Cupcake Towers Gone Wild

Many of you asked me for details on the size of the boxes we used and how many cupcakes we put out. My sister and I made 8 dozen cupcakes between us, but we probably only put out 5 dozen to begin with. We used the extras to replenish as the others got eaten. As for the boxes...the top two smaller boxes we used were priority mail boxes, that are actually free from the post office. The smallest measures 7x7x6. The middle box measures approximately 12x12x8. And the largest box on the bottom measures 22x11.5x7 (it was a box of hamburger patties from Sam's Club). The truth is that you could any size you have or can scavenge form the trash pile. Use what you have and make it work for you.

I forgot to mention that the idea for the cupcake tower came from my sister, Emily. She made this adorable polka dot one for her daughters' 11th birthday party. It was precious. Just look at those black and white polka dot and stripe candles on top...too cute! This was definitely a cake fit for a diva. They put on their own fashion runway show that night...complete with a red carpet. The party was a huge hit with those pre-teen girls!

For those of you interested in making your own, I thought I'd include some pictures for inspiration. You can really make them as simple or elaborate as you want. The skies the limit. This brown and pink tower is one of my absolute favorites. Those simple little bows around each box make it so chic!



Of course, the aqua and brown color scheme caught my eye. How can you go wrong with those two colors??? Seriously. And I love how they added a small cake as the topper.

I little over the top, but still fabulous. Can you imagine this beauty at a wedding? Absolute perfection!

These little towers from Martha Stewart are sweet. But, I'm not quite sure about the frosting dollops...a little too pointy for me.

I think I died when I saw this barnyard friends cupcake tower. Could it be any cuter? No, it could not!

And if you're really feeling adventurous and wanted to blow it out of the water...there's this. A cupcake tree. Although, I am bit concerned for that sweet little girl's safety...what better way to go than being crushed by a bajillion cupcakes?

I think I will stick to the simple version. No chance of death by cupcake here. Possibly a sugar coma, but not death!