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    Home » Parties

    Polka Dot Cupcakes by Girl. Inspired.

    Updated: Aug 20, 2016 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 1 Comment

    Hi there! It’s Stef, from Girl. Inspired. I

    absolutely love polka dots and this Project Polka Dot series, and I am thrilled to share with you today! I

    could probably stick polka dots on every project I make for the rest of my life and be a happy camper!

    Polka Dot Cupcakes by Girl Inspired

    Today, I’m sharing the easiest polka dot cupcakes – you could make these work for any occasion! You

    need just a few supplies and you can put these together in no time.

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    In addition to a plate of cupcakes and a batch of your favorite frosting, you will need an offset spatula,

    gel food coloring, and sugar pearls. The sugar pearls come in a variety of sizes and colors and can be

    purchased at your local craft store or at a cake supply store. I used the larger size in white for this

    project.

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    Whip up your frosting and add a small drop of the food coloring. I used just a smidge of Navy Blue

    coloring to get this light powdery blue color. Remember that it’s a lot easier to darken a color, but if you

    add too much color, there’s not a lot you can do short of making another batch of white frosting!

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    Heap a spoonful of frosting onto the top of your cupcake. Smooth into a dome shape with the

    offset spatula. Then, simply place the sugar pearls on top and gently press them halfway into the

    frosting. Arrange the cupcakes on a platter and you’re set! Instant Polka Dot Cupcakes!!

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    Thank you so much for having me today, Melissa! My polka dot project list is growing a mile a minute!

    I’d love for you to stop by Girl. Inspired. and say hi! I dug up a couple other of my favorite polka dot

    projects you might like!

    Reusable Snack Bags: Sewing Tutorial

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    30-minute Mermaid Skirt Tutorial

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    Polka Dot Rainbow Cake

    Alrighty, see you soon!

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    Thank you so much Stef!!  Okay, how did I miss that cake? That is amazing!!!! And thank you so much for sharing your cupcakes with us today!  Make sure you stop by Girl. Inspired. and say hi to Stef for me!!

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    About Author

    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. capturing joy with kristen duke says

      March 26, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Love those polka dot cupcakes! Also headed to check out that rainbow polka dot cake!

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