<a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1526-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1210" alt="very hungry caterpillar cupcakes" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1526-2.jpg" width="339" height="500" /></a>
<p style="text-align: center;">The hubby's cousin is having a baby - and we already know <a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/1113-gender-reveal-its-a-boy">it's a BOY</a> - so when I got the adorable <em>Very Hungry Caterpillar </em> invite, I jumped at the chance to make the cupcakes for the shower, too.<em>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1517-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1205" alt="very hungry caterpillar cupcake toppers" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1517-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For half of the cupcakes, I used printables from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PinkPeaPaperie">Pea Pink Paperie</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/kidspartydiy">Kids Party DIY</a>.  I love the colors!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1520-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1206" alt="very hungry caterpillar" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1520-2.jpg" width="500" height="322" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">O insisted they have pale green sprinkles.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1516-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1204" alt="very hungry caterpillar" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1516-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I chose these toppers because of their ability to tell the story itself.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1535-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1208" alt="caterpillar cake" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1535-2.jpg" width="500" height="271" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">For the other half of the cupcakes, I put together one of these super simple caterpillar cupcake cakes.  It requires about 20 cupcakes and one 4-inch cake for the head.  I used about one single batch of cupcake batter.  After making a few fondant facial features and legs, you simply pipe on the green frosting swirls, making sure to overlap the gaps in between the cupcakes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1532-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1207" alt="very hungry caterpillar cake" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1532-2.jpg" width="500" height="331" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The theme is so cute I almost want to have a <em>Very Hungry Caterpillar </em> party just for the fun of it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1547-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1209" alt="diaper cake" src="http://www.karolineskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMGP1547-2.jpg" width="331" height="500" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I can't take credit for this diaper cake, but it's just one of the great decorations created by the party hostess.  I absolutely adore it</p>