We received this photo and email from ATC Reader Nicola…

Hi there :] I just thought you might be interested to see my pic of my new Cupcake tattoo. I love your site, it’s absolutely adorable, and helps to fuel my obsession for all things cupcakes :] I got this tattoo a week ago and I love it, so it would be an honour to have it featured on your site. Thank you :]

It was done by Max MacAndrews at Old Town Tattoo, Edinburgh

Thank you for sharing your tattoo with us. It’s adorable!

Cupcake Fantasy Creations by Crystal.

My friend Crystal makes the best fantasy photos, see the ones she did for me of my little Addi above. She can also do just about anything else such as…birth announcements, birthday invitations, wedding invitations, baby shower invitations, thank you cards, photo collages. Anything you can think of can be made. She is amazing, and her prices are always right!

You can request work from Crystal at her website, Crystals Creations.

Cupcake ribbon on Clippies $6.00 for the pair

BOGO for Mother’s Day. Buy One bow or set and get another bow or set free, your choice of style and ribbons of course! :) Sale will end April 30th, 2009.

Available at Sweet ‘N’ Sassy But Always Classy Boutique.

Mugsy’s trio Variety Pack Bubble Bath Bombs $5.50

Mugsy has another variety pack! These 3 little cupcakes are bubble bath bombs. You choose the “flavors” available. Its perfect for you or a gift for mom.

These cupcakes are actually good for you – containing ingredients for soft smooth skin. Just drop it under the running bath water and soak your cares away.

You will receive 3 cupcakes (size of an edible mini cupcake). See shop for available cupcakes.

Cupcakes with bubbles are recommended for adults. Without bubbles are recommended for children over 3 and sensative skin types. If needed for a toddler, I have cupcakes that are created with all edible materials. Please specify if any of these special cupcakes are needed.

Your minis come packaged ready to gift give, so feel free to treat yourself – or a loved one!

Other scents to choose from are here (please allow up to 2 weeks to complete those that are out of stock)

Available at Sudsy Mugsy.

We received this photo and email from ATC Reader Beth…

I love this site! I have found so many cute things to add to my collection, I had to send a pic of my most recent piece of work. Much love~ Beth

Tony @ Nitemare Tattoo in Westfield Ma

Thank you for sharing your cupcake tattoo with us Beth! This has to be one of my favorites!

We received this photo and email from ATC Reader Elena…

I made this Piñata for my daughter’s 1st birthday party.

Thank you for sharing your cupcake pinata with us. It’s awesome!

We received these photos and this email from ATC Reader Janelle…

My cupcake tattoo! Got it April 18th at Witch City Ink in Salem, MA. Hope you can post it!

Thank you for sharing your tattoo with us Janelle! It’s too cute!

CUPCAKES CLUB t-shirt GIVEAWAY!! 3 WINNERS!!

Here’s an idea–get your friends to sign up and leave a comment at The Cupcakes Club and who knows? All THREE of these CUPCAKES t-shirts might go to you and your friends!

American Apparel, 100% cotton made in the USA, ¾ sleeve girly baseball jersey with raspberry pink sleeves and pink body with “The Cupcakes Club” on front and “girls with all the right ingredients” on the back along with a cupcake! One size fits most. Great with jeans, shorts,  or use it as a swimsuit coverup this summer!

THREE WINNERS will be chosen on Monday, May 27th by random.org–GOOD LUCK!

We received this photo and email from ATC Reader Paul…

“I’m a Pastry Chef in Buffalo, NY. I think you have a great site dedicated to the world of cupcakes addicts like myself. I wanted to share my cupcake tattoo with you. Thanks and please continue filling the world full of all things cupcake.”

Jon Butcher is the tattoo artist. The tattoo was done at Blue Moon Tattoo(soon to be Leviathan Tattoo).

Please visit Sugadeaux Cupcakes and Sugar Momma’s Bakeshop for more information.

ATC Reader Ami sent us these photos of her cupcake tattoos.

One is vanilla with vanilla frosting and sprinkles, and the other is coconut lime. The coconut lime on was done by Cee Jay at Suicide Kings in Belleville, MI. The vanilla frosting and sprinkles cupcake was done by Chris Boilore at Fish Ladder in Old Town Lansing, MI.

ATC Reader Amy sent us this photo and email…

My name is Amy, and I just got this beauty on Saturday! It was sooo painful, yet VERY worth it! This pic was taken about an hour after it was finished, with fresh ointment. That’s why it’s so shiny! Just wanted to share :)

Chris Black at Electric Expressions – Kenner, LA!

Thanks for sharing Amy! It’s too cute!

Cupcake Necklace Giveaway

One very lucky ATC Reader will receive this gorgeous cupcake necklace made by Lisa Leonard Designs. It’s a 1/2″ sterling disc on sterling chain with a cream freshwater pearl.

