Gilly is an experimental designer and baker.  When I asked her about one of her most recent creations she explained that “I have only been decorating for about six months and so I don’t know what I can’t do, therefore I will experiment with anything”.

I totally respect the artistic license she takes to her cupcakes.  It seems to me that this is a great motto to have when approaching a cupcake task.

As Gilly is developing so too are her colors and flavors.  She recently created a madeira cupcake with peanut butter cream filling and covered in a plain chocolate ganache. Sounds different, but when she took them to work they were gone within minutes.

These amazing cakes that we have featured here are her flower cakes, the outside is all rice paper that she has sprayed with an airbrush.  They are fantastic and would look amazing on a wedding cupcake tower!

You can follow Gilly’s creations on Flickr.

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Sandra sent us this picture through facebook showing her gorgeous hydrangea flower cupcakes. She made this bouquet for father’s day and I’m sure they were a huge hit.

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Looking for a fun and unique cupcake idea? Janel shares these cute Flower Pot Cupcakes that she made for teacher appreciation day. Using chalk board paint, Janel create a customized flower pot to hold her chocolate flower cupcakes. You can get creative and customize your message and add a colorful ribbon. I can even picture some red, white, and blue for your Fourth of July picnic table setting. You can read more about Janel’s Flower Pot Cupcake creation on her cute blog called Mackenzie’s Crafty Mom.

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photo credit: wockerjabby

A tulip and duckling cupcake are the perfect pair for a fun spring picnic. I love driving around town and seeing the tulips starting to push through the ground. I love taking my kids down to our park pond and watching the ducklings swim and explore. Spring is a perfect time to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy your local park or playgrounds. I can hear the ice cream truck music playing now and would love it if they also sold cupcakes What springtime activities do you enjoy? Picnics, bbq’s, gardening? I think I’ll make some cupcakes and dream of the many ways to enjoy this spring. In case it is still snowing or raining where you live, enjoy this tulip and duckling cupcake as a fun reminder that spring is around the corner.

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These Hawaiian flower cupcakes were sent to us by Briana. She baked dark chocolate cupcakes with dark chocolate frosting and dark chocolate shavings. Sounds like a chocolate lovers dream cupcake. The Hawaiian flowers were created out of fondant. Thanks Briana for sharing your fun Hawaiian cupcakes with us.

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photo credit: kristin_a

photo credit: kristin_a

This orchid, seashell, and hearts wedding cupcake theme was designed by Meringue bakeshop in Anaheim, California. The wedding cupcake stand has three selections of cakes: Hot Tamale with white chocolate seashell, Tea Time with sage sugar and a white orchid, and Queen of Hearts topped with white fondant hearts and raspberry flowers. I wonder if the orchids are edible?

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photo credit: American Candy Stand Cupcakes (Aust.)

If you are visiting Australia, be sure to look up American Candy Stand Cupcakes. These amazing spring wedding flower cupcakes add fresh and vivid color using a cupcake tree stand. I bet this wedding party was thrilled with these cupcakes. Great job! If you have used cupcakes in your wedding, we would love to see your pictures and a description of them.

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Sunflower Cupcake

This Sunflower cupcake would be fun idea for a kids summer party or fall festival party.

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