Sponsor LOVE : Bop & Bop (Giveaway!)

Sponsor LOVE : Bop & Bop (Giveaway!)

  We were thrilled when we received an email from Nicole Maybaum, designer of a sweet little Etsy shop, Bip & Bop — especially when she told us she loved cupcakeMAG! We immediately knew, we loved her back! But, we were thrilled when we heard the news that Bip & Bop was going to be a sponsor! A little about Nicole {let’s just say, we are dying over the names …

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Etsy Love: Featured Designer

Etsy Love: Featured Designer

{HANDmade Fix!} The Shop: annabear studio Designer: Leslie Homback Why we made it a favorite: Because we almost died when we saw the bikini onesie! It doesn’t get much cuter! Check out Sadie, sunning in her incubator during her stay at the NICU. All the nurses were swoonin’. annabear studio is filled with whimsical sweet tees, onesies and handcrafted perfection. Bringing a touch of vintage to her modern designs, Leslie’s passion shines …

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Etsy Love: Featured Designer {Giveaway!}

Etsy Love: Featured Designer {Giveaway!}

{Weekly HANDmade Fix!} The Shop: Tiffiny Designs Designer:Tiffiny Appelbaum Why we made it a favorite: Because who doesn’t love stylish oven mitts? Meet Tiffiny. The designer behind one of our favorite Etsy Shops, Tiffiny Designs. We can’t cook without her oh-so-cute oven mitts. Whenever your entertain, your guest can’t get enough of just how fabulous they are. It isn’t often you see cute over mitts right? Well, we found them. …

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Fab Find :: Christmas Print

Fab Find :: Christmas Print

Charlie Brown is a classic. We all get giddy when we get ready to watch it on tv — just like a kid again. And thanks to the oh-so-cute Etsy Shop, UUPP, you can have a classic memory in your house! Just in time for the Holiday season we came across the perfect addition to your mantel, hanging by the door or on a table. The Charlie Brown Christmas Time 8 …

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Oh-So-Perfect Packaging!

Oh-So-Perfect Packaging!

We stumbled upon something amazing. Oh yes, it is amazing. Not only does it help Santa out in the wrapping department – it looks oh-so-cute under the tree on Christmas morning. We immediately were in love! The rustic cavas sack measures 26″ x 24″ – the perfect size for lots of goodies! Our favorite part? The personalized 10″ sewn letter which you can customize with your letter and color of choice. …

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Images thanks to Kim of The TomKat Studio

Celebrate our new site with a FREE exclusive printable from The TomKat Studio!

We were so thrilled when we got the news that the oh-so-lovely & super-talented Kim, Founder & Editor of The TomKat Studio was designing a little something special for us! If you don’t know the name (which we can’t imagine!) allow us to introduce you. Take a peek at our last interview with Kim. Kim is a party planning Goddess serving up your go-to-guide for party inspiration on her blog …

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Editors’ Note — What’s New!

Editors’ Note — What’s New!

Well cupcakes – it is finally here! The day we have waited oh-so-long for – our brand new cupcakeMAG site! Ahh, I wish I could just sit here and browse it but, I have lots of work to do! (I also had to get some serious sleep after working non-stop for 36 hours Monday to get it up!) Anyway – I just wanted to take a minute to introduce you …

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{Giveaway!} Featured Etsy Designer: Jutta of The Lucky Elephant

{Giveaway!} Featured Etsy Designer: Jutta of The Lucky Elephant

Cupcakes meet Jutta — one oh-so-talented and not to mention lucky lady of the well-know Etsy shop, The Lucky Elephant. Stylish, pretty, good luck and a great accessory all rolled into one. What’s not to love? And of course — the designer Jutta is just as FABulous. We are thrilled to showcase her amazing work and her beautifully beaded bracelets we just can’t get enough of. Can we say obsessed? Oh …

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Our Picks — Small Business Saturday

Our Picks — Small Business Saturday

cupcakeMAG loves supporting small biz and as you all know it is one of our passions. After all, HANDmade with love is the best right? Well, today is just another day to have a reason to scroll Etsy, shop local and HANDmade to support all of those small business owners out there. Don’t have the time? Lucky for you we have done the shopping for you! Check out our past …

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Featured Etsy Designer — Mouse House Creations!

Featured Etsy Designer — Mouse House Creations!

We want you to meet a little someone special. Meet Hayley….the absolutely wonderful designer of Mouse House Creations. We are so thrilled and behind excited to share this wonderful gal (and shop too!) with you. {1} Tell us a little about yourself & your Etsy shop. My name is Hayley and I am 31 years old with 2 adorable children, Ethan (4) and Ainsley (almost 2). I am married to …

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