Every once in a Blue Moon, my inner Martha appears. Yesterday, I needed to put together something for Avery's closest buddies for Valentine's, so she and I decided to go slightly above and beyond on the cupcakes. Don't worry, I'm not giving myself airs, the mix and icing were straight out of a box, but it did the job!Super easy - just make your cupcakes
Ice them if you like. Then, make a cut-out of a shape - adding a toothpick as a "handle" helps.
Dust with powdered sugar, then remove the cut-out.
It seemed the powdered sugar began to melt into the icing, so I tried a few without (plus, I kinda like icing-free cupcakes - Oh, the horror!) Still, made for a pretty picture...
And, of course - the aftermath.
I think we're still on a sugar high!
I'm a decorator, wife, and busy mom of three. I believe in elevating the average space, and bridging the great design divide. I love homes, and aspire beyond builder-grade blah. This blog chronicles our own home projects, what inspires me, and sometimes, just what's on my design-track mind. Taking ordinary homes to higher levels is my little happy place.
23 comments:
ooh sweet Alison, they look amazing!! Can I have one please ;)
Good idea to use the heart held with the toothpick I will have to remember that. You don't have to be Martha to make it special for Avery I am sure she loved them and they look pretty tasty to me. Kathysue
Very cute...Martha!
cute idea! happy vday!
Such a great idea! And they looked yummy too!
Cute cupcakes!
Very cute, I'm sure Avery and her friends loved them! Happy Valentine's Day!
What a great idea! I will for sure be using this in the future! just adorable!!
Martha would be proud Alison~ they turned out so pretty and your images are magazine worthy!
So lovely Alison! I'll take one please - XOXO!
Total Martha moment. I love it!
Very Martha, indeed!
So cute and fun. I'll have to try this with my little one when she gets a tad older!
such cute cupcakes.
Those turned out so cute!
Those sweeties look delicious! Heavenly ~ heart ~ cupcakes, Alison!
Happy Thoughts!
Saskia
what a cute idea, thanks for sharing.
Hey, Martha would be proud.
These look great! I, too, have difficulty channeling my inner Martha, mostly because most of the projects I like are way too complicated for my limited free time! But these look so tasty and pretty. I agree, they look as pretty as the originals.
INTERESTING...I never would have thought to do this....ha! Very nice pics! :)
Jen Ramos
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CUTE idea - and so easy! I'm trying to think of other shape cut-outs I can use...
What a cute post! I just discovered your blog, it's so much fun! Happy weekend:)
I am sure the room will be beautiful! I love the wisteria settee and seems like your concept is coming together. Sorry I cannot help on the Houston sources as I haven't lived there since high school. Boo Hoo.
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