A Cupcake Box … that’s edible!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by sweetsimplestuff

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Now that Valentine’s Day is just a few days away … I have a yummy and simple project to share with you! By the way … this isn’t just for Valentine’s Day. They could be used as cute party … Continue reading →

Valentine Bug Cupcakes

Posted on February 7, 2012 by sweetsimplestuff

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We have all heard the saying “cute as a bug” … Cute bugs, silly sayings and sweets … are some of the things involved in Valentine’s Day treats. Well … I decided to make some bug cupcakes for Valentine’s Day … Continue reading →

Nacho Cupcakes

Posted on February 3, 2012 by sweetsimplestuff

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Are you hosting a Super Bowl party? Are you going to a Super Bowl party? Are you going to consume nachos? I am sure that you would surprise everyone if you served these nachos! OK, it’s not April Fools … Continue reading →

Celebrations Cupcake Crown

Posted on January 30, 2012 by sweetsimplestuff

Hello everyone,

I am jumping for joy!

My most popular cupcake “Ding, dong the witch is dead” has been accepted in the Celebrations Cupcake Crown contest.

Do you remember her from Halloween?

Will you please vote for my little witch to win the crown? She is really tired of wearing the same old black witch’s hat 😦

Each person may vote once each day beginning today and ending on February 12, 2012.

Please take a moment to check out Celebrations and vote for me! Just click on the pink box with the crown at the top of this page and it will take you to the voting page.

While you are there, check out all the cupcakes … there are many good recipes and ideas.

Thank you!

Pecan Pie Cupcakes

Posted on January 22, 2012 by sweetsimplestuff

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To honor National Pie Day, January 23, I made Pecan Pie Cupcakes! Personally, I could eat pie every day … that’s just not going to happen … will eat one of these cupcakes to celebrate! The original recipe came from … Continue reading →

Last minute cute and colorful ideas …

Posted on December 23, 2011 by sweetsimplestuff

These are my favorite cute ideas that are pretty quick and easy … you know the clock is ticking!

Do you work well under pressure … or are you done with everything and relaxing? I you are relaxing … I am envious!

My theory is … if I am still working … you should be working too! Is that related to “misery loves company”?

Anyway … the purpose of this post is to remind you that if you make just a few colorful items and place them on a platter with anything else … it just pops!

Edible Snow Globes

Snowman Hat Pops

Marshmallow Snowmen Pops

Cupcakes are fast if you use a cake mix and ready-made icing …

Snowmen Cupcakes

The Perfect Man (or men)

Peppermint S’mores

Peppermint Pops

I am a last-minute person … every now and then I think I’m ahead of schedule … then I realize that I’m not 😦 So … I do what I can and make plans for next year to get more done 🙂

I look forward to your comments … I read all of them!

Quick to Make Gift Ideas

Posted on December 22, 2011 by sweetsimplestuff

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Here is little “roundup” of quick and easy gifts to make … or use for a dessert table! Clear bags and pretty ribbons make wrapping a cinch 🙂 Spiced pecans Candy coated popcorn (just substitute holiday M&M’s or similar candy … Continue reading →

Snowman Cupcakes

Posted on December 14, 2011 by sweetsimplestuff

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Snowmen make me smile … so do cupcakes! Let me apologize now for the photo … the light was coming and going. The snowmen do not … I repeat do not have dandruff on their hats! It is edible glitter … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Review …

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sweetsimplestuff

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What are you making for Thanksgiving? Here is a quick “round-up” of my Thanksgiving ideas for this year … Sweet Acorns … I’m bringing a bowl to the in-laws … does it count as a side dish? … or … Continue reading →

Cornucopia Cupcakes

Posted on November 13, 2011 by sweetsimplestuff

Cornucopia or horn of plenty? Either way … I think of it as a traditional Thanksgiving symbol.

These are very easy to make and I did find the pumpkins that seemed difficult to locate … i just had to try a different grocery store!

Don’t forget to enter the giveaway … it ends in a few days!

This is what you will need for today’s cupcake project …

Bugles … that I had to wrestle away from son #2 (he claims they were in an “undesignated” area of the kitchen!), melted chocolate, candy pumpkins, chocolate jimmies and leaf or fall colored jimmies …

cupcakes and frosting … I used my light chocolate icing and a Wilton #1M tip

Pipe the icing in a swirl motion … starting on the outside edge of the cupcake … *helpful hint … take the cupcakes out of the pan FIRST … I don’t know what I was thinking … I usually end up sticking my finger in the icing when I do it this way, duh!