Fourth of July Mini Cupcake Sparkler Decorations

My family and I are having a get together on the Fourth of July. I wanted to bring something for dessert that would be fun and festive. I saw these patriotic mini cupcakes at the grocery store and could not resist! To make these even more celebratory, I created sparkler cupcake toppers with Real Red and Pacific Point cardstock and toothpicks to decorate each of the mini cupcakes.

Two types of mini cupcakes came in the package - chocolate cake with marshmellow icing and vanilla cake with blue tinted vanilla frosting. Both varieties are topped with red, white, and blue sprinkle stars. Could they not get cuter than that?

These sparklers came together quickly and easily. I made about twenty in less than 15 minutes, including preparation time. To make more use of my cardstock scraps, I used long strips of scraps. I cut them to a 1-1/4" width and followed the steps 1-6 below. Then I cut the strips into 2" long pieces.

To make the sparkler cupcake decorations:

1. First, gather your supplies and cut your cardstock.
2. Then with the 1-1/2" side parallel to the paper trimmer's bottom ruler, score the cardstock at 1/4".
3. Fold and burnish the score line. This score line is to help the sparkler ends to puff out into a ball shape and to also know where to stop cutting the sparkler ends.
4. Curl the cardstock with a bone folder. This will help you roll the sparkler more easily.
5. Cut fringe along the 2" side, stopping at the score line.
6. Place Tear and Tape Adhesive along the scored area on the back of the sparkler.
7. Remove the adhesive backing and add a line of liquid glue. This will help the wooden toothpick stick better and give you more maneuverability to roll up the cardstock.
8. Let the toothpick sit in the liquid glue for a few seconds. Then roll up the cardstock. Hold the end of the cardstock for a few seconds to help the cardstock adhere in place.
9. Shape the sparkler by bringing the fringed ends of the cardstock down and out in a semi-spherical shape.
10. Add the sparkler decoration to your mini cupcake.

Because I used mainly long scraps for these sparkler decorations, there would be some cardstock left over that was not quite 2" long. One strip of cardstock only had about 1-1/4" left. So, I thought why not try it and see how full and puffy a 1-1/4" strip of cardstock would be. You can see in the photo below that the 1-1/4" strip of cardstock is not as full or as puffy as the 2" strips of cardstock, but it still looks really cute!

It would be fun to experiment with different lengths of cardstock to see which length makes the sparkler size and shape that you like the best!

Below are the measurements and supply list to make these Fourth of July sparkler cupcake decorations.

Measurements

• Sparkler: 1-1/2" x 2"; scored at 1/4" (Real Red and Pacific Point Cardstock)

Supplies

#102482 Real Red Cardstock
#111350 Pacific Point Cardstock
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#154031 Tear & Tape Adhesive
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Toothpicks
Mini Cupcakes

I would love to hear about your Fourth of July celebrations! Leave a comment below telling me how you are celebrating the Fourth of July.

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If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me. I am happy to help you with your stamping questions!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Beth

Fourth of July Fireworks and Daisy Lane Treat Holders

Get your Fourth of July celebration ready with these patriotic treat holders! I created three different treat holders for your cookout - a mini treat box topped with a patriotic gerber daisy, a matchbox with cardstock firecrackers, and a peanut butter cup treat bag with bunting tag topper.

First up is a cello bag filled with patriotic peanut butter cups topped with a banner and fireworks tag.

The banner/bunting image is from the Above the Clouds stamp set (Item #149404). I stamped the banner image four times across the tag and hand wrote "Happy 4th of July!" on the pennants with a Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Write Marker (Item #147159 2018-2020 In Color Stampin' Write Markers). The fireworks are from the Birthday Backgrounds stamp set (Item #151260).

I used the retired 2" by 8" cellophane bags. I love this size for making treat holder! I was sure to stock up when they were retiring this past June. However, you find a similarly sized cellophane bag at local craft stores and online.

To create the belly band around the tiny clear treat box (Item #141699), I cut a 3/4" by 11" piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped the strings of stars stamp from the Making Christmas Bright stamp set (Item #148046) along the length of the belly band. Then I put Tear and Tape Adhesive at one 3/4" side end on top of the stamped images. To finish the belly band, I wrapped the cardstock around the box, starting at the center of the top of the box and creasing at each box edge. The belly band is secured in place in the center of the box top. Any excess cardstock can be trimmed at this time. The belly band join is covered by the patriotic daisy embellishment.

The daisy embellishment is a combination of layering the two daisy punches, the 1-1/8" scalloped circle punch, and the 1/2" circle punch. Punch 4 daisies using the Daisy Punch (Item #143713) from Real Red cardstock. Punch 4 medium daisies using the Medium Daisy Punch (Item #149517) from Whisper White cardstock. Punch two 1-1/8" scalloped circles (Item #146138) from Blueberry Bushel cardstock. Punch one 1/2" circle (Item #119869) from Daffodil Delight cardstock.

Using a bone folder curl the petals of all of the daisies. Adhere the red daisies together, off setting each layer from the layer immediately below it. Adhere the white daisies together, off setting each layer from the layer immediately below it. Adhere the stack of white daisies to the center of the stack of red daisies.

