How to Make Owl Cupcakes

In many cities across the United States, children are gathering at their neighborhood bus stop waiting to board the school bus.  Back to school is fun for a lot of kids.  They look forward to seeing their friends again and to starting that new school year.  Some children are sorry their summer is over, while others have mixed emotions about school starting back again.

No matter what their attitude toward school, all children enjoy having treats waiting for them when they get home from their day spent in the classroom.  For that matter, we all enjoy a delicious treat at the end of our work day.  These owl cupcakes would be the perfect special treat for all of us.

How to Make Owl Cupcakes

Be wise and prepare these adorable owl cupcakes for an after school treat for your children.  They just might stop in the kitchen long enough to share the events of their day with you.  That is such an important opportunity for both students and parents, and we all certainly want to encourage our students to talk to us.  That is truly the real treat!

With a few simple store bought ingredients, these owl cupcakes are quick and easy to decorate.  Ellen and Aimee of "Like Mother Like Daughter" share their secret to making these awesome cupcakes.  

It is simply amazing what Fun Food can be made with Oreos, M&M's and a bit of creative thinking!  If you don't have time to bake, why not buy store-made chocolate cupcakes and a can of chocolate frosting to use for attaching the eyes, beak & ears.  It doesn't get any easier than that!  


Psst! .....  These Owl Cupcakes would also make great treats for the classroom parties throughout the school year.

 

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Recipe & Image Credit: 

Recipe by Ellen and Aimee of "Like Mother Like Daughter" ~ Owl Cupcakes

Baseball Cupcakes

Baseball season is in full swing!

Whether you are a major league baseball fan or a little leaguer's mom searching for the perfect baseball celebration cupcakes, you will love these baseball cupcake selections!

Normally, I only feature one "fun food" per article, but I honestly could not choose a favorite myself.  Therefore, today I am sharing 3 choices and you decide which baseball cupcakes are the biggest hit and knock it out of the ballpark for you.

Baseball Cupcakes #1

Baseball Cupcakes Image & Instructions by Carrie on Worth Pinning

On Worth Pinning, Carrie gives us some great tips, tricks and instructions on decorating these really fantastic baseball cupcakes.

She gives the instructions for creating 3 different designs:  the baseball, the baseball and mitt, and the ball and bat design.  There is definitely something here for everyone!

I was most impressed with her easy instructions for creating the baseball mitt.  It is a lot easier than it looks, but it will require a wee bit of patience.  Because Carrie includes pictures, decorating these cupcakes would be pretty easy for anyone who is comfortable with the basics in cake or cupcake decorating.

These baseball cupcakes would actually be a great beginner decorator cupcake project!   A dozen or more cupcakes certainly allow for a lot of practice time.

Baseball Cupcakes #2 and #3

These baseball cupcakes require no instructions because the designs are actually created by the placement, or arrangement, of the iced cupcakes.  Even though there are no instructions, the images are linked to their site of origin.

It may not be easy to choose a favorite.  I know I couldn't!

You will probably want to choose one for this weeks celebration and bookmark this article so you can come back for the next celebration selection.

I am sure you will want to serve them all before the baseball season is over.

Children love specialty cakes and cupcakes.  Moms enjoy creating party treats their children will be proud to say, "my mom made that!".

I think any of these baseball cupcakes will be a home run with the entire team.

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Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

It is spring, and my mind automatically goes to flowers!  My hands and feet have a tendency to follow where my mind leads.  Therefore, I found myself making Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes.

These beautiful spring flower cupcakes are really very easy to make.  With a few easy to find ingredients, a dozen or so ready to decorate cupcakes, stencils and a knife, anyone can make these flower cupcakes that look fantastic for any party or special occasion.

How to Make Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

I have published a step by step tutorial with tons of pictures on exactly how to make these Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes, and I invite you all to mosey on over there and start cutting marshmallows and designing flowers today.

These flower cupcakes really will brighten any room and they look quite lovely on the dining room table.  However, I must warn you.  They don't last any longer than real cut flowers.

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Step by Step Tutorial & Image Credit:  Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes  by Sylvestermouse