In addition to the Uglydoll softies they also have great action figures available. As soon as I spied them I knew I had to incorporate them into the boys' party. Initially I was going to make the boys each their own individual cake and top it with one of the action figures, but I smartly decided the cakes + the cupcakes would be too much (work). So instead of adorning cakes I used the action figures to adorn the cupcake stand. The tiered stand is from Anthropologie ($19.99 on sale--not bad).
To elevate the action figures I made little platforms using lids from the frosting containers (I love homemade frosting, but most of the time I go with the pre-made varieties), a toilet paper roll and paper that I printed out on the computer so it would match the color scheme. The platforms were easily assembled using hot glue and double-sided tape.
Now...on to the baked goods...the only sane way I could think of to create *Uglydoll Cupcakes* was to make iced sugar cookies that resembled Uglydolls and top cupcakes with the cookies. I briefly toyed with the idea of making Uglydolls out of fondant, but since I have very little fondant experience I quickly dismissed the idea. To keep things simple I limited the cookie cutters down to only three shapes and one main icing color (A was very relieved with my limited choices since she was forced into servitude for the day). White & red royal icing were used to add additional details and then finally edible black marker was used to add the pupils and mouths (thanks to Bakerella for that tip). Here is the result:
Lastly, on the boys actual birthday I did make a cake and used the Uglydoll action figures to decorate it. It turned out pretty cute (& ugly)!
-K
P.S. Here are the other party details: Invitations, Goodie Bags and Party Treats.
Hi,
The cake stand is from Anthropologie.
Posted by: BunnyCakes - K | April 23, 2011 at 11:44 AM
I love this ideal I was thinking about doing something similair for my duaghters birthday. WHere di you get the cupcake stand?
Posted by: Sydney Bishop | April 17, 2011 at 07:43 PM
Where did you get the cookie cutters?
Posted by: Liz Breault | February 03, 2011 at 05:02 AM
Oh Wow! I am very amazed by your creativity, I think they looked awesome!
Posted by: Bigfoot toy | November 06, 2010 at 07:22 AM
Hi, thanks for all the nice comments. As far as cookie cutters go, since there are no Uglydoll cookie cutters just look for shapes that you can transform into an Ugly. I used an odd looking bunny, an upside down teddy bear, a bat and a cat face to make the Uglydoll cookies.
Posted by: BunnyCakes - K | March 29, 2010 at 09:37 PM
I was wondering where you purchased the Ugly Doll cookie cutters from? Very cute!
Posted by: Kara | March 28, 2010 at 11:08 PM
haha,.yeah,they are pretty cute and ugly..but I think kids will love it..I like your creativity..
seth
Posted by: Goldilocks Bakery | August 23, 2009 at 10:37 PM
I wish you were my mother!
Posted by: Aggie | August 02, 2009 at 10:11 PM
I have really enjoyed seeing these Ugly Doll b.day posts! So cool and inspirational.
I will be nudging my boys towards the theme!
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | July 27, 2009 at 04:51 PM
i love all the details. amazing execution!!
Posted by: nancybreslin | July 19, 2009 at 05:18 AM