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GIFT IDEA: a single cupcake or muffin

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So…

  • your best friend just got a new job
  • your sister is going to be published for the first time
  • your coworker won an award
  • your child’s teacher did something extra special

You want to do something fun, but you don’t have a wad of cash or a lot of time.

Instead of sighing hopelessly and doing nothing, bake up a batch of muffins or cupcakes. Then, follow this great step-by-step, no-fail system.

1. Reach for a snazzy cupcake box ($3.19/pk. of 3 from Wilton).

single cupcake box wilton

2. Slap a “Home Made” seal ($1.09/pk. of 24 from Wilton) on there.

home made seal wilton

3. Attach a handwritten note.

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  1. Cupcake Girl Folded Card, $2.50 {etsy shop: tinys}
  2. Cupcake Note Cards – Set of 8, $13.00 {etsy shop: ordersupdesigns}
  3. Cupcake Cuties Set of 5, $8.00 {etsy shop: girlygifts07}

Ta-Da! Is that easy or what? I’m definitely going to keep a stash of those cupcake boxes at my house.

JUST FOR FUN: Here is a picture of the crumble-top pumpkin muffins that my 2-year-old and I made today:

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And now…for your chance to win…

WIN IT! One winner will receive the Cupcake Package highlighted below (excelle elite non-stick 12-cup muffin pan, snappy stripes baking cups, snappy stripes cupcake boxes, and “home made” box seals) . To enter, leave any topic-related comment on this post prior to Tuesday, August 4th at midnight (Don’t forget to follow the rules…all generic comments like “Enter me!,” “Love it,” and “Cool stuff!” will be disqualified.).

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*UPDATE* The winner is #218 Emily. Congratulations!

Comments

  3. Never mind about posting the recipe- loooooooong day at work, didn’t realize that the link was there. lol

  4. What a freaking cute giveaway! We are always making cupcakes for bdays, or just because. Your muffins look yummy, by the way. Any plans to post the recipe soon? lol

  6. Wow, those muffins you made look awesome! Thanks for the recipe.. I’m going to have to try them :)

  7. THIS WOULD BE GREAT TO MAKE MUFFINS & CUPCAKES FOR OUR CHRUCH BAKE SALES & GATHERINGS!

  11. I would love to win this and give it to my sister..she is the queen of cupcakes!

    kylie8cake(at)gmail(dot)com

  12. I haven’t baked with my son yet, but the first thing we’re going to attempt are cupcakes with lots of frosting!

  14. Oh, I love those cupcake wrappers and boxes. So cute! Those would be perfect to have on hand. :D

  15. These would be so fun to make with my little boy! Oh and his daddy would greatly appreciate a prize like this lol!

  16. This is a great idea. I love to bake. In fact, I’ve got to try the pumpkin muffins very soon.
    These look yummy.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(dot)com

  17. What a clever and cute little idea! It will surely brighten someones day to see a sweet treat. :)

  19. The Crumble-Top Pumpkin Muffins looked so good that I bookmarked the page! It would be great to win this too because I am in need of a good muffin pan. Thanks for the chance!
    cjnedrow@gmail.com

  21. This would’ve been great for my new neighbors to bring me as a welcome gift..just saying.

  23. I do alot of bake sales for the kid’s schools so this would be great! My daughter volunteers at a retirement home and this would be a nice gift to give some of the residents there.

  24. I love making cupcakes.

    Recently I got this really cool cookbook that shows you how to decorate cupcakes in all sorts of ways. The directions look fairly straighforward, at least for some of the dog ones pictured on the cover.

  25. I love the stripes, and someone used my last muffin pan for one of their own projects and ruined it.

  28. Wow! We love making cupcakes and love gifting them, but haven’t had a handy way to transport them- these boxes are really great! thank you for a great giveaway!
    p.s. I accidentally wrote in your housekeeping husband review that my mom bit the dust, when it was my MOP! he he he sorry for the typo!

  30. what a great idea my kids and i love to bake especially at christmas we buy baskets at the dollar store and fill them with goodie..this would be so great for those special occasions that pop up here and there :)

  32. oh yum! This prize certainly would making one’s muffin baking easier!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  37. My kids and I bake at least twice a week.This would be fun to just give to people as an I am thinking of you kind of gift.Thanks!

  38. Muffins are one of my favorite things to bake. I especially like blueberry, or pumpkin with mini chocolate chips. I take them to the office sometimes, if we don’t gobble them all ourselves.

