Looking for a thoughtful gift for someone who needs a little pick-me-up? This simple hanging cupcake gift idea will definitely put a smile on their face!
Simple, thoughtful gifts are kind of my favorite. Monogram Note Cards, A Night Off Doing Dishes, Donut Thank You Tags, and this cute cupcake gift are proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of time or money to brighten someones day!
Simple Cupcake Gift
A few months ago, some of our close friends were going through a bit of a rough patch. One night, our family decided to bring them a thoughtful gift {some cupcakes!} just to let them know we were thinking of them. We wrapped them up and delivered them in a regular gallon-size Ziplock bag, but then we hung the cupcake gift bag on their door as a little surprise for when they returned home. Isn’t this so cute?!
Today I’ll share how we made this darling hanging cupcake gift AND I’ve got a few different printables that you can grab for FREE! Whatever the occasion – birthdays, happy days, exciting days, or sad days – this idea is sure to make the recipient smile!
MATERIALS NEEDED
- 10 mini cupcakes (I “frosted” mine by melting a tub of store-bought frosting and then dipping the cupcake tops into the melted frosting. Add some sprinkles, then let dry so it hardens. This way your frosting won’t get all over your plastic bag.)
- 1 ziplock gallon-sized freezer bag
- printable (download below)
- cardstock
- bakers twine/ribbon
- scissors
- stapler
How To Make A Hanging Cupcake Gift
- Download and print the printable of your choice onto heavy cardstock. Folded in half, lengthwise.
- Place 10 mini cupcakes (2 rows of 5) inside a plastic freezer bag.
- Fold the bag over, then slide the ziplock bag of cupcakes in between your folded card.
- Staple the sides of your card making sure you are stapling the plastic bag to the card.
- Cut a piece of ribbon or twine long enough to tie a bow and hang on a door knob. Slip one end of the ribbon through the top of the folded card. Bring both ends together and tie into a bow. Double knot it to make sure the bow is secure and won’t come undone. Trim any excess.
- Hang the cupcake gift you made on the door of your neighbors or friends and you’re good to go!!
More Adorable Gift Printables
- Going Away Gift Ideas
- Box of Sunshine
- Chocolate Gift Tag Printable
- New Mom Gift Basked
- Thank You Gift Cupcake Toppers
Hanging Cupcakes Free Printable
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(Originally published on Somewhat Simple November 2010)
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Sad but in today’s world If the receiver doesn’t know whom this came from they probably won’t eat them.
You are definitely right- that is why we didn’t leave them anonymously. 🙂
So cute Stephanie! I love it. I like to leave treats, but worry if they aren’t there that there will be ants in them! Great solution!
If you’re worried about frosting, you could always do this with mini muffins! You could put something on the tag like …
Wishing you “muffin” but joy and happiness.
There’s “muffin” better than a surprise breakfast treat!
Etc etc 🙂
this is wonderful and so thoughtful! Thanks!
Came across this via Pinterest. What a great, thoughtful and heartwarming gift. Love it!
Great idea!
What a GREAT idea! I love getting ideas for new ways to encourage people. Thanks for sharing this!
Last Christmas Eve we made fresh cookies and wrote notes thanking the people in our neighborhood who had up beautiful holiday decorations. When it got dark we went around putting our decorated bags on people’s door handles. Our bags were nothing special with a bow, but perhaps this year we will use this as our template! It is so sweet. Presentation makes such a difference. Thanks for sharing with us!
I love this idea!!! I want to thank my neighbors for decorating their homes too!
Steph, it was a really great experience. The girls were very proud of their bags. We let them control whose house they thought was worthy of a gift bag. There is nothing more exciting to a child than being out on a winter’s night! The air was so crisp and invigorating. We actually did a ding dong ditch approach which made it all the more adventurous to the kids. {We are allowed to do WHAT?!?!} All and all it was a wonderful & fun activity. It was great to have the focus be about giving & appreciation rather than all about receiving.
super cute idea!
This is adorable! what a great idea!
Happy Friday! I love this! I featured you today on my blog toptwentthings.blogspot.com I would love for you to stop by and grab a button!
Amanda
That is such a sweet and thoughtful thing to do! Such a lovely sentiment.
What a beautiful way to do something really thoughtful. Way to go!
Valley, the "recipe" is actually just store bought Pillsbury mix.
And for those wondering why they weren't all smooshed, the trick with the icing is to pop your icing (store bought or homemade) in the microwave for 10 or 15 seconds and then dip your cupcakes into it. Then add your sprinkles before it hardens so they stick. So easy!
Looks great AND I'm with Rhiannon – my first thought was did you use icing so the frosting didn't smoosh all over the bag? Did you pop them in hte freezer to get the icing hard? Inquiring minds need to know – do tell! If I tried this it would look like a smooshed blog on a doorknob 🙂
ok, how does the frosting not get all over the place?
wow!i love it!I just bought a cupcake form in order to make cupcakes.I am still looking for a simple and delicious recipe for my first try to make them.I also bought the same multicolor truffle to use on the top of them.I would be thankful of you if you give me your cupcake recipe.They look so yummy!And the packing too!
so cute. i hope your friends are okay, i hate when loved ones are going through hard times!!
i like this so much!
and it would work well with cookies, brownies, homemade candies.
can even be anonomous, like May Day flowers.
what a great Christmas idea too!
What a cute presentation for those delicious looking cupcakes, but, more important, what a sweet sentiment for a family going traveling a rough road. Thanks for the wonderful idea.
Wow, that is the most thoughtful gift I have ever seen. I think I would just cry if I found those at my door, how sweet they are!
Such a great idea & so nice of you! Good karma right back at you for this one.