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CakesByLJ
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:37 pm

to keep the cupcakes on Very Happy

I took pictures but when I tried to post it here, I got a message that no jpg allowed Confused

... first, I made it into a topiary, and used mini cupcakes. Use any heavy vase you want, and fill it with dry beans. Glue an appropriate sized round styrofoam ball in it (mine is 8"). (I sprayed mine with green Design Master spray paint). Cut a 1/2" wood dowel and put it in place. (I sprayed mine with cherry finish spray paint). Another styrofoam, mine is 4" on top. Hot glue greenery on the bottoms of the styro, and embellish with a ribbon bow. Then take 3/4 oz. plastic souffle cups and poke a hole in the bottom with a toothpick. Arrange the cups all over the styrofoam. Bake the cuppies and immediately place them in the plastic cups so they don't spread as they cool (I poked a hole in the bottom of the cuppie with a sharp tool to make it easier to slide onto the toothpick). (They cool quickly, and my topiary held a total of 44 cuppies). Decorate as desired. I think it came out pretty well, and no problems with them falling out. Note: If I had to transport this, I would not place the cupcakes on till I reached destination. I will upload the final picture in my photos...

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misha35
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 4:35 am

This is great!!! Thanks so much for the detailed description.

mgdqueen
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 4:37 am

It looks fabulous! Thanks for the instructions-this is really an eye-catching piece of edible art! Thumbs Up!

sarahpierce
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 4:43 am

Very beautiful! Thank you for sharing Thumbs Up!

CakesByLJ
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:33 am

[i]You are all very welcome.. Hope you can use this idea.. Smile

mangiamangia
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:25 am

That is so lovely! Thanks for sharing the how-to!

ihavasweet2th
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:49 am

Laura,

Just wanted to tell you thanks for posting! What a great idea! Yours looks great as do all of you cake creations. Very nice work!!

~ihavasweet2th~

CakesByLJ
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:53 am

ihavasweet2th wrote:

Laura,

Just wanted to tell you thanks for posting! What a great idea! Yours looks great as do all of you cake creations. Very nice work!!

~ihavasweet2th~

Thank you

and I love your name Wink

I actually have about 32 of um... Laughing

CakesByLJ
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:13 am

I totally forgot to mention Confused

... that I formed this idea for uses other than the mini cupcakes; like cake bites, truffles, candies, any bite sized treats, or even strawberries (using the chocolate to attach it to the cup, and easy on the toothpick hole). I am sure you all can think up other ideas as well... Smile

mcdonald
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:43 am

thank you so much for sharing..

farnazmom3
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:18 pm

Thank you so so much, for sharing your lovely idea Thumbs Up!

I can't wait to try it
you are the best Laughing

farnaz

Jocmom
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:38 pm

That's so cool! Thanks for sharing. Thumbs Up!

iramirez94
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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:38 pm

Your idea is fabulous...

question- where do you get the plastic souffle cups from??

Thanks

CakesByLJ
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:47 pm

iramirez94 wrote:

Your idea is fabulous...

question- where do you get the plastic souffle cups from??

Thanks

Thanks

They are available at places like Gordons Food Supply and Smart N Final.. Places that carry items for the small businesses and warehouse type stores.. They come in large quantities, like 200 per package, or similar, and they are not very expensive.

iramirez94
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:28 pm

Thanks a bunch cakesbylj! I will go to GFS and check them out.

Again thanks for the great idea, a most of all for sharing it!!! Very Happy

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