  39. How cute! I still remember my Mom bringing cupcakes to my grade school for my birthday. They had little chicks on them and were adorable! Everyone loves a cupcake!~

  40. Help me… I’m trapped in a marraige where my DH forces me to make him cupcakes at least once a week. Then he eats them all and I never even get one! I totally need this so I can make more and maybe finally know what a cupcake tastes like ;)

  42. I love Wilton I took a Wilton class years ago and remember anything my daughter loves cupcakes and when I bake them it always makes her smile

  44. what great and simple idea…plus you can make a cupcake to fit that special person or occasion

  47. I love this idea! Cupcakes are one of my favorite things and I definitely have a lot of special occasions coming up and these would make great THANK YOU gifts! jelly15301@gmail.com

  50. Instead of frosting the old way, melt (in microwave for just a few seconds) frosting just enough to be able to dip the cupcake in it. The frosting sets perfectly smooth every time. I never frost the old way after I tried that, I love the way it looks.

  51. It is funny because I was just talking to my boyfriend about craving cupcakes haha. I love how personalized this yummy gift is!

  56. My 4 year old and I have been making rainbow cupcakes lately, he has so much fun! This would be a fun idea for him to give something special to his cousins and Grandma and Grandpa! Thanks for the giveaway!

  57. These cupcakes are really clever. This would make a simple, inexpensive gift become quite special.

  58. Oh yum do those muffins look good. I’m going to have to save that recipe. I’ve got several bags of frozen pumpkin in the freezer that needs to be used.

  59. I go to college and always am looking for pans to bake fun treats in, this would be perfect to share with my whole residence hall :)

  60. Yum, what a sweet (literally) gift idea! I love making cupcakes with my daughter, she’s a great little baker! Thanks!

  61. I would love to have this to start baking with my 2 year old daughter. We need more bonding time.

  62. i think this is a great idea i would love to do this with my daughter carly she would enjoy making and decorating them thanks for the chance to win

  63. Ohhh….that IS a cute idea. Why didn’t I ever think of that. And I didn’t know Wilton made those individual cupcake boxes. My daughter likes to give her girlfriends homemade treats for small gifts and those would be perfect. Thanks so much!!

  64. I absolutely love to bake, and cupcakes are my specialty! I have been eating a low fat diet, due to illness, and I can make a killer chocolate cupcake without any eggs and very little fat.

  65. You know I never think about how much better home made is. I baked my son’s birthday cake this year and the children were begging for seconds. Thank you

  66. Home Made” Box Seals
    Let everyone know the care you put into your candy gift, with these embossed seals. Add this “home made” touch whenever you give baked goods, too!

  68. I love cupcakes better than regular cake even if they’ve both been made by the same mix :) Cupcakes are just fun to eat!

  70. What perfect timing! I have a few family birthdays coming up…and today I just found the Magnolia Bakery Cupcake Book! The new cupcake book + this cute kit could = some great presents!

  72. My son and I just discovered how much fun we have baking together. We have been trying a new cupcake or muffin recipe every weekend. I would love to surprise him with this great prize pack. He’s only 5 so he would really be excited about it, so would I :)

  73. I love making cupcakes, when I go to my moms. I don’t have anything to make it with at my new place so please pick me!

  74. Everyone likes cupcakes so this would be a great idea for small gifts! I always like a good cupcake! Thanks for the neat new idea!!

  76. I am an enthusiastic baker, and I know that if I could win these baking products I will cook a cupcake that’ll make the cooks at Magnolia Bakery weep. Raspberry filled lemon-buttercream frosting cupcakes anyone?

  78. What a great present idea! I’d love to make them for friends who I never know what to buy.

  79. I am a full time baker at home… I bake different things especially around the holidays and this would be really nice to win. Thanks for a nice giveaway!

  80. My sisters birthday is coming up! [the big 27!] haha. And she loves cupcakes, as do I. This would make a spectacular gift.

  81. What an adorable set! I’ve been more inclined towards cooking than baking, but this could definitely win me over towards more dessert-making…

  82. What a great package- my youngest is a sweethound and two of her nicknames are cookie and cupcake so this would be fabulous for her.
    Thank you for hosting.

  83. I LOVE muffins! Cupcakes are great too, but muffins are always so easy. As a matter of fact, think I’ll bake up a batch today to take to my friend on Wed. who just had a baby! Yum.

