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The cupcake is quite possibly the singular best baking invention before or since the brownie. Perfectly round, beautiful, and self-contained, cupcakes are glorified for both their individuality as much as for their teamwork in packs. Think about it–what other baking invention looks as lovely alone as it does arranged with others on the platter?

For birthday party planning, cupcakes can be the go-to solution for the birthday cake. Like ordering birthday invitations online, making or ordering cupcakes is the way to go if cake-baking isn’t among your talents.

Here are four ways you can use cupcakes for your next birthday party event:

Decorate-their-own Cupcakes

This is a timesaver for you and also a great party activity. It’s best  for kids over six years old who can wield frosting spreader or squeeze an icing tube. Still, be ready for mess! Set out bowls of sprinkles, candies, and find cute cupcake boxes and other decorating accessories from PoshBoxCouture on Etsy.com to make taking cupcakes home easier (if they last that long!)

Use a Cupcake Stand

Infuse some drama into your cupcake presention with a cupcake tower. You’ll find all kinds of styles and sizes of stands in stores and online. Local thrift stores might also carry more interesting, vintage-era stands to lend extra style to your display.

Copy Designer Cupcakes

Sesame Street characters, Disney princesses, cute critters, zoo animals, sports….you can try your artistic hand by copying easy ideas found online, like the cupcake design gallery at parenting.com. But if you get stuck, and you don’t have a local gourmet cupcake boutique near you, check out Philly-based CupcakesGourmet.com or Boston-based Wicked Good Cupcakes –both ship nationwide!

Create a Cupcake Collage

Whether you bake and decorate your own or order them, cupcakes can be arranged into a design on a large platter or sheet. Most bakers, from Walmart to your local bakery offer cupcake collages as an alternative to cakes. It makes cake cutting time easier, and everyone gets the same portion.

Once you’ve decided on your cupcake arrangements, find original birthday invitations online at LookLoveSend.com. All invitations are unique designs created by a team of talented artists and come in many styles. Customize your invitations online with your own text and a photo, as well as choose what kind and color of paper. Your order will ship the next business day!