
Hear us out: a birthday party without a traditional "birthday cake".
Blasphemy, we know - but it's never too late to change traditions or flip the script on life
Introducing... DIY Cupcake Decorating.
It’s no surprise that children love decorating their own desserts. As party enthusiasts, we can one thousand percent confirm - there's something magical about letting children unleash their creativity on a blank cupcake canvas!
Why It's a Game-Changer
Finding activities that entertain AND double as party favours is the holy grail of party planning. That's exactly what makes a cupcake decorating station pure genius! Each child gets to decorate two cupcakes: one for immediate joy, and one to take home as a sweet treat for later.
Level-up: everybody gets a "birthday-wish" candle to blow out.
Setting Up Your Station
Here's what you'll need (and the best part - it's all budget-friendly!):
The Basics: Plain cupcakes (chocolate and vanilla), variety of frostings in piping bags, tubes or bowls, disposable knives for spreading and hallowing out the middles, and small spoons/tongs for added toppings
Toppings Bar: Have a variety of fun toppings, the magic number is 5-6 options - you can even work within your theme
Display Equipment: VERY IMPORTANT! Colourful bowls, serving trays, and clear containers (Dollar Tree/Target is your best friend here!)
Take-Home Packaging: Individual cupcake boxes, decorative stickers, markers for personalizing, here’s a link to our favourite boxes from Amazon (Canada | USA)
Topping Ideas That Hit!
Mix and match these crowd-pleasers:
Crushed cookies (Oreos are always a hit!)
Colorful sprinkles in different shapes
Mini chocolate chips/chocolate bars
Gummy bears and soft candies
Snack Pack Pudding (to fill the centres)
Edible glitter (because who doesn't love sparkle?)
The Secret Sauce:
Presentation is everything! EVERYTHING.
Use height variations in your display, add a cute backdrop, and include a sign that says something fun like "Sprinkle Bar" or "Cupcake Creation Station." The goal isn't perfection - it's fun! Some cupcakes will end up with mountains of sprinkles, others with unique colour combinations.
Don't forget to take photos/videos!
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