Here’s a quick DIY gift to share today that I just finished and put under our tree. I can’t remember where this idea stemmed from – possibly a Pinterest post? or an excess of cupcake supplies in the kitchen? perhaps from something I’ve seen at the store? – but either way this was a fun and easy gift to assemble and one I hope the recipient will think is thoughtful and fun (especially for the baker!).
I made two versions of this gift, one that was smaller and is packaged more as a hostess gift, stocking stuffer or little favor, and the other as a meatier version with plenty of cupcake treats.
The larger kit contains a colorful mix of mini taper candles, cupcake liners in a variety of shapes and sizes, sprinkles (repackaged in little bead containers), specialty nonpareils, mini cookie cutters (perfect for fondant or cupcake pops) and lollipop sticks (more cupcake pop!). You could also include icing tubes, food coloring, marzipan flowers, toothpick toppers or a little cupcake book for decorating inspiration. I found my cardboard box right here.
I like the idea of sticking to a rough color scheme (mine below is sort of pink, orange and yellow) to keep the contents looking a little planned. But it could be equally fun to go crazy with color! Or design a kit based off of a specific event, like a graduation with school colors, a bridal shower theme or a holiday.
The mini kit contained some of the above but in a more edited form.
I found the clear-topped cupcake boxes at Michaels, it’s kind of fun to peek inside!
One more gift to cross off of the Christmas list and one more handmade project that I’m really digging. Now on to the rest!
PS You can find the line up of this year’s handmade projects by sorting all posts here.
Jessica says
These are so cute, LOVE them! They are just like the fondant cupcake kits that Brys + Edgewood sells on their website!
Morgan says
Ooh I have never heard of Brys + Edgewood but their cake kits are brilliant :), thanks for sharing!
Leslie says
Such a cute idea! Love the idea of putting them in a little cake box too.
Katy@TheOpenDoor says
Love this idea….and I am totally stealing your rosemary olive oil idea. Just purchased the jars today! Thanks for sharing! I love stealing other people’s creativity. :)
Morgan says
That’s awesome! Let me know how it comes out!
Caron says
What a fabulous idea – I know a few people who would love this!
Kelly @ JAX does design says
I bet everyone who receives a cupcake kit for Christmas will love it! Such a great idea for a handmade gift, and I’m sure almost as fun to put together as it will be to use :-)
I made a batch of your rosemary olive oil to give some friends as gifts. I added a few cloves of sliced garlic, and the taste is really good :-) Thanks for the inspiration!
Morgan says
So happy to hear feedback from the rosemary olive oil! I will definitely try the garlic addition next time, sounds delicious.