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  Grand-Prize Winner: Teacup Cupcakes

  Our first-ever Cutest Cupcake photo contest in 2008 resulted in thousands of beautiful and creative entries. Take a look at the grand-prize winners that Martha hand-selected, as well as some finalists that were truly extraordinary.

  Martha loved Kylly 's image of cupcakes decorated as teacups so much that she selected it as one of our grand-prize winners..

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  Grand-Prize Winner: Tartan Cupcakes

  Yardsaler entered this image of tartan cupcakes, and the unique design and bold colors instantly caught our attention.

  Next: Grand-Prize Winner: Sushi Cupcakes

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  Grand-Prize Winner: Sushi Cupcakes

  Martha loves Japanese food, and these sushi cupcakes were too adorable to miss. KimberlyOS entered this image of beautiful and ornately decorated treats.

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  Grand-Prize Winner: Shell Cupcake

  This creative shell and ocean cupcake from Sharalunn is beautifully decorated and was picked as one of the 10 grand-prize winners in our Cutest Cupcake photo contest.

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  Grand-Prize Winner: Kitty Cupcakes

  This image of adorable kitty cupcake creations was submitted by Colmmoo.

  Next: Grand-Prize Winner: Baby Cupcakes

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  Grand-Prize Winner: Baby Cupcakes

  Jebauer made these sweet cupcakes using icing and fondant for her daughter-in law's baby shower. We loved how fun and fresh these looked.

  Next: Grand-Prize Winner: Chow Chow Cupcake

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  Grand-Prize Winner: Chow Chow Cupcake

  This image entered by BlondieandBrownie shows a cupcake decorated as a Chow Chow dog. Martha loved this one!

  Next: Grand-Prize Winner: Golf Ball Cupcake

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  Grand-Prize Winner: Golf Ball Cupcake

  Simplysweets sent in this grand-prize winning image of a cupcake decorated as a golf ball.

  Next: Grand-Prize Winner: Daisy Cupcake

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  Grand-Prize Winner: Daisy Cupcake

  AmyKakes sent us this image of her beautifully decorated cupcake, adorned with edible daisies.

  Next: Grand-Prize Winner: Cherry Pie Cupcakes

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  Grand-Prize Winner: Cherry Pie Cupcakes

  Ck_dcr8r submitted this photo of cupcakes decorated as miniature cherry pies. Martha thought they were adorable.

  Next: Chicken Cupcakes

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  Chicken Cupcakes

  DustinNakamura entered this and explained: "I made these chicken cupcakes for my daughter Kendal's 5th birthday. She is obsessed with chickens and requested a chicken theme for her party."

  Next: Clown Cupcakes

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  Clown Cupcakes

  Funthings submitted this fun entry to our Cutest Cupcake photo contest. What child wouldn't love these decorated treats at his or her birthday party?

  Next: Snug-Baby Cupcake

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  Snug-Baby Cupcake

  There were a lot of baby-themed cupcakes that were entered into our Cutest Cupcake photo contest, but we especially loved this image sent in by Kylakae.

  Next: Big-Breakfast Cupcake

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  Big-Breakfast Cupcake

  One of the most appetizing entries came from Debbug. The bacon, egg, and hash browns made this cupcake look doubly delicious!

  Next: Easter-Nest Cupcake

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  Easter-Nest Cupcake

  Theairyfairy sent in this beautiful image with the comment, "A whimsical cupcake nest laden with speckled eggs and decorated with dainty roses. It would be at home in any enchanted forest!"

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  Butterfly Cupcakes

  Bethanycupcake submitted this gorgeous image of butterfly cupcakes. She melted LifeSavers to create the wings.

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  Pumpkin Cupcake

  Hobokencupcakes sent in this image of a cupcake decorated as a pumpkin, which would be the perfect treat to serve at a Halloween party.

  Next: Honey-Sesame Cupcakes

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  Honey-Sesame Cupcakes

  Xiaozhu submitted this stunning picture with the inspirational comment, "Spring is abloom."

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  Chick Cupcake

  We loved this adorable chick cupcake that was created by mudhen. It almost looks too cute to eat.

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  Sewing Cupcake

  Mybabieboy2 submitted this image of a creative cupcake that's actually a sewing table.

  Next: Teacher-Appreciation Cupcakes

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  Teacher-Appreciation Cupcakes

  Nads_ang entered this image of decorated cupcakes. What teacher or parent wouldn't love to be recognized with this sweet treat?

  Next: Cup Cupcake

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  Cup Cupcake

  User Festive entered this image of a truly decadent cupcake treat in our Cutest Cupcake photo contest.

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  Fairy-Tale Cupcake

  We loved the choreographed characters around the grassy cupcake in this image sent in by Nancydidion.

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  Japanese-Teapot Cupcake

  ShamsD sent in this photograph of an ornately decorated cupcake featuring a teapot, cups, and flowers.

  Next: Teapot Cupcakes

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  Teapot Cupcakes

  We received many entries of cupcakes featuring teapots and cups. We especially liked this one sent in by Photofire because of the beautiful steam effect coming off the cup.

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  Bunny Cupcakes

  These adorable bunny cupcakes were created by Serenasoosay.

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  Flower-Basket Cupcakes

  The colors and flower decorations on these ornately decorated cupcakes are two reasons why we selected Beth99828's entry as a finalist in our Cutest Cupcake photo contest.

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  Monkey Cupcakes

  You can see how much time and effort went into decorating these cupcakes. We loved the different expressions and poses of these monkeys submitted by Chrishel.

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  Honeycomb Cupcakes

  Dtreco entered this image of a cupcake decorated as a gooey honeycomb with bumble bees circling around it.

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  "Sesame Street" Cupcakes

  Widdywid submitted this entry of cupcakes decorated as "Sesame Street" characters.

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  Surf Cupcakes

  These cupcakes decorated as children playing in the surf was submitted by 52cupcakes.

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  Tranquility Cupcakes

  These beautiful cupcakes by Mariean2nt inspire tranquility and serenity.

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  Flowerpot Cupcakes

  Whereas some cupcakes were decorated as baskets and containers, these cupcakes are inside actual terra cotta pots. We loved the sprigs of plants growing out of them.

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  Tea-Service Cupcake

  This image submitted by Just_Maryam reflects a high level of skill and craftsmanship in creating such an inspiring decoration for a cupcake.

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  Sealife Cupcakes

  These cute cupcakes featuring fish, starfish, seahorses, and turtles were created by JamieLouise.

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  Ladybug Cupcakes

  These ladybug cupcakes were created by CJHartsox.

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  Bird Cupcakes

  We loved the decorating technique used by Rakka to create these stunning bird cupcakes.

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  Garden Cupcake

  Joosing's scene of a ladybug snuggled into a garden is a very cute cupcake.

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