Valentine's Day Cupcakes & Flowers | Tulips & Treats for Valentine's Day

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuDOG0wD6fEM7cAW1AfGFAueAsqyejmxV4CN9VxIj2cdMRUMUb62OIRa_jorMDsEXipqJv_xKONOXNqS62SufGJr6nZreaSbuJOsKCugH4sAw2-OPwyKyqnv8P-UvbHiJDrv_VVBgeava/s1600/Valentines+Cupcakes+Tulips+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4bo-Y-do0Rprob0mhHLooxzC_yVnFnlB9S1tJRFzhkR8yVUcLpVjzNX9IP0rAOMNE8OgC8_5VkqLvqKca34Aggd_jEqdBp7K5cIrpyVi44saYt_6aZQ5KNEPXvH_rrr3iNNPOJWfgEJI/s1600/IMG_5877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4bo-Y-do0Rprob0mhHLooxzC_yVnFnlB9S1tJRFzhkR8yVUcLpVjzNX9IP0rAOMNE8OgC8_5VkqLvqKca34Aggd_jEqdBp7K5cIrpyVi44saYt_6aZQ5KNEPXvH_rrr3iNNPOJWfgEJI/s640/IMG_5877.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Valentine's Day Flower Cupcakes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Valentine's Day isn't just for sweethearts. It is for friends, co-workers, teachers, neighbors and family. Put together a fun treat for all of the loved ones in your life... I think this idea is so fun - sweets and flowers rolled into one. I started with a really simple cupcake (you can use any recipe - or box! - you like) and topped it with buttercream, oreos and a tulip. The tulips only cost $1 each at the grocery store, which brings the grant total to $15 for 1 dozen tulip cupcakes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDcyY-KyQAIXYaEYiqqe6IcDWBjzU5fJEU-CTpRvaiQVxApsY-mz7KwlUt2swtu283s7D8Fx00xDC0-REGUme2qDDOCbFb1ncPzNgEDzpcQXMNVPjmOwnSRZXo7bwLgZBc37UAsP_wMPf/s1600/IMG_5864.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDcyY-KyQAIXYaEYiqqe6IcDWBjzU5fJEU-CTpRvaiQVxApsY-mz7KwlUt2swtu283s7D8Fx00xDC0-REGUme2qDDOCbFb1ncPzNgEDzpcQXMNVPjmOwnSRZXo7bwLgZBc37UAsP_wMPf/s640/IMG_5864.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4i4qQbJ2Iz8k86iUbVW8ihZt6tRuLy1qpAZj5W0oJMso00G60fFOj7PnBHXdExexLc2s6sf3YqXMb4AdoGaVZgwDB4yZuHq48_QkEAvMZ1fJqMq_FkhldJXpecCKt00g9F-t1-tXSc48/s1600/IMG_5842.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4i4qQbJ2Iz8k86iUbVW8ihZt6tRuLy1qpAZj5W0oJMso00G60fFOj7PnBHXdExexLc2s6sf3YqXMb4AdoGaVZgwDB4yZuHq48_QkEAvMZ1fJqMq_FkhldJXpecCKt00g9F-t1-tXSc48/s400/IMG_5842.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>This is one of those creative ideas that takes no real artistry or skill - literally anyone can make it and it will look perfect... great for kids (or un-crafty boyfriends/husbands). The kids will have a great time dipping the icing in the oreos.<br /><br />Flower Cupcakes<br /><br />12 cupcakes (jumbo cupcakes pictured)<br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies">White or Brown Cupcake Papers</a> <br />1 recipe of buttercream icing (recipe here)<br /><a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies">Piping Bag </a><br />8 oreo cookies<br />12 flowers*<br /><br />Start by pulverizing the oreos in a food processor or in a large ziplock and a rolling pin. Process or smash oreos until they are fine crumbs.<br /><br />Using a <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies">pastry bag (I love disposable ones)</a>, pipe buttercream frosting on the top of the cupcakes. Place the oreos in a shallow bowl. Dip the top of the frosted cupcakes into the oreos until all of the buttercream is covered.