Do it yourself cupcake costume ideas 2024

Materials Needed

• 3 colored poster boards
• Scissors
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Hole punch
• Rope or string
• 6-7 yards of colored tulle (for the frosting)
• Colored cardstock (for the sprinkles)
• Headband
• Red honeycomb ball (for the cherry)
• Gold pipe cleaner

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create the Cupcake Liner

1. Take the three colored poster boards and accordion fold them. The folds should be even and about 1 inch wide. This will give the effect of the ridges on a cupcake liner.

2. Measure the accordion-folded poster boards to fit around your hip area. For an adult, this is typically around 20 inches. Cut the poster boards into two pieces: one for the hip area and one for the upper part of the body.

3. Glue two of the smaller pieces of accordion-folded poster together to form a circle. This circle should fit comfortably around your hips. Adjust the length as necessary by adding or removing poster board.

4. Punch a hole on either side of the accordion circle. Thread a rope or string through these holes and tie a knot on the inside. Measure the rope around your neck to determine where you want the cupcake liner to sit on your waist and tie the other end.

5. Glue all the larger accordion pieces together to form another circle. Glue the smaller circle inside the larger one. The larger outside piece should remain relatively unstretched, while the inside piece will stretch slightly to keep the liner in place.

2. Create the Frosting

6. Take the tulle and bunch up one end. Use the glue gun to glue this end together. Continue to bunch the tulle and glue it in a random pattern to create the look of frosting.

7. Cut the colored cardstock into sprinkle shapes, approximately 3 inches long. Glue these sprinkles randomly onto the tulle.

8. Glue the end of the tulle to the inside of the cupcake liner. Once you put on the costume, coil the rest of the tulle around yourself to create the frosting effect. Fluff up the tulle to give it volume and a realistic frosting look.

3. Create the Cherry Headband

9. Take the red honeycomb ball and glue it to a headband. This will serve as the cherry on top of your cupcake.

10. Coil the gold pipe cleaner slightly and glue it inside the honeycomb ball to create the cherry stem.

4. Assemble the Costume

11. Step into the cupcake liner and adjust it so it sits comfortably around your waist. Wrap the sprinkle-covered tulle around yourself, ensuring it is evenly distributed and fluffed up to resemble frosting.

12. Put on the cherry headband to complete the look. Make any final adjustments to the tulle and liner to ensure everything is secure and comfortable.

Customization Tips

• Color Scheme: Choose colors that you love for both the liner and the frosting. You can go for a classic look with brown for chocolate, pink for strawberry, or white for vanilla.
• Sprinkles: Use a variety of colors for the sprinkles to make your costume more vibrant and fun.
• Additional Decorations: Add glitter, sequins, or even small plastic decorations to enhance the look of your cupcake costume.

Safety Tips

• Comfort: Ensure that the costume is comfortable to wear and does not restrict movement. The rope or string should not be too tight around your neck.
• Heat: Be cautious when using the glue gun. Allow the glue to cool before handling the glued areas.
• Visibility: If you are wearing the costume in a crowded area, make sure you have good visibility and can move around safely.

Conclusion