Five Cupcakes for Marvelous Mom!

No one is quite as marvelous as our mothers! And guess what - Mother's day is fast approaching! Don't let mom down with a last minute trinket, instead show mom just how much you care with some creative cake. After all she always made baked goods for you!

Five Magnificently Marvelous Idea for Mom:

1) Make Mom a Message

These pictured cupcakes can be orderd and mailed, but you can easily spell out I love you Mom with a little fondant and buttercream. Of course if your mama lives far away you and always get these at the Teacake Bake Shop.

2) Cupcake Bouquets

Is flowers for Mother's Day a tradition in your house? Well nothing will smell sweeter than a bouquet of freshly baked cupcakes! Buttercream and fragrant. Mmmm Mmmm good! You can decorate the tops of your cupcakes with frosting or fondant. For instructions and inspiration check out: Cupcake Ideas For You.

3) Lavender Lovelies

For the brownie lover in your family, make these lavender lovelies. Bake individually wrapped brownies and topped with lavender milk frosting and a pansy flowers are sure to make a splash! Make your own with the marvelous Martha Stewart.

4) Marshmallow Flower Fun

Sweeten up mom's day with some simple mini-marshmallow cupcakes. Cut your marshmallows in half and sprinkle with colorful sugar sprinkles. Simple and sweet and brought to you by Betty Crocker.

5) Whoo Whoo Adorable Owls

Is your mother a bird lover? She will be after you make these adorable bird and owl themed cupcakes from fondant and butter cream. Plus it will be a hoot to make them! Bird-up your day with the Hostess Blog.

Be sure to show your mother that you care! Have a cup-cake-a-riffic Mother's Day!