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Success With Pinkys

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One of the reasons is our representatives:  Why use Representatives to sell Cupcakes?  Everyone is tired of business as usual, so when it came time for Pinkys to expand we decided to do things radically different. We decided to develop a business based on people and the desire to give myself and others the ability to spend their lives loving what they do! I have been sitting behind a stale, cold desk for years, loathing the thought that this is what I would be doing day after day, constantly spending my days building someone else's future. When I decided to leave it all behind and develop Pinkys Cupcakes with my mom, we took her vast knowledge and success as a baker with my knowledge of  marketing, not to mention my distaste for the same old thing and developed a very unique sales method that would create a growing, profitable business providing our Representative's the ability to make money and have fun and freedom while doing it!  As a Pinkys representative we will give you everything you need to succeed! And lets face it when you succeed so do we. We decided to use local representatives because no one knows your friends, co-workers, and family members better than you. We have found this a great place to start your business and grow from there.  When they are having a party, wedding, or other occasion that requires cupcakes, our most valuable connection to that person is you. The best part is when you connect that person with Pinkys you get paid.  As a Pinkys rep you will be a valued member of our sales team, but on your own time and in whatever creative ways you wish. However, we are always here to help you succeed with new ideas, methods and markets that we and our other representatives have found most effective.  Come on board and find out how much fun you can have selling cupcakes.  Jenny Bender,  Founding Partner, Director of Marketing Pinkys Cupcakes  jenny.pinkyscupcakes@gmail.com http://pinkyscupcakes.blogspot.com



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Founder, Partner, Pinkys Cupcakes. A business that not only makes the best cupcake on the planet but that creates jobs.


Android Cupcake 1.5 Video Walkthrough

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Arsen will provide you with the first early look at the Android 1.5 Firmware interface.
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Flirty Aprons Women’s Original Frosted Cupcake Apron

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  • Soft designer fabric
  • Strong 2-ply construction
  • Designed to fit every woman
  • Won't fade or tear

Product Description
Take the monotony out of daily life by adding the exciting and sexy flare of a Flirty Apron. This apron's 2-ply construction, sturdy yet soft fabric, strong stitching and darling cut are an ideal match for all of your needs. All fabrics are uniquely designed so everyone can find their style. Flirty Aprons commits to having the highest quality aprons out there, with that perfect soft-cotton feel. Our fabric is strong, our stitching is precise, our colors won't fade a... More >>

Flirty Aprons Women's Original Frosted Cupcake Apron


Snifty Scented Pens – Set of 4

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  • Set of 4 scented pens, one of each delicious scent: bubblegum, cupcake, strawberry, watermelon
  • Scent is embedded in the tip and the clip!
  • Retractable medium point ballpoint with blue ink, 5 1/2" long
  • Made in USA
  • Not for children under 4

Product Description
You'll be tempted to eat your words! Set of 4 pens in mouth-watering strawberry, cupcake, watermelon and bubblegum aromas... yum, yum!

Be sure to look for Smencils Gourmet Scented Pencils and Colored Smencils, too!... More >>

Snifty Scented Pens - Set of 4


Cake Decorating Tools That Make Fabulous Looking Cakes

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Cake decorating tools are plentiful online and off. When you bake a cake only half of your job is done. To make it more attractive you have to decorate your cake. In order to decorate your cake you need Cake decorating tools.

First you need to decide what type of decoration you are going to do. You can be imaginative and do wonders for your cake. As there are different ways to decorate the cake the cake decorating tools will differ.

If you want fresh flowers to decorate your cake you will have to hunt for edible flowers that are fresh and free from pesticides. Or you can use sugar glazed flowers or flowers made out of sugar paste. Another option to decorate your cake is to buy artificial flowers and put them on your cake.

If you want to frost your cake you will need to decide what type of icing you want as the range is from thick to thin. If you want a cooked frost you will need two pots so that you can cook your icing without burning it.

After you put the icing on the cake you get a smooth surface to work on. Then you can start your design. You will need icing bag or syringe. With different tips you can create stars and different shapes. If you want to draw a line along the edge of the cake you will have to change the tip of the icing bag. Now many companies have come out with cake decorating kits.

In the cake decorating kits you will find different types of spatulas. They help you to spread the icing over your cake. You can get different molds so that you can make various designs on your cake. If you want a two toned icing effect on your cake you will need a dual color striping bag.

If you are using a fondant then you will need a fondant roller. Sometimes a spiral pattern roller can be very useful to imprint beautiful swirled texture.

If you want to decorate your cake that has cascading floral arrangement then you will need a more than one pan to achieve the effect.