  84. yum, cupcakes are one of my favorite things to make…and eat! These little boxes are so cute and would be so much fun to use. Thank you!

  85. Any Baker would be glad to have this one. I always enjoy making cupcakes and decorating them for my family

  88. I love making cupcakes, because you can make every person thier own little personal cake, decorated to suit them perfectly!

  89. I think that’s a wonderful gift idea and I would love to have my daughter help me bake some with this kit. She’s three, but maybe the mess won’t be too hard to clean up.

  91. This is great. My boyfriend just moved into a new house and does not have a muffin pan. He could really use it and this would make a great housewarming gift for him.

  92. I love baking gifts with my granddaughter. We’ve been doing breads & cookies for a couple of years. This would be a perfect addition.

  93. What an awesome idea! We love making cupcakes, and had never thought about giving them in boxes!

    Thanks for the tasty giveaway :)

  94. I love baking cakes and cupcakes for birthdays. This is a fab idea! Love to win this product for me.

  96. My daughter loves making cupcakes. She has started babysitting three little girls and she always takes something for them to bake. She would love this!

  97. I have a cupcake obsession, but then, I am not alone. This would make fun gifts for my friends and great thank yous. Thanks!

  98. Oh, this is perfect! I LOVE baking for other people, and my favorite is muffins and cupcakes. I also love to EAT cupcakes, my favorite is Sprinkles Cupcakes and when we recently moved I was psyched that there is a local one! Thanks for the giveaway!

  101. My daughter and I love to bake cupcakes together. I hope I win this! macd82 at gmail dot com

  102. This is a great set. I love trying new cupcake recipes and now I’d have a fancy way to give some away.

  103. How fun! and the perfect answer to the $5 cupcakes at the fancy cupcake shop down the street. I have been thinking that I need to perfect my buttercream frosting recipe.

  104. What a cute idea! I’d love this for my kids for those little moments like the first day of school or getting a good report card. :)

  106. My daughter has become quite the baker, and loves to make fancy Wilton cakes for parties. She is a “Daisy” leader in the Girl Scouts and also is a room mother at school, so she often makes cupcakes for the children. I’d love to give this prize to her as a special gift.

  107. I haven’t done any baking in years but I would like to start doing it for gifts rather than buying presents for people like co-workers and neighbors.

  109. We’ve been on a baking kit the last few weeks and love to make cupcakes and muffins. Our favorite is our Banana Nut muffins.

  110. This is a great little package. Cupcakes are all the rage right now. I don’t know a soul who doesn’t like them. They’re great for small gatherings as well. Just last week a few of us girls went out to dinner, and one friend brought cupcakes from the bakery for our dessert.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

  112. The muffin’s you made look delicious, thanks for the recipe link. My hubby like pumpkin cakes,pies.
    This is a fun pack. People do enjoy receiving baked goods. There’s a little love in each bite.

  113. I love baking for people. Typically that’s what I give for most of the presents for acquaintances in our lives. I would love to get some personal labels saying “from the kitchen of”. I think that would make them that much more personal.

  114. I love this idea! Cupcakes are something I have to make often for my kids school – be nice to do something a bit different with them!

    thanks for sponsoring this.

    2kidsblogger(at)gmail(dot)com

  115. I went through a cupcake phase awhile ago, but i think if i won this prize, I’d have to go through it all over again. I absolutely love cupcakes ^_^

  116. I really want this. I have been into baking and just started taking a cake decorating class. This would be a perfect birthday present to myself!

  117. I really like your ideas of how to package baked goods so they’re like a real gift rather than just baked goods passed on. I like to give stuff like cupcakes as presents but I’m always concerned that they don’t look like they’re presented in such a way that they are nice gifts. I really like your ideas.

  119. This could be the start of new business venture. 1 cupcake at a time.(Hope I don’t eat the profits.)

  120. Who doesn’t love cupcakes? They are the universal good food for everyone. I love the idea of making them really personal as special gifts.

  128. Baked goods as presents is such a great idea. People like to receive them and they don’t feel guilty for getting the gift like you spent a ton of money on it. It’s the perfect gift exchange.

  129. I think the whole cupcake theme is so fun! I like to do those big cupcakes as easy little gifts for friends or co-workers.

  130. I just had a giant cupcake party for my one-year-old and I can’t wait for next year’s party! This cupcake loot would be so much fun to have!

  132. I love baking as a gift. It’s really inexpensive but it shows that you put in time and effort and people really appreciate it.

