Cupcake Carrier...on a budget

Hey there! Hope you're having a great week! 

Have you ever brought cupcakes to your child's school or a party but realized you had nothing to carry them in? You could buy a $25 cupcake carrier, or...

You could create this cheap & cute version...

This is what you need: 

Shoe Box 

Wrapping Paper/Scrapbook paper

Ribbon

Cardboard/Poster Board or another lid of a shoebox

Use the wrapping paper to cover the shoebox. I began by using tape to cover it like a present but it ended up working better using a glue stick to adhere it. 

To make the cupcake holder insert, use wax paper or tracing paper (you know I'm a cheapie so I went with the wax paper) & trace over a cupcake tin. I made X's but I would recommend tracing circles.

Lay the wax paper over the cardboard or poster board & use an exacto knife to cut along the traced lines. 

* Just a suggestion, the cardboard I used was a little thick. I think I'd try posterboard instead. 

Place the cardboard insert into the box. 

You could use the ribbon as "handles" or wrap it around like I did above. 

The great thing about this cupcake carrier is that if you accidentally leave it somewhere...you're only out a couple of dollars. 

And...What a stylish way to deliver some delicious cupcakes. 

I love how pretty & pink this is...but ofcourse you can cover it in any style of paper you prefer. 

Don't have an extra shoe box laying around? 

Guess you have an excuse to get a new pair of shoes!! :-) (Hey...I'm all about penny-pinching but a girl's gotta have her shoes ;p) 

Can't wait to see you next week! If you love those apothecarthy jars, you'll want to check back next week! :-) I've got a cheaper version using things you have around the house. 

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