote bag.
This lovely little cupcake tote is made of hot pink vinyl, with a reverse appliquéd cupcake on the front. The cupcake wrapper is black with white stitching, and there’s a cherry button to top off the frosting. The innards are black with white polka dots. There’s a small inner pocket to keep your cell phone or lip goo out of the bottom of your bag.
Outer: vinyl
Innards: 100% cotton
Size: 11.5″ tall, 11″ wide, 4″ deep
Other cupcake totes of different colors are also available at PenguinBot.
We received this photo and email from ATC Reader Kathryn…
“Just stumbled across your site and wanted to share my awesome cupcake tattoo! It’s on my upper thigh above my knee. It was done by Carrie @ Golden Horseshoe in Niagara Falls, ON”
Thanks for sharing your cupcake tattoo with us! It’s awesome!
ATC Reader Ashley sent us this photo of Aurora in her Cupcake Costume. She is “Mommy’s little cupcake.” Aurora is wearing a homemade outfit.
Thank you for sharing this with us Ashley! Aurora is so cute!
We received these pictures from ATC Reader Jen (from Nashville) of her Cupcake Christmas Tree.
Thanks for sharing Jen! I love it!
Cupcake Keychain $13.99
Cupcake key chain is part of a 3 character series. We also have a pinkghost and a whale key chain.
You can pick the color of the leather strap. The leather strap is available in pink, green, blue, dark blue, brown, red, yellow and purple.
Available at PinkGhost.
In the United States, Thanksgiving falls annually on the fourth Thursday in November.
Thanksgiving Cupcakes from Martha Stewart.
Gobbling-good Cupcakes from FamilyFun.
Gobble em’ up! Thanksgiving Cupcakes from No Fuss Fabulous.
Thanksgiving Cupcakes from Cake Decorating Ideas.
Happy Thanksgiving from ATC!
GLASS CUPCAKE ORNAMENT $5.50 each
These cupcake ornaments are available in orange, yellowish-green, or pink.
Available at Christmas Mouse.
We received this email and photo from ATC reader Dianne…
I just stumbled upon your site and saw your cupcake tattoo gallery. I’d like to submit my cupcake tattoo. I got it in September of this year to commerate my 45th birthday and my cupcake business. It’s on my mid-upper back and was done by Chris at Avalon II in San Diego, CA. Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing Dianne. It’s adorable!
I have been wanting to interview Vanessa Valencia of A Fanciful Twist from the first moment I saw her work. I finally got the chance to ask her some of my questions.
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself? (Name, location, occupation etc):
My name is Vanessa Valencia. I am currently in Catalina Arizona, which is a wacky lil’ town about 30 minutes from Actual Tucson Arizona. I spend most of my time in Catalina because this is where I have a little living space and I have a studio an office, and on the same property, I have a tiny building I use as a wee art gallery and shop (by appointment only and for shows).
We have a little bit of acreage here with trees and wonderful nature, so I get to enjoy a peaceful solace away from the bustling city of Tucson. I have a home in the city of Tucson too, which is a fun place to escape to every so often… I used to spend most of my time in the city, but that has shifted more and more over the last 8 years, to get to the opposite being a fact…
Let’s see, I am an artist, and have been creating with the help of my ever nurturing parents since I was 11 years old. I recently stepped back from my real world job, to be an artist full time. It is excting and exhausting. I end up working every waking hour of the day, but I love it to bits!!
I have shifted my art business to be solely online, and I love that!! Makes things much easier and let’s me be in control of my day.
– I think finding something you love and making a living doing it is truely one of the coolest things ever.
2. How popular are cupcakes in Arizona?
I don’t know about in Arizona as a whole. But I bet they are HUGE!! I can’t imagine who doesn’t love a cupcake??? How could they not ;)
3. I know that you make all kinds of art. Paintings, mixed media, paper dresses, art dolls, jewelry, photography, illustrations, and pottery. Is there anything you can’t do?
