How To Make A 15 Minute Easy Cupcake Bouquet Birthday Gift
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If you have ever had that “Oh no!” moment when you realized you needed a last minute Birthday gift idea and had NO idea what to give then I have a fun Birthday gift idea for you that is easy but looks like you spent all day on it! I’ve had plenty of those moments and this is now my go to “I have no idea what to give them” gift. It works for anyone, kids and adults alike, and it’s inexpensive too! This DIY easy cupcake bouquet is a Birthday gift that wows the crowd and doubles as a delicious treat!
It looks fancy, but it isn’t hard to create. First you’ll need a flower pot, a styrofoam ball that fits inside the flower pot, toothpicks, green tissue paper, cupcakes and donut holes with sprinkles and a Birthday card. I chose a Hallmark card with cupcakes on it because it seemed fitting for the theme of the gift!
I have eliminated the problem of never having Birthday cards on hand now because I found this amazing secret at Walmart. They have an entire section of Hallmark cards for just .47!! They are the same great quality I expect from Hallmark, but they are only .47! It’s awesome and it makes it inexpensive for me to grab a whole bunch and always have them on hand. It helps that Walmart also has everything needed to make this cupcake bouquet so it’s a one stop shopping trip for my Birthday gifting needs.
Plus I love that the .47 Hallmark cards don’t display a price on the back of the card so your recipient will never know how much you saved on their card! Anyway, on to assembling your cupcake bouquet…
Begin assembling your cupcake bouquet by placing the foam ball in your flower pot and then insert a toothpick at a semi-upward angle. You don’t want it at a ninety degree angle because the frosting will start to slide off then. Keep it low but at a semi-upward angle. Then insert the cupcake into the toothpick.
I used mini cupcakes for this and they worked great. I would recommend going with the mini size. I found these in the Walmart bakery.
Space them about one cupcake width apart all around the base of the foam ball.
Now fill in the empty spaces between the cupcakes with the chocolate donut holes.
Continue the next layer with cupcakes all the way around.
Then put two mini cupcakes in the center and fill in the rest of the spaces with the chocolate donut holes.
Next you will use the tissue paper to fill in any gaps that you have where you can still see the styrofoam. I bought Hallmark tissue paper which was located right next to the Hallmark cards at Walmart. Then just cut an inch wide piece off the end of the tissue paper.
Then take off one piece of the tissue from the inch wide piece you cut off. Fold it accordion style and then twist the bottom a little bit to hold it together.
Now stuff it in the empty spaces to fill them and prevent the Styrofoam ball from being seen.
That’s it! You’re done! These take me about 15 minutes to make and after you get the hang of making the first one they go even faster. It’s the perfect quick and easy Birthday gift for anyone! I love that this works for kids or adults.
Don’t be caught searching for a gift. Make this fun cupcake bouquet and pair it with a .47 Hallmark card from Walmart and you’ve got your problem solved!
Head to Walmart and stock up on .47 Hallmark cards! Check here to find a store near you that stocks them!
That would be a cute idea to accompany a gift for someone’s birthday 🙂
Those 47 cent cards look really nice!
I think this is an awesome idea! I would love to receive a cupcake flower bouquet!
Okay, this is super-cute. I am totally going to do this for my teachers next year. Perfect teachers gift. Thanks for the idea.
You are welcome Shauna! It’s a great teacher gift idea!
I love this idea. My sisters birthday is coming up soon. I will have to make her one. I hope mine turns out as good as yours.
Let us know how it turns out!
This looks so cute. I really like this idea and it looks fairly easy to make. I am excited to give it a try.
This is the coolest birthday idea! I love how it looks in that flower pot!
I love this idea SO MUCH! You did an awesome job, it looks like a professional bakery put this together!
Awe thanks so much Mandi! The best part is that it was so easy!
I’ve never seen a cupcake bouquet! This is super adorable!
This is such a great idea. I will have to make one for my Mom. I think she will love it.
These are so darn cute. I bet adults would love them as much as kids, and the color combinations are endless.
This is great! I know a few moms who will love this information!
Such a cute idea! I had no idea that it could be done in 15 minutes!
What a cute idea. It would be pretty as a center piece at a party.
I never would have guessed how easy this was to make. That looks absolutely amazing and super fancy as well. This would be the perfect centerpiece.
This looks like it took forever! What a happy gift!!
That’s the beauty of it! It takes so little time but looks like it took all day!
This is jut adorable. I have never thought of making a bouquet with cupcakes
Absolutely adorable!!! I love this idea! Simple to do but makes a huge statement. Can’t wait to try it on my next family gathering.
Cupcakes and bouquets would be a hit with my 6 year old. Its her birthday coming up and this may be a good idea for it! Thanks!
Your welcome! Hope your daughter has a lovely birthday.
Aw this is so cute! You did a great job!
Thank you!
Thank you.
2CUTE Love ur idea it looks due a bull also Thanks 4 that
What a cute idea! My husbands birthday is Wednesday and I think I might make this to send in to work. Thanks for the idea.
Bev
This is such a cute, fresh idea! I can hardly wait to use it.
Super Cute! Love this idea!
Thank you for sharing with us at Brag About It!
~Laurie
Super cute gift or centerpiece idea for a party1 Thank you for sharing at The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop! PINNING!
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Super cute idea! Thanks for sharing at Idea Box.
I am loving this bouquet so much. Who knew it was that easy to make. Thanks for sharing and Thanks for linking up this week on the #HomeMattersParty. Hope you will come back and link up again next week.
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Janice
At work we have collections and a gift for “special birthdays” (30th, 40th, 50th etc) This would be a perfect addition to the group gift. Great for party tables too. Pinning (lest I forget!)
That is such a fun idea!
That’s beautiful!! What a great idea for a party!! With my baking, though, the “flowers” would be a bit wilted!! 🙂
No need to bake! Pick up the cupcakes at the bakery and then assemble. Easy peasy!
Cute, cute! I’ve seen cupcake bouquet ideas for parties but would never have thought to give them as gifts – great idea! I really like the idea of adding in the donut holes for variety too. Thanks for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty link party.
It is a great way to say Happy Birthday, Congratulations, or anything really.
I’m sure this is a big hit. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.
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