Cardboard cupcake stand craft for 6-year-olds
This tabletop pretend-play craft is for six-year-olds making a display stand for paper cupcakes. It does not involve real food, baking, or edible decorations.
What to buy
Stiff cardboard circles
12
Cardboard paper towel tubes
6
Paper cupcake liners
24
Large pom-poms
24
Washable tempera paint in pastel colors
1 set
Foam paintbrushes
6
Self-adhesive foam sprinkles
1 pack
Glue sticks
6
Washable tacky glue
1 bottle
Clear packing tape
1 roll
Small paper sign cards
12
Washable markers
1 set
Who this list is for
This cardboard cupcake stand craft is for six-year-olds making a tabletop display for paper cupcakes. It is strictly pretend play: there is no real food, baking, or edible decoration involved.
How to use this list
Paint stiff cardboard circles and cardboard paper towel tubes with washable tempera paint in pastel colors using foam paintbrushes. Adults can help tape the tubes between the circles to form a simple stand. Make paper cupcakes with paper cupcake liners, large pom-poms, and self-adhesive foam sprinkles, then add small paper sign cards with washable marker labels.
Common mistakes
Do not place real cupcakes or other food on the cardboard stand. Let the pastel paint dry before using clear packing tape or glue, and keep the stand on a flat tabletop rather than carrying it around. Use washable tacky glue in small amounts for pom-poms so paper liners stay intact.
What is on this list
The list includes 12 stiff cardboard circles, six cardboard paper towel tubes, 24 paper cupcake liners, and 24 large pom-poms. It also calls for washable tempera paint in pastel colors, six foam paintbrushes, self-adhesive foam sprinkles, glue sticks, washable tacky glue, clear packing tape, 12 small paper sign cards, and washable markers. Cross off what you own.
When you are done
Allow the stand and paper cupcakes to dry completely before arranging the display. Check that taped tubes and cardboard circles are secure, then place the finished paper cupcakes and sign cards on the tabletop for pretend bakery play.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard cupcake stand craft for 6-year-olds" for?
This cardboard cupcake stand craft is for six-year-olds making a tabletop display for paper cupcakes. It is strictly pretend play: there is no real food, baking, or edible decoration involved.
How should I use "Cardboard cupcake stand craft for 6-year-olds"?
Paint stiff cardboard circles and cardboard paper towel tubes with washable tempera paint in pastel colors using foam paintbrushes. Adults can help tape the tubes between the circles to form a simple stand. Make paper cupcakes with paper cupcake liners, large pom-poms, and self-adhesive foam sprinkles, then add small paper sign cards with washable marker la…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard cupcake stand craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not place real cupcakes or other food on the cardboard stand. Let the pastel paint dry before using clear packing tape or glue, and keep the stand on a flat tabletop rather than carrying it around. Use washable tacky glue in small amounts for pom-poms so paper liners stay intact.
What is on the "Cardboard cupcake stand craft for 6-year-olds" list?
The list includes 12 stiff cardboard circles, six cardboard paper towel tubes, 24 paper cupcake liners, and 24 large pom-poms. It also calls for washable tempera paint in pastel colors, six foam paintbrushes, self-adhesive foam sprinkles, glue sticks, washable tacky glue, clear packing tape, 12 small paper sign cards, and washable markers. Cross off what yo…
What should I do when I am done?
Allow the stand and paper cupcakes to dry completely before arranging the display. Check that taped tubes and cardboard circles are secure, then place the finished paper cupcakes and sign cards on the tabletop for pretend bakery play.
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