Make Your Own Cupcake Wrappers: A Fun and Easy DIY Project
Who doesn’t love a beautifully decorated cupcake? The colorful designs, the creative flavors, and the overall presentation all come together to make a delightful treat. But have you ever stopped to think about the cupcake wrapper itself? You know, those cupcake liners that have really cool designs that sometimes disappear or get all brown and greasy after baking? If you’re like me, you’ve spent way too much time pondering which cupcake liners would look good after baking.
The Problem with Store-Bought Cupcake Wrappers
When I entered a cupcake competition, my obsession with finding the perfect cupcake wrapper went to a whole new level. I needed to find an affordable but nice-looking liner for 300 cupcakes. I ended up using some greaseproof brown liners that I bought in bulk, but for regular batches of cupcakes, I wanted to make them a little prettier. I always eye cupcake wrappers, which come in all kinds of cool designs, but they’re surprisingly expensive.
The Solution: Make Your Own Cupcake Wrappers!
I found the perfect solution: make your own cupcake wrappers! It’s super easy and so much cheaper. Plus, you can make any color or design you want – just look through the scrapbooking aisle at your local craft store for a plethora of options! Really, think about the cupcake wrapper possibilities: match them to a party theme, use glitter paper, your favorite color, pattern, anything goes!
Materials Needed to Make Cupcake Wrappers
To make cupcake wrappers, you’ll need:
- Scissors
- Cupcakes
- Pencil
- Clear tape or a glue stick
- Scrapbook paper
- My free printable template
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- Becca from It’s Yummilicious: “OMGosh who knew they were so easy to make?! Thanks SO much for the great idea and template, Stephanie!”
- NABIL: “Wao, such a nice experience I had when I finished making it. It saves time and less expensive, thank you so so so so so so much”
- Lauren Razz: “The cupcake wrappers I want to make are… PINK GLITTER wrappers!!! Are you surprised by my answer?”
- The HUngry Mum: “Genius! Bookmarking this. Might see if I can personalise them with my daughter’s names for their party.”
- Can I bake cupcakes with the wrapper? No, they’re not quite like liners, and I wouldn’t bake in them. I usually use plain white liners to bake and then put the wrappers over them.
- How do I lift the cupcake with the wrapper? You wrap them around the cupcake and seal them with tape or glue if you want, so there’s a snug fit, and you can lift it with the cupcake. Then you just slide the cupcake out the wider end when you’re ready to eat it.
- Can I use the wrapper to serve the cupcake? Yes, you can use the wrapper to serve the cupcake. Some people like to lift the cupcake with the wrapper, while others prefer to slide the cupcake out onto a plate or stand.
- Can I bake cupcakes with the wrapper? No, they’re not quite like liners, and I wouldn’t bake in them.
- How do I lift the cupcake with the wrapper? You wrap them around the cupcake and seal them with tape or glue, so there’s a snug fit.
- Can I use the wrapper to serve the cupcake? Yes, you can use the wrapper to serve the cupcake.
Optional: I recommend using some patterned scissors to add an even more special touch.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Cupcake Wrappers
Step 1: Print out the cupcake wrapper template and cut it out.
Print out the template and cut it out carefully.
Step 2: Trace the template onto the back of your scrapbooking paper.
You could also print the template straight onto your paper, but this method saves you printer ink since you can use the template over and over.
Step 3: Cut out the traced shape.
If you have patterned scissors, use them to cut the top part of the wrapper.
Step 4: Roll the wrapper into a circle.
Use a piece of clear tape or a little glue to attach the ends together.
Step 5: Insert cupcake into your wrapper.
Enjoy your beautifully wrapped cupcake!
The Possibilities are Endless!
I have a unique type of cupcake wrapper I’m working on, and I’ll share that template in a few weeks! Until then, tell me: what color or pattern of paper do you want to use for homemade cupcake wrappers? The possibilities are endless, and I’m excited to see what you come up with!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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We hope this tutorial has inspired you to create your own beautiful cupcake wrappers. Happy crafting!
