How to Draw a Cupcake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Draw an upside-down trapezoid.

   A trapezoid is basically a triangle with the top cut off. , Note: if you decide to do 5 lines, make the middle one straight. ,, Note: make sure the circle is about 15 sizes smaller than the oval. , Connect the outer stub of the swirl to the circle. , Note: make sure the squiggly line touches both sides of the oval. , Draw them inside the bigger oval.
   
   Fill in most of the eye but at the top leave about half an oval not colored in. , Put your finger in between the eyes of the cupcake.
   
   Drag your finger down until your finger is under the squiggly line.
   
   Draw a semi-circle where your finger is.
   
   If you want, color it in. , Draw short lines all over the cupcake.
   
   If you want, do them in color.
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   Step 2: Draw four or five lines in the trapezoid that are slightly slanted to whichever side of the upside-down trapezoid the line is closest to.

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   Step 3: Draw a horizontal oval touching the widest side of the upside-down trapezoid.Note: make sure the oval is a bit bigger then the trapezoid.

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   Step 4: Draw a circle on the top of the cupcake.

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   Step 5: Draw a swirl slightly above the circle.

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   Step 6: Draw a squiggly line ¾ of the way down in the oval.

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   Step 7: Draw two little vertical ovals parallel to each other.

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   Step 8: Add eyes.

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   Step 9: Add a smile.

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