10 Cupcake Liner Crafts That Your Kids Will Love
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Cupcake liner crafts are simple and frugal ways to enjoy all sorts of creative fun.
These baking cups can be found as paper or foil and in so many different colors and patterns. My boys and I love using cupcake liners as part of our craft time. I gathered our favorite crafts featuring cupcake liners to share with you.
Get ready for some sweet craft fun with these cupcake liner ideas!
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Crafts with Kids Can Be Frugal and Fun!
Are you looking for frugal ways to help your kids enjoy screen-free activities? Maybe you'd like some simple crafts for summer or rainy day fun? Perhaps you want some cool craft ideas for kids to spark creativity?
Cupcake liners are actually affordable solutions for easy crafts with kids. I buy them in bulk and let my boys run wild with their imaginations. We've always had some cupcake liners as part of our frugal inventor's boxes. And as part of our homeschool craft supplies!
Of course, we like to use our cupcake liners for making muffins and cupcakes, too. Especially for celebrating Harry Potter's birthday (July 31)!
Oh, and these crafts are creative ways to celebrate Cupcake Day (December 15)!
Recommended Supplies for These Cupcake Liner Crafts
As I prepare and plan for our summer homeschool fun, I'm collecting a variety of ideas and resources for easy and cheap activities. I've added cupcake liner crafts to our summer bucket list. And sharing with you what I've found with you!
I firmly believe that craft time with kids can be stress-free and fun. The key is to set clear expectations and rules. It also helps to have all of your materials ready. I put together this list so we can make the most of our creative time:
- cupcake liners (paper and foil)
- glue stick
- craft glue
- googly eyes
- wood craft sticks
- scissors
- construction paper
- paper straws
- pipe cleaners
- markers
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The Best Cupcake Liner Crafts for Kids
Have you ever been going through a cupboard and run into a half-used pack of cupcake liners? Nobody wants to just toss them out, but making cupcakes can be a lot of work. Well, these simple things also make fantastic craft supplies. These 10 cupcake liner crafts for kids are just some of the things they can be turned into:
Cupcake Liner Sunflower Craft
Sunflowers are such a pretty decoration, especially in late summer. Making a cupcake liner into a bright sunflower couldn’t be much easier, and kids will love them.
by Our Kid Things
Cupcake Liner Elephant Puppet Craft
Cupcake liners are also perfect for these cute elephant crafts. As a bonus, the elephants are so bright and colorful that the pattern on the liners really doesn’t matter.
by Kids Craft Room
How To Make A Cute Owl Craft With Kids
Kids love owls; they are such interesting animals. And kids will be amazed when a series of cupcake liners magically turns into one of these unique birds.
by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Mother’s Day Craft for Preschool
The provided template gives kids all the help they need turning a couple of cupcake liners into a great Mother’s Day craft. Mom will love the sweet message, and it’s easy enough for kids to help every step of the way.
by Homeschool Preschool
Simple Cupcake Liner Flowers
These simple cupcake liner flowers are a cinch to make. The best part is that they look far too pretty to believe that they were this easy to make.
by Hunny I'm Home
Cupcake Liner Ladybird Craft
Ladybirds, ladybugs, whatever you call them, everyone tends to love the cute little things. This fun cupcake liner craft would also double perfectly as a Valentine’s Day card.
by Messy Little Monster
Printable Fish Cupcake Liner Card Craft for Kids
Preschoolers can easily make sweet cards for loved ones. Print out the templates, add a few cupcake liners, and everything is ready.
by Life with Darcy & Brian
Craft Stick and Cupcake Liner Fairy Craft
Little kids tend to love fairies. Maybe it’s because they believe in them more than other people. Now they can make their own little fairies with cupcake liners and other basic supplies.
by Easy Peasy and Fun
Earth Day Flower Craft
Some holidays are easy to get kids involved in. Others, like Earth Day, can take a bit more work. Use the template included to make this cute flower craft that will get them thinking environmentally.
by Little Ladoo
Create Super Cute Crafts with Cupcake Liners
Oh my stars! These crafts featuring cupcake liners are incredibly cool! Don't these frugal and easy ways to enjoy screen-free time look awesome?
My boys and I would love to know which of these ideas you'll be trying first. And what are some of your ideas for boosting the fun with cupcake liners? Please let us know in the comment area at the bottom of the post!