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! #gluedtomycrafts
Cupcake Fairy House Craft Idea
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!
I’ll let you get to it. Happy crafting, my friends and please don’t forget to share your sweet creations on our Facebook page to admire from a far! I can’t wait to see how you customize your paper cupcake house from top to bottom! #gluedtomycrafts
MORE VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFTY FUN CAN BE FOUND HERE —> Valentine Art Project Ideas Using Craft Foam Hearts
Cupcake House Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – one per craft
- Basic Paper Craft Scissors
- Craft Paint – any color you like!
- Paint Brush
- FREE Cupcake House Printable on Box.com
- White Cardstock Paper
- Color Printer
- Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils
- School Glue
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- Red Colored Cardstock Paper or Glitter Craft Foam
- optional materials – Valentine candy stickers, glitter, rhinestones etc.
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!
RELATED POST —> Paper Valentine Tree 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? Check out our Kids Made Valentine’s Day Gift Idea roundup collection. From free gift tag printables to ideas using handprints & footprints, we have you covered with ideas!
BTW – before you go, you should also know we LOVE talking crafts with our lovely readers! Come join our private Facebook group where we chit chat, share the wins and even laugh together on the Pinterest fails {because I admit it – it happens!} Everyone is welcomed in our group, so come join the fun and share what you are making these days! We can’t wait to hear from you! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Plate Cupcake House
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Instructions:
- 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 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!
- Don't forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on your social media sites!