To enter this giveaway please visit Lisa Leonard Designs and then come back to ATC and leave a comment to this post telling us about your favorite piece of your jewelry that you see on her site. It’s that easy!

Winner will be chosen by Random.org on April 25th, 2009. This giveaway is open to everyone in the US and Canada. One entry post per person please!

Good luck Cupcakes!

I would like to thank Lisa Leonard Designs for creating and donating this gorgeous prize to this giveaway.

***Update!***

We have a winner! Random.Org chose comment #34…
jennifer b
April 21st, 2009 at 8:11 am Moderate

I like the sterling silver ring, with names. My husband is always trying to talk me into tattooing his name on my finger. That would be the best of both worlds!

Congrats to Jennifer B! I will be contacting you soon.

Sugared Cupcakes $1.88

Mmm. You may need to remind the little ones (& possibly some big ones) these assorted Sugared Cupcakes are for decoration only! Sold separately.

Available at Pier 1 Imports.

Pink Cupcake Vegan Deodorant Stick 2oz $6.50

Delicious whipped, sugary pink buttercream frosting on top of a fresh-from-the-oven vanilla cupcake. It’s girly, feminine and if you like vanilla, you’ll LOVE this!

This veggie deodorant works by neutralizing odor from perspiration and by destroying microbes with its antiseptic action. It doesn’t interfere with sweating which is a natural cooling process, but it combats and kills odor-causing bacteria! What a sweet treat to your pits!!

This paraben-free, alcohol-free deodorant comes in a practical 2oz stick container. IT WORKS! Free of aluminum or bactericides.

☀ The original “Pink Cupcake” is only found here! ~ Often Imitated, Never Duplicated ☀

Available at Spa Therapy Works : Handmade Soap, Bath & Body Luxuries.

ATC Reader Ami sent us this photo and recipe…

a soda cupcake recipe:

Wet:
1 c soda (root beer, orange cream, black cherry, vanilla cream, etc.)
1/3 oil (you can sub applesauce for a lower fat version)
1 1/2 t vanilla extract (if you have other flavors that will work with your soda flavor, use 1 t of that flavor and a 1/2 t of vanilla)

Dry:
1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
3/4 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt

Preheat oven to 350. Mix wet and dry in separate bowls. Mix wet into dry. Don’t over mix! The batter should be bubbly from the vinegar and baking soda reaction and the soda itself! Fill 2/3 full into muffin pan with cupcake liners. It will make a dozen cupcakes. Bake for 18-22 minutes (depending on your oven), and check with a toothpick, it will come out clean when finished.

Chocolate Ganache

Depending on your soda flavor, chocolate ganache might be a great addition.

2/3 c chocolate chips
2 T soy milk

Heat up the soy milk on the stove or in the microwave if you’re really lazy. Mix in the chocolate chips when soy milk is just about to boil. The chips will melt when stirred. After fully melted, let it sit for a few minutes and drizzle over the cupcakes with a spoon or squeeze bottle.

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Can’t go wrong.

1/4 c shortening (or use all shortening)
1/4 c butter (or use all butter)
1 1/2 c confectioners sugar
1 T soy milk
1 t vanilla extract

Cream shortening and butter. Add sugar 1/2 c at a time. Slowly add milk, a little bit at a time. You may have to add a little bit more. Add vanilla last when frosting is at the desired consistency. Note: if you’re kitchen is ridiculously hot like mine at times, stick the frosting in the fridge right after you make it so it can set up a little bit. Add the frosting when the cupcakes have completely cooled.

Thanks for sharing Ami! It sounds amazing!

Here is a list I have compiled of cookbooks that have vegan cupcake recipes…

1. Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

2. Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

3. Vegan with a Vengeance : Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipes That Rock by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

4.  The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassi… by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

5.  My Sweet Vegan: passionate about dessert by Hannah Kaminsky

6.  Sinfully Vegan: Over 140 Decadent Desserts to Satisfy Every Vegan’s Sweet Tooth by Lois Dieterly

7.  Simple Treats: A Wheat-Free, Dairy-Free Guide to Scrumptious Baked Goods by Ellen Abraham

8.  Crazy About Cupcakes By Krystina Castella

If you know of any others please leave a comment with the name of the cookbook you know of that has vegan cupcake recipes and I will add it.

Chocolate Mint Cupcake Dishtowel $6.00

At “Sew Jennie” only materials that are vegan friendly are used. That means no fur, leather, wool, silk, shells, or any other material that comes from our fellow animals will ever be found in her designs. She believes in compassion for all living things and is proud to have purses, blythe doll clothes, etc. that reflect her beliefs. Cruelty Free is the way to be!

