Cupcakes in a Hurry

February 4, 2010 on 11:30 pm | In Cupcakes |

So. I was happily minding my own business, having a very boring week (wondering what I could possibly blog about, I might add), and when I got to work this morning, there was an e-mail announcing that we’re going to have a potluck lunch tomorrow in honor of the Colts playing in the superbowl on Sunday. (In case you don’t know, we do live in Indiana.) Apparently the stars were all aligned because I just saw this post last night. I really don’t care much about football, but cupcakes…cupcakes are another story! I’ll go for any excuse to make cupcakes!

Go Colts!

So, at lunchtime, I grabbed the little Petunia I work with (she’s TheFirstChild’s age - eek!) and we ran over to the local cake decorating store. They had all the goodies we needed (they even had cool stuff for Saints fans), including this cool new stuff I’d never worked with called Disco Dust. I was just going to use sprinkles, but little Petunia thought this stuff was so cool and convinced me to try it.

Go Colts!

Can you see the sparkles? Sometimes you can’t see it in pictures, but I managed to get a highlight or two. It’s like superfine edible glitter and it’s really fun to work with.

Go Colts!

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to finish making about 12 of those little Go Colts! flags.  And then eat a cupcake of course.  Never let a diet stand in the way of a cupcake!

Have a good weekend — and don’t forget to root for the Colts! ;-)
XOXO,
Anna

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  1. Your cupcakes look yummy. I know what you’re talking about. Diets take a back seat to cupcakes. I made some Sunday. :) I hadn’t seen the glitter dust. I’ll have to try to find some. Thanks for another bright idea!

    Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — February 4, 2010 #

  2. Yummm - cupcakes! I was planning on making Pioneer Woman’s chocolate sheet cake - but if I could find those little horseshoe decorations I might have to make it into cupcakes too! Go Colts! (PS: love your valentine header!! You always have the best decorated blog!)

    Comment by Janet — February 5, 2010 #

  3. They look fabulous Anna …. almost a shame to eat them!!!
    Almost ………..;o)
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

    Comment by Joy — February 5, 2010 #

  4. Oh, I have to send this to my son who is the world’s biggest Colts fan!

    Comment by Sherri — February 5, 2010 #

  5. Such cute cupcakes! The Colts have my vote!

    Comment by Kristy — February 5, 2010 #

  6. Yum. I love the sparkles! You have some lucky co-workers :)

    Comment by Karen — February 5, 2010 #

  7. I am possibly the world’s biggest fan of edible glitter - we use it here with abandon. I even put bright purple disco glitter on the marshmallow rice krispie squares I took in on my last day of work (I took more sophisticated treats too!!!). Some people were frightened to eat it - but since they had bought that shade for me they had to! I usually go for pale colours - baby lilac or gold or very pale pink. Great stuff!

    Comment by dottycookie — February 5, 2010 #

  8. Those cupcakes are so cute and look delicious. I’ve never heard of Disco Dust, but it looks nice and sparkley. Love the little flags.

    Comment by Stacy — February 5, 2010 #

  9. Fabulous cupcakes and photos!! Hope you enjoy eating them!

    Comment by Di — February 5, 2010 #

  10. I don’t know much about your football, but my husband loves it!! Great cupcakes.

    Comment by Kate — February 5, 2010 #

  11. This is my third attempt in leaving a comment, why don’t you love me anymore…LOL?

    Superbowl, supercool, supercakes, supercute, superblue, supersprakles, superdelicious, superColts, SuperSunday!!!

    Comment by nicolette — February 5, 2010 #

  12. Ooh sparkly glitter cupcakes, they look absolutely delicious Anna.

    Comment by sue — February 5, 2010 #

  13. Those are mighty darn cute! I love the glittery stuff. Save one for me…LOL!

    Comment by Carol — February 5, 2010 #

  14. Brilliant cupcakes! Love that glitter.

    Comment by Gina — February 5, 2010 #

  15. Great cupcakes Anna! The glitter is fab! Lucy x

    Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — February 5, 2010 #

  16. Oh! And I love your new header! So bright and cheery! Lx

    Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — February 5, 2010 #

  17. The cupcakes look wonderful! :) And I think the glitter is great, too! Also, as always, your heading looks fun and eye-catching, too! :)

    Comment by Jennifer Henson — February 5, 2010 #

  18. They look delicious!

    Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — February 5, 2010 #

  19. Yum!!! Cupcakes!!!

    I love the little horseshoes.

