Marie, Author at DIY Adulation

Want to take your next party to the next level or know someone looking for a creative way to ask their girlfriends to be their bridesmaids? If so you have to check out these easy, not to mention super tasty, Eiffel Tower cupcakes with hidden messages.

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This fun idea was inspired by the movie Bridesmaids. If you haven’t seen the movie, the bride loves all things Paris and I knew I wanted to do something fun with that theme.

As I watched the movie, my second inspirational strike came when the main character gets the bridal shower invitation. It was crazy and way over-the-top but it’s also crazy unique. How do you capture that awesome uniqueness in way that doesn’t cost a fortune and is easy to duplicate? These awesome Eiffel Tower cupcakes with hidden messages.

Of course, you don’t have to use them for bridesmaids (that ship sailed 3 kids ago for me). Add a sweet “Thank you for coming” message or “I’m lucky to have friends like you”. No matter how you use them, your guests will love biting into these sweet sentiments. Just be sure to let your guests know there’s a surprise inside. You don’t want them eating your message.

Eiffel Tower Cupcakes Materials

Prepared Box Mix Chocolate Cupcakes
Knife
Sheet of White Paper (or download this “Will You Be My Bridesmaid” Sheet)
Vanilla Frosting of Your Choice
Chocolate Almond Bark
Eiffel Tower Template
Parchment Paper
2 Plastic Resealable Snack Bags
Scissors

Step 1

Remove the cupcake liners from your prepared chocolate cupcakes.

Step 2

Next, cut off the top of a cupcake just below the top.

Tip:

You have to cut the top of the cupcake off to protect the hidden message. If you cut the cavity in the top and ice over it, the icing will ruin the paper that the message is on.

Step 3

Then scoop out a small amount from the bottom center with a spoon or knife.

Step 4

Write your message on a small piece of paper (or print out the free ones above) and roll it up as pictured.

Step 5

Add your rolled message into the small cavity. Be sure the seam is placed down.

Step 6

Next, add icing to a small plastic resealable bag and snip off the corner.

Step 7

Use the bag to pipe a line of icing on the outer edge of the cupcake around the cavity with the message.

Step 8

Place the cupcake top back on the cupcake.

Step 9

Then ice the top of the cupcake like normal. Make sure you add quite a bit of icing. You need enough to act as a stabilizer for your Eiffel Towers.

Optional:

Smooth your icing with a rubber spatula if desired. I did this to mine because I didn’t like the look of the piping.

Step 10

Repeat steps 2 through 9 with the rest of your cupcakes and then set them aside.

Step 11

Print out the Eiffel Tower template.

Step 12

Next, lay a piece of parchment paper over the template.

Step 13

Melt your chocolate and place the melted chocolate in your second resealable plastic bag.

Note:

Make sure you use chocolate almond bark to make these. Any other kind of chocolate won’t stand up on the cupcakes because it’s too soft.

Step 14

Again cut the corner off of the bag. It needs to be very small.

Step 15

Pipe the chocolate onto the parchment paper over the template.

Step 16

After you finish one chocolate Eiffel Tower, move your parchment paper so that a blank spot is over your template and again pipe on chocolate.

Step 17

Repeat until you have the number of chocolate Eiffel Towers that you need for all of your cupcakes.

Step 18

Place your chocolate Eiffel Towers in the freezer to set them.

Step 19

After the chocolates have set, place them in the frosting on top of the cupcakes.

How super sweet are these Eiffel Tower cupcakes with hidden messages? The best part is that they add that next level uniqueness without breaking the bank or taking days of your time to create. In fact, you can whip them up in a couple of hours. If you want to make them in advance, freeze your cupcakes after they are iced and leave your chocolate Eiffel Towers frozen separate. Then simply defrost the cupcakes and top with your chocolates an hour before serving.

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You love the way your kiddos’ faces light up when they see their baskets on Easter. That magic is something you want to keep alive as long as possible. Of course, you’re also on a budget. Now you can save money and keep the magic alive with these easy DIY Easter basket stuffers for kids!

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I remember years when money was so tight that something that should be joyous, like Easter, was a point of stress that tied me up in knots. When you’re drowning in debt and can barely pay the bills, even something as small as $20 on basket stuffers seems impossible.

Even though we’re not in that position anymore, those memories are why DIY projects are so close to my heart. It made the impossible seem possible in dark times. Each year I still pay homage to that time in our life by including DIY gifts like these in the Easter baskets.

Candy Flavored Homemade Lip Gloss Recipe

It doesn’t get more budget friendly than this DIY lip gloss. Most of the supplies can be found at your local Dollar Tree and the recipe makes a large batch!

DIY Shimmery Ice Cream Soaps

One way to stay on budget is to give fun gifts that also have a practical use. That’s exactly what these ice cream soaps are. Bonus: they’re also a great way to get kids exacted about washing their hands.

