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<p style="text-align: center;">O and I were invited to her friend, Sylvia's, 2nd birthday.  When I heard the theme was Willy Wonka, I jumped at the chance to make some fanciful cupcakes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2882-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1248" alt="candy shop cupcakes" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2882-2.jpg" width="500" height="331" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Chocolate and vanilla cupcakes were topped with pastel buttercream and either sixlets or giant gumballs.  They could definitely work for a Candyland party or a general candy store themed party.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I had a few extra sixlets, and I couldn't resist buying these giant lollipops.  So, I threw them in a vase as an added eye-catcher for the sweets table.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2894-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1250" alt="candy store cupcakes" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2894-2.jpg" width="500" height="328" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The cupcake wrappers were again from Etsy...this time from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/175815120/instant-download-rainbow-cupcake?ref=favs_view_2">Pomeline Studio</a>.  Since they weren't customized, they were available via instant download -- making them a nice choice since I sort of waited until the last minute to order them.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2915-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1253" alt="willy wonka birthday party" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2915-2.jpg" width="437" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The adorable birthday girl and her mama</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2906-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1251" alt="toddler eating cupcakes" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2906-2.jpg" width="399" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And, as always, a pic of my little one sampling mama's goodies...</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2907-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1252" alt="toddler eating cupcakes" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2907-2.jpg" width="329" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">She really gets into her food!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2884-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1249" alt="custom willy wonka candy bars" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMGP2884-2.jpg" width="500" height="262" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Loved this party detail made by the birthday girl's mom...favors for all the guests.  Happy birthday, Sylvie!  Thanks for inviting us to celebrate with you!</p>