Gnome Cupcakes
I’ve known since I saw the previews for the movie Gnomeo and Juliet that I wanted to do some type of gnome cupcakes.
And with Spring being just around the corner, I thought these would be just perfect for…uh…a party about gnomes?
Or maybe…you could make these and eat them while you plant your flowers beds, which is what I’m going to do.
Minus the planting flower beds part.
I mean, dirt and stuff messes up my manicure, which hello, that’s surely not very cost efficient, right? So my lack of willingness to do hard labor outdoors has NOTHING to do with laziness and EVERYTHING to do with being thrifty.
And while I’m inside saving my manicure from ruin, I might as well eat a cupcake and watch a little television.
It’s a hard life, but what can I say? I’m always sacrificing myself for my family.
It’s what moms do.
These cute little gnomes couldn’t be easier to make.
You need donut holes for the heads. I inserted a lollipop stick in each donut hole and dipped them in equal parts peanut butter candy melts and white candy melts, with a few pink added in. That made a good flesh color.
Btw, I hate the word flesh. I will not be using that word again.
EVER.
The hat is just a sugar cone dipped in red candy melts. I melted the candy, laid the cone in it and rolled it on it’s side to fully coat.
I used taffy for the nose and dipped it in the same melted candy I used for the face. You could also use any round candy for the nose that was a suitable size, or mold one out of Starburst or any other moldable candy.
I drew the beard on with a white candy writer. Candy writers are small tubes filled with candy melts. They have a small tip on them which makes them ideal for drawing/writing with candy.
The mouth is just drawn on with black food marker. I prefer Americolor. They last a long time and have a fine tip.
You can leave the gnomes as cute little pops, or insert them into frosted cupcakes, which is what I did.
Just make sure you use a sturdy cupcake and frost with plenty of buttercream. I used a grass piping tip to add a little grass…grass is so easy and you don’t need to be good at piping to master it, so no worries. Just buy a tip a do a few practice squeezes and you’ll be fine.
Aren’t those guys cute?
They’re my gnome boys.
My gnomies.
My gnome skillets.
You don’t even gnome me anymore.
You can find the green baking cups (plain and flowered), lollipop sticks, black food marker, white candy writer, and candy melts at Sweet! Baking Supply. Shipping is reasonable and very fast.
Later gnomies. Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Tuesday!!
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What up, my Gnomie? Seriiiiiiiiously love these. You inspire me in the kitchen, for real! Now if I could only figure out a way to freeze my 2 kids for 15 minutes while I decorated…
Oh, these are adorable!!!
LOL. What up, Gnomes? These are so great. I love them.
Oh my word that is the CUTEST cupcake EVER!!! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity girl!! I LOVE them!! And was totally cracking up about the "gnomies" lines… ha!
You are funny and your cupcakes are so darn cute!
Those are just tooo cute!!! i haven't seen the preview for the movie yet. My Mum did a few months ago and she said we HAVE to go!!! My Mum is a nut!!!! love those Gnome cupcakes!!!
Cheers
Andrea
Very creative gnomey friend.
They're darling, darling.
Love your gnome boys with their "skin" color. How about "skin"? Better than "flesh"?
Sooo cute! I love gnomes. I have one out back in my garden! Wonder…I bet I could make these out of gumpaste and/or modeling chocolate too. I adore these!!! Great idea
Wow-very cute and creative-Thanks for sharing.
Adorable, as usual. There's no doubt about it. You really gnome how to make an awesome cupcake.
HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH THIS STUFF??? You're amazing. These are so cute!
You are so creative and talented!
Love them!! Can't wait to see the movie :)
LOve These !!!
I liked that movie. And I like these cupcakes.
Wow that is one of the cutest things I have ever seen! so clever.
These are too cute! Thanks for sharing.
my gnomies! awe.some!
Ahaha, these are amazing! You are so talented! :-)
I love these. My mother-in-law has a serious "gnome-phobia"….so, yeah, these are perfect!! LOL!!!
Oh my gosh, those are ridiculously cute!!
SO DARN CUTE!! I love em' I hope one day to be as creative as you!! And as funny too!!
These are so freaking cute!
I want to throw a party just so I can make them!
These are so cute! I am going to have to make these today!
Oh my word Kristan! I am speechless…and that's difficult for me to be. ;) I can't wait to show my daughter these, I see some gnome cupcakes in our future! You are one talented lady and the gnome lines had me laughing so hard!
Heather
Totally adorable! Great movie too! :)
I love these and I seriously love you! I am officially calling everyone a gnome skillet!!
Adorable and perfectly executed!
Good Lord these are too cute!!!!
Oh my goodness… these are the most adorable cupcakes… love it!
These are AWESOME!!! For my dad's birthday my husband got him a Raider's Gnome – his name is Gnomie that my dad LOVES!!! I can't wait to make him Raider's themed cupcakes based on these! Thanks for the idea! :)
Your gnomies are so cute, and you're a hoot! I just love checking your blog to see what you've created and written, I check it everyday.
I'm on my way
I'm on my waaaay
gnome sweet gnoooome
Yay, someone else who indulges in puns.
