I am so glad some of you cute gals spotted this Cupcake Flower Centerpiece in my Sweet Shoppe Birthday Post and asked me for a tutorial. I’m totally flattered, BUT I sort of don’t want to tell you. It was so incredibly easy that you might not be as impressed?! 😉
All you need is a Large Zig Zag Pot, a floral foam ball (cut in half), a tapered candle, seasonal flowers, and ribbon.
Simply put the floral ball in the Large Zig Zag Pot, the candle in the foam ball, and start covering your ball with seasonal flowers. Tie a bow for a finishing touch. Be sure to wet your foam ball if you want your cupcake flower centerpiece to last a few days. 
Snowball bushes were in full bloom during this party! I was so pleased with how it turned out using these white little flower balls! {Especially since I snipped them from my cousins yard for FREE}! 🙂 I am sure just about ANY flower would look adorable.
Wouldn’t this be the funnest gift for a friend on her birthday!? Or how about a cute touch for a baby shower, bridal shower, or birthday celebration!? And if you make one, I want to see! Cupcakes AND flowers make me smile…the perfect combination if you ask me.
Pam says
Everything is so elegant and beautiful; thanks for sharing!
Pam says
lovely ideas!
Nancy says
I just love the cupcake flower pots that you made. My question is, what type of paint did you use to cover the white pots with the pink paint?
Thank you so much………………………………………..
lois paulo says
hello
the link does not work on where to purchase the large zig zag pot. need these for my granddaughters first birthday party in may, could you email me with the site please
thanks in advance love all your creations and your site, very inspiring and helpful
marcia says
Where can I buy the Zig Zag Pot?
ashley G says
These are so darling. I am thinking I’ll do them for my daughters birthday party next month. Thank you for the fabulous idea.
Stephanie says
Truly adorable!!! Trying this for my daughter’s b-day soon!
Darlene Arnold says
Wondering where you’d get the huge cupcake paper cups? They really look oversized.
sue byers says
These are adorable ! I’m doing a baby shower next weekend . Now to fine the pots and fine the time to do them
Cara says
LOVE IT!! Where did you get your glass containers at?
flowers uae says
I would check ebay first to see if you can find someone selling cupcake trees, or you could check bridal websites for brides selling stuff too. Are you also serving sheet cake or anything or are the cupcakes the actual wedding cake? other than the dummy cake of course. if you’re serving the cupcake as wedding cake you may run into problems. I can go into them with you if that’s the case.Thanks
Rose says
Hi Shelly, I love your post thank you so much.
I wanted something like this that I could use over and over again. I found inspiration in the sand saucers we created when I was a child in New Zealand. I invented the Fleur Daily Cupcake Vase. It is completely reusable and flexible plus it is made from the same material baby teethers are made from and it does not use floral foam so it is safer to use for everyone but especially children. They are quick and easy to decorate for DIY weddings. Check them out at cupcakevase(dot)com
Shelley says
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing! I need a few of those. I’m so glad you created these!
Lema says
I’m obsessed with this idea!!! I’m hoping silk hydrandas will work for my twin girl’s 2nd birthday party! The whole party is simply amazing!!! Great job!
Becky says
LOVE THESE!! Do you know approx. how many carnations it would take to make one of these? