7.5.13

Glass Glitter Cupcake Toppers...




when i was about 6-years-old, my mom started taking cake decorating classes at a little store called Angel's. i remember going with her and staring wide-eyed at all the decorations stored in clear plastic boxes: ballerinas, clown heads, cowboys, sugar hearts, brides and grooms...it was kind of like being in a toy store and the whole place smelled like frosting! Angel's is still there, still owned by the same two sisters and still has a revolving white rabbit in the front window whose dress changes with the seasons. it's kind of hokey, but i love the familiarity of it and the memories it brings and, 35+ years later, i still find myself going there for boards or their raspberry filling (so good) or a special tip i might need.





for quite a while, what started out as a hobby for my mom turned into a nice little side business and she started making cakes professionally. of course, this was pre-cake boss and cupcake wars and ace of cakes.  fondant, sugar sculptures, and edible gold dust were things of the future and, that said, it's been interesting to see not only the way cakes have evolved over the years but also what's replaced traditional wedding, birthday or shower cakes. now there are candy tables, pies, ice cream bars and cupcakes. cool, right?

plus, the embellishing of said substitutes is half the fun and cupcake toppers have really taken off on this trend. that said, i thought it would be fun to make some glitzy toppers using my trusty old dictionary and some chunky german glass glitter. i'm in absolute love with this stuff, especially the coarser grit; reminds me of raw sugar.
















what's neat about the glitter is that if you get the kind that is made from silvered glass, it will age to a gorgeous patina (which you can see in the front heart in the above picture) over time which just adds to the charm. and don't feel limited to only using these beauties on cupcakes. put them on mini cheesecakes, into individual pies, bowls of ice cream or fresh berries. use them as photo props. heck, you can even put them into your fabulously messy top knot for some random prettiness!



8 comments:

  1. they look magical!

    visiting via tuesday'streasures and hope you'll visit me at http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2013/05/uncommon-lovely-kate-lewis.html.

    happy wednesday!

    michele
    hellolovely

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    1. thanks, michele. they do have a magical feel to them. kinda like little magic wands. your blog is lovely! are those your feet in the ballet shoes? love! thanks so much for stopping by...

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  2. What a gorgeous idea...thanks for sharing! This would be perfect to link-up to my new series - "Create It Thursday." It's live now! http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/05/create-it-thursday-1.html

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    1. so glad you like them, leslie! and thanks for the party invite...i'm all linked up.

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  3. I just wanted to let you know that I featured your wonderful project on homework. Thanks so much for sharing it on The Inspiration Board.
    http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-inspiration-board-link-party_10.html
    carolyn
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    1. carolyn, i LOVE your blog so much and am thrilled that you featured my little toppers on your link party spotlight! a big thank you and tight hugs coming your way!

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  4. Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog tonight! Come stop by and grab a featured button: http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2013/05/your-whims-wednesday-111-and-features.html

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    1. thanks so much, rebecca, for featuring me on your blog! makes me smile!!!

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