Cut in between each scallop on the scallop circles towards the center of the circle but not all the way to the center. Curl each "petal" upwards with a bone folder. Adhere the two scalloped circles together, offsetting them as best as possible. Then adhere them to the center of the white daisies.

Place the Daffodil Delight 1/2" circle on top of the Paper Piercing Mat (Item #126199). Use a stylus to make the daisy center more 3D. Move the stylus in a circular motion around the edge of the circle a few times and then again closer to the center of the circle. The circle will start to look like a little bowl.

Place a mini dimensional in the center of the white daisy stack. Remove the mini dimensional backing and stick the Daffodil Delight 1/2" circle on top.

The last treat holder is a version of my Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie matchbox treat holder. I created my own fireworks designer series paper using the fireworks stamp from the Birthday Background stamp set (Item #151260) and Whisper White cardstock.

The firework embellishments use the same strings of stars stamp from Making Christmas Bright as on the mini treat box belly band. Stamp the strings of stars stamp on a 3/4" by 2-1/2" piece of Whisper White cardstock. Curl the cardstock with a bone folder. Turn the cardstock over, so that the back is facing up. Roll up the cardstock into a tight tube. Unroll the cardstock. Put a piece of Tear and Tape Adhesive on both of the short ends and remove the backing. Stick 5 pieces of Silver Thread to one of the pieces of Tear and Tape Adhesive (cut the Silver Thread about 2" long pieces or so). Roll up the cardstock and press the end securely in place. Trim the Silver Thread. Make two more firework embellishments and adhere them to the top of the matchbox with liquid glue.

How will you decorate your table at your Fourth of July cookout? I would love to see what Fourth of July treat holders you have created! Please leave a comment below (click on the pencil icon)! I would love to hear from you!

You can find the measurements and a supply list for this project at the end of the post. I hope you enjoyed this project!

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

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Fourth of July Daisy Mini Treat Box Supply List
Stamps	#148046 Making Christmas Bright (Photopolymer)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #146968 Blueberry Bushel Cardstock #102482 Real Red Cardstock #119683 Daffodil Delight Cardstock
Ink	#147084 Real Red Ink Pad
Embellishments	#144108 Mini Dimensionals
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #122334 Simply Scored (for the stylus) #146138 1-1/8” Scalloped Circle Punch #143713 Daisy Punch #149517 Medium Daisy Punch #103579 Paper Snips #141699 Mini Treat Box #138995 Tear & Tape Adhesive #126199 Paper Piercing Mat Peanut Butter Cups

Fourth of July Daisy Mini Treat Box Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Red Daisies	Real Red Cardstock	3” x 11” (punch 4 red daisies)
White Daisies	Whisper White Cardstock	3” x 11” (punch 4 white daisies)
Blue Scalloped Circles	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	2” x 4” (punch 2 scalloped circles)
Daisy Center	Daffodil Delight Cardstock	1” x 2” (punch one 1/2" circle)
Belly Band	Whisper White Cardstock	3/4" x 11”

   

Fourth of July Peanut Butter Cup Treat Bag Supply List
Stamps	#151260 Birthday Backgrounds (Cling-Mount) #149404 Above the Clouds (Photopolymer)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock
Ink	#147140 Lovely Lipstick Ink Pad #147110 Night of Navy Ink Pad #147159 2018-2020 In Color Marker Set
Embellishments
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #138995 Tear & Tape Adhesive 2” x 8” Cellophane Bag Stapler and staples Peanut Butter Cups

Fourth of July Fireworks Matchbox Treat Holder Supply List
Stamps	#151260 Birthday Backgrounds (Cling-Mount) #148046 Making Christmas Bright (Photopolymer) #151331 Itty Bitty Greetings (Cling-Mount)
Paper	#100730 Whisper White Cardstock #146968 Blueberry Bushel Cardstock
Ink	#147084 Real Red Ink Pad #147138 Blueberry Bushel Ink Pad
Embellishments	#138402 Silver Thread #104430 Dimensionals
Tools	#126889 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #138299 1-1/2” Circle Punch 1-3/4” Circle Punch or #141705 Layering Circles Dies #138995 Tear & Tape Adhesive or liquid glue Peanut Butter Cups

Fourth of July Fireworks Matchbox Treat Holder Measurements
	Paper	Dimensions
Box Base	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	3-3/4” x 3-7/8”; scored at 1” on all 4 sides
Box Cover	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	2” x 6”; scored at 7/8”, 2-11/16”, 3-3/4”, & 5-9/16”
Top Mat	Whisper White Cardstock	1-11/16” x 1-7/8”
Long Side Mats (cut 2)	Whisper White Cardstock	7/8” x 1-7/8”
Short Side Mats (cut 2)	Whisper White Cardstock	7/8” x 1-5/8”
Greeting Circle	Whisper White Cardstock	2” x 2”
Greeting Circle Mat	Blueberry Bushel Cardstock	2-1/2” x 2-1/2”
Firecrackers (cut 3)	Whisper White Cardstock	3/4" x 2-1/2”
Silver Thread (cut 5)	Silver Thread	2” long