Pink and Aqua Cupcake Theme Party

Who doesn't love cupcake right?  I am excited to share my latest post for Hostess with the Mostess. Grab a cupcake, add some sprinkles and let our Pink and Aqua Cupcake Theme Party inspire you to create your own cupcake themed party!  Enjoy all the party details below.

Party Highlights, to look out for:

- Simple DIY Cupcake Liner Garland 

- Pink marshmallow petit fours

- Shimmering iridescent jewel Jelly Belly jelly beans

- Pink and blue fondant heart cupcake toppers

Cupcake in the party's color scheme were used throughout the party decor from the printables to the actual desserts with the dessert table's backdrop consisting of a garland created from cupcake liners. A fun polka dot pattern was incorporated in the designs to add a fun touch to the party decor.

The dessert centerpiece consisted of tiered ruffled cake stands filled with pink cupcakes embellished with fondant hearts.  The last tier was topped with a pink mini cupcake stand adorned with a miniature cupcake sugar cookie.  Large pink and aqua sugar cookies in the shape of cupcakes from Charlie's Cakes and Cookies matched the party's color palette perfectly. Additional sweets for the dessert table include vanilla cake balls from Sweet Treets Bakery, shimmering Jelly Belly jelly beans and marshmallow petit fours. Aqua candy boxes from Shop Sweet Lulu tied with matching cupcake favor tags made for a sweet take home treat.

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 VENDOR CREDITS:

– Styling and Printables: anna and blue paperie

– Cupcake Cookies: Charlie’s Cakes and Cookies

– Jelly Beans: Jelly Belly Jewel Collection
– Cake Balls: Sweet Treets Bakery

– Aqua Favor Boxes: Shop Sweet Lulu
– Paper Straws: InTheClear  

– Square Milk Bottles: 3 Sweet Memories

– Bubblegum Necklace: Queeny Belle Frills

– Pink Apron: Target

– Ruffled Cake Stands: Pier 1 Imports

– Pink Mini Cupcake Stand: The Papered Nest

– Aqua Polka Dot Suitcase: HomeGoods

The Pink and Aqua Cupcake Party collection is on sale for 50% off through 9.1.13.
Purchase the collection in our SHOP.

Spooky Halloween Collection!

I am exited to share this year's Halloween collection that I designed called Spooky Night.  A few weeks ago, I found a black porcelain owl at HomeGoods which became the inspiration that I designed the collection around.  I wanted to use a color palette that primarily consisted of black and white with a touch of deep orange to give a pop of color.  I incorporated a fun black and white chevron pattern throughout the designs to give a sleek and modern feel.   I hope our Spooky Halloween collection inspires you when planning your upcoming parties!

 

I created these candy treat rolls and topped them with one of our party tags as the perfect touch.  You could substitute the candy roll for a healthier option such as crackers. Tutorial coming soon.

Hosting a Halloween party this year?

We're debuting the new collection with a 50% off sale!!
The Spooky Night Halloween Collection is now available in the shop HERE!

View all of our Halloween Collections HERE.

Vendor Credits & Resources

Large Owl, Orange Candlestick - HomeGoods
Small Owl - TJMaxx
Chevron Bowl, Cake Stand, Zig Zag Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Straws, Tubes - InTheClear
Chandelier, Black Canister - Target
Smoothie Glasses, Favor Bags, Chevron Tape - Michaels

{tutorial} How to Frost Cakes Like a Pro!

I love to bake cakes for all different occasions but when it comes time to frosting the cake, I don't know what I am doing.  I just try to pack on the icing so every part of the cake is covered.  What I end up with is a great tasting cake but one that looks a mess!  I am sure a lot of you can relate.  So,  I thought it would be a great idea to put together amazing cake icing tutorials that I found and put them together in this post for you.

petal frosting tutorial ♥ la receta de la felicidad 

ruffle icing tutorial ♥ martha stewart

pastel swirl icing tutorial ♥ sweetapolita

  swirl frosting tutorial ♥ better homes and gardens 

rose icing tutorial ♥ i am baker

vertical ruffle icing tutorial ♥ bakers royale
 

ombre petal icing tutorial ♥ prudent baby 

simple icing tutorial ♥ whisk kid

Do you have a favorite way to frost a cake?  Would love for you share by leaving a comment. 

{50% off Sale} Some Bunny Loves Me Easter collection

Spring is here! I wanted to style a printable collection that was versatile and one that could be used for Easter brunch, baby showers, childrens’ parties and more.   The color palette used within this collection includes a pale yellow and green, baby blue along with a textured linen to give a warm and classic feeling throughout.  My goal was to create a look that was affordable and one that could easily be recreated for your occasion.  The end result -  a sweet and lovely decorated event!

 

The "Some Bunny Loves Me" printable collection includes:

1. "Happy Easter" Pennant Banner

2. Blank place cards/tents (4 designs)

3. Blank labels/tags (4 designs)

4. 2 inch party decor ( Happy Easter, Bunny silhouette)
5. 2 inch favor tags (Thank You)

6. Table decor/Cake toppers (2 designs) (Happy Easter)

7. Gift tags (to: / from:)

8. Bottle Wrappers (Happy Easter)

9. Party/Welcome Sign

***Matching invitation for this collection is available in my shop sold separately***

The “Some Bunny Loves Me” printable collection is currently on sale in my etsy shop HERE for $10.
Sale ends Sunday, March 25, 2012.

 Treats:
Special thanks to Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop in Austin, TX for the beautiful cupcakes. www.sugarmamasbakeshop.com/
Décor:
Pale Blue and white cake Stands – Homegoods 

 Nests, kenaf table runner, potted plants – Pottery Barn 

Speckled Egg Candle Holders, flower bowls – Pier 1 Imports 
Ceramic bunnies – Hobby Lobby