Oh yes! I have a whole list of things that I wish I could do, that I wish for when I see a falling star. I rotate them. I have been playing the piano since I was a teensy little girl. And, I wish to all falling stars, that I had a magical singing voice. Wouldn’t that be just awesome.
– That would be awesome. I can picture it now. One thing I know for sure is that your album covers and music videos would surely be like nothing anyone has ever seen before.
4. Where do you get all of the awesome stuff that I see in your photographs?
Do you mean like antiques and such?
– Yes, that is what I meant.
Well, I have been collecting art and antique since I was given my own checkbook and taught ways to make money. Probably since I was 13 years old. I collect only what I love. And, I search far and wide for many of my treasures. I am also lucky to have procured a couple of mega treasures, like an antique life size wooden mermaid ( from religious processions in the Philippines ), from a local antiques dealer… But, I go everywhere and keep my eyes peeled.
Although, my friends would attest to the fact that, I am so totally open to treasure finding, that I am lucky to say ( I hope I don’t jinx myself here) that treasures find me.
And, don’t think I am totally daft, but, I do have dreams of treasures, and where I can find them. And, dare I tell the secret that, I go in search for them at the place of my dream, and they really are there. That is how I found my 3rd piano…And another mandolin last week.
– I think that is very cool. I love your treasures. Now when I am out and about I see something antique or unique I think about you, and if you have it. Some of my dreams have lead me to people, places, or things… so I know what you mean by that too.
5. What is your earliest cupcake memory?
I thought about this one long and hard. And I am 99.9% sure, my first real coherent memory, is from 2nd grade, baking hundreds of them for a bake sale. They were strawberry shortcake cupcakes. And, I sold them in a beautiful bricked schoolyard, with huge trees. It was called Lincoln School and it was on Elm Street. That was my elementary school. Boy, we baked lots of cupcakes in those 5 years. Bake sale extravaganzas, I tell ya.
6. How often do you eat cupcakes and what is your favorite kind?
I have a more salty tooth. But, when I get in a cupcake mood, you can’t hold me back. I work on making less over the top sweet frosting, and having a more delicious scrumptious frosting. My fave one to date, is a sour cream frosting, that is a tiny bit salty… Perfect for balancing the sweetness of the cupcakes. I make cupcakes about once every month and a half. And, the Mister eats tons of them. He loves them. I bake them because they make him happy, and I adore decorating them…
7. What does the future hold for A Fanciful Twist?
Hmm, good question. I suppose, painting and making from here til my own eternity…
– I really look forward to seeing what the future holds for you and watching all of your ideas or visions come to life.
Thank you Vanessa for letting me interview you. It was fun!
Mini Pink Cup Cake / Cupcake Ring $10.00
Fresh baked from Charlie’s Bakery.
Mini cupcake about 3/4″ diameter and 3/4″ tall.
Adjustable white gold plated ring.
More cupcake pieces are also available at Charlie’s.
You Are My Cupcake Dangle Earrings $10.00
The cutest little Confetti frosted Mint Green Cupcakes with amazing detail dangle from Silver plated Ear Wires.
Cupcakes measure 1/2″ tall or 12.7 mm, and are made of high quality plastic.
Many other cupcake jewelry items are also available at Cute Ability.
I love shopping at Target because they always have things to cater to my cupcake obsession. I recently spotted (and purchased) these Gourmet Cupcakes from my local Super Target Bakery. They have Red Velvet, Chocolate, and Vanilla ones. These are super rich and very heavy cupcakes.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 12 muffin cups (11/4″ x 23/4″) with butter or cooking spray. In a medium microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and butter, uncovered, on high, 45 to 60 seconds, or until they melt and mixture can be stirred smooth.
In large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks with wire whisk or electric mixer until foamy. Reserve chocolate syrup pouch from brownie mix. Gradually beat dry brownie mix into egg mixture until well blended. Gently stir in melted chocolate mixture. Fill muffin cups halfway with brownie batter; top each with 1/2 tsp. sprinkles, if desired, then finish off with remaining brownie mixture.
Bake 11 to 14 minutes, or until edges are set. Do not overbake the centers should be soft. Cool 2 minutes in pan.
