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    Monday, February 18, 2013

    Tester Batch!

    We have some dear friends who are expecting twins some time in the near future. I was asked to make the cupcakes for their baby shower and jumped at the chance. I have a bit of a passion for cupcakes and while I enjoy making fancy cupcakes, I love a chance to make fun ones for kids . . . like our owl cupcakes from last year.
    Since they are expecting twins, it's a Thing 1 and Thing 2 theme, and although it's not until the middle of March . . . I wanted to make sure I had a good plan for the cupcakes.
     Here's what resulted from my tester batch:
    We used a grass tip, it makes great "grass" (obviously) but it also makes great "fur".
    I'm thinking for the final touch I'll add some blue cotton candy to the tops of the cupcakes but this was a good test run.
    Posted by Maillardville Manor at 3:56 AM
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    Labels: Cupcakes

    33 comments:

    1. ChristiFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:25 AM

      Very cute!

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    2. slip4February 18, 2013 at 4:29 AM

      Those are wonderful!!

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    3. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:20 AM

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      1. AnocFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:51 AM

        Ah, a comment from someone from another planet, obviously. :)

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    4. LynnFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:31 AM

      Very adorable.

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    5. ShovelliciousFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:20 AM

      I think I need to find this grass tip. The effect is amazing! These cupcakes look like some pieces of art :)

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    6. Much Ado About SomethinFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:36 AM

      Oooooh these are so cute!! I LOVE them!

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    7. ReenieFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:04 AM

      Oh how cute!! :)

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    8. Lori February 18, 2013 at 8:32 AM

      Adorable! I never knew they made a grass tip.

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    9. ChesFebruary 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      Super cute and I bet they taste good too..

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    10. Love Being A NonnyFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:11 AM

      Love these! We have a set of twin grandsons and another set on the way! Special!

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    11. ErickaFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:18 AM

      Love it! Stinkin cute:)

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    12. JessicaFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:34 AM

      I love them the way they are. Not sure the cotton candy would help the 'hair' effect. Good job!

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    13. johannaFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:40 AM

      Do you have any great frosting recipe to share? And I also wonder; the graphic prints you have around your home (the one with the love birds and the type writer), you used to have a sponsor link to the etsy shop that holds them but now, when I need it, it's not there anymore, do you remember the shops name and do you know if it's still there?

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    14. Simply LKJFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:03 AM

      Super cute and love the theme!

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    15. AllisonFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:40 AM

      Those are so adorable! They look great and such a fun theme.

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    16. Tracey Ayton PhotographyFebruary 18, 2013 at 11:52 AM

      Wow I totally forgot about thing 1 and 2. What an awesome idea!!! I would be excited about this project too. Hmmm have you ever thought about being a baker? Cake decorator?

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    17. PatriciaFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM

      Love them ! Excellent idea !

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    18. JANETFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      I wish I had one now! so cute...and yes I am going to also get one of the tips. You always have such cute ideas.

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    19. KathyFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:49 PM

      They look like great fun. Would be interested in your recipe and method for the cupcakes and the icing. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane , Australia

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    20. JustineFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:37 PM

      Love your blog - can you post an icing recipe

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      1. RainFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:43 PM

        Butter cream is a nice icing to work with and it keeps shape nice. If you refrigerate take out 1-2hrs prior to serving to let it soften up.
        I also like to add a tablespoon or two of cream cheese. I find it really "pulls" the icing together and gives a nice smooth texture.

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    21. RainFebruary 18, 2013 at 7:40 PM

      Those look GREAT!!! Wish there was a "sample" button :)
      Congrats to your girlfriend

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    22. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:05 PM

      Hi - I can never get my blue icing to come out blue - it always green. I assume it is because the butter has a yellow tinge. Any tips for getting it blue?

      Melissa

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    23. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:18 PM

      Those are super cute!!

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    24. JaneFebruary 19, 2013 at 2:32 AM

      I love the theme and I love the cupcakes but how are you going to tie the two together? There are such adorable showers now days but this seems kind of plain and lacking imagination. Is there something more cooking for this shower?

      Sorry :-((

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    25. beccaFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:30 AM

      so cute!! we did a dr. suess theme baby shower for my sister and i made similar cupcakes :) i found them the idea on pinterest and made red velvet cake for them so it was red ;) also if you do use cotton candy (i did) put in on as last minute as you can...it melts!!! i put it on ~ 20 minutes before and it still melted (although it was june and super hot in kansas city) but just thought that might help! hope you have fun :)

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    26. Martha SloanFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:11 AM

      Those are too cute!

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    27. Elaine - Visual MeringueFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:49 AM

      Those are awesome! Great job :)

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    28. Katie R.February 19, 2013 at 11:06 AM

      Your blog is my favorite, Ashli & I'm a first time poster. I did cotton candy on top for my son's birthday. I also strongly suggest putting it on at the last minute. It was a huge hit, so well worth the effort.

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    29. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:07 AM

      http://pinterest.com/pin/504262489497058395/
      cute diaper cake idea!!!

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    30. Rachel S ClementsFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:44 AM

      So cute! Have you thought about making the cupcakes red velvet? It would really tie in the red (and be freaking delicious!).
      Just a thought.

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    31. Rachel S ClementsFebruary 22, 2013 at 3:44 AM

      So cute! Have you thought about making the cupcakes red velvet? It would really tie in the red (and be freaking delicious!).
      Just a thought.

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