I wanted to do something different for some cupcakes I made as a "thank you" gift for a few friends...so I decided to make them very colorful and "springy".
All you need is:
-A cupcake mix of your choice (I used the funfetti)
-frosting (I was going to make it myself than realized why do more work for myself?!)
-food coloring
-a tooth pick
-ziplock bags
I used four different colors, and separated the frosting equally in four separate bowls. I wanted the colors to be super vibrant so I used about six drops of coloring for each color. (p.s. note to self: don't get food dye on your skin or clothes. I never comes off! ha)
Then I put each color in separate zip block bags and cut a tiny hole in each corner...(this can get messy! But worth it!)
Then start on your design...don't worry it doesn't have to be perfect (you'll see why). Its fun to experiment with different color variations and circle thickness. The great part is that every cupcake your design is different, which makes for a great presentation!
Once you've covered your cupcake...take your toothpick and pull from the center to the edge...go all the way around (your lines could be really close or further apart...) and suddenly it will all start comin' together!
I like to finish the middle off (since it looks all mutilated by the end of your toothpicking frenzy) do add a little dot of frosting--like the center of a flower :-)
The top middle cupcake, I actually started my toothpick on the edge and moved into the middle; the top right cupcake I did squiggly lines (looks sort of like a sun). I had so much fun making these, maybe to much fun. I most definitely found my inner child haha...everyone needs that once in a while! :-)
those are AWESOME
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I'm throwing a baby shower soon that is enchanted garden themed and these will be the perfect addition to my dessert menu!
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OMG! I wish this post came earlier! I made funfetti cookie mix with food coloring for a bake sale on Monday. But this is such a good idea I may do this too!
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this is what it turned out to, not too shabby but not as cool as yours!
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oh they are still super fun! :-) thats all that matters...plus they look super yummy
Deletethese are so cute! i love it!
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Those are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with these cupcakes!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSoo pretty!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Erin
How super cute are these!!! Next time we make cupcakes, we'll have to try this or maybe we'll use the frosting idea on the cookies I promised my 6 yr old we'll make. Either way, I LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteHi! These are super cute! :) Great blog!
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty! I've never seen cupcakes decorated like that before. Beautiful and perfect spring colors!
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I'm already sold on your blog. These cupcakes are so happy!
ReplyDeleteAwesome awesome!!!!!!!! How easy and fun!
ReplyDelete- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com
I had no idea it was that easy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! I love rainbow cupcakes, so maybe I'll need to add this colorful frosting!
ReplyDeleteThese are so great! Look easy, too. They remind me of umbrellas. :)
ReplyDeleteChristina
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wow this is amazing!!! Love all the colours, this makes me feel happy. Thank you so much for sharing this. It's the first time I visit your blog but I already love it!!!
ReplyDeleteIncredible idea!! You are so creative. I am definitely going to have to try this.
ReplyDeleteI love this - I wish I had the patience to do something like this!
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to link up this and some other posts at my Monday blog party next week. Your blog is wonderful.
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those are amazing!!! I love them! your so creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project. I'll have to try this with my kids, too. :)
ReplyDeletei used to do these ALL the time with the kids i nannyed for- using the gel frosting- so much fun and perfect to use for halloween with white/black for spider webs!
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wow, this is a seriously cool idea. thanks so much for sharing!
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Angie
http://www.sundaybelle.com
Those look amazing! And how do you make the blinky picture thing (is it called a GIF? Hopefully you know what I mean, haha)? They're so cute!
ReplyDeleteyes mam...it most certainly is!
DeleteOk. Love! And So Happy to have found your Blog-- LOVE THE COLORS.. makes me Happy! Thank you again for your sweet comment over at my place! I am a new follower and off to find ya on FB.... hopefully! Have a great day! Jen
ReplyDeleteOh, these are super fun! I'll have to remember this idea. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!! Going to make these for my Sunday School kids. BTW- Just went to Target this afternoon and saw there awesome "COLOR" display as soon as you walk in the door, and I thought of your blog. Have you gotten to see it yet?
ReplyDeleteyes I totally have seen it...and I LOVE it!!! What are the odds huh!? haha I think COLOR is very much IN this season...I am seeing it everywhere!
DeleteSO YUM! Love these! Super cute!
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stop it. these not only are gorgeous -- but they look delicious too!
ReplyDeletethank you for this :) I'm going to make them ASAP
xo,
tiana of l'esthetique
OH, those look SO TASTY! And I don't even think that's my pregnancy talkin'.
ReplyDeletethese are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I'm totally telling my momma to do this!
ReplyDeletei love this! what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteOK, you're an ARTIST! Really, I could't do this... fantastic!
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Imon xoxo
Really cute cup cakes. Love the colors. =)
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you are amazing. those are so cute ;) great job!!!
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thanks for your comment! you have a very colorful & yummy blog =)
ReplyDeletexo Ola
blogdirtysecret.blogspot.com
So simple and so beautiful!! You're genius!
ReplyDeletethat looks SO much fun! and colorful, love it!
ReplyDeleteHi there!!!
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OMG,they look delicious!! How amazing they're!! I'm happy to be your new follower!! :)
ReplyDeleteAww, what a fun recipe! Your photography is incredible, and I love your perspective on angles and composition. You were definitely right; I love your blog! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks again, for visiting mine. You got yourself a new follower.
Piaget.
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wow the look great! want one of them now! Great blog! you have a new follower girly! x Marina
ReplyDeleteSo cute and colorful!
ReplyDeletethat looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThese are sooo fun! I have to try this!
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Ah how fun! I want to decorate with them! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are positively beautiful and make me wish for spring! Thank you so much for stopping by my little blog & confirming my love for boxed mixes :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing gem of a blog you have here! I am in love, love, love with all things color where my obsession with paint is concerned. I am already having a blast looking around at all your great posts. I am absolutely a new follower :)
Oh my goodness, those cupcakes look so adorable:) They would be great for a baby shower. Muah
ReplyDeletewowwwwwww..... i thought all the fun was in the funfetti cake... obvi I didn't introduce colored frosting to it! love it!!!
ReplyDeleteYum, yum these look so delicious!!
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this is all kinds of amazing!
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OMG! Totally awesome idea!! Pinning it!! :D
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So so cute! What a good idea!
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