# Confectionery Holiday Trimmings These Cupcake Ornaments Look Good Enough to Eat By Susan Keefe | Published 2011-12-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupcake-ornaments References: [cupcakestakethecake.blogspot](http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-cupcake-decorations.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/84496567/cupcake-ornament-matte-pink) Avid bakers and lovers of all things sweet will get a kick out of these clever Cupcake Ornaments from the [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry) shop Gatorgrrl. This clever design sees a classic Christmas ornament fitted into a [cupcake liner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smores-cupcake-cups), decorated with carefully crafted imitation toppings. These Cupcake Ornaments are the perfect hybrid between holiday tradition and kitschy fun. These darling frosted Christmas baubles come in a variety of ravishing colors. Complete with a dollop of faux whipped cream, a sparkling cherry and a vivacious [smattering of sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-baking-confetti), these ornaments look good enough to eat. Deck your tree out to look like a twinkling tower of confection or light up the eyes of the cupcake fanatic in your life with this deliciously festive gift. Festive, darling and kitschy, these Cupcake Ornaments are a playful addition to any Tannenbaum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Ornaments:** The trend of edible ornaments presents an opportunity for companies to create fun and innovative edible decorations for the holiday season. - **Kitschy Holiday Decor:** The trend of kitschy holiday decor, like these Cupcake Ornaments, suggests there is room for playful and unconventional interpretations of traditional holiday decorations. - **DIY Holiday Crafts:** The trend of DIY holiday crafts, like these Cupcake Ornaments from an Etsy shop, highlights the opportunity for smaller or independent craft stores to offer unique and creative crafting supplies to consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** Confectionery businesses can capitalize on the trend of edible ornaments by producing unique and festive edible decorations for the holiday season. - **Holiday Decorations:** Companies in the holiday decorations industry can take inspiration from the kitschy trend of Cupcake Ornaments and offer playful and whimsical holiday decorations for their customers. - **Craft Supplies:** As more people turn to DIY holiday crafts, there is a growing opportunity for smaller and independent craft stores to offer unique and creative crafting supplies like those used to create Cupcake Ornaments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-hunt-series-ornament.md) - [Nostalgic Festive Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolas-cupcakes-christmas-range.md) - [Prepackaged Goods Christmas Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-mills-christmas-ornaments.md) - [Decorative Holiday Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-ultimate-melting-baubles.md) - [Decorative Caramel-Filled Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-caramel-tree.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Festive Prepackaged Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastykake-christmas-products.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Convenient Christmasy Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-debbie-holiday-desserts.md)