She also trys to send all orders in recycled packaging, so that there is less going into the landfills.

Chocolate coloured cupcakes with minty (or is it pistachio?) “icing” dance across the bottom of this cute four sack dishtowel. Hand embroidered by me! Perfect for cupcake lovers, green kitchen, retro, modern..heck who doesn’t like cupcakes?

Available at Sew Jennie!

Cupcake Sugar Cookies – One Dozen $28.00

These yummy lemon-vanilla sugar cookies are frosted with your choice of either lemon-vanilla, chocolate or strawberry royal icing and decorated with all-natural sprinkles. Please specify your icing flavor choice in the message to seller. These sugar cookies contain no eggs, dairy or animal-derived ingredients, and they’re always extra thick and perfectly soft.

You’ll receive a box of twelve 3″-3.5″ cupcake-shaped cookies, wrapped on a cake round and cushioned with shredded paper and/or bubble wrap. The box is tied with a bow, but additional gift wrapping is available.

You’re welcome to order more than a dozen, of course. Just convo the seller and let them know what you need.

Although these cookies do not contain any nuts, they are baked in a kitchen where they are used. They do use soy products. Please let them know ahead of time if you have any food allergies.

Available at Cream Bakery Vegan Sweets!

Post Punk Vegan Cupcake Goddess Apron $16.99

Product Details

Shorty’s Gourmet Treats – – Oatmeal Pumpkin Pupcakes Tiny Cupcake- – All Natural Organic Vegetarian Molasses Dog Treats $5.00

Our dogs only eat organic! Do yours?!

Your dogs will love biting into these little oatmeal pumpkin “pupcakes”, and their owners will love giving them to them! :)

These oatmeal pumpkin pupcakes are all natural and made with human grade ORGANIC ingredients.
((If the mood should strike you, you could eat them as snacks, yourself!!))

These treats are made with a much more “cupcake-like” consistency! As well as topped with oatmeal flakes! :)

♥NO Salt
♥NO Corn
♥NO Sugar
♥NO Artificial Colors
♥NO Artificial Flavors
♥NO Byproducts
♥NO Preservatives

These treats come in a vacuum sealed 6 oz. containers which is exactly 12 (1 Dozen) pupcakes!

These treats have their “lip smacking” seal of approval of my 4 dogs! :)

♥*♥ All treats are MADE TO ORDER! ♥*♥
(As soon as an order is placed, it will be whipped up and sent out – – no stale treats here!)

♥But wait! There’s more. Ever wonder what really goes on in Shorty’s Kitchen? Click the link here to find out!

Available at Very Vintage™.

CUPCAKE SOY CANDLE – Large Jar $17.00

PURBLISS! All of our candles are made of creamy pure soy wax and ‘flavored’ with some of the most delectable scents found on the planet. You can find out more about our candles at: WWW.PURBLISS.COM

This lovely, almost edible listing is for: *CUPCAKE*

Each candle burns for approximately 65 hours. This is a fabulous steal for $17 and are normally priced at $20 on our website. All of our candles are hand-poured and made right here in the USA by a mom and pop. :)

Available at PURBLISS.

Vegan cupcake stand in green $18.00
Display your amazing and delicious vegan cupcakes in style. Sweet stand says “vegan” around the rim.

• About 4″ wide and 2.5″ tall.
• Wheelthrown and handstamped. Food- and dishwasher-safe.

Available at Vegan Dish.

All Things Cupcake is having a Vegan Week this week…April 13th – April 19th! You will still get all of the cupcake photos, recipes, tips, ideas, and products you usually get, but for one week they will all be vegan!

If you have any vegan recipes, products, tips, or ideas that you would like us to share during Vegan Week, please submit it to [email protected]. Please title your email “Vegan Week” Thanks!

Sweet Cupcake Birthday Party Collection – The TomKat Studio $85.00
This party package includes:

12 – 5×7 Custom Cupcake Invitations w/White Envelopes
12 – Custom Cupcake Thank You Cards (with “thank you” or “name”)
1 – “Happy Birthday” Banner (individual letters on 5″ circles, backed with 6″ square patterned cardstock, strung with ribbon
1 – 12″ Custom “Happy Birthday” Door Sign
5 – Custom 5″ Chandelier Circle Hanging Signs
12 – 2 1/2″ Scalloped Cupcake Squares (can be used for cupcake toppers or favor tags)

**Patterned paper may vary based on availability, however same color schemes will be used**

She is happy to customize this party kit for you! Just let her know what you are looking for and she will setup a custom listing.

[email protected]

Looking for something not included in the collection? She can probably make it! Just ask!

Visit her blog for more cupcake party ideas!
www.TheTomKatStudio.com