Extra Sweet Treats

These sweet cupcakes are so adorable, they look good enough to eat! Not only can they act as a great gift for the Mom-to-be, but they also act as a practical and festive decoration too. I created these cupcakes for a friend of mine who is expecting a little boy. They will be used as table decorations during the luncheon, and will be collected afterwards for the Mom-to-be to use for her new baby.

What You Will Need to Create the Cupcakes:

Each cupcake consists of 5 baby socks. (In the picture above I chose to use several different colored socks to create a layering look.) You can easily find baby socks on sale at Babies R' Us. For this particular project I was able to find a package of 8 pairs of socks for $3.99. (Look for coupons online) To top it off and give it that cupcake look, I chose to use a 'rubber ducky' themed cupcake liner.

How to Fold the Socks:

In the picture above I chose to use several different colored socks to create a layering look. First you turn 1 sock inside out and roll it up starting with the bottom of the sock with the other sock tucked in the middle so as to create a ball. Then take the open end of the sock and bring it around the ball - this is how I created the edge. For the multiple layer look (as shown above) I suggest using 5 baby socks. I kept adding one sock at a time until the cupcake liner was full. This is a little hard to explain so let me know if you have any questions. To finish the cupcakes off I added some baby themed cupcake liners. (Keep in mind, there is no right or wrong way to fold the socks.)

To showcase your creations either place them on a tiered cake plate, a wired cupcake holder, in a wicker basket, around a cake/diaper cake, in a pastry box or let them stand on their own as your table decor. If you're looking to go a step further and 'dress' the cupcakes, why not add a little confetti or a diaper pin to the top of the cupcake for a garnish?

If you thought these were cute, just wait until you see what I can do with little girl socks!