For Carson's big birthday bash I wanted to have a fun cupcake stand. This is super easy to make and really cheap.

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!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea!!~ I could even do this I think LOL!!~
ReplyDeleteOh, what a great idea. Once again I learn that you do not always need some fancy, expensive cake/cupcake stand. Another idea to remember!
ReplyDeletethat is soooo very yummy :o)
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteCute way to display the cupcakes! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea and so thrifty! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDelete-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!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Tina
Also tooo cute! Wish you could have done my girls first birthday parties!
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the greatest ideas are the simplest! Good for you! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteVery 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.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Great idea! I made those same cupcakes for my sons 1st birthday! I will be remembering this idea!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love the monkey cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteI'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
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable!
ReplyDeleteDana! 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! ;)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!! What a perfect display!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out darling! I love the colors. There are a ton of darling cupcakes like this at Hello Cupcake.
ReplyDeleteteri
I'm so glad you linked up to Make it Yours day! I think those monkey cupcakes are just adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks again!
LOVE the cupcakes and your stand. Will show my daughter. Lezlee
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!!!!!! I love all of it, I can't believe all the time you put into it, wow!
ReplyDeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteAs well as your picture display thing too! Have to check out what else you have. :) Thanks for the great ideas! :)Mel