<br /><br />Place a tulip* (or other flower) in the top. <br /><br />*It is important to note, tulips are not edible flowers. Be sure to wrap the stems in plastic or put them in a plastic tube. Instead of the tulips, you could use any of the following flowers that are actually entirely or partially edible:<br /><br />Carnation<br />Chrysanthemum<br />Tuberous Begonia<br />Gardenia<br />Cornflower<br />Nasturtium<br />Violet<br />Bellis perenis (English daisy)<br />Hollyhock<br />Lavender<br />Gladiolus<br />Evening Primrose<br />Lilac<br />Safflower<br />Rose<br />Sunflower<br />Snapdragon<br />Peony<br />Phlox<br />Pansy ‘Johnny Jump Up’<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqdAHi8jTxbbUke1o7BctVJTGW59-8S3gBmm6dT0ULwTSnw1bgNaEPR_q7KVMfNC7-R_t8NCI-fAPGHbbQVU0cQWfh9X2Tu_jlBkVD5OKKD_bFcUzM5NYOWob0BbvHxVUU0PqADryidBv/s1600/IMG_5791.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="483" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqdAHi8jTxbbUke1o7BctVJTGW59-8S3gBmm6dT0ULwTSnw1bgNaEPR_q7KVMfNC7-R_t8NCI-fAPGHbbQVU0cQWfh9X2Tu_jlBkVD5OKKD_bFcUzM5NYOWob0BbvHxVUU0PqADryidBv/s640/IMG_5791.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I first came up with this concept while planning a "Spring Shower" Bridal Shower... it works great with all spring flowers!<br /><br /><br />More Homemade Valentine's Day Ideas : <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7o3U5wQ075cx5r3Zt-5KEWLJLJnGyNiUa7bpgC4VtUAen_l0bFxjtM2UNIAs0IeSRwSitVPf4v2-6MVw7B4_ni_wJ_hsWFnn2vg9yqiKzkCbTCkYHjU12njMjUWPw5TPC-CcIsZjj8eJd/s1600/IMG_5733.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7o3U5wQ075cx5r3Zt-5KEWLJLJnGyNiUa7bpgC4VtUAen_l0bFxjtM2UNIAs0IeSRwSitVPf4v2-6MVw7B4_ni_wJ_hsWFnn2vg9yqiKzkCbTCkYHjU12njMjUWPw5TPC-CcIsZjj8eJd/s320/IMG_5733.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s1600/IMG_5804.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a> Valentine's Day DIY Flowers - <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-flowers-diy-diy.html">Get the step-by-step directions here!</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s1600/IMG_5804.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmjh1NlVgaZE6xJvQuB7gBOVzqBFvJhuIK2PMNI_MnlFwyt_qjGFjLSnmrd8MFsubF7M-ircGH-87Z7MHYmZgIb0uEB1kaOlVkfTep6hgGggAg1Bmp_rrmC5H1aZIQE2uDqlX7xpi25My/s320/IMG_5804.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Valentine's Day Boxed Cupcakes - <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-cupcakes-cupcake-boxes.html">Get the step-by-step directions here!</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JjUfiEdKPIwG7Hve_GmRIMhZslmNRdFZtuywSVh1Lbv4ydQpGmhFsbcG8u_qemihyphenhyphen02HWQzDXmz7pOmWERuZlNo0QnCeM46PP3Z_f-eDhMprdPoO4PEu4VtWZdtnW0hGO17NnJsTy6qE/s1600/IMG_5183.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JjUfiEdKPIwG7Hve_GmRIMhZslmNRdFZtuywSVh1Lbv4ydQpGmhFsbcG8u_qemihyphenhyphen02HWQzDXmz7pOmWERuZlNo0QnCeM46PP3Z_f-eDhMprdPoO4PEu4VtWZdtnW0hGO17NnJsTy6qE/s320/IMG_5183.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies -<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-day-sugar-cookies-heart.html"> Get the step-by-step directions here!</a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4i4qQbJ2Iz8k86iUbVW8ihZt6tRuLy1qpAZj5W0oJMso00G60fFOj7PnBHXdExexLc2s6sf3YqXMb4AdoGaVZgwDB4yZuHq48_QkEAvMZ1fJqMq_FkhldJXpecCKt00g9F-t1-tXSc48/s1600/IMG_5842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><br />

Valentine's Day Cupcakes & Flowers | Tulips & Treats for Valentine's Day

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Table Setting : Eddie Ross

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