Friday, May 29, 2009

Cheaper by the Bakers Dozen Cupcake Glass Beads


I had an inquiry from an online bakery specializing in cupcakes. We discussed a wholesale price for cupcakes.

Now I know that a lot of artists don't do wholesale, but I have a different opinion. If the details are spelled out carefully and agreed upon, then it can be a win/win situation.

But back to cupcakes. Part of the fun for me, was trying to figure out what types of cupcakes to offer. I reviewed her website, and then thought about what would I want to make multiples of at the price we agreed upon. (and decided that I was pretty open as long as the cupcake wasn't too detailed)

Here are four samples of the many that I came up with. I first made a list of what colors cake bases might be. Then I went to frosting colors and then I have a separate column for decorations. By writing out my ideas, it's easier to make an assortment, once I get to the torch, than having to think them up as I go. I'm a list person through and through.

Do you sell wholesale? And if so, do you have any pointers for our readers? And of course the other thing I want to know is...what's your favorite type of cupcake? I think mine would be rum cake with pineapple frosting and lots of coconut sprinkles, I've never seen one, but it sounds good.

See you tomorrow!

5 comments:

  1. Your cupcake beads are delectable, and I'm sure the bakery owner is going to be thrilled with the selection! As for favorite cupcakes, I'm jumping on that rum cupcake with pineapple icing and coconut sprinkles bandwagon! Yum!

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  2. First, congrats on the wholesale account! I agree with you that given the right product set, wholesale can be a win-win.

    I recently did a blog post about wholesale:
    http://vickiorion.blogspot.com/2009/04/word-about-wholesale.html

    Abd by the way, I'm a major list maker too!
    Vicki

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  3. When I sell wholesale, I always get their resale number...very important for taxes. I also offer graduated price points and discounts.

    For me, a Southern belle at heart, its red velvet or nothin!

    Your cupcakes are precious!

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  4. I didn't know you were a Southern Belle.

    I didn't include red velvet, because the customer is from a different country. I didn't think it was very common there.

    Thanks for posting,
    Marcy

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  5. Great Job Marcie! I heard from her but don't do many cupcakes so I sent many names to her that do - so happy for you!

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