So cute! I'd actually consider putting one of those cute little guys on my front stoop.
My life is now complete! You have perfectly combined two of my favorite things: cute little gnomies and cupcakes! Absolutely made my day =]
SO ADORABLE!!
I don't think mine will turn out as perfect looking as yours…but I'm definitely going to give it a go gnome matter what! (i had to haha)
Gnome cookies are on my to-do list, but they'll never be as cute as this!
Theese GNOMIES can hang with my posse anyday! You just make me smile – love the writing and these are high on the the TO DO list but will never be as cute as this!
Get out!! I'm working on Gnome toppers tonight actually! These are freakin adorable! LOVE them!
You are my favourite blog to read! The other ones I will look through the pictures then read the recipe but I always read every word you write! Thank you for being my sunshine every morning I wake up before a long day of classes! You are the best!
These are so cute! Love them!
I love these!! Gnomie G
Adorable and so creative!
I could hardly wait to read the post after I saw the picture. NEEDED to know how you made their hats. You are something else and these are so darn stinkin' CUTE! Love the little guy by the mushroom with the frown.
If Travelocity gets wind of these guys you just may be going places with your own gnomes! LOL
These are so cute! I just found you through Today's Creative Blog and I'm already hooked!
I was never interested in gnomes, until I saw your cupcakes! I love your blog :)
ok, so you totally rock for doing gnome cupcakes! i saw the movie – i get it! who doesn't love a good garden figurine love story? thanks for being with me on that, and thanks for the idea! my 11yr old will think i'm BRILLIANT! =] p.s. i have no shame in posting to your blog, just can't figure out how to use my little ol name as i don't have a url. anonymous it is!
Whatcha doin? Nuthin just hanging with my gnomies! Hahahaha. Okay now that I've thoroughly amused myself, I have to tell you how much I love these and how much I love that you said "My gnome skillets", I'm so using that in everyday conversation every time I get a chance from now on.
I just nominated you on Babble's top 100 2011 food blogs page. It's a popuarity contest and you my friend should be at the top of the list as soon as you get the word out.
http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/dinner/top-100-food-mom-blog-2011-nominate-a-food-blog/
So awesome. I just made gnome cupcakes for the book I'm working on, and I'm afraid these blow them away! :) I posted a link on ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com
Love these!! The little grumpy guy is the best!!!!!
So cute!! I am sure, it is a lot of work. but you make it seem super easy
Oh gnome you didn't! Absolutely amazing idea.
The minute I looked at the picture I started smiling!! Just adorable. The first thing my daughter said when I showed them to her….I want to make Gnomes too!!! Totally awesome!
These comments!Oh gnome you didn't made me LOL. I was expecting something like this from you and only you could make gnomes look well, not so gnomely lookin'. Just adorable;)
Gnome Way!!! These are the cutest and my three year old totally loved Gnomeo and Juliet. Great Work!
If you could only see the expression on my face right now. These little gnome cupcakes are the cutest things ever! They should have been at the opening night celebrations for the movie. Amazing!
Oh. My. Word! I'm in love!! These are the sweetest, most creative little cupcakes! Great job…I can't wait to explore this idea!
good lordy woman! You're amazing!
These are just beyond cute! I am so in love with gnomes right now too…adorable! ?
I just featured you in my TOP TEN blog post :)
http://danimariedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/thursdays-top-10-gnomes.html
These gnomes are darling! I love them.
I had a smile on my face the whole time I read this post. These are super happy fun. Great job!!
as far as i'm concerned you are the cupcake queen and shall never be outdone. you amaze me everytime. these little gnomies are the cutest ever!
I LOVE this!!!! Just adorable, perfect for spring the the gnome lover :) Thanks for sharing :)
ha, gnomeo! FTW! i love this! i had bookmarked a bunch of recipes to get back and comment on post vacation and this was one i knew i needed to share some love on. thanks for sharing :)
-meg
@ http://clutzycooking.blogspot.com
Just one more …. hey, homie, don'tcha gnomie? They are so adorable!
You're awesome! What a fab blog. I might even have to bookmark it!
I found you cos I was Googling 'gnome cupcakes' cos I have to make some. These cupcakes are great and your writing style made me laugh! :D Thank you! :D
I actually have an annual gnome-themed party. These will certainly be on the menu, and it got me to thinking…cake pops with pointy hats!! You may have created a monster. Thanks!
wow these are fantastic! i adore you right now. i was looking to do gnome cupcakes as a joke for a relatives bday and you just made it so easy for me to do! thank you so much!!! u are extremely talented
These are so wonderful! Their little noses are SO cute, too! I cannot wait to make these for my favorite gnome-lover’s upcoming birthday party. Thank you for sharing these!
Oh, keep up hilarity. You’re quite amusing. :-)
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I really love it a lot. Totally my kind of posting. Thanks for such a generous food blogging. I really loving it. I appreciate it heartily. Hope you must share some more blog on food next time. Thanks again for such a nice blogging.
Oh my word Kristan! I am speechless…and that’s difficult for me to be. ;) I can’t wait to show my daughter these, I see some gnome cupcakes in our future! You are one talented lady and the gnome lines had me laughing so hard!