SOOO very excited for this weeks guest blogger. Staci of Lizard and Ladybug.
I have been following Staci’s blog for a long time. I have loved all her ideas, and party planning and the list goes on and on. Top it off– she is almost my neighbor. I didn’t know that originally. So another Florida Gal…. WOOT WOOT!!
Staci has another amazing post to share with us today. Her take on a popular concept, and I love it!!!
So.. Staci.. take it away….
I love Love LOVE the idea of cupcakes in a jar! I’ve seen several variations lately…the most recent one I saw was at
Everyday CelebratingWhat caught my attention (beyond the cuteness of the cupcakes) was Michelle’s comment about how cute they would be for tailgating!
Of course…you need sweets to balance out all the wings, chips and beer 🙂
Instead of using glass jars, I wanted to use plastic.
I thought plastic would be safer for my kids (since they break everything).
My first task was to find clear plastic cups with lids.
{let’s just say this was the longest step in the whole process}
I now have 2 sleeves of cups and one sleeve of lids – but none go together.
Time to come up with a craft using lids 🙂
Frustrated with the cup and lid business…I made the cupcakes anyway.
While the were baking, I realized I had a few Solo 9oz clear plastic cups & my kids have a few ‘kid size’ Solo 9oz red plastic cups with lids & straws.
Ding Ding Ding.
I made the cupcakes (from a box mix) and let them cool completely.
Plopped one in each cup – perfect fit!
Next step: add icing. I put a few big blobs in a plastic bag and snipped the corner.
*I used store bought icing too 🙂
Next: add sprinkles.
You can use your favorite team colors
(or any celebration/holiday colors).
I chose red, pink and white
(1. I took these to my husband’s grandparents to celebrate Grandparent’s Day.
2. I already had them).
*This is the part you can really have fun with…*
make
chocolate cupcakes with crushed Oreos on top (like ‘dirt), add a few
gummy worms for a great treat for a bug/camping/garden/gross-out
Halloween party.
So many possibilities!
Repeat until you fill all your cups.
My cups fit 2 cupcakes
(which is a nice treat at a party/picnic/tailgate).
I wanted to add a spoon (it’s so cute & it’s the polite thing to do) so I tied a ribbon around each spoon and added a glue dot to the backside of ribbon.
Attach it to the side of the cup and…
**TADA** To-Go cupcakes!!!
I think they are just as cute as cupcakes in a jar 🙂
Be sure and stop by and see all the other amazing and fun blog posts Staci shares with her readers.
You can find her on the internet:
Website : http://lizardnladybug.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lizard-Ladybug/115842225093348
Thank you Staci so very much for guest blogging with us this week!!! I can’t wait to see what your upcoming posts are going to be about.
**You definitely need to follow her on Facebook she posts always the most amazing links to other fun places on the WWW. and you don’t want to miss out!!**
Both deaf since the age of 3, Chad and Mary Beth enjoy not only raising their little family but photographing together, cooking & crafting as well. Living in Central Florida with their ...
Genius!!! Great idea when you’re dealing with little ones and a picnic at the playground 🙂
What a great idea! I love the cupcakes in a jar idea, but, really, what do you do with the jar when you’re done eating? A plastic cup is a great idea. Do you know of an online supplier that sells the cups with lids?
I found the cups and lids at Smart & Final 🙂
These are so adorable!! what a great idea for picnics or traveling. TFS!~
Love love love, let me know if you want ot write a post for my blog!
Yummy! I posted a link to this on my blog…thru my pinterest board.
Thanks!
Jennifer @ The Craft Barn
Your cupcake in a cup idea is sooooooo amazing. I just ran across it & can barely wait to try it. Thanks for sharing such cool ideas!!!!!
I just wanted to take a minute to tell you that you have a great site! Keep up the good work.
Is it ok if I pin this?
Found the cups and lids at Gordon’s food service for under $10.00 total!
These are so cute. What separates the 2 cupcakes so that the bottom cupcake’s frosting doesn’t get smushed?
I made these for a charity craft sale. I punched two tiny holes in the side of the cup and used thin elastic to tie the spoons on. I found the perfect cups and lids at http://www.websaurantstore.com. #999626TP (lid) and #999CDSPET12 (sundae cup). I also got spoons from them #130SVSPN50.
Love this idea–I’ve pinned this for the food blogger bake sale for next year! I think these would be a big hit!
I am SO doing these as favors for the kids at my events.
Solo is a pretty popular brand that sells those kinds of cups… I’ve gotten them at our local grocery store, pick n save
I really love this idea! I am going to use it at our next bake sale! Thank you so much
What a great idea! Thanks for it!
beautiful,my daughter will love these. thanks so much.xxx
Trying looking for Restaurant Supply businesses like Sysco. Or even Paper Supply companies like Chudy in Western NY. I know they have them and Sysco sells them by single tubes for sure.
I thought of something that could be used on party days with preschoolers. Take the cupcake liners off the cupcakes and stack them. No lid needed. The kids can then eat like cake.
Did you use regular size cupcakes or mini ones? Suppose you could do either one.
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Love it ! This is a great idea for children’s snacks at church. Thanks bunches!
I have 5 grand children and this is a wonderful idea
My grand children will love this.
Thanks for a wonderful idea
Lena
Thanks for a wonderful idea!
How long will these store for in the covered cup…I want to make them for my wedding reception and need to know how far in advance I can make them and would they need to be refridgerated?