Q and U Get Married

Yes, after years of going together, this morning in my son's kindergarten class they made it official.....Q and U got married, so now they will go together for life :o) !! You can imagine how honored I was when they asked me to make the wedding cake!! But then I had to decide what to make?? I decided to go with cupcakes, because I have done enough school parties to know that it is MUCH easier to serve cupcakes (this way you don't have to worry about cutting and serving, and also the kids don't need forks). I wanted to come up with something that was sorta elegant and wedding looking, but that was also still colorful and fun for kids. So, it all started with my Cake (or rather cupcake) Topper. I wanted a bride and groom, but Q and U were no ordinary Bride and Groom, and since I could not find a Q and U wedding topper, I had to make one of my own. I simply took craft Q and U (made out of foam) and attached them to a wooden stick. I thought about attaching eyes, but decided that was to much. I then happened to find a wedding dress and tux that were for champagne bottles, and decided that they would work perfect. I also bought a small flower stem to be Q's headpiece. After that I simple put the rods down in my cupcake stand. Here is a picture of the toppers:

I then used the pink and the green color scheme as my theme for my cupcakes. Since the letters were glittery and sparkly, I got pink and green colored sugar so that they would be glittery and sparkly. I baked 4 dozen cupcakes and then iced them with white icing. I then went back and sprinkled pink hearts and green hearts on them. Then after setting the cupcakes on the stand I placed a few flowers on the stand, just to dress it up. Here is

the finished project:

Here is a picture of Q and U with the Wedding Cupcakes. I think they look happy:

And here is my FAVORITE kindergartner of all, with one of his good buddies, enjoying their cupcakes:

Pretty Moon Pies

Who doesn't love a Moon Pie and an RC Cola?? Okay, honestly I do not care much for Moon Pies, and I had never heard of Moon Pies and RC Colas together until I made these for my sons preschool a couple years ago. But at any rate, if you like Moon Pies you will love these. Even if you don't like Moon Pies you will probably like them (if not for eating, just for looking at, because they are super cute!).

I have to be honest and give credit where credit is due...My Mom actually taught me how to make these, and I am pretty sure that she got the idea from Southern Living, but they are too cute not to share.

I have made these quite a few times, and every people rave about how cute they are. The nice thing is that they can be decorated for any occasion by switching out your decorations. I have made them for Christmas (as seen), Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, and as party goodies for one of my son's birthdays. Covered with a clear wrap and tied with a matching ribbon (sorry I don't have a picture of this) they look great.

Now let me tell you how simple they are to make. You just take a moon pie (the big ones work best, but you could use the smaller one also) and stick in a long lollipop stick. You then melt down the Wilton colored chocolate melts (these can be bought at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or any cake baking store) in whatever color(s) you want to use. You want to melt them in a candy decorating bottle (which can also be bought at said stores). Once the candy is melted you simple drizzle the chocolate over the moon pies in whatever pattern you want, and stick your candy on (using the melted chocolate). Then you simply let them dry and cover and wrap. So simple, but so pretty!

Teddy Bear CUBcakes

I have made this cupcakes twice, and they have been a hit each time! The first time I made them was for my daughter's 4th birthday. She had a Build A Bear Party, and they went with the theming perfectly. Then last year her class was called the Bear Cubs, so at the end of the year I made them for her class. They are so cute, and very easy to make.

All you do is make your cupcakes (any flavor is fine, but chocolate works best). You can either make cupcakes from scratch or use a box. Here is a hint: If you use a mix, add milk instead of water. It makes your cupcakes much more moist, and more homemade tasting (thanks to my wonderful Mom for teaching me that trick ;o) !). Then ice them whatever color you want your bear to be. I have used chocolate both times, but white would also be cute! Once they are iced add 3 Nonpareils to each cupcake. Put two in the top (pushed far enough down in that you only see half of it), and then put 1 a little lower than the center of the cupcake. You can then use either 2 M&M's (in any color) or 2 Chocolate Chips, or I just simply used 2 dots of black icing (because I did not want my bears eyes too big). You then draw on the mouth with the black icing, and put a Red Hot Candy at the top for the nose. Then add a few Chocolate Sprinkles at the top for it's hair, and you are done. See very simple, and a hit with kids every time :o) !!