DIY Candy Clip-On Earrings

If your little one loves getting dressed up, she’ll go nuts for these clip-on earrings. You can easily personalize them to her tastes with the cabochons you use to make them.

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Easter is a great time to start gearing up for outdoor play and this glow frisbee is an easy DIY that let’s the fun keep going long after the sun sets.

Glowing Avengers Infinity Stone Rings

Do you have an Avengers fan in your house? If so, they’ll love getting these glow in the dark Infinity Stone rings! They’re great for pretend play or just to show off to friends at school after the holiday.

Wonder Woman Inspired Journal

Give your little Wonder Woman a place to store all of her amazing thoughts, ideas, and drawings with this DIY journal. It’s easy to make and budget-friendly too!

Make Your Own Coloring Book

I maintain that you’re never too old to enjoy coloring. You can surprise your kiddos with a custom coloring book that is as simple or as complex as you want.

Easy Star Wars Sleep Shorts

Another great basket stuffer that is practical as well as fun are these easy Star Wars sleep shorts. Of course, you can make a pair for each of your kiddos and simply change up the fabric is they aren’t all into Star Wars. Don’t worry. It’s an easy pattern even if you’re not a strong seamstress.

Fun and Colorful Girls Purse

Another great easy sewing project is this adorable purse! It is colorful and covered in tasty sweets. Who wouldn’t love that?

Family Snack Time Conversation Cards

Encourage family time conversations with these free printable cards. Grab a small plastic container and stickers at the dollar store for a fun and frugal Easter basket stuffer.

DIY Mermaid and Narwhal Hand Puppets

Lastly, craft up these adorable hand puppets for some fun pretend play that stores away easily and compactly. Kiddos will love putting on shows for you with their new puppets!

You can keep the magic of Easter alive and stay on budget with these easy DIY Easter basket stuffers for kids. Don’t forget that in addition to using DIY projects to save money, you can totally make gifts that multitask as useful items for the kids too. That makes it a financial 2-fer. Score!

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It’s officially Spring and that means bright and cheerful craftiness! Let’s start with something for kiddos like an adorable and easy pipe cleaner butterfly craft. This kids craft is super easy and only needs some of those pipe cleaners I know you have lying around and scissors.

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My tiny humans are always playing with pipe cleaners. Sometimes, I swear, I don’t even know where they came from (like didn’t we use all of those at Christmastime?). I think part of the draw is that you can turn them into anything. Your imagination is the limit.

They have made bracelets, glasses, animal tails, clothes for dolls, springs… the list goes on and on. While I love letting them create freely, sometimes it’s fun to pass on my own knowledge and watch their eyes light up. That’s exactly what happened with this pipe cleaner butterfly craft. It went from, “That’s so cool, how did you make it” to, “Mom look! That was so easy!”

Of course, the youngest played with his for about 5 minutes before pulling it apart and turning it into something else but that’s also part of the fun. Much like play dough you can create, destroy, and recreate again and again. So grab the pipe cleaners and gather the little ones around the table for some fun and colorful spring creating.

Pipe Cleaner Butterfly Materials

Multi-Color Pack of Pipe Cleaners
Scissors

Step 1

First, grab 2 pipe cleaners of the same color and twist 1 set of ends together.

Step 2

Next, straighten the 2 pipe cleaners into one line and flatten the twisted joint so that it is flush with the pipe cleaner line.

Step 3

Then form a loop at one end of the joined pipe cleaners and twist once to secure.

Step 4

Add a second loop next to the first loop and, again, twist it one to secure. This creates your first wing.

Step 5

Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the rest of your joined pipe cleaners to create the second wing. Wrap any excess pipe cleaner ends around the center to secure in place.

Step 6

Next, grab one pipe cleaner in a different color and secure it to the middle of your butterfly wings by wrapping it 2-3 times around the center of them.

Step 7

Then fold your pipe cleaner in on itself to form the butterfly body and twist it together. Leave a small loop at the top as pictured.

Step 8

Now cut a smaller piece of pipe cleaner in the same color as your butterfly body.

Mom Note:

If your child is still using the plastic safety scissors, you might have to help with this part. They didn’t cut very well for us and I eventually just grabbed my scissors and did it for him.

Step 9

Thread the small piece of pipe cleaner through the loop at the top of your butterfly body and twist the open loop you left in step 7 to secure it.

Step 10

Lastly, curl the ends of the small piece of pipe cleaner to look like antennae for your butterfly.

The great thing about this adorable and easy pipe cleaner butterfly craft is that once you can shape and bend the wings once it is made. Pull the wings slightly together to create a creature that looks as though it is ready to take flight. You can also make multiple pipe cleaner butterflies and thread them together to create a mobile. Or simply let the kiddos take flight on a playful adventure and run around the house with their creations. No matter what you choose, these adorable little critters are sure to be a fun craft to make with the kiddos.

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