  134. This is such a cool idea! I’m always looking for inexpensive, homemade gifts and this looks so easy to put together

  136. Well, thanks for the idea! I can never spend tons of money on gifts for all of my coworkers and such for holidays, so giving them individually wrapped cupcakes or muffins is great!

  138. I love ideas like this – ways to say “thank you” or “congratulations” or “I’m glad you’re my friend” that don’t cost much but still show that you care.

  140. I’ve always loved cupcakes and am surprised they have become the “in” thing.

  141. I love those boxes for cupcakes…if only I could make ones that look professional enough to deserve it’s own box!! Practice practice I guess. Would love to win.

  142. I love baking with my daughter, and cupcakes are our specialty! She loves carrot cupcakes, I love chocolate :)

  144. I could use these for so many different special days my heads whirling with all I could use them for! Everyone loves to get something homemade because it shows you put that extra special touch in your gift giving. I love this!!

    :) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

  145. Cupcakes are my FAVORITE! I wish I had a local cupcake bakery so I could eat them all the time!

  147. This is a wonderful idea to show you care, without spending too much time or money. Great idea, and a great review too. The Wilton site needs a Cupcake Pack box (along side the recipes and ideas boxes) on their Cupcake page….it would be a hit…a great idea to have everything already on hand, like you said. Those crumble top muffins you gals made look so yummy.

  149. I have a powerful sweet tooth, and my VERY favorite treat: cupcakes! I LOVEEEE coconut cupcakes the best.

  151. My little girl and I love to make cupcakes together so we would definitely like to win this prize. Thanks for the chance.

  152. This is such a great idea! Though, I don’t think I’ve ever eaten just one cupcake at a go in my life… The only month we don’t have a family birthday in is July, so this would come in handy!

  157. I love your crumble-top pumpkin muffin recipe and plan to try it as soon as it cools off enough to bake (it’s 106 degrees here)!
    smchester at gmail dot com

  158. that is the cutest idea evah. single cupcake or muffin for a special occasion. if someone gave me an individually wrapped cupcake, i’d be over the moon! what a great way to expand on your previous post’s random acts of kindness with this concept. i love wilton!

  159. I love these cupcake boxes. I do a lot of baking for people and it would be fun to deliver them in something so adorable instead of my usual paper plate covered in saran wrap!

  161. My daughter enjoys baking with her son I would give this to her so she could make his favorite cupcakes.

  162. Cupcakes are one of my favorite treats to bake. There are so many ways of decorating them, not to mention flavors across the board and combination’s of ingredients to choose from, and they are already divided into individual servings. SWEET!

  163. I love new ideas for my grandkids, they love cupcakes and think when they come here they will be waiting for them

  165. I know cupcakes are kind of ‘trendy’ right now – but I can’t help it, I’m totally sucked in! I see all the adorable cupcake-themed goodies in places like Target and Michael’s, and I can hardly stop myself from squealing “oh my gosh, so cute!” in the middle of the store! I love cupcakes for gift-giving and get togethers. They’re much more group-friendly than a full cake. Plus, there are so many adorable baking cups and decorations to choose from!

  168. this would be great for a birthday party. i’m a horrable baker. i can make cupcakes but not cakes. i have nothing to make cupcakes though

  169. I love cupcakes! My kids do, too, naturally, but it seems like I never have time to make dessert. Just getting a meal on the table is time-consuming enough! Maybe if I had this kit, I’d get some inspiration.

  170. I enjoy baking cupcakes and giving them as gifts. I love this set.

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

  172. I love to make cupcakes and have a hard time sending one with someone. These boxes would solve that problem.

  173. I love the individual cupcake boxes. Thats the perfect way to send those “no dessert, im too full’s” home with a special treat!!

  174. That’s a cute idea. I also think mini loafs of banana bread makes a great single gift.

  175. I love making cupcakes and muffins. I would love to have your recipe for the crumble top muffins you and your little one made. Looks delicious!!

    thanks for the generous giveaway!

  176. Eek! Betty Crocker just came out with a gluten-free cake mix. I really want to make some, but I have no muffin pans dedicated to GF baking. I need these!!

  178. I love cupcakes! For holidays, the kids don’t really appreciate the pies that are a tradition in my family, so I make cupcakes and put them on that Wilton thing that looks like a Christmas tree and has places to put cupcakes on it. That’s a big hit!

  179. Awesome Idea. I love the single boxes. I had to go get the recipe for the pumpkin muffins too. delish.

  180. I love cupcakes. The perfect way to enjoy cake in my opinion. You can do so many creative things with them and everyone loves them. Plus they are the perfect size for my kids

  182. For Special Occassions We Make Cupcake Cakes (Say that five times fast). This would be perfect for the upcoming birthday party we have.

  184. I love baking cupcakes, along with other goodies, with my children. This would be a great win for us!

  186. Love the little boxes. As someone else said, it’s all about the presentation! Nice muffin pan, too — mine are skanky :)

  188. My mother started teaching me to cook and bake (on my own I might add) at four years old. I love being in the kitchen. I prefer making chocolate chip muffins.

  190. This is a great gift! We are always looking for something interesting to bring when we are invited over to a friend’s house for dinner. This would be perfect.

  192. That looks fun! I love baking for people, and the girls love to help by pouring things in and mixing with me. It would be a fun project, and cute to boot! :)

  194. Making a pregnant girl hungry! I love cupcakes, we have a couple of pans but that’s it. I need to become a better cook. These look like a great idea though. =)

  196. Oh, I LOVE this idea!

    And you have great suggestions for when to use it. It would be perfect for those “little” times when someone deserves big congrats but not necessarily a big gift.

    I love baking, and I especially enjoy giving baked goods as gifts. This would make it so easy to give a cupcake!

  199. How cute! I love baking cupcakes for my grandkids and this would make it special

  201. I love making cupcakes for my friends’ birthdays. We usually go out to lunch and they are so easy to serve and eat. Plus they are cute and festive!

  202. These would be great inexpensive birthday gifts to give to co workers and friends.

  203. A few years ago I became the victim of a brutal crime. Friends and family disappeared from my life. One morning a former co-worker {former because I could not work post-crime} brought me a box of goodies while on her way to work. In it were comfort-foods, and a specially decorated banana chocolate chip cupcake. I hardly knew this co-worker because we worked in different parts of the company building. Nontheless I shall always remember and cherish her thoughtfulness. Thank you for letting me share this memory with others.

  204. What a fantastic gift idea for friends and family who have a sweettooth or love to bake! I want my own! lol! Thank you for the contest!

  207. That is such a cute idea! Individual cupcakes would be a sweet (ha!) teacher gift, too… especially when your child has a bunch of teachers.

  208. My granddaughter ans I love to bake and we love to share our creations so we would love to win this. We have several wilson products but not the muffin pan.

  209. I have a lot of friends birthdays coming up and I would like to bake them cupcakes.

  211. I would love these! I always make cupcakes for my BF’s parents, but never have the proper cupcake holder. I usually just put them on a plate with tin foil on top. By the time they get them, the icing is all over the foil :(

    Good luck everyone :)

  212. I just tossed my old bent and dented cupcake tins bought when I got married in 1963! I could use a nice new one to make treats for the grand/greatgrandkids.

  213. How fun! I love muffins and I’ve been cooking lots with my 4-year-old daughter. I think she would have fun giving these away to her friends. We homeschool and cooking is a great way to teach early math skills.

  214. Cupcakes are so precious — fun to make and fun to eat! It’s not as calorie-laden as a boxful of cookies, either. :)

    Thanks!
    Megret
    musesofmegret (at) gmail (dot) com

  215. This is a very clever idea! I never would have thought of it. It’s really is a thoughtful, economical gift idea…great for teachers throughout the year. Thanks for the idea!

  217. Ooo…I like that idea! It looks cute, is super personalized, homemade, and I get to eat the leftovers. Definitely a winner. The cupcake box totally seals the deal on that one.

  218. Cupcakes are one of my favorite ways to eat cake. :) I could practice my decorating skills too!

  220. What a cute idea, I know a whole bunch of people that would love a cupcake. It would be such a nice surprise for any occasion. Also, those pumpkin muffins that you made look really tasty, I may have to try those, too.

  222. i love how you categorized this post under “changing the world”. i never really considered ‘individual’ cupcakes…i usually think big and bake a whole batch. but just think of all the people i could give one too if i separated it like that.
    the wheels are turning.

  223. I am about buy a House I would love these for my new kitchen so I can make cupcakes for my open house……

  224. I saw this post and immediately thought of my sister-in-law who loves making, eating, and giving cupcakes away. One of her dreams is to open a fun bakery. Then, I thought how neat it would be to win this and give it to her as a treat! Her husband passed away in February so I am trying to always find little things to just brighten her day or moment! I will have to keep all of this in mind! Thanks for sharing!

  227. These are super cute- my 16 year old daughter has gotten interested in baking & she would love these!

  229. I was just thinking about how many cool ideas these supplies could be used for. They could be used for my son’s teachers or for the ministry at church where we bring meals to the sick and shut in. I only wish I would’ve though of this first.

  231. I have three kids and we love to make both muffins and cupcakes. Right now I have just one muffin tin and it only makes six, so it would be nice to win the one that makes twelve.

  234. My 10 year old is skilled at making awesome cup cakes. She makes some beautiful red velvet cupcakes that are super good.

  235. Oh my…you just totally appealed to my inner baker!!! I LOVE to bake, especially for other people. I used to send my grandmother cookies in the mail around Christmastime, but I never thought about giving treats as gifts to others. This is perfect!

  236. I bake cupcakes and muffins pretty often, either for my family or for my son’s class at school. His class is always having a party or celebration of some type. Thanks for the chance to win!

  237. I bake all the time but never have any clever ideas for giving my baked goods to family and friends. This giveaway is so beautiful for such special baked goods. I would love to win this.

  240. Do you have that pumpkin recipe? That would be great! I have a small cakes cookbook that has recipes for just 2 or 3 at a time. I like it cause you dont have a ton around the house!

  241. I think giving a friend or loved one a special cupcake you made yourself as a gift is much bettr than giving them a whole big cake, especially if you know they’re dieting. I mean this way they don’t have a big temptation around, or a big cake that will go to waste. Your hubby and kids can eat the rest of the cupcakes you’ve made and not be grumpy that you’ve made and gave away a cake they’ve been staring at all day. It’s a win, win situation, especially if you’re on a tight budget.

  244. I recently found a recipe for Bananas Foster Cupcakes I really want to try. The plan is to buy cute packing, send them to loved ones & distribute them to neighbors, and only eat one of them! I have no will power when it comes to cupcakes. :)

  245. Great giveaway & thanks for including the recipe for the Crumble-Top Pumkin Muffins — this is one I’ll try for sure!

  246. What a fun idea! I’m sure between my kids and husband, the rest of the baked goods that don’t go to friends would be eaten at home.

    Good job with the muffins!

  247. cute! I guess I’d rather receive the cupcakes than make the cupcakes…but putting them in such a cute container would make it fun and would definitely bring a smile to the lucky recipient :)

  248. Yum! We are HUGE cupcake connoisseurs at this house! Our favorites are red velvet and Sprinkles cupcake mixes!

  249. Too cute! I have friends who have been diagnosed a year ago and now again with breast cancer. What adorable thinking of you gifts these cupcakes would make. Many thanks…..Cindi

  250. Oh my gosh these are so cute! I love making things and giving them to people…even just for fun not an occasion. What a cute idea this is and I love the packaging. Also your pumpkin muffins look delicious, I am going now to take a container of my fresh pureed pumpkin from the freezer so I can make these later this week. Yummy!!

  252. Cute set! I love the Wilton products. I went to the Wilton’s cake decorating class. It was fun!

  253. Cupcakes have become very popular lately – although I’ve been a fan for years! I love all the recipes and ways to decorate them that are out.

  254. That is a great, thoughtful fun gift to give someone… and as a bonus, you will not clutter up their house with ‘junk’ since it is a consumable.

  255. What a thoughtful idea! I’d love to spread a little sunshine with my new workplace colleagues this year by doing this!

  256. I think gorgeous cupcakes are a great gift. When it’s not summer and I don’t want my house hot, I bake often for friends. Thanks for the giveaway~

  257. I think that homemade gifts are always special, but how much nicer it would be to have special packaging for the gift’s from one’s kitchen! Lovely idea!

  258. I absolutely love cupcakes and cannot wait for Sprinkles, the cupcake bakery, to expand to Chicago. In the meantime, I will have to bake my own!

  259. Okay, this is just PERFECT! I recently got a copy of the new Martha Stewart Cupcake book and have been drooling over the pictures and recipes, trying to decide what to try out first. This would be wonderful to put my creations in and would make my daughter’s upcoming birthday a blast, I know she’d really enjoy getting mom’s special creation in a box with a sweet handmade sticker ~ what a NICE giveaway :)

  260. I love to bake mostly because I love to share my creations. I am always looking for a cute way to package up my baked goods – the boxes and seals are very cute and would travel well. Also, I’ve not seen the cute baking cups before, those are really nice. Thanks for sharing this idea!

