I run a 100% natural kitchen. I also find myself making a lot of cakes and cupcakes for events. So I’m always on the lookout for decorating ideas that do not use artificial colors and flavors.
Today I’m decorating about 80 cupcakes for a class promotion reception. I was asked a couple of days ago, so I’m scrambling a bit. I decided to try foam stickers to make cupcake picks, and I rather like how they’re turning out. You can use stickers in any shape that’s symmetrical. Peel off the back, stick on a toothpick, and stick the back on again, but flipped over so the slick side is on the outside. They seem to not stick well if you don’t flip it over- that’s why it has to be symmetrical.
Hope that helps someone in a predicament similar to the one I’m in today! 😉
Missed getting a photo of the whole lot; but here’s a photo “in action” on the 7yo’s plate.
i suppose in a pinch you could cut circles out of funfoam and put the stickers on either side if they aren’t symetrical. funfoam does not bleed color or off flavors.. since i do not do it commercially, i like to use a product made from white glue and powdered starch. we call it “masa flexible” ( flexible dough) it dries quickly and takes color beautifully. it is very versatile. i really like your idea of the stickers tho. quick and pretty….
That’s true. And on a couple of these that didn’t want to stick, I had to put another sticker on the back. So that would be a way to make them pretty from both sides, if you have enough stickers (which I didn’t). Interesting about the product you mention – I’m completely self-taught and I’m learning as I go, so I’ll have to look into that. Since I can’t use artificial food coloring, I’m always on the lookout for non-edible things to use as decorations. 😉