Cupcake in a Jar

According to Kelly has a really cute blog and a really great quick gift idea like her cupcake in a jar!  I am loving her blog design and would like to steal it.

I keep thinking I already know Kelly……….IRL.  Everyone I know from the online world talks about Kelly, so see……….I should already know her.

OK, this is genius!  I’m thinking neighbor gifts.  Or just a quick gift for a girlfriend, for my son’s teachers.

CupCakes in a Jar!

cupcake in a jar tutorial

Loving the fabric tied around it with a spoon. Very very cute.

Kelly shows us step by step just how to make these.  Looks like something I could handle.  No cupcake liners……..I can do that.how to make cupcakes in a jar After you mix up the cake mix, she shows a no mess trick on how to fill the muffin tin.-  I can do that!

how to make cupcakes in a jar

Smoosh it into the jar -  I can do that too!how to make cupcakes in a jarAdd your frosting…….with a fancy bag.  I think I can do that.

Looks like you repeat the smooshing.  Yep……….got it, smooshing is my specialty. Tie a cute scrap of fabric or ribbon with a cute spoon………she suggest a vintage spoon or plastic.  As long as they can eat it, they’re not going to care, right.  I certainly wouldn’t waste a cute vintage spoon on a man.  When I brought home my vintage spoons from The Creative Connection…….the ones I received from the Pioneer Woman Lunchoen…..my husband didn’t get it.  “Why do you have old spoons in your luggage”  He could not see the beauty…….so for a man, use a plastic spoon.

Now don’t go thinking she’s only about cupcakes………she’s got a couple of other great holiday ideas.

Reindeer Food-

Yep, she’s got a full recipe for you.  Hers is more elaborate than mine.  I just mix oats with glitter, but in Southern California, they go all out.

Mod Podge Frames-

Quick, Cute and festive.

And she sews………..wouldn’t you know it?

I’m loving this quilt.

Lots of fun stuff on her site.  You’ll enjoy it. 

Kelly has LOTS of crafty things on her site and if you’re from Orange County, then you need to know about her other site. It will fill you in on all the information you need to navigate Orange County, whether you’re visiting or living there.

 

About Kim

Kim is the author of Today's Creative Blog where she brings you the best creative blogs out there. Being ranked #5 for overall best Craft Blog, she has featured over 500 blogs.

From the Pacific Northwest, Kim is a busy mom who adores her teen son, her middle aged husband and is constantly wiping the muddy paws of her adorable Labradoodle Maybelline. In her spare time, she teaches fitness classes and loves to decorate with thrift store bargains.

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Discussion

  1. Nancy says:

    Yum, Yum! I love the cute cupcakes!

  2. Molly Jones says:

    Smoosh and frost! I can do this! What great little affordable presents. Thanks TCB you’ve have solved my “how to stretch my budget” issue this Christmas! I am off to the thrift shop to find jars and spoons! :)

  3. Kia Kehrer says:

    Totally awesome gift idea! So going to make some! And go shopping for spoons at the thrift store!

  4. Marie Burnett says:

    Wonderful ideas. Have to try cupcakes in a jar.

  5. Mary Jane D. says:

    Great ideas. I’m going to try the cupcake in a jar. So glad I found your blog.

  6. christine says:

    The cupcake idea is adorable! I am sharing a gift a day until the 24th…simple silly and fun gifts.

  7. Jen says:

    I love the cupcake in a jar. That’s so cute!

  8. Susan Brooks says:

    Love the cup cake in a jar. How pretty! A dozen would look great as a centerpiece with Christmas fabric. I know what to bring to the party now!

  9. Jaime C says:

    Loved the gift ideas…cupcakes are a favorite of mine.

  10. Kelly says:

    Holy Cow! Are you kidding me? You featured me?! I am flying high! Thank you so much! What an honor!

    & BTW – we totally need to meet! We know all the same people, crazy that we haven’t hooked up yet!

  11. Kelly’s Cupcake in a Jar is heavenly! I know first hand, she brought me one as a Halloween treat! My kids and I fought over it! YUM!

  12. Gillian B says:

    Oh, I can cross so many people off my list with that cupcake idea…thank you!

  13. stephanie says:

    Love your blog. Lots of cute ideas for teachers too. I needed that because i was stuck!

  14. Michele says:

    Cute cupcake idea! Although I have taught for 15 years and received numerous teacher gifts, I am still on the prowl for fun and creative ways for my three to treat their teachers! Looking forward to continue scrolling on your site! :)

  15. Lorri says:

    Oh my! The cupcakes in a jar are an AWESOME idea! I will have to try them!

  16. heidi says:

    …the “cupcake in a jar” sorta reminded me of something my mom would do. she would bake pumpkin or zucchini bread in a can or in a jar, later added a topping and used these also as a surpise treat for folks like our milk man… (good heavens – i guess i am revealing my age with this comment…) THIS is a great idea for a special favor like saying “thanks”!
    @kelly! will surely be dropping by! the quilt is beautiful! certainly a lovely idea to finally use up those vintage scraps!

  17. connie says:

    if you dont have time to bake a little debbie cup cake aready made and add frosting on top of that works well too.

  18. Karen B says:

    Yum! Have you see the cake in a mug? That’s fun to give too!

  19. Cute idea. I love to give the mixes in a mason jar…I had never before seen the cupcakes already MADE and put in a jar.