Loosen each cupcake with knife and invert onto heatproof tray or cookie sheet.
Recipe and photo are from Delish.
A Moment Of Luxury (PBS) (Sugarbaby’s Cupcake Boutique is at about 19:30)
#101 “Parisian Luxury Back Home”
Paris, France – Bill Stubbs checks into the former grand Parisian home that is now the Saint James Hotel, and explores the little-known Maison Baccarat Museum and the largest flea market in the world, the Marché aux Puces de Saint-Quen, where he finds an endless array of inspirations for application throughout his townhouse in Houston. He then shows viewers how to enjoy their own “taste of Paris” at home with a Paris-inspired dessert.
Chocoholic Office Buddy $30.00
Can you think of nothing but sweet memories of being out of work?!
The Chocoholic office buddy is both the perfect dessert binging buddy and desk accessory. Her shake glass is a pencil cup, her éclair is a tape dispenser, her cupcake is a business card holder and her candy box utility tray is great for storing paper clips and wrappers.
Available at Good at Being a Girl.
Black Cake Stands (Set of 2) $62.95
Cupcake Cottage Ornament from Old World Christmas $21.99
Cupcake Cottage Christmas Ornament from Merck Family’s Old World Christmas 20029 3 3/4″
During the holidays, children dream of sugarplums and holiday goodies. This Cupcake Cottage is a sweet fantasy where one might expect to see a Christmas elf come to the door with a tray of cookies and cups of hot chocolate and peppermints!
This traditional and beautiful glass Cupcake Cottage ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, it was delicately hand-painted and glittered for you to enjoy and cherish as a holiday heirloom!
Browse our store to see collectible Christmas ornaments from Merck Family’s Old World Christmas, Inge-Glas of Germany, Santa Klaus and Company, Varsovia of Poland, Christopher Radko and whimsical, trendy Christmas decorations and home accessories from RAZ Imports!
Available at eCrater.
Sweet Children’s Banner $75.00
This delicious child’s decor would be the perfect custom item for your little cupcake! This is a handpainted banner, on canvas. It measures about 16 x 22 inches. I sew the canvas as well as paint everything. I hem the canvas so that no raw edges are exposed, you will never have to worry this canvas will fray. This is painted freehand without the use of stencils, and is a high quality piece of art, not your ordinary decoration.
Have your child’s name and colors personalized on your own unique child’s decor. Simply convo me with the name and colors you would like, and I will customize this item for you. Any color combination is possible to match your home.
A satin ribbon is included with a lovely bow in which to hang this banner. Color will coordinate with your palette.
Available at Purplesmurple.
Godinger 2-Tier Multi-Purpose Serving Tray $24.99
Available at Dillard’s.
Here is a picture of the Christmas Stocking that ATC Reader Jen made for her puppy Cupcake.
Thanks for sharing Jen! It looks great!
Black Dog labrador CUPCAKE COMPANY Canvas artwork graphic $75.00
Black Dog labrador CUPCAKE COMPANY Canvas artwork graphic. – collage of antique paper, newsprint on 12x12x.15 inch premium quality canvas. Artwork, wraps and covers all sides of the .75 inch deep canvas. Designed and created by the artist.
** AVAILABLE IN LARGER DIMENSIONS. PLEASE ASK**
Antique poster style design. Great for wall hanging, floor decor, or on a shelf. Layered strips of antique paper and newsprint give this item a rustic, dimensional quality. Individually cut and applied, along with stamp ink rubbings, muslin bag overlays, and other techniques to give the surface a rough, vintage look and feel. Signed with a certificate on the reverse. All elements 100% original, designed and created by the artist. This is a handmade piece – though I have created several versions of this design, each is created differently, with varied pieces of cut and applied printed paper, creating a unique and one of a kind piece of artwork.
This is a three dimensional piece, on a 1.5 inch thick canvas, with the artwork wrapping to the edges. Please see my other items that show additional views of the sides and top. This artwork is done in the same way.
Available at Gemini Studio Art Chicago – Designed & Handmade Art.
