So, I am not much of an outdoorsman.
It’s unfortunate for my husband.
He loves being outside and getting sweaty.
He likes to hike on trails.
…and while we’re on the topic of hiking…isn’t hiking just walking?
Like, it sounds better if I say, “Phew, I just got back from a 3 mile hike”
rather than…
“Phew, I just walked the streets of my neighborhood while chatting with my girlfriend for the past hour.”
I think I will say “hike” from now on.
Anyway…
The hubby also loves to camp…me, not so much.
The thought of sleeping outside in a tent, exposed to “the elements” is NOT my idea of a fun night.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the “pre-camp”. You know…the campfire, the s’mores, the camaraderie. But when it’s time to turn in for the night I say sayonara to the campers and enjoy my night of slumber in the warmth of my 500 thread count sheets that are conveniently bug-free. I do not enjoy the noises that the woods make. I do not enjoy tossing and turning worrying that some sort of creepy-crawler is going to make it’s home in my ear canal.
No thanks.
So, I sorta think it’s a mature decision on my part to remove myself from the situation. I’ll catch you campers in the morning…when the sun is up and I am refreshed. I think I am doing the pro-campers a favor by not being a fun-sponge…because trust me on this. I WILL suck all the fun out of the situation. You have not heard complaining until you have heard me in a musty sleeping bag at 2:00 am. I will nag worse than a hungry 3 year old in the middle of Toys R Us 1 hour past nap time.
It’s a fact.
But, here’s where my world meets the outdoors…
Camo cupcake liners.
Cuteness to the 10th degree!
Green party Goods sent these to me a while back and I just couldn’t bring myself to use them. They are so sweet in the little pack, don’t you think? They are grease-free, so they don’t lose the cute design when you bake in them AND they are made from cellulose to be biodegradable. It’s a win for everybody ~ go check out their site!
Since I was using the camo liners I wanted to try and make camo cupcakes…
They were for my son’s baseball party, so I added a baseball on top made from rolled fondant. His team’s color was hunter green, so it all worked out!
To make the cupcakes appear camouflage I separated the batter into 3 colors…green, brown and dark green.
To get the dark green color I used green and brown food coloring.
I added 1 Tbsp of each color to the liners and swirled a bit with a knife.
They baked up great. I like that you can’t tell where the liner ends and the cupcake begins!
I frosted them with a dollup of green frosting
and the fondant baseball.
Here’s what it looked like when you took a bite…
This is my contribution to outdoorsiness…ya like?
Linking this up to Cupcake Tuesday at Hoosier HomemadeÂ
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How fun! I like being outside, but not much of a camper either!
Your cupcakes look amazing, and I know what you mean on not using the paper cups…I do the same thing!
Thanks so much for linking up to Cupcake Tuesday!
~Liz
These cupcakes are awesome, great liners!! I would join you at the Ritz Carlton anytime….camping not so much. Not my thing either. When folks say "hike" it should include some BIG incline, non?? xxoo
What boy would not love these? I am with you, I will happily camp out in a hotel room rather than in the outdoors. No thanks! ha ha
I love these! I just did a tie dye cake and should have swirled a bit more! These are awesome!
I love camo, and these cupcakes are awesome! I will definitely be trying them!
as the wife of a soldier these are wonderful. i think i need to order some
Whoa… these are so cool! I love the camo. Thanks so much, I'll be linking.
I LOVE your camo cupcakes. How totally cool!!!
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What a great idea!! so adorable and they look very moist. Me camping?? that will be the day!
I really do enjoy hiking. But when done in a city, it needs a new name…I call it "urban hiking"! Check out my post about it!
http://eatrunread.blogspot.com/2009/10/weekend-report-new-york-city.html
Those look great! I tried to do something similar for 4th of July last year, but they didn't turn out as good as yours. Maybe this year!
So cute! Love it!
Super cute! Those camo wrappers are adorable and the cupcakes match perfeclty. I love making multi-color cupcakes, so fun!
love the camo cupcakes-brillant!
I'm right there with ya, sista! I do not like camping. No showers, no bathroom, no way! 🙂
Love the cupppycakes. Very cute!
~ingrid
Btw, I say we get our guys together and sending them camping while we camp out at the mall and a local Hilton.
I love that the Camo cupcakes actually look camo! I wouldn't have thought that they would really look like that! Amazing, totally love it.
How cool are those? I bet the kids love them!
i'm most definitely NOT a camper. no thank you. the cupcakes, however, are a brilliant display of ingenuity–bravo!
Yes, I do like – I too am not an outdoorsy type.
YES I LOVE THOSE!! especially the way those cupscakes blend with the cupcake liners. just so cool.
That's about as outdoorsy as I get too. Your cupcakes look great!
These are fabulous and inspiring. I can already see the pink and blue versions…
Lovin' the swirly camo cupcakes! (I've lots o' army friends. These'd be perfect!)
How cute!! I have become a forced camper since my son started cub scouts and has no one else to take him on the camping trip 😛 but if given the choice I think I would never sleep in a tent again
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I love those..they are awesome! Your son and his teammates must have been thrilled.
I am right there with you on he camping..lol. I have done a camper which was nice because we had a bathroom and were basically indoors but still had the fun of camping.
super cute!! My son would LOVE them!!
How cool!!!
I LOVE this! Such a cute idea to make the cake batter camo too. And of course the liners are super sweet.
C.Crazy ~ I used the 1A tip to pipe on the frosting.
Thanks for the great comments everyone!
These are amazing! I love how you can't see where the wrapper ends and the cupcake begins too…how camo can you get! How do you do your big dollop of icing…what size nozzle? it looks amazing! your son and his friends must have been very happy with these!
These are so darn cute!! My boys would LOVE these. omg..you are so funny..I had great memories of camping growing up..but now that I think about it..I agree..I do not like the idea of creepy crawlies at night.
These are seriously adorable! I think these must make up for your lack of camping joie de vivre. I'm not a camper either. But I'll stay for the smores.
Love the clever camo cupcakes! I'm sure you made your son very happy!
I really do love to hike(on mountain trails it's hiking I think:)) and camp, especially when my husband does all the cooking!
You ARE the coolest mom ever! CAMO cupcakes….brilliant! (From one non-outdoorsy girl to another. 🙂