Dec 12, 2011

Washi tape. The best invention ever. Also, some North Pole cupcakes.


As one who appreciates the finer things in decorating sweets, that is, lollipop sticks, it was inevitable that I would discover Washi Tape. How, oh how, did it take me so long? Here I've been painting stripes on my lollipop sticks with food coloring like a fool. This is neater, quicker, easier, and all around better. I don't know that I'll ever leave a lollipop stick bare again.


There are plenty o' resources out there, so it's not like I couldn't find it easily, either. If you google "Washi Tape," you can see what I mean. I got mine from the etsy shop, Pretty Tape.

To make these cupcakes, I just wrote "North Pole" on a cupcake with an edible writer. Skewer with a lollipop stick all the way through the marshmallow, then top with half a jelly bean. Wrap pieces of Washi tape around the lollipop stick. Insert into a cupcake. My cupcake is topped with fondant, brushed with corn syrup, then coated in sprinkles.

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17 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Cuteness. Easy. Kid-friendly. I love you!

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  2. sue @ cakeballs, cookies and moreDecember 12, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Super cute, I keep seeing this tape, may have to try some.

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  3. Naomi DavisDecember 12, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Adorableness overload. Especially love the half a jelly bean on top.

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  4. Sugar SwingsDecember 12, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    love the cupcakes! and i've never even heard of that tape--although that doesn't surprise me! must get some, thanks for the tip!

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  5. fresaypimientaDecember 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Espectacular!

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  6. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.comDecember 12, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Love these...so cute! I was planning on taking North Pole cupcakes to my 5 year olds class next week and was just going to use the white chocolate fruit roll up rods that we made before. However...this will be so much easier! YAY....I love easy!

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  7. TinaRBKDecember 12, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Thanks for the tip on the tape, anything that works and cuts time I am all for.
    Very creative cupcakes, just awesome for the season. Well done!

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  8. taste testerDecember 12, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I love washi tape! And what a great idea to use it!

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  9. PaulaDecember 12, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    You do find the neatest things and you do make the cutest things.

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  10. cookies and cupsDecember 12, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I have never heard of washi tape! I think I need some!

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  11. Nic@diningwithastudDecember 12, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    These are too cute. I like that you didnt use too much fondant.

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  12. SaraDecember 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    These are so cute! LOVE! :)

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  13. SueDecember 13, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Very cute cupcake! I'll have to check out that tape:)

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  14. The PartiologistDecember 13, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I love these cupcakes and I LOVE washi tape too!

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  15. KaraDecember 14, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Love this! So easy and fun!! Kids will love this treat!

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  16. Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.comDecember 28, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    What a cool invention! It's the little things, right??

    Judy@cutest-little-things.blogspot.com

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  17. SweetSugarBelleDecember 29, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I did washi tape too, and I dig you! Using my amazon card to preorder the BOOK! So excited!!!

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