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Last Monday, I shared a fun new tutorial as a guest post over on The TomKat Studio.\u00a0 My Patriotic Pinwheel Cupcakes<\/strong>!\u00a0 Your response to these fondant pinwheel toppers has been wonderful!\u00a0 I shared the step by step instructions to make the basic solid colored pinwheel {here<\/a><\/strong>} but many of you have asked about the peekaboo patterns.\u00a0 The bold stripes and playful dots add a festive touch to these pinwheels, making them perfect for Memorial\u00a0Day and the 4th of July!\u00a0 Or any other special occasion that deserves a whimsical cupcake!\u00a0 So, today it’s round two for the DIY pinwheel cupcakes…. I\u2019m going to show you how to make them pretty with polka dots and stripes!<\/p>\n To simplify this tutorial, I\u2019m using pre-colored, store-bought fondant, available at most craft stores.\u00a0 A small multi-color pack, like this one<\/a><\/strong>, contains both the red and the blue we\u2019ll need.\u00a0 (Plus some yellow and green you can save for a later project.)\u00a0 Obviously, you can color your own fondant or easily change the entire color scheme of these pinwheels.\u00a0 They would also be perfect for birthday cupcakes!<\/p>\n STRIPED PINWHEEL CUPCAKES<\/strong> Supplies:<\/em> STEP 1<\/strong>: \u00a0 Kneed fondant in hands until soft and smooth.<\/p>\n STEP 2<\/strong>:\u00a0 Take a small amount of blue and roll it out onto parchment paper using a rolling pin.\u00a0 Roll it out thin.\u00a0 About 1\/4 of an inch or thinner.\u00a0 Cut a square using a square cookie cutter or a ruler and sharp knife.\u00a0 Roll out small amounts of both red and white.\u00a0 Cut strips of both red and white, about 1\/4 inch wide and slightly longer than your square.<\/p>\n STEP 3<\/strong>:\u00a0 Lightly brush a few drops of water onto the blue square. (Go easy with the water, you only need to lightly dampen the fondant.) Place red and white strips on top of blue square.\u00a0 Line them up side by side, as straight as you can.\u00a0 Cover the entire blue square.<\/p>\n STEP 4<\/strong>:\u00a0 Gently roll again with your rolling pin to flatten your stripes and seal these two layers.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry that it is no longer a perfect square.<\/p>\n STEP 5<\/strong>:\u00a0 Use your cookie cutter to trim the excess edges, leaving behind a straight square. (Discard your trimmings or save for a purple project later).\u00a0 You now have one square that is blue on bottom, striped on top.<\/p>\n STEP 6<\/strong>:\u00a0 Using your knife, make diagonal slits cutting from each corner towards the center.\u00a0 Lightly moisten the very center with a dab of water.<\/p>\n STEP 7<\/strong>:\u00a0 Gently pick up one corner and bend it in so that the point reaches the center. Press down gently so the point sticks to the center.<\/p>\n STEP 8<\/strong>:\u00a0 Repeat Step 7, folding in every other corner until you have a pinwheel shape.<\/p>\n STEP 9<\/strong>:\u00a0 Roll or cut a tiny ball of white fondant for the center. Attach to center with a light drop of water, if needed. Push down gently to seal. \u00a0 Let pinwheels dry on parchment paper overnight or until completely dry and firm. Place on top of cupcakes when ready to serve.<\/p>\n Okay, now that you’ve seen how to do the stripes, the polka dots should be a piece of cake!\u00a0 Here we go…<\/p>\n POLKA DOT PINWHEEL CUPCAKES<\/strong> Supplies: STEP 1:<\/strong> Kneed fondant in hands until soft and smooth.<\/p>\n STEP 2:<\/strong> Take a small amount of red and roll it out onto parchment paper using a rolling pin.\u00a0 Roll it out thin.\u00a0 About 1\/4 of an inch or thinner.\u00a0 Cut a square using a square cookie cutter or a ruler and sharp knife.\u00a0 Roll out and cut a blue square, just as you did for the red.\u00a0 You now have two squares.<\/p>\n STEP 3:<\/strong> Lightly brush a few drops of water onto the red square. (Go easy with the water, you only need to lightly dampen the fondant.)\u00a0 Place blue square on top of red square.\u00a0 Roll out a small amount of white and cut out dots.\u00a0 I used the small end of a #12 piping tip.\u00a0 Attach dots to blue square with a small dab of water, if needed.\u00a0 Cover the entire square with dots, staggering the rows.<\/p>\n STEP 4:<\/strong> Gently roll again with your rolling pin to flatten your dots and seal these two layers.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry that it is no longer a perfect square.<\/p>\n STEP 5:<\/strong> Use your cookie cutter to trim the excess edges, leaving behind a straight square.\u00a0 (Discard your trimmings or save for a purple project later).\u00a0 You now have one square that is red on bottom, blue and white polka dots on top.<\/p>\n STEP 6:<\/strong> Using your knife, make diagonal slits cutting from each corner towards the center.\u00a0 Lightly moisten the very center with a dab of water.<\/p>\n STEP 7:<\/strong> Gently pick up one corner and bend it in so that the point reaches the center.\u00a0 Press down gently so the point sticks to the center.<\/p>\n STEP 8:<\/strong> Repeat Step 7, folding in every other corner until you have a pinwheel shape.<\/p>\n STEP 9:<\/strong> Roll or cut a tiny ball of white fondant for the center. Attach to center with a light drop of water, if needed. Push down gently to seal.\u00a0 Let pinwheels dry on parchment paper overnight or until completely dry and firm. Place on top of cupcakes when ready to serve.<\/p>\n Whether you stick to the solid colors or go bold with the stripes and polka dots, I hope my Patriotic Pinwheel Cupcakes<\/strong> are a fun addition to your Independence Day!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:<\/strong> Last Monday, I shared a fun new tutorial as a guest post over on The TomKat Studio. My Patriotic Pinwheel Cupcakes! Your response to these fondant pinwheel toppers has been wonderful! I shared the step by step instructions to make the basic solid colored pinwheel {here} but many of you have asked about the peekaboo patterns. The bold stripes and playful dots add a festive touch to these pinwheels, making them perfect for Independence Day! So, today it’s round two for the DIY pinwheel cupcakes…. 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\na DIY by Carrie Sellman<\/a><\/p>\n
\nYour Favorite Cupcakes<\/a>
\nFondant in red<\/a>, white and blue<\/a>
\nRolling pin<\/a>
\nParchment paper
\nSquare cookie cutter or ruler
\nSharp knife<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"DIY](\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/pinwheel_cupcakes_tutorial.jpg\")
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\na DIY by Carrie Sellman<\/a><\/p>\n
\nYour Favorite Cupcakes<\/a>
\nFondant in\u00a0red<\/a>,\u00a0white and\u00a0blue<\/a>
\nRolling pin<\/a>
\nParchment paper
\nSquare cookie cutter or ruler
\nSmall circle cutter or #12 tip<\/a>
\nSharp knife<\/p>\n![\"DIY](\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/pinwheel_cupcakes_2.jpg\")
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\nStars and Stripes Cake<\/a>
\nPatriotic Cheesecake Shots<\/a>
\nRed White and Blue Desserts<\/a>
\nBerries and Cream Cupcakes<\/a>
\nEaton Mess Cake<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"