  261. I think this sounds like a great gift idea. Plus I get to make the cupcakes and eat the left overs!

  262. I LOVE it, so cute, who wouldn’t want to receive a gift like that!?! Stephanie, do you read Jaimee Rose’s blog (from the Arizona Republic)? She is so crafty, does lots of cute things like this and just did a fun article on anm ice cream party that a mom of little girls would love!

  263. One of my favorite passtimes in the winter is baking. I love the Christmas season and all the opportunities it brings to bake for friends and family. There is NOTHING better than filling your home with the warmth and aromas of fresh baked bread, muffins, cookies, pies… the list goes on. I think I can smell it now! :)

  264. What a great idea! It is so easy to have the idea of a little gift but to get overwhelmed by logisitcs….

  265. Wow! My tot LOVES cupcakes and I have yet to make any for him bcz I don’t have all the stuff (tray etc)! This would be perfect!

  269. Cupcakes are one of my favorite things to bake lately. This is a great way to give them as gifts, since without boxes like that they’re not easily transportable.

  270. I think cupcakes are so much fun – they seem to make a lot of people happy! I’d love to make some with my son. I think he’d really enjoy that. Yours look delicious!

  271. I love making cup cakes for parties. They are so much easier to handle, especially for kids.

  272. I have learned that you can’t go wrong when giving good food as a gift. What a great post for a simple idea!

  273. Hi Stephanie,

    Great idea for gifts. I remember these cupcakes that we used to make when I home-schooled my two older daughters. They were, of course, healthy and very tasty as I recall. Lots of bran but the kids loved them.

    I actually miss doing all of that baking. I was a real “pioneer mom” who made everything from scratch. Not so much anymore. My husband does most of the cooking around here. He enjoys it.

  274. Who doesn’t just Love cupcakes!!! This is a fabulous gift idea bit i would probably just keep it because i love to bake.
    thanks for the giveaway

  275. Cupcakes are so easy and so fun and I just don’t make them enough. I can’t wait until I’m all settled into my new house so I can start baking some more!

    Those homemade seals will be perfect for Christmas when I bake up a whole bunch of different cookies and deliver them to neighbors and friends.

  276. This would be a great sweepstake to win. I love baking and I love to give food to my family.

  278. That really is a wonderful idea! Your pumpkin crumble muffins look fabulous – looks like a good use for the pumpkin I still have in my freezer from last fall!

  280. My son loves pumpkin muffins. The recipe you posted looks delicious- might have to make those to take on our beach trip later this week. Love the cupcake boxes- adorable. Great idea!

  281. Cupcakes are the “new” got to have dessert- and I love to both make and give them as special treats. The adorable wrapping is perfect to dress them up as a house gift and also to send them to my kids in college!

  284. What a neat and special gift idea. I love cupcakes! My kids do, too, but I rarely make them because I only have one 6-cup muffin pan. A whole batch of cupcakes takes FOREVER! That’s why it’d be really nice to win this prize. :)

  285. Oh my your pumpkin muffins look delicious! I am better at baking than cooking so this little gift pack would be perfect for me. Or I could give it away as a gift. Decisions decisions ha ha

  286. my nephews and nieces love to help in the kitchen these are such cute items I may want to keep them for myself.

  288. I love this idea! Cupcakes are one of my favorite things and I definitely have a lot of special occasions coming up (bridal shower and wedding)! These would make great THANK YOU gifts! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  289. This is a great idea for a cute thank you. I would love to keep those boxes on hand too…..it’s all about the presentation!

  290. That’s a fantastic set! I sometimes miss the oodles of time I used to have baking up goodies for friends and family, but the fact that I now have a sweet little boy to bake them for definitely makes up for it :)

  291. What a cool idea, and a neat set, too! Homemade treats are always so fun to receive, and if they’re all dressed up like this? Sounds unbeatable. :)

  292. I like to give baked goods for special occasions, but it never occurred to me to make them extra special by dressing up the packaging. It’s certainly more impressive than generic plastic wrap! I wonder if the boxes would work for a stack of cookies (my specialty)?

  293. What an awesome idea! These would also be the perfect “pick-me-ups” for someone who may be sad… It would look so professional!

  298. My friend’s daughter loves cupcakes and making them. This would be a great gift for her!

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