Hey there! Hope you’re having a great week!
Have you ever brought cupcakes to your child’s school or a party but realized you had nothing to carry them in? You could buy a $25 cupcake carrier, or…
You could create this cheap & cute version…
This is what you need:
Shoe Box
Wrapping Paper/Scrapbook paper
Ribbon
Cardboard/Poster Board or another lid of a shoebox
Use the wrapping paper to cover the shoebox. I began by using tape to cover it like a present but it ended up working better using a glue stick to adhere it.
To make the cupcake holder insert, use wax paper or tracing paper (you know I’m a cheapie so I went with the wax paper) & trace over a cupcake tin. I made X’s but I would recommend tracing circles.
Lay the wax paper over the cardboard or poster board & use an exacto knife to cut along the traced lines.
* Just a suggestion, the cardboard I used was a little thick. I think I’d try posterboard instead.
Place the cardboard insert into the box.
You could use the ribbon as “handles” or wrap it around like I did above.
The great thing about this cupcake carrier is that if you accidentally leave it somewhere…you’re only out a couple of dollars.
And…What a stylish way to deliver some delicious cupcakes.
I love how pretty & pink this is…but ofcourse you can cover it in any style of paper you prefer.
Don’t have an extra shoe box laying around?
Guess you have an excuse to get a new pair of shoes!! 🙂 (Hey…I’m all about penny-pinching but a girl’s gotta have her shoes ;p)
Can’t wait to see you next week! If you love those apothecarthy jars, you’ll want to check back next week! 🙂 I’ve got a cheaper version using things you have around the house.
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Melina says
Wow I LOVE THIS!! Thank you for the wonderful idea 🙂 God Bless!
Melina says
Wow I LOVE THIS!! Thank you for the wonderful idea 🙂 God Bless!
domestiCate says
Great idea! So smart to use the tin as a template. I'm stopping by from Serenity Now.
domestiCate says
Great idea! So smart to use the tin as a template. I'm stopping by from Serenity Now.
Life In The Thrifty Lane says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing this, I was thinking of a way to carry cupcakes to school on V-day! Visiting from Serenity Now 🙂
Veronica
Life In The Thrifty Lane says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing this, I was thinking of a way to carry cupcakes to school on V-day! Visiting from Serenity Now 🙂
Veronica
The Stuff of Success says
I love this. And coincidentally I just went shopping in search of a cupcake carrier this afternoon – but I was not paying $25.00! Stopping by from TheStuffofSuccess.
The Stuff of Success says
I love this. And coincidentally I just went shopping in search of a cupcake carrier this afternoon – but I was not paying $25.00! Stopping by from TheStuffofSuccess.
Brittney says
this is a fabulous idea. my sister has also used cereal boxes to carry pastries and such…similar, but not exactly the same. the shoe box gives more "head room" for cupcake frosting.
-brittney
http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com (my random-style blog; come on by if you'd like!)
Brittney says
this is a fabulous idea. my sister has also used cereal boxes to carry pastries and such…similar, but not exactly the same. the shoe box gives more "head room" for cupcake frosting.
-brittney
http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com (my random-style blog; come on by if you'd like!)
Heidi Rew says
Thank you so much Melina! 🙂 Hope you're having a great weekend!
Heidi Rew says
Thank you so much Melina! 🙂 Hope you're having a great weekend!
Heidi Rew says
DomestiCate (adorable btw) Thanks so much for stopping by! <3
Heidi Rew says
DomestiCate (adorable btw) Thanks so much for stopping by! <3
Heidi Rew says
Thanks Veronica for stopping by! I love following you on Pinterest…great pins! :p
Heidi Rew says
Thanks Veronica for stopping by! I love following you on Pinterest…great pins! :p
Heidi Rew says
The Stuff of Success…too funny! Thanks so much for stopping by! Can't wait to check out your blog! 🙂 Have a great rest of your weekend!
Heidi Rew says
The Stuff of Success…too funny! Thanks so much for stopping by! Can't wait to check out your blog! 🙂 Have a great rest of your weekend!
Heidi Rew says
Brittney…Love your sister's idea! But…yes…gotta have a heaping pile of frosting to make a good cupcake. ;p I can't wait to explore your blog. Anything you can describe as random-style, I'm in! That's me! :p
Heidi Rew says
Brittney…Love your sister's idea! But…yes…gotta have a heaping pile of frosting to make a good cupcake. ;p I can't wait to explore your blog. Anything you can describe as random-style, I'm in! That's me! :p
Natalie Dixon says
This is fantastic and right up my alley!! Love it so much that I'll be featuring it tonight on my spotlight post! Thanks for sharing at my party!
Natalie Dixon says
This is fantastic and right up my alley!! Love it so much that I'll be featuring it tonight on my spotlight post! Thanks for sharing at my party!