Are you looking for some cute monster cupcake ideas? These monster cupcakes were so much fun to decorate. I may have died and gone to creative heaven.
My sister-in-law came over the night before Andrew’s birthday party and we got lost in decorating these cupcakes for his party. If the kids hadn’t started getting restless, we may have baked a couple more dozen cupcakes and kept decorating. It was serious fun.
I asked Andrew if he wanted a super hero themed birthday party or a monster themed birthday party and he chose to have a monster birthday party. These would work perfectly for a Halloween party as well as a birthday party. It would be a fun activity to decorate these cupcakes as a party activity.
Monster Cupcake Ideas
Monster Cupcake Supplies
I took the easy road and made the cupcakes from a mix and used store bought frosting. I used gel food coloring to get the vibrant frosting colors I wanted. For decorations, we used a variety of candies, marshmallows, nuts, and other supplies on hand. To maximize the candy decor options, I hit up the local Winco bulk foods section and ended up with the following candies:
- Good and Plenty
- Fruit Slices
- Sliced Almonds
- Mike and Ike
- Pull and Peel Licroice
- Gummy Life Savers
- Candy Corn
- Yogurt Covered Raisins
- Chocolate Candy Coated Sunflower Seeds
- Jelly Beans
- Licorice Mix
- Sour Punch Straws
- Mini M&M’s
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Sprinkles
- Food Coloring Markers
- Black Frosting
If you’re ever looking for a unique selection of candy in all size, shapes and colors, check out Candy Crate. Another great place to find candy online is Amazon.com.
Monster Cupcake Decorations
I couldn’t narrow down my favorite cupcakes for a close-up, so I decided to share them all!
Monster Cupcake Display Stand
These cupcakes were pretty much too cute to eat. I displayed the cupcakes using a Wilton cupcake stand. I’ve had so much decorating cupcake lately that I think I will get a lot of mileage out of this stand.
Cupcake Supplies
- Amazon.com – Candy
- Amazon.com – Wilton 19 Count Standard Cupcake Dessert Stand
- CandyWarehouse.com – Unique and Specialty Candy
- Candy Direct – Bulk Candy
- Amazon.com – Cupcake Liners
- Amazon.com – Cupcake Supplies
Natalie says
Wow!! These are sooo awesome. I am totally going to make these with my nieces and nephews!!
www.sweetishbabyboutique.blogspot.com says
LLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEEE! I have a “little monster” who I will DEFINITELY attempt to make these for on his 1st birthday!
Jamie says
WOW!!!!!!! These look amazing! I bet they were fun to make too! You have some serious cupcake talent – seriously!
Please feel free to link up your monster cupcakes to my Make Yourself Monday Blog Hop! I’d love to have you!! :o)
Jamie
For Love of Cupcakes
Michelle Paige says
These are the most adorable monster cupcakes I have ever seen! Super fun and super cool! –Michelle
Lisa says
This is purfect, Who dosen’t need a monster cupcake everyday, after all most days turn into monsters
Make handmade says
Love it. Thanks for sharing
mindie says
OMG I love them all. I promise to feature these if you link up at Bacon Time, I want to pin them too. So many great monsters. My linky runs fri-mon, hope to see you there. These really knocked my socks off.
Yadira says
Wow! You did and excellent job. I might borrow this idea and use it for an upcoming Halloween party. Thanks for the inspiration!
Paula says
WOW! What an awesome idea! Going to spook the neighborhood with the cupcakes this Halloween for our Block Party! It will make a great activity for the kids. Thanks for sharing your creative spark with us! Got to you through Trish @ Sweetology!
Erin S. says
Just AWESOME!!
lake says
i love these! i am going to make these for my class!
thank you!
Sandy M says
Amazing! These are just so cute!!
Camille says
Thanks! Thanks for stopping by!
Sannimaria says
Awesome Monster Cupcakes!!! My daycare is having an Awards Ceremony and the theme is “Little Monsters”- I can tell these are going to be a BIG HIT!!!! I cannot wait!!! 😀
Camille says
Kids are the perfect audience for these cute things! Hope it was a success!
Sannimaria says
I was soooo inspired to have LiL Monsters as my Awards Day Theme in my day care. These cupcakes were such a HUGE SUCCESS!!!! Thanks for the tips!!!!!
Bella says
These cupcakes are just amazing!!! You’ve set a new standard!
Camille says
Thanks Bella! They were a lot of fun to make. 🙂
tara says
love these! i pinned them on my foodie board. so cute!
Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain says
Your cupcakes are super cute! I would love it if you came over to Cast Party Wednesday and shared it with us! Thanks! ~Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain~
http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/cast-party-wednesday-link-party-60/
Lisa @hoopla palooza says
Hey i remember these from last year and am SO glad i found you again thru a link party! This was before clipix and pinterest came in my life so now I will always have these monsters-yahoooo!!!!!!
Laura says
Oh my gosh I love those! I think I’m gonna have to make this a Halloween activity for my kiddos. Thanks!