I love cupcakes! Who doesn’t? Here’s how to make an easy DIY cupcake holder that’s cute and portable with just a few inexpensive supplies.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 oz Plastic Souffle Cups (I bought mine at Smart & Final in their restaurant supply section)
- Ribbon
- Hole Punch
- Cupcakes!
First, you need to make and decorate cupcakes. This easy DIY Cupcake Holder is perfect for making in advance and using for end-of-the-year school parties, for bake sale cupcakes, or for sending home a treat after a party. This cupcake holder will work great with your standard size cupcakes, make in your usual muffin tin, or the usual size sold in bakeries. You could probably make mini cupcake holders by using smaller plastic cups.
Stack together two of the plastic souffle cups. Using a hole punch, bunch a hole, just below the top rim through both of the cups. Repeat on the other side of the cup, directly across from the first set of holes you created.
Unstack the cups and place them as you see in the image below with both top rims laying on top of each other to create a sort of dome.
Cut some ribbon (enough that you’ll be able to tie a bow), and push one end of the ribbon in through the hole on one side of the bottom cup and up and out the hole on the top cup . Tie in a knot or bow (a bow is preferred so it’s easy to open later).
Open up your holder and place it on a flat surface. With another piece of ribbon, string in through the other hole on the bottom cup.
Carefully place your cupcake in the bottom cup while it is sitting on a flat surface. Now, carefully begin to cover the cupcake with the other souffle cup that is now the “lid”. With the second ribbon, carefully push the ribbon out through the last hole on the top souffle cup. Tie in a bow.
Now you have a cute & portable DIY cupcake holder!
Want more easy DIY foodie ideas? Check out my ideas on my Creative & Easy Food Gift Ideas post!
Tina says
Dirt and worms dessert are perfect in these!
DiAnn says
I place the cupcake inside the bottom cup and put the whole thing inside a clear treat bag and tie with a ribbon. They look adorable.
Abigail says
What is an easy way to remove the cupcake from the holder
brandie says
Hi Abigail! I usually tilt it just slightly (to get a bit more of the cupcake to pop out) or press up in the middle of the bottom cup and lift out with my thumb and index finger. Alternatively, you could use a butter knife to lift it out.
madison says
Hi I was wondering if you could use 9 Oz cups
Cathy from Illinois says
What a wonderful idea!! Pinned this at my Bake Sale items board for our monthly bake sale at American Legion here in town!!! Thanks for sharing it! PS: also pinned the loaf of bread wrapper too!
Jessica says
GENIUS!
brandie says
Thanks Jessica!
Rita says
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Susan says
Brilliant and pretty, too! Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday.
Miz Helen says
Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Shelley says
Very smart idea! I would love for you to share it at Party In Polka Dots!
http://www.piggyinpolkadots.com/2013/06/party-in-polka-dots-27-linky-sweet.html
Shelley
Erin @ Making Memories says
This is totally adorable! Pinned for later. Thanks!!!
Megin says
Brandi
Genius! I love this idea. I’m a huge cupcake fan but they are so hard to transport! I’m pinning this, too.
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emily says
fun! What a great way to take them with you! I’ve got a photobook giveaway ending Monday night… have you entered?? Three winners! http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/06/tasteful-tuesdays-611-smilebooks.html Emily @ Nap-Time Creations
Christie - Food Done Light says
What a super clever idea. I always put the cupcakes in a cup but never thought to protect the top with another cup! I will definitely do this next time. Saw you on Flour Me with Love. Would love if you would link to Thursdays Treasures!
Linda says
This is a clever idea. I hope you will bring this over to Saturday Dishes – Cupcakes tomorrow. This would be a great hit!
Best wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
Those are awesome!!! Now if I only had a Smart & Final where I live, I would be set 🙂 Brilliant idea, and so cute!
Bonnie says
You might be able to find them at Hobby Lobby or maybe a Sam’s club or like a party supply store
Kathryn Von Buren says
Simply lovely. Great idea for those end of school year parties and summer pool outings.
Theresa says
Oh, this is brilliant! I love good cupcakes & when passing them out at kid functions this takes away the touch factor. Are you still having your recipe link party? or am I just missing it? Hope all is well! Theresa 😉
Cakewhiz says
Wow!!! Now, that’s a genius idea…cant wait to give it a shot 😀
Abigail @ lovinourchaos.com says
Brilliant idea Brandie! I really am going to use this tip!
brandie says
Thanks Abigail! I hope you find find these cupcake holders just as useful as I did!