Hello, Cupcake!

Luckily, Garrett's birthday gave me the excuse I've been looking for to bake a batch of cupcakes! I made mini and standard to try out the boxes that Rachel, mom, and I have been collecting to try out. Here are the ones I like.

This is a mini cupcake in a 2 inch cube. It fits perfectly, and seems to be snug enough in there that it would be just fine! I rattled it around a little bit in there with no catastrophies. The stickers that I want to order are also 2 inches, so it would cover an entire side. Mini cupcakes would definitely be easier to make 130 of!

This is a standard cupcake in a 3 inch cube. There would be enough space left for more frosting or a little flag. A sticker on this box would leave a 1/2 inch on each side.

Any votes? Oh, I also found a 2 1/2 inch box online that might hold the standard cupcake a little more snugly.

Yum!

Cupcake Factory

OK, I think I found the perfect thing on Etsy today! Check out these circular stickers in PromosInASnap's shop!That would make it so easy to wrap my cupcakes in something like this:

I'm going to see if she can customize them for us! I think I'm going to start ordering the cupcake gear. I'm calling this project a GO!

Mini Cupcakes as Favors?

What do you guys think about mini cupcakes as wedding favors? I found these mini cupcakes boxes and holders online (they have so many kinds of cool boxes!).

On this site, they come in packs of 100, and are $32.68 for the boxes and $16.48 for the holders.

Jason and I were thinking we could make little flags with our initials, "thank you," a monogram, etc. I even found this shop on etsy that makes custom flags. Apparently we aren't the only people with this idea. :)

I could wrap them up with a bow, and maybe a sticker or tag.

Here are some other photos for inspiration:

This style we could do in advance (above)!

A bunch of these things are at http://www.beau-coup.com/, which also has personalized ribbons, boxes, organza ribbons, and lots of cheap favor ideas!