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Well, I suppose the skirt did kind of give it away, and yes, it’s a Cars party, Lightning McQueen and all.  I am having way too much fun planning this party and I’ll share my fun ideas in a bit. 

For today, though, we had a special-little-actual-birthday birthday party.  And there was plenty of pink.  Because even though my little Gracie wants a Cars party, when I turned her loose with my Hello, Cupcake! book, she picked out the princess cupcakes for her day-of birthday treat.  These particular cupcakes threw me for a loop as I used some homemade fondant rather than smooshing and rolling out a bazillion gumdrops for the dresses.  The fondant wasn’t looking so hot with the pink sugar crystals, and my backup fruit rollup idea didn’t work either.  And I really thought I was defeated this time.  But then I gave it one last go with the fondant and omitted the sugar crystals and you know what?  It totally worked.

This was my first time working with fondant; I’m practicing for the Cars cake.  I hope it’ll turn out how I picture it in my head!!  I’ll share any tips I acquire after a little more practice! 
Happy birthday, my little princess. 

Comments

  1. Patty@sewingseeds says

    Are they sitting on cookie bases? Totally adorable. Love that your girl wants Cars for her theme.

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  5. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    Oh so cute!! You look like a fondant pro already! We had almost a whole year of Cars over here…I do love that movie.
    I can’t wait to see the cake!
    Happy Birthday to your beautiful Gracie!

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  10. Jen says

    Found you through the linky party at Somewhat Simple. These turned out so cute, and you made the fondant yourself!? Kudos to you!

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  11. Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life says

    Cute! I’ve never worked with fondant before either. What did you think (besides the issues of “to sprinkle” or not “to sprinkle”)?

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  14. Noel says

    Those are amazing! My little girl will be 2 in May and these are perfect for my little princess:)
    I “highlighted” them on my blog!

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  18. Ty's Adventures says

    Ok wait…is Gracie going to be sad if she gets something more boy-ish that has to do with the theme of her party? Baby Bro picked out a “totally awesome” present for “Gwacie”!

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  19. sleepyhead designs studio says

    Those are the cutest things I’ve ever seen—really! I have three girls too so I’m crazy over ideas like this.

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