If at first you don't succeed...

My first attempt at "Fake Bake" cupcakes further below were very messy (pretty) but messy and ultimately cracked failures when all was said and done.  So I honed my technique a bit and got it "nearly right" - then took a break from making them all together.

Now, as Fall and Winter come wandering up the path, my fancy has been gingerbread.
And I have perfected my techniques and ingredients.
     My first completed batch of scented gingerbread "fake bake" cupcake ornaments...

And below, a sampling of my second batch, with real cinnamon sticks.

Guess what I'll be doing from now until the first frost???

And yes, these are already available in my Etsy store =)