Holiday How-To: Retro Cupcake Ornaments | Bake It Pretty - cupcakes, baking supplies, cupcake toppers, cupcake liners, baking ideas, party ideas, tutorials and more. These twinkling, cupcake ornaments are an easy and impressive holiday craft that you can whip up at home! I was inspired by a vintage ice cream cone ornament I spotted at the thrift store, and I love the retro look of these shiny, foil cupcakes.
The flaky, sparkly cupcake topping is reminiscent of shredded coconut, and a shiny cherry on top is the perfect finishing touch. You can add a string for easy hanging, or simply display them around the kitchen for a kitschy holiday treat. Pick your size: regular, or miniature – both are fantastic for decorating and gift giving! Just don’t try to eat them, (they really do look delicious though, don’t they?) You will need: Styrofoam Balls - 2.5″ size for regular cupcakes - 1.5″ size for mini cupcakes Heavy-Duty foil cupcake liners - Standard 2″ size - Miniature Size Artificial Snowflakes Artificial floral berry sprigs (in assorted sizes) Bakers Twine or Ribbon (optional) Wooden skewers White Craft Glue Foam or paint brush Hot Glue Scissors Let’s get started!
Scary Carved Pumpkin. HOW TO - Quilled Paper Ornaments. Blog: Halloween Fantasy Mask Tutorial. Halloween Fantasy Mask Make it yourself, with “Venetian Carnival” style! By Nancy Minsky Author of Denim Revolution Blog: With a simple scrap of old denim as your base, you can make this enchantingly haunting mask. The contrast of rugged denim with fantasy trims and hand-stitches, gives it a stylish mystique and allure all your own. Allow two hours to complete this project and some hand sewing experience is suggested. (Read the full directions for making the project after the jump.) Materials: The first step is to gather together all your materials. Tools: sewing machinestraight pinsscissorshand-sewing needle Cut the Mask: Cut out the pattern, hold it up to your face, and check the size. Embellish the Mask: Follow the above diagram and photograph below as you read the steps and build your layers, with soft textures to create a luxurious effect. Pin the pleated organza ribbon under the edge of the denim mask.
Assemble the Mask: You’re now finished! Crafting With Kids: Christmas Decoration Tutorial. The Pumpkin Patch. You agree that the use of this website and all information and content contained herein is at your own risk and there is no warranty expressly made herein. You agree to hold Scott A. Stoll and www.stolloween.com harmless for any property damage, personal injury and/or death, or any other loss or damage that may result from the use of the following information, tools, materials and/or techniques.
Questions or comments should be sent to scott@stolloween.com. The Pumpkins are created from plastic trash bags, newspaper, cardboard and two different papier mache techniques. The Pumpkin was originally designed as an entry into a prop building contest then evolved into the subject of several papier mache workshops and finally has become a very popular DIY Halloween project among enthusiasts. Fill a plastic trash bag with crumpled newspaper until it is the desired size and shape for your pumpkin. Wrap twine or heavy cord around the newspaper filled bag to form ridges. Extra: PumpkinSkulls.