A perfect sequel to my last post Hot Hot Hot Cupcakes – here is the inspiration behind my Sun in my Pocket/Locnville cupcakes.  I delivered the Ice-cream cupcakes to Lisa at the Memory Shed on Wednesday.  While I was diligently and noisily scrapbooking a young girl, Carmen, came up to me and asked me if I had made the cupcakes as she needed some for her birthday party.  She new exactly how many she needed and I agreed and then asked her what the theme of her party was to which she replied – Locnville.  At 43 I am pleased to say yes I know who they are but it was difficult to come up with any immediate idea for cupcakes for Carmen.  I said I would do music notes for her as she was so excited about her cupcake order and her party.  Carmen I must say is definitely the most delightful client I have had so far and I was inspired to do something a little bit out of the box for this very confident 10 year old.  My trusty research technique is google so off I went into cyberspace and you might have guessed it I was reminded that Locnville’s first song was “Sun in my Pocket” .  I was so excited to translate this into sugar art and thought that these decorations would appeal to the joyful spirit in Carmen.

Sun in my Pocket Cupcake Sugar Art

I made the suns using sugar paste which I coloured yellow and orange and used a sculpey clay flexible push mold to mold them.  For the pockets I coloured sugar paste a denim blue and cut out squares which I then shaped into pockets.  I added the stitching detail and popped them over the suns while they were still soft.  By then I was so impressed with myself I was actually humming the song to myself – not sure if I should be admitting this to you all!  I iced chocolate cupcakes with my delicious vanilla icing and added a Locnville pocket to each cupcake along with a music note.

Sun in my Pocket Cupcakes/Locnville Cupcakes

I didn”t see Carmen when I delivered these cupcakes but I am sure her and her friends loved them today and knowing her she had a brilliant birthday celebration with her friends and was proud to give each friend a cupcake to take home.  If by now you are humming this catchy Locnville tune to yourself then I will know that Carmen’s spirit has touched not only me but you guys too.  To a delightful young client it was a pleasure to meet you and do business with you and thank you for the inspiration behind these Sun in my Pocket Cupcakes and I am certain that you are a  pocket full of sunshine in the lives of all around you.

Sun in my Pocket Cupcakes/Locnville Cupcakes