STEP 1:

Coat a cupcake with a thin layer of buttercream.

STEP 2:

Roll out gold fondant and cut out a circle.

STEP 3:

Place fondant circle on top of cupcake.

STEP 4:

Roll out green fondant and cut out hearts.

STEP 5:

Hand form green stems and small gold balls.

STEP 6:

Assemble shamrock on cupcake. Adhere with a small dab of water.

Shamrock cupcakes are complete!

If desired - make a few more using varying shades of green.