Building an Empire- Cupcake Cabana!
Introducing the empire….
I’ve this little cupcake inspired blog going for over 18 months and people always ask me if I would consider opening a store or becoming a baker. While the idea is romantic at times, I don’t think that’s the route for me (for now).
But I have wondered how I can turn this blog fueled obsession into a business and one day, a fellow Yelper said two magic words, Cupcake Cabana! Holy Cow! That’s it! I didn’t know what I would do with it, but I did know that was the name!
Now what to do with it? For Christmas, my dad (he’s very crafty) made me a logo as a surprise. That sparked the idea…why not hand crafted, homemade cupcake accessories? For the past few weeks, we (me and dad) have been busy little bees designing cupcake swag.
We’ve got a lot in the hopper, but I can’t wait till everything is PERFECT. I’m ready to jump right in and I want you to join me.
This if from what I’m calling the Roswell Series. These are designs inspired by the bright Wal-mart sized lights recently spotted over Texas. What do you think?

If you comment on this blog post, I will put your name into a drawing to receive a set of Cupcake Notes- Roswell Series featuring the UFO, Mars and Area 51 notecards. I’ll draw names at the end of the week…around February 2, 2008.
Want to see more?
Visit my standalone eStore at CupcakeCabana.net
Visit my Etsy store at CupcakeCabana.Etsy.com

January 27th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Cool idea! Those are fun! Your cupcake martian cracks me up.
January 27th, 2008 at 11:35 am
These are great pictures! I can’t wait to see more.
January 27th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
This is on eof the coolest most unique ideas I have heard in a long time.
January 27th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
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January 27th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
er… i *heart* cupcakes on mars!
January 28th, 2008 at 8:30 am
omg keesha!!! i designed some great new key chains im soooo excited…but you know me- i just had to design a one of a kind cupcake cabana keychain and deleted it off of the program after make just one!!! its absolutely amazing!!! lol ill show you later…much love!
January 28th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Great idea! And good luck with the business! I hope to start a cupcake bakery one day
January 28th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Cupcake PHONE home!
January 29th, 2008 at 8:19 am
I’m visitng you from a link on quirky cupcake’s blog. I really like the alien eating the cupcake- clever! I’ll head on over to the store now.
January 29th, 2008 at 10:36 am
You are on to something there, they will definitely sell!
January 29th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I just love the “I come in peace” cupcake, so cute! I also want to let you know that i’m totally going to try your Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez Cupcakes this weekend! I’m from Louisiana, so it’s really got me pumped up!
January 29th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Cute idea! Can you ship me one (or 7) or those CoCo Chanel cupcakes? Or is that asking too much?
January 31st, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Aliens and cupcakes? That’s pretty awesome, I’ll admit. Great to see your new business coming together!