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Paper Plate Cupcake House Craft

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It’s simply TOO sweet! I’m seriously squealing inside to share my latest kids craft tutorial with you all! We are taking basic paper plates and making Valentine’s Day themed cupcake houses today! How awesome is that?!

So without further ado, keep scrolling to see how I created my Paper Plate Cupcake House craft and snag the FREE template so you can make one with your child today, as well! It’s going to be awesome addition to your holiday plans!

Paper Plate Cupcake House - The SWEETEST Valentine's Day Kid Craft Idea

Cupcake Fairy House Craft

The craftiness on Glued To My Crafts MUST continue on this Valentine’s Day season and today we are turning an inexpensive paper plate into a customizable cupcake house!

Yes – you heard that right! A paper plate house made to look like a CUPCAKE! It’s very similar to our Valentine Fairy Houses tutorial from year’s past but this one is with a SWEETER twist and literally the frosting on top of everything we have EVER shared online! I’m seriously so stinkin’ excited with this one because it’s unique and a first-seen-here idea for us!

Now where do we begin? With the supplies of course! For this DIY all you need is the FREE CUPCAKE HOUSE TEMPLATE that I’ve provided below {which included a frosting roof, door and windows} and a basic heart shaped paper plate. That’s all you need to get it started. From there, you can add glitter, stickers, rhinestone {whatever you want} to create your own custom piece, however you like!

Do you want a purple frosting roof? No problem! Maybe a bright pink door? Sprinkles galore or maybe a more neutral look? Go for it! No real rules, other than have fun with it! It’s so easy, so why delay the fun?! Find all the details below, so you can add it to your Valentine’s Day craft plans today!

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Paper Plate Cupcake House

If you can dream it, you can build it – with a few paper plates and some creative spark!

Craft Supplies:

  • Large Paper Plate
  • Scissors
  • Craft Paint
  • Paint Brush
  • Cupcake House Printable – on our landing page
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Color Printer
  • Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils
  • School Glue
  • Stapler
  • Glitter Craft Foam

You can find ALL our favorite craft supplies via our AMAZON SHOP link!

Directions:

  • First things first – cut off a small section on the bottom of your paper plate to make the cupcake house sit/lay flat.
  • Discard the small piece you just cut off.
  • Go ahead and now paint the paper plate piece completely.. I went with brown but you can use whatever paint color you like.
  • When done painting, set it aside till later.
  • Now print out the FREE cupcake house template listed above in the supply list.
  • Using scissors, trim out each section in the printable you just printed. You will have two windows, a door and the frosting rooftop.
  • Go ahead and color in ALL your pieces with your choice of coloring material.
  • Add lines to the windows to make them more defined.
  • Set aside all the cutouts for a second.
  • Next grab your craft foam/cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out a large circular “cherry” to be placed on top of your house.
  • Now it’s time to start assembling your Valentine’s Day Cupcake House.
  • Go ahead and glue/staple all your paper embellishments in place on the painted paper plate to make it look like a house.
  • Now add anything else you like for that custom look {like some heart shaped stickers or glitter!} before displaying proudly!
  • Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on your social media sites!
  • BTW – our gorgeous Popsicle Stick Valentine Gingerbread House tutorial is another great one to BUILD today!

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Paper Plate Cupcake House

Come get extra crafty with us, this Valentine’s Day season! We have our Emoji Valentines, Valentine Love Note Bird and Peeking Valentine Cat craft posts for you to check out today and get inspired!

Are you by chance looking for some handmade pieces to make and gift this season? Then be sure to check out our Kids Made Valentine’s Day Gift Idea roundup collection as well!

Stacey

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Paper Plate Cupcake House

We are taking simple paper plates and making houses come to life for the Valentine's Day season!
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  • Scissors
  • Paint Brush
  • Color Printer
  • Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils
  • School Glue
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • 1 Large Paper Plate
  • Cardstock Paper
  • VALENTINE'S DAY PRINTABLE - LANDING PAGE
  • Craft Paint

Instructions
 

  • First things first - cut off a small section on the bottom of your paper plate to make the cupcake house sit/lay flat.
    1 Large Paper Plate
  • Discard the small piece you just cut off.
  • Go ahead and now paint the paper plate piece completely. I went with brown but you can use whatever paint color you like.
    Craft Paint
  • When done painting, set it aside till later.
  • Now print out the FREE cupcake house template on white cardstock paper.
  • Using scissors, trim out each section in the printable you just printed. You will have two windows, a door and the frosting rooftop.
  • Go ahead and color in ALL your pieces with your choice of coloring material.
  • Add lines to the windows to make them more defined.
  • Set aside all the cutouts for a second.
  • Next grab your craft foam/cardstock and scissors.
  • Cut out a large circular "cherry" to be placed on top of your house.
  • Now it's time to start assembling your Valentine's Day Cupcake House.
  • Go ahead and glue/staple all your paper embellishments in place on the painted paper plate to make it look like a house.
  • Now add anything else you like for that custom look {like some heart shaped stickers or glitter!} before displaying proudly!
Want to show off your creations?Mention @gluedtomycrafts or tag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram!

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