Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #5

Going to a baby shower and tired of  simply throwing a few cute onesies in a gift bag and calling it a day?  Why not step it up and cupcake-ify your gift.  Check out this cool way of wrapping up 4 onesies with a few pairs of matching socks.  All you need is a 4-pack cupcake box (you can find them at craft stores and sometimes at winners), 4 onesies, 2 or 4 pairs of socks and 4 cupcake liners.

Step 1: Layout one of the onesies and fold lenght wise twice

Step 2: Roll up a single or pair of socks and place at the top edge of the folded over onesie (this will be the sprinkle or cherry on top)

Step 3: Roll the onesie with a little of the sock peaking through

Step 4: Place rolled up onesie in cupcake liner with little sock peaking out on top

Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 three more times with your other onesies and socks

Step 6: Place in 4 pack cupcake carier and you're done!

And to add to the cupcake intencity, why not get cupcake printed onesies!  Either way, your gift will be a hit at the party!

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Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #4

It's hard to believe that Christmas is this weekend!  Are you doing some last minute shopping for the cupcake lover on your list?  Here are some easy to find cupcake gifts that are sure to be a hit!  You can find these at Chapters, Walmart, and Micheal's to name a few retailers.

Cupcake Ornament
There are so many different styles, sizes and colours of cupcake ornaments in shops big and small.  From glass to wool, you're sure to find a unique cupcake ornament that will fit the personality of any cupcake lover on your list.  This is also a great gift that can become a gifting tradition.  Just think of the fun collection of cupcake ornaments you can give someone over the next few years.

Cupcake Calendar

There are lots of different cupcake calendars out  there with delicious cupcakes featured and some will even share the recipe!  Last year I was given a cupcake calendar that had a new recipe for each day.  It was great for inspiring new flavour combination and faking fancy cupcake creations.  You can never go wrong with a cupcake calendar and, the best part is, they will need a new one next year no matter what!

Cupcake Recipe Book
Giving a baker a cupcake recipe book is always a good idea, provided that they don't already have the book you're looking at giving!  There are lots of different types of cupcake books you can choose from and many of them show you how to make really cute designs.  If you're not sure if they have the recipe book already, try to be sneaky and ask a family member or close friend to investigate if you don't have easy access to their bookshelf.

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Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #3

Still hunting for a great gift for the cupcake lover on your list?  Well, you're in luck!  This year there seems to be more cupcake gifts out there than ever, so you won't need to look too hard.  What about getting them something for the kitchen?  After all, that's where all the delicious baked goods become reality!  Here are a few fun cupcake inspired kitchen accessories I've seen around my city...

Cupcake & Tea Lover
Got a cupcake and tea lover on your list?  Why not get them a cupcake tea set?  You don't need to find a perfectly matching set, just put together pieces that you find to create your own little ensemble.  Some things you could put together are a tea cozy, teapot, mug and side plate.   

Cupcake Baker and Entertainer
Here's the perfect gift for the person on your list who loves to bake and entertain.  On the left, a cupcake cookie jar, the perfect place to store yummy baked treats!  And on the right, why not give them something to put they're delicious baked goods on display.  And last, but not least, centred on the bottom, a cupcake plate and knife to enjoy delicious baked goods!


Cupcake Baking Essentials
And of course there is always the gift that you hope keeps on giving - the cupcake baking essentials gift.  This gift comes complete with a cupcake mixing bowl, measuring cups, spatula and kitchen timer.  After giving someone this gift, you can only hope that you not only inspire new cupcake creations, but also get to enjoy a few as well!  You could even include a recipe or two to get them going, like maybe my Gingerbread Cupcake that will be posted in only a few more days!

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Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #2

I know this may be a shocker, but I love cupcakes.  They are such cute little bundles of sweetness and versatility.  You can dress them up to be super fancy or dress them down to be simple but beautiful.  You can make the flavours  complex and sophisticated or playful and fun.  But no matter how you like to eat them, they are always delicious!  Long story short, I like them a lot.  And have gotten many fun cupcake themed gifts from some wonderful friends and family.  Here are a few items I've gotten over the years that I love and still enjoy today.  Maybe these will be the perfect gift for someone on your list... 

Cupcake Apron
No cupcake baker's outfit is complete without a cupcake apron.  You can get lots of different styles and colours of aprons...the trick is finding them.  Check out your local market, eccentric kitchen shop or, if you have time, online.  And if you're really crafty, you can make one yourself!  There's nothing better than a gift that's been homemade - even if it's not baked!

Cupcake Pajamas
Got someone on your list who dreaming of cupcakes? Get them some fun cupcake pajamas.  There are so many different styles out there that you can even make this one a gift tradition making the next few years a snap!  You can find cupcake pajamas at any pretty much any store that sells sleepwear.  I've seen them at Walmart, LaSenza, Winners, Sears, and The Bay to name a few.

Cupcake Serving Platter
Need a super simple gift that won't have you questioning the size or style?  What about a cupcake serving tray?  You can get lots of fun designs, sizes, and shapes that can not only be used to serve cupcakes, but lots of other sweet treats like chocolates, cookies, brownie..you get the idea.  You can even fill it with your own baked treats if you feel like the platter just isn't enough, like a dozen Eggnog Cupcakes...recipe to come in my next post!

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Cute Cupcake Gift Ideas #1

It's hard to believe that in less than one month, December 25 will have been here and gone again.  I'm not sure if it's the first MAJOR snow fall we just had or the fact that I have less than 4 weeks of holiday shopping left, but I'm starting to feel a little panicked when I think all the holiday shopping and baking I have ahead of me

Holiday shopping and baking isn't always the most enjoyable, but I've seen, given and gotten some pretty cute cupcake gifts that are perfect for the cupcake lover on your list. So, to help you find or think of some great cupcake gifts, I'll be sharing some cute cupcake gifts to help you get started for the next four weeks.  Don't worry, I'll also be sharing some cupcake recipes that are great for the holidays.

The first obvious gift is the gift of ACTUAL cupcakes.  There are some great festive cupcake gift boxes that are designed for 2, 4, 6, and more cupcakes!  Use the smaller cupcake gift boxes for single gifts and the larger ones for holiday group gifts like work or holiday parties.  You can buy them at many craft shops like Micheal's and I've even seen them at Winners.

Don't have a lot of time to mess around with baking at this time of year?  Then fake them with some of my recipes!  To get all my recipes to date just click on the word "Cupcake" to the right in the Fancy Cupcake Cloud.  Maybe you'll want to fill your cupcake gift box with a fun summer cocktail inspired cupcake like a Piña Colada Cupcake, my next Faking Fancy Cupcake recipe post.

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