Sunday, May 22, 2011

Cupcake Cutie

I was not planning to have a cupcake tea party this weekend, but I was in DG (as in Dollar General, not Dolche &  Gabana, that is) this weekend and saw the most ADORABLE, the absolute CUTEST tablecloth, plates, potholders, etc. with a cupcake them on the endcap.

I could NOT leave the store without these, they were so stinking adorable!!  The colors are gorgeous, and the price....well, can you say a  DOLLAR???  YES, MOST WERE A DOLLAR!!  The plates were a dollar, the tablecloth $3.50, the placecard holders were $1, the potholder $1, the cupcake holders $1.  The cupcake plates were $1.50.  They even had recipe cards!!  I can't believe how adorable these items are for the price.  I don't like vinyl tablecloths, but I can see this one used a LOT in the future at the school and here at home with my little ones.  It was perfect for being able to easily clean up spills from sprinkles, icing, and such, PLUS, the colors are YUMMY!  I can't believe how adorable this table turned out with just items from the Dollar General!!!


I used my Kirkland's candleholders in the middle of the table as the centerpiece and filled them with cupcake sprinkles and then topped them off with a tealight in each one.  I took leftover Christmas bows from my daughter's Christmas tree (it was a cupcake theme, too) and tied them around the napkin ring holders just to give them a little more color. 
I almost forgot to add that I used one of the Kirkland's mason jar candleholders to place our silverware in!  SOOOO cute!

We had a great time making our cupcakes.  You had to make the recipe you sat in front of!  We made red velvet, chocolate, coconut, and carrot cake.  YUMMY!!!  I'm taking them to work tomorrow to share.  :)

I love how a few dollar items from the dollar store enabled me to help create some very special memories with my daugther this afternoon.  After having four sons, I am kinda getting used to doing the girly thing!



I'm working on changing some things in the kitchen, and I am DEFINITELY looking forward to the looooong weekend next week to get a few projects around the inside of the house taken care of.

Have a great week!



I'm partying this week at Debbie's Newbie Party, Linda at Coastal Charm, Marty at a Stroll Through Life, and Susan at Between Naps on the Porch! 

 http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/

21 comments:

  1. Hi Farica, this is so cute! I love the cupcake theme...The Dollar General is great!

    I looked back at your kitchen and love the granite with the black cabinets! It looks wonderful! I have alot of black accents so I think it will look good with everything. I know I made the right choice after seeing yours...love it!! Only a little over a week until they are installed...Have a great night! Kristen

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  2. How Pretty! I would be honored to have been a a guest at your cupcake party.

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  3. This is the cutest thing ever!!!
    Newest follower! Find you from Debbie's blog. Follow me back please! I would love to Feature this party on my blog! Email me isafrenchy@gmail.com

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  5. Your table is so cute. I hardly ever go into the Dollar General....but maybe I better start! Glad you had a fun day!!

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  6. now thats so cute and pink,, (my favorite color) its nice to meet another newbie!

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  7. Oh my gosh...what a great deal on this stuff. I love cupcakes! I'm visiting from Debbiedoos and am now following you.

    Melanie
    youmadethat.blogspot.com

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  8. That looks so cute, you got a great bargain, I had 5 boys and then a girl.
    I am visiting from Debbiedoos!

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  9. Hi Farica! Thank you so much for following my blog ! I meant to get over here for so long now, so please forgive me. I am now your newest follower.

    Love your blog and all your photo's are great! What a wonderful home you have. Also LOVE the beach photo's! Your hair looks great! I hope to spend some time at the beach real soon and can't wait!

    Have a great week! And what a bargain for the fun dishes and tablecloth at DG !

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  10. That is the cutest table I've seen in a long time. Love Dollar General and sometimes they have the best deals! Looks like you found one for sure!

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  11. Your whole set-up is adorable! I love the silverware in the mason jar - so cute.

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  12. How stinkin' cute is this tablescape ?! What FUN !! And, you KNOW I love the flatware in the bell jar. And, love the idea of putting the sprinkles in the votives ... so colorful and creative !! xo

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  13. This is soooo cute! Love it -

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  14. Looks terrific! And DG is calling my name tonight! Drop by tonight if you have time.
    Helen

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  15. What a lovely table, sounds like you had a very good time!

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  16. What a darling post!!! I am headed to my local Dollar General tomorrow. I am loving the cupcakes!

    I am also a Southern Belle living on the Gulf Coast. I am a "newbie" too and your newest follower.

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  17. This is so very cute! Loved the idea!
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

    Sanghamitra.

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  18. Hopped over here from a stroll thru life link up...I am a self proclaimed cupcake junkie so this link was so interesting to me...and from the DG...I THINK SO! WOW! Great job...love your blog.

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  19. This is gorgeous. Love the dishes and your tablescape is fabulous. What a wonderful party. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  20. This was so cute Farica! Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  21. What a gorgeous display, WOW!! I love the plates. You truly did a phenomenal job, my friend! Thanks for sharing. XOXO ~Liz

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