Spooky Graveyard Vanilla Cookies N' Cream Cupcakes (Guest Post for Pure Joy Events)

Halloween is just over a week away! And I'm uber-excited to announce today that I've been asked to become a regular contributor on my incredibly talented stylist friend Christine's blog, Pure Joy Events. You've probably figured out by now that Halloween is my favorite holiday (what with all the themed posts I've been doin' lately ;p). So it's a no-brainer that my first post over there as an official contributor should be another spooky and scrumptious Halloween-themed cupcake! Please head over to Pure Joy Events to check out my post, recipe, and step-by-step tutorial for making these fondant skull and bone toppers! If you're in a hurry, the printable recipe+tutorial can be found here and the FREE printable for tombstone toppers shared generously by Heather of Chickabug can be downloaded here.

UPrinting Postcards Giveaway!

I just love getting postcards from and sending them to loved ones, don't you? It's such an easy and sweet way to stay connected to your friends and family. And now they've become even more versatile due to online printing companies that let you customize your own designs for postcard printing like UPrinting. If you have a wedding or other big event coming up, you can even make custom invitations this way! What else can you use them for? Birthday cards, holiday photo cards, and whatever else you can think of! If you're now eager to make some personalized postcards, I have some great news. I'm partnering up with UPrinting to give away 100 postcards to one lucky 6 Bittersweets reader! This giveaway is open to US residents 18 years old and above only and will close at midnight on October 2. Please see the full details below and good luck! THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED -- THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

Prize Details:

• 100 Postcards for One (1) Winner
• 5" x 7"
• 14 pt Cardstock Gloss
• No Folding
• Front Only Printing
• 2 Business Days Print Turnaround Time
• Free Shipping

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FTC Disclaimer: this giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive a poster for hosting.

A Collection for the Cure! (Cupcakes and Photos for Breast Cancer Awareness)

Whether directly or indirectly, you'd be hard pressed to find anyone whose life hasn't been touched by breast cancer or another type of cancer these days. Raising awareness is so important since those who discover it early on have a greater chance of successful treatment. And believe it or not, it's not only women who get breast cancer. It's far more rare, but men can get it too! This is clearly an important cause, and one I care about. So when my friend Christine of Pure Joy Events asked me to contribute cupcakes and photograph Chickabug's absolutely gorgeous collection of FREE printables for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I couldn't say yes fast enough.

As you can see for yourself, Christine did an incredible job coordinating and styling the shoot, including borrowing props and furniture and transporting it ALL to my neighborhood. She came over last Sunday, and we took full advantage of the pretty park behind my apartment and the perfect early autumn weather. There weren't many people around, but I wonder what the occasional joggers thought of the crazy ladies awash in pink ^-^. I've included some of my favorite outtakes below, and please check out the rest of the photos and the *FREE* printables collection over on Amy Atlas Events!

Full Dessert Table and White Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Bottles of Punch with Printable Straw Flags

Printable Donation Card and Cupcakes with Fondant Toppers by Lynlee's Petite Cakes

Another Shot of Cupcakes and Printables

Incredible Decorated Cookies by JP Creatibles