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Father’s Day Cupcake Toppers – Free Printable

June 9, 2025

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Cupcakes are always a crowd-pleaser, but adding a personalized topper can take your Father’s Day treat from “yum” to “WOW!” Whether you’re baking up a batch of cupcakes for brunch, dessert, or packaging them in jars for gifting, Father’s Day cupcake toppers are a fun and easy way to add a heartfelt touch.

And the best part? You can DIY these with just a few materials you probably already have at home.

What You’ll Need:

Printable Father’s Day Cupcake Toppers – File for Cricut | File for Printing on 8.5in x 11in paper
White cardstock or thick paper
Cricut or Scissors
Toothpicks, cocktail sticks, or lollipop sticks
Glue stick or tape

How to Make Cupcake Toppers

1. Download the Father’s Day Printable
I’ve created three designs to add to your cupcakes. You can download the .png file for the Cricut or download the 8.5×11 in. paper printable.

2. Print on Cardstock
Use white or kraft cardstock for best results.

3. Cut Them Out
Use scissors or your Cricut machine to cut these printables out.

Cricut Note: I wanted to add a white border around the cupcake toppers. In order to achieve that look, I added the .png file to the canvas. I clicked the image and went to the offset drop down and selected the size I wanted outline the image. Once the offset was added, I selected the color white. I clicked on both the image and the offset and flattened the image. I found if you do not flatting the image, it cuts out the offset and then the image separately.

4. Attach to Sticks
Glue or tape each topper to a toothpick or lollipop stick.

5. Decorate Your Cupcakes!
Once your cupcakes are frosted and ready, gently insert the topper into the center of each one.

Father’s Day cupcake toppers are a quick, easy, and thoughtful way to personalize your sweet treats. Whether you go for something funny, heartfelt, or themed, these little details show just how much love you put into celebrating Dad.

Cupcakes in a Jar: Father’s Day Gift + Printable

June 8, 2025

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Father’s Day is lurking around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already brainstorming ways to make Dad feel extra special. Whether it’s your dad, husband, grandpa, or a few amazing father figures in your life. Nothing says “I appreciate you” quite like a thoughtful homemade treat.

This year, I’m making Cupcakes in a Jar, a fun and easy DIY dessert that looks as good as it tastes. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also portable, giftable, and absolutely adorable with a little ribbon and custom tag. These are especially perfect if you’re gifting to multiple dads or delivering something sweet from afar.

What You’ll Need

Cupcake mix (plus the ingredients listed on the box)
Cupcake tins
Buttercream frosting (here’s my go-to recipe, it’s perfectly fluffy and easy to pipe!)
Mason jars (12 oz size works best)
Cake decorating bags and piping tip
Food coloring (optional, but fun!)
Printable Father’s Day gift tags
Xyron Sticker Maker (optional)
Ribbon

How to Make Cupcakes in a Jar

1. Bake Your Cupcakes:
Prepare the cupcake mix according to the box instructions. Bake and let them cool completely. (Tip: Don’t overfill the tins so your cupcakes stack nicely.)

2. Make the Frosting:
Whip up your buttercream frosting and fill a piping bag with a decorative tip.

3. Layer in the Jar:
Unwrap a cupcake and place it in the bottom of the jar. Pipe a generous swirl of frosting on top. Repeat with a second cupcake and another layer of frosting.

4. Seal It Up:
Once the jar is filled, close the lid tightly to keep everything fresh and intact.

Finishing Touches:

5. Print & Cut Your Gift Tags:
Download and print these adorable Father’s Day tags. Cut them out neatly.

6. (Optional) Make Them Stickers:
If you have a Xyron Sticker Maker, you can turn the tags into stickers—just run them through the machine and peel off the backing. Easy, cute, and mess-free!

7. Add Ribbon & Tags:
Tie a ribbon around the jar for an extra festive touch. If you didn’t use the sticker option, simply punch a hole in the tag and thread it through the ribbon.

You’ve just created a sweet and thoughtful Father’s Day gift that looks like it came straight out of a bakery window. Whether you’re delivering them in person or dropping them off with a card, these cupcakes in a jar are sure to be a hit.

So grab your apron, get a little frosting on your fingers, and have fun celebrating the incredible dads in your life.

