You will find a large cupcake right in the center with a friendly face including big eyes and a tiny mouth. The thick frosting on top is covered in small sprinkles waiting for some color. A single candle stands tall at the peak, with a small flame flickering above it.

On the side, a wedge-shaped slice is removed, revealing the soft cake interior. The cupcake liner at the bottom has vertical stripes that are fun to color with alternating shades. Several floating stars fill the background to complete the festive look and add a sense of wonder to the scene.

For the frosting, try using bright pink, soft blue, or even a mint green. You can make the sprinkles every color of the rainbow to make them pop against the frosting. The candle flame looks great with a bright yellow center and a soft orange edge to show it is glowing.

Since there are stars in the background, you might want to color the space around the cupcake a deep purple or navy blue to make it look like a night sky. Alternatively, keeping the background light and airy with pastel shades makes the cupcake the main star of the show. Using a metallic gel pen for the stars can add a real sparkle to your artwork.