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Monday, August 8, 2011

Paper Cupcakes

First I have to appologize for the horribe photos! These turned out so cute and the photo do not do them justice!



 For my baby's first birthday party we had a cupcake birthday. I made these super cute cupcakes in all sizes and put them all over the house for decorations. They were super easy and didn't cost me anything. I had all of the supplies in my stash of craft stuff.

Here's what you need:
Tissue paper for frosting
skewers or dowels
yarn
ribbon
cardstock

The instruction size measurements are for the cupcakes in the photo.
  1. Using a 12x12 sheet of cardstock. Cut in half so it's 6x12. Score paper every 1/2 inch and fold accordion style. Glue both halves together to make it into a circle. This is the liner of the cupcake.
  2. For the frosting your going to make tissue puffs. You can find my tutorial to make those here. Attach the tissue puff frosting with a few dabs of glue to the inside of the liner you just made.
  3. For the candle use skewers or dowels as the base. The flame is gold ribbon folded in loops and wrapped around the top of the dowel and secure with glue. Then wrap yarn around 3/4 of the dowel and stick it in the cupcake.
That's it! If you're stopping by I'd love it if you'd follow me and leave a comment to let me know you were here. Enjoy!

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24 comments:

  1. LindsayAugust 8, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Oh I LOVE this! What a fun idea! You are so creative!

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  2. TiffanyAugust 9, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Awww, that is so cute!! Love it!

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  3. Kristine@thefoleyfamAugust 10, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    VERY cute and creative!!! Love the tissue frosting :)

    Thanks for linking up to “Help a Momma Out Tuesdays” on our blog!! We appreciate it!

    Kristine
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  4. BJ_MamaAugust 15, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    so sweet! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. UnknownAugust 15, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    These are soo adorable! Love, love, love the super pink frosting! HOpe you will share with the Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/08/pink-hippo-party-42.html

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  6. Jenny's HeartAugust 15, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Those are so cute! I love all things cupcake and those would be perfect for my niece's bedroom. Thanks for sharing them!

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  7. JamiAugust 15, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    What cute decorations! Thanks for linking to the Tuesday To Do Party!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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  8. The Autocrat: HaleyAugust 15, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Oh now that is too stinkin' cute! I bet they are cuter in person.

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  9. AshleyAugust 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    cute! thanks for sharing:)

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  10. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.comAugust 16, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Very, very cute! Would love to have you link this up to my {wow me} wednesday link up party going on right now over on my blog. :)
    {New follower...super cute blog you've got!} :)

    Ginger
    gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

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  11. annies homeAugust 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    so much fun

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  12. Handy Man, Crafty WomanAugust 17, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Very cute! Thank you for linking to Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  13. Tanya AnuragAugust 18, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Cute and innovative.

    Thanks for linking up at Tea-Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. Your post added to the celebration. Party for this week is going on now. Hope to see you there.

    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/tea-time-thursdays-3-and-features.html

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  14. ColeyAugust 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    What a great, unique idea. Love it!

    Coley @
    www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

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  15. ColeyAugust 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    What a great, unique idea. Love it!

    Coley @
    www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

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  16. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearAugust 18, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Love this! My daughter would adore it!

    I'd love for you to link up to our Crafts for Under Twenty Somethings Party going on now until noon Saturday!

    Melanie
    http://bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com/2011/08/crafts-for-under-twenty-somethings_17.htm

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  17. UnknownAugust 20, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Wow this is amazing. I would love for you to come link up with the frog! http://kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com/2011/08/frog-blog-linky-10.html
    The link with the most clicks get free advertising for a week.
    Thanks,
    Jenni

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  18. Beth AdamsAugust 20, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Loving these cupcakes! So wickedly awesome. I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! Linky is still up & running. http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2011/08/wickedly-crafty-saturdays-82011.html

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  19. Good Girl Gone GreenAugust 20, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    very cute idea! loving them!

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  20. BritAugust 21, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    They are too adorable!! Very nicely done. :) Thanks so much for linking up with us today! We appreciate it, and hope you will come back and party with us again!
    Britney
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  21. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 21, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    These make darling decorations for a first birthday!

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  22. Honey I'm Home BlogAugust 21, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    So cute & creative. Thanks for linking it up for others to enjoy as well.

    Warmly, Michelle

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  23. KatieAugust 24, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Great job on the paper cupcakes! I thought they were real at first!!! :)

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  24. JamiAugust 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing at the Tuesday To Do Party! Can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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