Happy Father’s Day! 💙

Tissue Paper Cupcake Wrap

April 15, 2015

I was up late trying to quickly finish cupcakes for my friend’s Mint, Pink & Gold Baby Shower earlier this week. I had just designed and printed out cupcake wrappers and started to cut out the first wrap. I taped the wrap onto the cupcake and thought that it was going to take way too much time for me to finish the rest of them. I looked over at my dining room table and saw that I still had some of the gold polka dotted tissue paper laying there. Whether or not this idea is completely original, I had to try it out. I cut down the tissue paper to fit the cupcake, stuck it into a plastic cup and it looked cute and most importantly, it was going to save me lots of time!

Here’s how I did it:

I cut down my tissue paper to a 5×5 square (sizes will vary by cupcake).

Gather the sides of the tissue paper and wrap it around the cupcake.

Stick your cupcake and tissue paper wrap into the cup.

Ice your cupcake, making sure the icing doesn’t touch the tissue paper.

Last, but not least, insert the cupcake into a candy bag and wrap it with ribbon or baker’s twine and it’s ready to be used at your next party! These were super easy and such a great time saver! Don’t be surprised if you see me using these more than once!

Easter Cupcake Toppers & Liners

March 31, 2015

The Cadburry Eggs make another appearance! Seriously, I have no will power when it comes to these things. They are just so good, I’d trade them in for cupcakes! 🙂 Which is what I did in today’s project. I was used plain party cups (the size I used were 2 inch dia) and gave them a quick Easter “make over.” Here’s what I did.

Materials Needed:

Paper Party Cups (2 inch dia)

Tape

Scissors

Paper Party Cup Liners – download here

Paper Straws

Easter Cupcake Toppers – download here

Side note: If you’re using regular cupcakes, download these cupcake liners in the following colors: Blue | Yellow | Green | Pink

1. Use these Party Cup Liner printables. Cut out your liner and make a circle.

2. Measure it around your party cup to make sure it will fit. It’s not going to be perfect on the bottom, but you won’t notice it unless you pick it up. Grab some tape and place it at the end of the liner.

3. Place some Easter Basket grass in the cup and insert your cupcake topper.

4. Strategically add your Easter Candy of choice to keep the cupcake topper standing, and you’re done!

St. Patrick’s Day Banner & Cupcake Toppers

February 25, 2015

I love making cupcake toppers! They’re so much fun to create and they turn a simple cupcake into a fun and festive treat for any holiday. These cupcake Toppers will make your St. Patrick’s Day Party a hit! I’m also sharing a St. Patrick’s Day banner that you can use to decorate your home, classroom, office or anywhere in between. This banner goes perfectly with the “Feeling Lucky” print I shared last week. Hope you’re all getting excited for St. Patrick’s Day!

Round Cupcake Toppers – download here

Four Leaf Clover Cupcake Toppers – download here

Four Leaf Clover Banner – download here

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Printables

February 9, 2015

Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, and if you’re in need of some decorations or Valentine treats to give away, look no further! I’ve put together some of the Valentine’s Day printables I shared a couple weeks ago. The best part, they’re easy to put together and your friends will love them.

1. Valentine’s Day Banner & Cupcake Printables

2. Valentine’s Day Printables

3. Printable Valentine’s Day Cards

4. Valentine’s Day Printables

5. Valentine’s Printable – Print & Candy Bag Tags

Valentine’s Day – Banner & Cupcake Printables

January 26, 2015

These printable cupcake wrappers and banners will go great with your Valentine’s Day party! It’s easy to put together, and adds that “Valentine’s Day feel” to any room. I’ve created two colors for you to choose from. One that is a little more pink, and one that still feels like Valentine’s Day but with a few extra colors, if you’re not into everything pink. Your friends are going to love seeing this when they walk into the room!

Need some more Valentine’s Day party printables? Grab yours here and here!

Valentine’s Day Banner – download here

Valentine’s Day Banner all Pink – download here Valentine’s Day Cupcake banner – download here

Valentine’s Day Cupcake all Pink banner – download here

Valentine’s Day Cupcake Printables – download here

Valentine’s Day Cupcake Printables dark pink – download here

Valentine’s Day Cupcake Printables light pink – download here

Halloween Cupcake Wrappers & Toppers

October 25, 2014

I can’t believe we have less than a week left until Halloween. I know that this upcoming week will probably be filled with Halloween celebrations, and these Halloween cupcake wrappers & toppers are a great addition to any cupcake that is in need of a festive decoration. Use these for your Halloween, party, potluck, or a sweet treat after trick or treating! My favorite part about these cupcake printables is that you can mix and match each one. Your friends are going to love your cupcakes!