For Carson’s big birthday bash I wanted to have a fun cupcake stand. This is super easy to make and really cheap.
First gather some boxes from around the house. Luckily I found some just the right size!
Wrap them up…just like a present! :)
Use glue dots to wrap the ribbon around the entire box.
Now have some fun and make it cute. I kept it pretty simple and just added a 1 I found at the craft store. All I did was paint it blue…but like I said make get as creative as you want! ;)
Banana Chocolate chip cupcakes…yum! I really don’t think I’ll take up cake decorating as my day job though! These monkey cupcakes were pretty simple…just cut vanilla wafers(big & small) and then add some dots and a mouth! I think I imagined them cuter(got the idea off allrecipes.com)…but oh well they turned out fine. :0
ta-da! I think the large boxes made all the difference… and the grand total cost me about $5! Doesn’t that look way better then a plate full of cupcakes?
Very very very cute! The monkey cupcakes are so adorable!
This is a great idea!!~ I could even do this I think LOL!!~
Great idea!
Oh, what a great idea. Once again I learn that you do not always need some fancy, expensive cake/cupcake stand. Another idea to remember!
that is soooo very yummy :o)
What a cute idea,, I bake/decorate cakes on the side and for all my family,, will definitely have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.. cute cupcakes too!
Cute way to display the cupcakes! Thanks for sharing!
Such a great idea and so thrifty! Thanks for sharing! :)
-Tiff
The monkey cupcakes are too cute! Your cupcake tower looks so festive and fun. It makes a great centerpiece! You did a wonderful job!
Cheers!
Tina
Also tooo cute! Wish you could have done my girls first birthday parties!
That is adorable! What a great idea!
Adorable!
Sometimes the greatest ideas are the simplest! Good for you! It looks great!
Very seet and those monkey cupcakes are adorable and I like that they are easy enough for me to handle since I am not the best cake decorator. Thanks for sharing.
Joyce
Great idea! I made those same cupcakes for my sons 1st birthday! I will be remembering this idea!
Super cute! I love the monkey cupcakes!
I'm hosting a link party and would love you to come on over and link this up!
http://mybackyardeden.blogspot.com/2010/02/make-it-yours-day_09.html
Hello! I luv your cupcake tower! Your a rock star in my eyes!! I have one question for you that I can't figure out……how did you do the top layer (with the polka dot accordian thing)? I have no idea how you did it. Once I get that information, I will be on my way to making one for my daughters baptism. Thanks for sharing with all of us. :D
That is adorable!
Dana! For the top part I glued two strips of scrapbook paper together and then I started folding in the sides one inch at a time. I'll try to post a picture…because I can't explain it very well! ;)
I LOVE IT!!! What a perfect display!! Great job!
It turned out darling! I love the colors. There are a ton of darling cupcakes like this at Hello Cupcake.
teri
I'm so glad you linked up to Make it Yours day! I think those monkey cupcakes are just adorable!
Thanks again!
LOVE the cupcakes and your stand. Will show my daughter. Lezlee
This is amazing!!!!!! I love all of it, I can't believe all the time you put into it, wow!
I love this! Its so adorable. Hehe I am going to try and make one for my Sons 1st Birthday coming up at the end of October. :) Hehe
As well as your picture display thing too! Have to check out what else you have. :) Thanks for the great ideas! :)Mel
I adore all of your ideas on your blog! The birthday ones are so cute and I can’t wait to use them at my daugther’s first birthday. I’ve pinned your idea on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/educatorsspinon/party-ideas/
Thanks Kim! I’m planning my daughters first birthday right now too! so fun!