    Comment by Miriam — February 5, 2010 #

  20. So I am not much of a fan of football, but I would come to any potluck that had those cupcakes. Anna, they are wonderful! Now baseball is a different story. Can you make some Red Sox themed ones and send them along?

    Comment by Jackie — February 5, 2010 #

  21. YUMMY cupcakes! They are adorable. Great job Anna. I’m making chili on Sunday and watching something OTHER than the superbowl. Football is just not my thing.

    Comment by Jen — February 5, 2010 #

  22. I’ve never heard of edible glitter before, but that sounds fun. I don’t follow football (except for Univ. of Alabama), but it’s one of the few things my husband likes to watch on tv.

    Comment by Anne — February 5, 2010 #

  23. YUM!!!! Can I have one???? teehee

    Comment by Darlene & Thimbles — February 5, 2010 #

  24. Fantastic! I will be rooting for the Saints, but I sure like the looks of those cupcakes and I need to get that disco dust!

    Comment by Jennifer D — February 5, 2010 #

  25. great post anna!
    just took a break from my “assembling” for super bowl party @ friends…i volunteered (my pleasure)
    to bake all the goodies…so let’s talk timely…YOUR POST!
    thanks so much…since we will be “snowed in” tomorrow your cupcake decorating will be top on my to do list…
    thanks for this fun post & i *heart* your v-day banner!!
    all the best :)

    Comment by linda — February 5, 2010 #

  26. Watching football, in my opinion, is the surest and fastest way to kill brain cells. And I’m jealously guarding the health of the few I have left……But cupcakes are an entirely different story! Very creative! As another commenter mentioned—it’s almost a shame to eat them!

    Comment by molly — February 5, 2010 #

  27. The cupcakes are cute! You have given me an idea of what to make for the party on Sunday. I hadn’t even thought of cupcakes. Thanks! I really like the disco dust…fine, but sparkly.

    On another note, you made me smile with “Petunia”. I have taken to calling my youngest Petunia. When I do, she giggles and says, “But my name’s not Petunia!” Kids are so fun.

    Comment by Lisa — February 5, 2010 #

  28. Of course you had to eat a cupcake. There’s no telling what Disco Dust might taste like. You were simply looking out for the “team”. Love the cupcakes. If Mr. Handsome sees them I will probably have to make some. Right now he’s in love with Lemon Gems. We eat them frozen. DI. VINE.

    Go Colts! (But only because I know it will make Mr. Handsome happy if they win. I don’t really care. Oops. Did I just type that?)

    Comment by Cassie — February 5, 2010 #

  29. They’re too pretty to eat.

    Comment by anina — February 5, 2010 #

  30. Dang cute there sister - and love the edible glitzy fairy dust - sweet :). Well since the Vikings aren’t in it (boo hoo) I root for your team :)

    Hugs - Mrs. Farmhouse

    Comment by Karen — February 5, 2010 #

  31. Go Colts! Hope Freeney can heal quickly enough. We need to sack up little ‘ol Brees, even if (especially since!!)he’s a Boilermaker!
    Maybe Freeney needs one of your cupcakes, I’m sure that’d make it all better. They look great.

    Comment by Cindy — February 5, 2010 #

  32. Go Colts!! (Even though those of us in Lafayette are in a win-win situation with our boy Drew. sicker, snicker!) Hopefully the Colts prevail.

    Be careful in the snow this weekend, Thimble. It will make a pretty backdrop in which to watch the big game.

    Great cupcakes. I may have to have my baker kid make some. They got out of school early today and I think she needs something to do!

    Comment by Cindy — February 5, 2010 #

  33. Very impressive. I am not into football, but I am into cupcakes !!!! xoxoxo Clarice

    Comment by clarice — February 5, 2010 #

  34. *sigh* cupcake eating should be a sport.. football??? I dont understand sportspeeps… I mean, we pay money to go and see someone WORK??? doesn’t make sense.. can’t sell tickets to peeps to see me work.. when they come and see me at work and payin’ for the privelage I’ll go and pay to see footy!

    but cupcakes?? mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I LOVE cupcakes!!!!

    Comment by Lissa — February 5, 2010 #

  35. Dear Anna,

    You take the greatest pictures, and since I’m not partial to either football team, Go COLTS!

    S.W.A.K.

