The Fourth of July is just around the corner, which means it's time to start planning! I've seen so many cute ideas floating out there in blogland, but I thought I'd add another little something for all of the cupcakers...
If you follow my blog or are a member of our site, you know that I L-O-V-E a good cake or cupcake topper. I have a couple to show you today, and a few cute designs too that I hope you'll like.
First up---Probably the easiest one of the day! I'm all for shortcuts if they are cute :0) -- I went to Michael's today hoping that I would find some 4th of July star garland, and they didn't let me down--hooray!!
This is just like the wired garland that you can find at Christmas---18 feet worth, and under $2. :0) While you're there, pick up some lollipop sticks!
Next up, let's make some chocolate stars!
Grab some candy melts or candy coating, a parchment lined cookie sheet, and a piping bag & Wilton tip 3. (The tip is optional. You could also just snip a tiny hole in your bag.)
Next, it's time for some piping! I draw stars the same way that I did when I was 5--I cannot freehand a star to save my life. :0) --I didn't even color them in! They'll be cute, I promise.
So let's take a look at what we have so far...
Next, I want to show you a few designs that you may like to try. We're keeping it pretty simple, but I think that they make a fun presentation.
One more picture! :0)
Thanks for stopping by the blog today! I hope you see something that you'd like to try. Check back in later in the week to see what we're up to! :0)
Madame M ...what a great fun post to view before I knock off to to bed...now I will be dreaming of these fantastic cupcakes....YIPEE!
You are so talented. I love looking at your inspirations! Where do you find all the time? I bake, but some days seem so "short" especially when I look at the stack of cookie "thingies" that I'm running out of space to store...(I've started clearing off the shelves in the office to put my baking/cooking "things". Maybe the office should become a walk in pantry.....hmmm, now that's an idea!!!! LOL
These were all very festive and I love all the ideas and suggestions. My 0ldest son will be outin this area partying with his girlfriends family so this would be a neat treat. And, even with a broken shoulder its looks managable. Thanks Mellissa
Omg its the perfect idea for the 4th! Melissa you rock!!
Thank you!!!!
Hello! I just wanted to let you know I featured your blog on my blog just now. I love your ideas and tips and cakes and... Your talent I suppose to sum it all up. Thanks for sharing this great blog!
you did a great job! i kept the link to go back to it. was your frosting really thick? i just tried it now on some cupcakes (the whole paper towel to smooth the frosting down), but my frosting stuck a lil and didn't look so smooth :(
Thanks Erica---it really wasn't an unusually thick consistency. Just the usual, medium consistency buttercream. You can always add a little more powdered sugar if your frosting is too soft. If you are using a crusting icing, and it didn't seem to crust--you just need to wait a little longer before trying to smooth. No frosting should come off on the paper towel--that's a sign that you need to give it a few extra minutes. Also, if your cupcakes are cold when you try to frost them, the icing will take forever to crust. Good luck!
thanks so much! after i waited longer, it worked!!! i love your blog... very awesome ideas and u are so great at decorating :)