Our party just guests love using yummy toppings sprays and sprinkles to create edible cupcake sculptures. So, I thought that we’d make non-edible cupcake ornaments to decorate a tree or hang in a special place. Package these trompe-l’oeil treats in a cupcake box for a festive holiday gift. Supplies are available at Michael’s, Walmart and Hobby Lobby.

Craft time: 20 minutes

Dry time: 1 day

Supplies:

1. Shatterproof white or cream-colored ball ornaments;
2. Glitter glue pens in silver, white or gold;
3. Glitter – we like to use two varieties of Martha Stewart glitter in fine and classic for extra color and dimension;
4. Cupcake tins in silver, gold or red;
5. Red pom-poms;
6. Glue dots;
7. Ribbon;
8. Empty toilet paper roll;

How to Build your Cupcake Ornament:

1. Place ball ornament on toilet paper roll.
2. Use glitter glue pen to lightly draw a skirt around the top third of the ornament – avoid excess glue and dripping.
3. Select first glitter and gently sprinkle a coating on the glue.
4. Select next glitter and sprinkle a second coating to add depth and more sparkle.
5. Place a pom-pom on the top.
6. Take a muffin tin, open it a bit and place a glue dot in the center.
7. Place ornament on the glue dot in the tin.
8. Tie a ribbon through the top and hang on tree or in a window.