Sunday, July 25, 2010

Play Pool! Cupcakes



Today was my husband's birthday and I wanted to make him something fun. The kids and I flipped through our favorite cupcake book (Hello, Cupcake!) and thought he would really like these since he loves playing pool.



Instead of using the real triangle from the pool table I made one out of chocolate covered pretzels. This is where the kids got involved and they had a blast! It was a messy process, but I was glad to let them help me and they loved it.



We used vanilla cupcakes which I baked last night in order to make the decorating easier today. The toppings included vanilla frosting, colored decorating sugar, white chocolate circles and dark chocolate numbers.



These were really simple to make and a blast to present to our billiards lover! Apparently they tasted good too since they disappeared within hours :)



I really wanted an eight ball but couldn't find black decorating sugar. I tried making my own but it looked more like grey sugar. Our local stores only carry the black around Halloween. I think I'll stock up on it this year just in case.



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29 comments:

  1. GingerJuly 25, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    Those are too cute! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  2. Petie@inspirednesting.comJuly 25, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    So creative! These are awesome. I look forward to exploring your blog more.

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  3. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyJuly 25, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    NO WAY?! Are you serious?? Pati, this is so incredible!! I never would have thought to do this... but it's pure genius!

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  4. KimJuly 26, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    That is really cute! When you are stocking up at Halloween, just remember to wait until afterward so you can get a good deal :-)

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  5. momsthewordJuly 26, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Pati, you need your own show, girlfriend! That is awesome!!!!!

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  6. LynnJuly 26, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Really cute, always fun when the kids can help out too!

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  7. Ott, A.July 26, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Those are so creative and cute. very appropriate for an adult birthday. Great job!!

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  8. VanessaJuly 26, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Those are damn cute! And delicious looking!

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  9. Red Couch RecipesJuly 26, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Your cupcakes take the cake...they are so cute and turned out sooo well! Joni

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  10. UnknownJuly 26, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    probably some of the CUTEST cupcakes EVER! i love these, so so so cute! please come linky these to my Crafty Linky party going on now. CraftOManiac.blogspot.com I would love it if you would. THANKS, Jenn

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  11. Sew Can DoJuly 26, 2010 at 1:40 PM

    Love this!! SOOO creative & yummy. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)

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  12. DoneneJuly 26, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    These are way cute! how clever!

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  13. Rose :: FineCraftGuild.comJuly 26, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    super pool .. i mean super cool! so creative. well, you deserve an invite:


    come link your tutorial up with us so our readers can find you:
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    (new party, every wednesday, findable from the home page)

    we love to feature you,

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  14. Tara@JustDevineStyleJuly 26, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    What a great idea! I love the cupcakes in the triangle! Thanks so much for sharing. I may have to make this for my bro in law's b-day.

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  15. MelissaJuly 26, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    That is so totally cute - what a brilliant idea!!

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  16. GingerJuly 26, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    And the award goes to...YOU! Check it out here:

    http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/2010/07/you-are-too-too-kind.html

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  17. the decorated cookieJuly 27, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Adorable! I posted a link on my column (ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com). Thanks for sharing!

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  18. JamiJuly 27, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    How amazing are those!?! You have so many creative ideas!! Next week I'm having a PRETTY PACKAGES PARTY. I hope you'll stop by and share some of talent. You can pick up a button to keep as a reminder!
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
    Smiles!!!

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  19. Sonia MonaghedduJuly 27, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Happy Birthday ^_^ beautiful and delicious cupcakes!
    Sonia

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  20. AndreaJuly 27, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Those are fabulous! I have that book also, I've made a few things out of it. Some of them not as easy as they look!

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  21. sportzmomJuly 27, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    Adorable!

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  22. Susan @ Oh My! CreativeJuly 27, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Wow, theses are fabulous! You did a great job.

    Susan
    Party inspiration

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  23. Sassy Sites!July 27, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    these are the cutest cupcakes EVER! You did an amazing job! I love your blog!! Coming from Sassy Sites! ;)

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  24. AnonymousJuly 29, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    So cute!!!!
    lifeofperks.blogspot.com

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  25. Journey to Living a Simple LifeJuly 30, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Love the cake what a cool idea!!

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  26. kim westAugust 1, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    gave you an award at my blog!!!

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  27. SheriAugust 2, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Very cute~! Love the theme idea. Thanks for sharing ... I've posted a link.

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  28. AnonymousAugust 15, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Those are so cute!! Great job!! I get my sprinkles online. I've found all sorts of colors and designs at www.treasuredbirthdays.com.

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  29. LenettaAugust 21, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    Awesome! My hubs would think this is cool - I'll have to tuck it away for his birthday. :>) I linked on my weekly roundup - thanks for sharing!

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