    Comment by Marsha — February 5, 2010 #

  36. Those cupcakes look SO darn good. That frosting looks so yummy- I can just tell that it is. They sure are cute, love the little horseshoes, and I’m gonna have to find me some edible glitter - FUN!!

    Comment by rohanknitter — February 5, 2010 #

  37. ROFLOL!!! Ok I gotta tell you, I just showed hunka your cupcakes and he said………..dangggg how did she get those horsehoes so perfect????? I said she’s good but she aint that good. lololol
    GO COLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love me some Payton!!

    Comment by Sharon — February 5, 2010 #

  38. Go Colts! I’ll say whatever to get one of those pretty cupcakes!

    Comment by Louise — February 6, 2010 #

  39. Oh Yum! Send some my way.
    Since (cough cough) my team didn’t make it. I’ll root for yours. Tho I’m not much of a football fan either hockey’s our sport.

    Comment by Judy — February 6, 2010 #

  40. Can you send a dozen of those down here? When I grow up I want to be just like you Anna!

    Comment by Anne — February 6, 2010 #

  41. love the new banner.
    you never cease to amaze me..
    those are WAY cuter than my superbowl wings!!!!
    my bff from work was 12 years younger than me. one time, someone said something about how proud i must be of her. we both realized what she was saying and burst out laughing. not only am i NOT old enough to be her mother, i’m VERY white with blonde hair and blue eyes, and let’s just say she’s not.
    i’m sure your cupcakes were a smashing success. move over bakerella!!!

    Comment by brigette — February 6, 2010 #

  42. I looooooove cupcakes! But would you believe it? I don’t think I’ve ever made any…well maybe in my childhood? I must have, right? I was just dreaming up a post I may do re: Valentine cupcakes, and then I visit your blog to find Super Bowl cupcakes! I guess it shouldn’t be too surprising, given the popularity of cupcakes these days…..it just felt so inspiring!
    Yours are beautiful, and I love the Disco Dust. I saw it recently on a confectionery/baking blog, if I remember where I’ll give you the link. I just remember someone’s blog post saying something like, “real eye candy, so sweet, you’ll get cavities on your eyeballs”, and I cracked up to think of it.
    WendyBee

    Comment by WendyBee — February 6, 2010 #

  43. I am a huge fan of Payton Manning so Go Colts. And those cupcakes will be a contributing factor to their win. Or at least that’s the story I would give. They look like a winner to me.

    Comment by Susan — February 6, 2010 #

  44. Very cute cupcakes Anna, great decorating! You know some super bowl parties are all about the food, may the best team win!

    Comment by Shawn ; ) — February 6, 2010 #

  45. Awesome, Anna! They look delicious and so cute. We’re not into football at our house. Brian said today (on his way out to clear the driveway of the foot of snow we got last night), “Hey, tomorrow’s the superbowl!” I’m rooting for the Colts. That was always my dad’s favorite team when I was growing up. XO

    Comment by Jill — February 6, 2010 #

  46. Oh Anna, You are clever! What perfect little good luck charms those cupcakes make!
    Love them.

    Comment by meggie — February 6, 2010 #

  47. Well, I could care less about football, but these are cute enough to make me a fan, too. Go Colts. Really cute, Anna.

    Comment by Dandelion Quilts — February 6, 2010 #

  48. Anna those cupcakes are so darling. Wish I had one right now, I am hungry!!!! xoxo

    Comment by Jewels — February 7, 2010 #

  49. Thatis tooo funny, and I love the covers. So did you ever find out which cat was the sweater nabber.

    Comment by Teresa — February 7, 2010 #

  50. Amazing what sweet creations you are able to make in a hurry.
    I need a lot of time for everything.
    I have to admitt, I am slow…
    Have a great week
    Janine

    Comment by Janine — February 7, 2010 #

  51. Colts? Superbowl? Um. Football? Baseball?

    Wimbledon I do know about. That’s tennis. And Andy Murray’s Scottish. That about takes us to the end of my sport knowledge.

    Comment by Isabelle — February 7, 2010 #

  52. Those are very covetable, and I don’t even follow football. Cupcakes have special powers for good :D

    Comment by Lanna — February 7, 2010 #

  53. Yummy cupcakes! Sorry the Colts didn’t win!

    Comment by May Kristin — February 8, 2010 #

  54. Like I said, everything is done with perfection. That is a gift you know. Not everyone can do things like you. I’m just sayin’.

    Comment by nanette — February 16, 2010 #

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