DIY cupcake party ideas

When it comes to cupcakes and parties, it's a trusted LP theory that the more choices people have, the happier the party is!

Need a little guidance? 

Make a batch of chocolate and a batch of vanilla cupcakes, and mix the frostings. Rim the sides with different sprinkles, crunched cookies, cereal or candy. Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Krispies would be an awesome cupcake addition!

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Halloween DIY project idea!

Halloween is a great time to try out your creativity. Let those creative juices flow with simple items like a pumpkin, sticks, yarn and bats.

Learn how to make this after the jump!

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Rustic Elegance Gone BBQ: Party Inspiration

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Spotlight On: Proposal Cookies for an Engagement Party

We are in love with these cookies almost as much as we love the happy betrothed couple that they are for! 

These super cute sugar cookies are a great favor for an engagement party or bridal shower!

Keep reading for "how-to" instructions: 

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Cake Pop Lovin'

Behold the ever so popular cake pop. 

Something super easy to make is a beautiful addition to your dessert table. The trick with these babies is that you mix your left over cake scraps with frosting. Roll them up and throw them in the freezer with a lollipop stick. Once they harden, dip them in melting chocolate. Get a little fancy with stripes or roll them in standing sugar. 

We're loving the pink bows these cake pops snapped from a recent bridal show. #Pinkalicious!

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Boys love cupcakes, too! Plus WWE cupcake toppers

Cupcakes for little boys often pose a challenge. How do you make a dessert that is so frilly and commonly associated with princess parties more boy-friendly? 

The perfect cupcake toppers! In this case, we took clippings from a wrestling magazine and glued them to bright blue cardstock. Secure your toothpick with a sticker, and you're ready to party!

Here is a great selection of WWE-themed goods to use at your party on your homemade cupcake toppers:

• WWE Sticker Collection Book
• WWE Logo Stickers
• WWE Standard Stickers
• WWE Cupcake Toppers and Tattoos
• Quantity of 4 WWE Sticker Sheets

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Super Bowl Cupcake Fondue!

While you're going gaga over dips while watching football over the weekend, this cupcake fondue idea is a wonderful alternative to all the savory appetizers.

You must make this for the Super Bowl! 

Learn how to DIY after the break! 

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DIY Valentine Cupcake Toppers!

Loving these adorable Valentine's Day inspired cupcake toppers! They are easy to make yourself. Just follow the simple steps after the break! 

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes: Step-by-Step!

Voila: Chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes!

When brainstorming a new cupcake, there are different elements to consider. Size, cake, and frosting. Here's a step-by-step tutorial to the most delicious mini chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes to pass your lips!

1st: Size. Almost always the best choice is mini cupcakes. They feed more people and they are more fun to pop! 

2nd: Cake. When choosing the cake, use your imagination! Mini chocolate chips in a basic yellow cake recipe is a delicious way to change the ol' classic. And the best part about it is that the chocolate chips remain somewhat in tact after baking, making it a complete mix of chocolate chip cookie and cupcake. 

3rd: Frosting. A no-brainer. Team Lola Pearl is so in love with cream cheese frosting that we dream of it dripped in ganache. However, to make it truly chocolate chip cookie dough frosting, there is one key ingredient that must be added: brown sugar.  Depending on your frosting, start with one tablespoon and flavor to taste!

Sprinkling the mini chocolate chips on top of the frosting and finishing with a mini cookie is the only way to finish this delicious concoction! 

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Celebrity Post: 2012 Treats

Rice Crispie Treats + 2012 = Creative + Cute!

Thanks for sharing, Karen!! xo

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DIY Sushi cupcakes for your New Year's party!

Whether or not you eat seafood does not matter in order to enjoy these sushi cupcakes! This is the perfect cupcake to bring to or make for your New Year's Eve party! Gummy fish, coconut and green "wasabi" frosting are all you need for these adorable treats!

What you need:

Mini cupcakes

Frosting (canned or homemade)

Green food coloring

Fresh coconut

Gummy fish and various gummy candies

Sandwich bag

How to channel your inner sushi chef:

1. Prep gummies (cutting some in half)

2. Set aside frosting to color green

2. Frost half of cupcakes with white (or vanilla/coconut) frosting

3. Top frosted cupcakes with shaved coconut 

4. Color frosting into a lighter shade of green 

5. Using a sandwich baggie as a piping bag, cover the remaining cupcakes with green frosting

Don't forget to display your cupcakes on something cute like a cake plate or tiered platter! 

Happy New Year!! xo

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Spotted: Holly Jolly "Home Alone" cupcakes!

Nothing says the holidays like a viewing or two of "Home Alone".  Same applies to these adorable mini chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes! 

These DIY toothpick quotes are great!!

Photo courtesy of Buffalo.com

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Let it snow!

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Bake Me A Christmas: Christmas card inspiration

It's that time of year again, and while your Christmas cards should be going out in the mail by the weekend, it is perfectly normal to be stumped with a creative design. Team LP is loving everything ornaments  this season, including this homemade card! 

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Christmas Dessert Table ideas!

There is a lot to love on this dessert table!

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Bake Me A Christmas 2011 kickoff!!

We had a great time decking the halls of the "Winging It, Buffalo Style" set this morning! What a perfect way to kick of this year's "Bake Me A Christmas"! 

Keep checking in with Lola Pearl throughout the holiday season for featured desserts, recipes, DIY crafts and gift ideas! 

This Christmas cupcake ornament is one of the crafts we featured on today's segment.  Take a look at the instructions after the jump! What a super easy way to get the kids involved in holiday gifts for the family! 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Talk about turkey cake!! Gobble on! 

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Thank Goodness For Thanksgiving!

 As always, Team LP had a great time on "Winging It! Buffalo Style!" Take a look at some pics from the segment! Stay tuned for the clip! 

Pumpkin beer "cooler" a la Curt from KC You There

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Celebrity Post: Mickey Mouse Cupcakes!

Wow! Take a look a this great creation by one of our favorite Cupcake Queens! Heather did such an amazing job! They were as delicious as they are beautiful!

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Gobble, gobble! Here Comes Thanksgiving!

The leaves have changed colors, and the air is crisp! Time to start planning your Thanksgiving menu! 

Don't forget about dessert! Challenge yourself and try to come up with different takes on the traditional pies like pumpkin pecan or caramel apple! 

Check into the blog the next couple of weeks. We will be posting delicious recipes, prep tips, and fun, kid-friendly ideas for your Thanksgiving table! 

(Can someone say "pie bar"?!)

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