Here's what I ended up with for Charlotte's 'spooky' birthday cupcakes. I used an Oreo Cakester for the body, two chocolate-covered sunflower seeds for the eyes and black scrapbook paper for the wings.
For easier assembly, I cut the wing and ear for each side as one piece. I used a paper punch from Martha Stewart to give the wings a more girly personality. Though the sinister Cakester-frosting smile was entirely unplanned, it was a welcome surprise.
After I prepped the wings and things, Isaac put the cupcakes together while I stitched up dragon tails. All together (not including baking), the cupcakes and tails took us a bit longer than one run of the original True Grit on AMC. (I think Isaac made two trips to the store in there too.) Who says bats are for Halloween alone?
It's true, Charlotte, you ARE your own self.
These are adorable! She is so on trend with the pink and black :)
Posted by: Joanna | February 03, 2011 at 11:31 AM
I have a major Glen Campbell retro-crush so True Grit just thrills me (um, except for when he dies at the end). I love Charlotte's batty birthday ideas (and your execution of them). She's growing way too fast!
Posted by: Jona | February 03, 2011 at 11:34 AM
They are truly wonderful, lucky Charlotte!
Posted by: kathryn | February 03, 2011 at 11:37 AM
The use of the paper punch for the wing detail is brilliant! So much fun!
Posted by: Sarah Goodwin | February 03, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Those are awesome and I might just say 'Legendary' too!
Posted by: Laura Zarrin | February 03, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Brilliant! <3
Posted by: Linda | February 03, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Oh so cute thi idea!!!!!
Ciao!
Mariolonza
Posted by: Mariolonza | February 03, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Those are so cute- noce and girly with a hint of spooky.
Posted by: Jennifer Tieman | February 03, 2011 at 01:05 PM
Very cute. I think the paper punch really saves the bats from looking a little flat.
Posted by: Seanna Lea | February 03, 2011 at 02:07 PM
Oh my goodness. How darling, girly bats! I love it :) We are big cupcake fans here at our house. I love seeing the creative things people come up with.
Posted by: Sarah | February 03, 2011 at 02:13 PM
She's seriously Goth, Heather. Are you going to send her to us in NYC? What a cutie--I love that she has such a strong style sensibility already. Happy birthday!
Posted by: Liesl Gibson | February 03, 2011 at 02:32 PM
I love these! I think I might have to bookmark them for Halloween though!
Megan
Posted by: 1 Funky Woman | February 03, 2011 at 03:12 PM
man, now I really want to eat cupcakes! Super cute!
Posted by: heather from arizona | February 03, 2011 at 04:46 PM
OMG BATS are my favorite! What great cupcakes!!!! I LOVE THEM, great job Mom!!!
Posted by: Debbie Samuelson | February 03, 2011 at 05:39 PM
Too cute! I love that Charlotte is expressing originality. Can you just imagine what she'll ask for down the road some years? Whewww! Good thing Mom & Dad are sooo together on these things.
Best Wishes,
susie
Posted by: Susie | February 03, 2011 at 07:17 PM
OOooo - I love these! Love the pink on black as well.
Posted by: Emmmylizzzy | February 03, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Ok, this has nothing to do with your post, but I thought you'd be interested in this dress from Garnet Hill kids (if you haven't already seen it):
http://www.garnethill.com/little-girls-garden-party-dress-by-hopscotch---toddler-girls-26-little-girls/kids-clothing/little-girls-2-6-/dresses-skirts/199980
Looks cute!
Posted by: Erin | February 04, 2011 at 07:41 AM
I never thought bats could look so pretty!
Posted by: Christine Davis | February 04, 2011 at 02:37 PM
I truly enjoy reading through your comments and recognizing names of other designers, so fun! The cupcakes rock! I love everything about Charlotte's party!
Posted by: kathryn | February 05, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Totally unrelated to the post - when are your home dec fabrics going to make their debut?!?!
I check back daily and nothing yet :(
Posted by: Charity | February 07, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Amazing! Never seen a cupcake like that - so cute yet so spooky, too!
Posted by: Ismail | February 09, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Love them. I am putting them on the must make list for my annual Halloween party. The paper punch is the perfect touch and I love the pink and black. Heck we have so many bats in Austin I don't really need to wait until Halloween.
Posted by: jennifer perkins | February 17, 2011 at 12:26 PM
I raised 5 "Batty kids" (yup, last name was Batty) and now my 3 sweet daughters-in-law have 7 "Batty kids", ages 1 month to 6. These cute batty cupcakes will be flying in to many birthday parties in the future. Thanks for sharing such a cute simple idea.
Deanna in sunny AZ!
Posted by: Deanna | February 20, 2011 at 10:35 AM
superbes creations.....bravo!!c'est tres beau!!!!!j'adore!!!
Posted by: monique kaik | March 18, 2011 at 11:05 AM