15 February 2010

As Martha as I get

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!
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23 comments:

  1. Helena - A Diary of LovelyFebruary 15, 2010 at 3:46 AM

    ooh sweet Alison, they look amazing!! Can I have one please ;)

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  2. KathysueFebruary 15, 2010 at 4:22 AM

    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

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  3. Linda at Lime in the Coconut!February 15, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    Very cute...Martha!

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  4. KatieFebruary 15, 2010 at 5:50 AM

    cute idea! happy vday!

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  5. KrystleFebruary 15, 2010 at 6:13 AM

    Such a great idea! And they looked yummy too!

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  6. Cottage DreamersFebruary 15, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Cute cupcakes!

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  7. saraFebruary 15, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Very cute, I'm sure Avery and her friends loved them! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  8. hopeless domesticFebruary 15, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    What a great idea! I will for sure be using this in the future! just adorable!!

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  9. Morning TFebruary 15, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Martha would be proud Alison~ they turned out so pretty and your images are magazine worthy!

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  10. Sarah - La Jeune MarieFebruary 15, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    So lovely Alison! I'll take one please - XOXO!

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  11. SheaFebruary 15, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Total Martha moment. I love it!

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  12. AverillFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Very Martha, indeed!

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  13. Susie @ Maddie's NestFebruary 15, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    So cute and fun. I'll have to try this with my little one when she gets a tad older!

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  14. SarahFebruary 15, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    such cute cupcakes.

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  15. Blueprint BlissFebruary 15, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    Those turned out so cute!

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  16. ~*~ saskia ~*~February 15, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Those sweeties look delicious! Heavenly ~ heart ~ cupcakes, Alison!

    Happy Thoughts!
    Saskia

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  17. paulaFebruary 15, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    what a cute idea, thanks for sharing.

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  18. corineFebruary 16, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Hey, Martha would be proud.

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  19. MinnieFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    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.

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  20. Jen of Made By GirlFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    INTERESTING...I never would have thought to do this....ha! Very nice pics! :)

    Jen Ramos
    www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

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  21. NienkeFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    CUTE idea - and so easy! I'm trying to think of other shape cut-outs I can use...

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  22. tiinaFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    What a cute post! I just discovered your blog, it's so much fun! Happy weekend:)

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  23. Susie @ Maddie's NestFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    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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