Another cake decorating tool you will need is airbrush. With the help of the airbrush you can fill in the color in the back ground. You can add some shimmer on your cake. If you do not want anything elaborate on your cake and just some message then you will need ready to use glitter piping gel. Some word stencils and you are ready to put your thoughts on the cake.

Cake decorating tools can be different things. It depends on what type of decoration you want on your cake. Keeping this fact in mind some of the manufacturers have come up with basic cake decorating kit which has different types of tip and icing bag. They also contain some stencils. Some ready sugar flowers make your job all the more easy.

If you do not have any fancy cake decorating tools at your hand you can make use of your everyday tools in the kitchen and create that fabulous looking cake.



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How do you make a tiered cupcake stand?

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My daughter is turning one in a week. I'm making cupcakes for her party. I'd really like to know if anyone out there knows how to make a tiered cupcake stand. I'd like it to look grand and whimsical. I have a tight budget so low cost ideas are best.
Thanks

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Any ideas for food to serve at a cupcake theme birthday party?

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My daughter is turning one and for her party we are doing all cupcakes. I am making a cupcake cake (the big ones) and several small cupcakes. I need other savory options but I would like them to go with the theme. Any ideas?

Image taken on 2008-06-17 21:24:24 by davis.jacque.


Baby Shower Cupcakes

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Planning a Wedding on a Budget

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Every bride needs a theme for her wedding; it is the biggest day of her life so far and deserves a premise that stands for something significant in the bride's mind. Some of the most popular wedding plans for modern brides during 2009 have included beach, garden, winter wonderland, rustic, country, vintage glamour, and shimmering diamond themes. It probably comes as no surprise, but pulling a wedding together can be expensive. By selecting a theme early on in the wedding-planning-process, you can help alleviate some pre-wedding stress, come up with creative, inexpensive ideas and expedite the decision making process when it comes to choosing invitations, decorations, reception food and party favors. No matter your theme, there are always ways to trim down the wedding expenditures, particularly when it comes to the sending invitations, having a sign-in book, and a memorable wedding cake.

Selecting the wedding announcement can be, without a doubt, one of the most difficult decisions during the engagement period. One of the great things about living in the 21st century, however, is that we have access to the Internet. Use the Web and its resources to cut some of your costs. Before you mail your invitations, send a "Save the Date" e-vite. There are all sorts of sites online that offer free invitation services. You can customize your "Save the Date" e-vite to contain an engagement picture or make it match your wedding invitation. When it comes to the actual creation of your invitations, consider cutting costs by mailing out modern invitations as opposed to the more expensive, traditional, cardstock announcements with raised-ink, gold-foil envelopes, a 5X7 photo and vellum overlay. There are many companies and individuals today that specialize in custom wedding announcements at a fraction of the cost when compared to most paper supply companies. When you send your invitations, instead of including a pre-stamped envelope for the RSVP information, request the guests RSVP through a free Web site that you and your future spouse created together. There are many Web sites that offer free RSVP services.

A creative idea for a sign-in book at your wedding is to use a scrapbook of photos with lots of empty space for guests to sign. By leaving a lot of room on the pages, your guests can also leave words of wisdom. You and your honey can treasure this book for years because it will not only have your wedding attendee's names, but also their most valuable pieces of advice for your new marriage. Specialized photo-books can either be made by you with some scrapbooking materials, or you can upload photos to an online photo store where you can create a scrapbook designed in whatever colors or theme you like. For less than $20, you can create a customized photo book that can be used as a guest sign-in book at the online Web site for the Walmart Photo Center.

Every bride loves to imagine her wedding cake as a huge display piece that everyone will remember her wedding by. Unfortunately, a beautiful cake made by a cakery or custom cake maker can cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars. Most wedding cake costs are calculated on a per-serving basis, which means if you anticipate 300 people at your wedding, and the price per slice of cake is $2 each—very conservative price—you are looking at a $600 cake. For the financially conscious, a money-saving idea is to have a cupcake cake. Cupcake cake stands are available in stores for purchase or rent for a fairly decent price or can even be made at home. The cupcakes themselves cost less than $13 per 36 cupcakes at wholesale membership clubs, like Sams. These cupcakes taste great and you can select the type of cake (white or chocolate) as well as the color of butter cream frosting you want. The top of the cupcake cake can still be the traditional small wedding cake top, complete with the bride and groom figurine. This is a great way to appeal to the little children at the wedding and keeps the messes and necessity of plate purchases to a minimum.

Weddings are one of the most special occasions, but they do not have to cause you to go into debt! Make your wedding, or your son's or daughter's, into a fabulous event no one will soon forget by embracing creative, custom and contemporary wedding ideas that will save you money and make for a memorable day.



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