something blue
2 Sep
A few sweet options for your something blue.
This image was used to model diy cake toppers with repurposed paper but I thought the whole kit and kaboodle was a clever and easy to do. A blue ramekin lined with pink cupcake wrappers and filled with pink chocolate candies. The coolness of the ceramic, frilliness of the liners and, hello, chocolates complement each other nicely. Add a monogram to the topper for that personal touch and you’ve got a treat that everyone will enjoy.
Cupcakes are one of the many new wedding trends but “Whaaat?? You’re not having cake??” Well, a cupcake is a tiny cake. But, just to make sure people know who is who, The Small Object makes custom cupcake wedding toppers to the likeness of the bride and the groom. Two handpainted wooden heads with a bouquet and a top hat, poking out of the top of a cupcake makes it not just any cupcake – a wedding cupcake.
The cake is displayed on a lovely blue plate (making it count as something blue). But the piece de resistance is the cake itself with the subtlety of white fondant and brightness of single pink heart. This one was made by Bakerella but you can make one for yourself (or someone else) and see how it stacks up. Here is their Moist Yellow Cake recipe to get you started: (more…)

















