Soap Cupcake Pops and eZine Update

I know many of you are Bakerella fans like me, but one of my new favorite bloggers, Mais Kes Ka Fee (from France), has been truly inspired! She made cold process cupcake pops! Check them out here.

I recently blogged about Ka Fee's new eZine over at The Soap Lab. Definitely check that out, too. Can you believe it's her first one ever? Wow!!

Also, I am diligently working on the next issue of Let's Get Soapy, which will be available on Monday! It's a special edition, dedicated to The Soap Lab. You'll find brand new tutorials, cool techniques, inspirational photos to get you going, and a guest article from Naiad Soap Arts! Make sure you're signed up for the SoapyClub so you won't miss the early bird special (sign up box on the left hand side of my blog page).

And thanks to everyone who has reserved their copy of the new Soapylove book on Amazon!

Thingsicles - My Favorite Things on Sticks!

As you can imagine, I find myself attracted to things on sticks. Making soapsicles has given me an appreciation for how sticks seem to make anything more charming! So, in my compulsive internet surfing, I've come across some other people making things-on-sticks that I just had to share with you!

First, let me introduce you to Bakerella. She has combined 2 of the best smile-makers into one amazing edible creation - Cupcake Pops! Bakerella is not a secret. She's even been on Martha. I read her blog and am floored by the cool variations of this idea that she is constantly posting. But what is really cool about Bakerella is that she teaches you how to make them, too! Check out the Bakerella site for recipes, entertaining posts about baking, contests, and baking supplies. It's so great!

Next is my super favorite candy site called Lollyphile. It is a small San Francisco based company that is just one year old and has made quite an impression with their Absinthe and Maple-Bacon Lollipops! They even have a new flavor called Wasabi-Ginger. Their goal is to "make the most interesting and unique lollipops in the world." I admit - I haven't ordered any for myself yet, but their pops would make an amazing gift for those hard-to-shop-for types!

Lastly, my ultimate favorite for total color and sweetness inspiration is the classic Whirlypop. These psychedelic and totally happy rainbow lollipops have set the standard for color on a stick. Plus you can get them in enormous 8" diameter versions! Search "Whirly Pops" and you'll find lots of online shops that sell them. This beautiful photo is by Sofia Kateriina on flickr.

Now that I've poured my heart out about things on sticks, are there any that you think I missed or that you'd like to share, too? Please comment here and tell me about your favorite stick-suspended creations. Thanks!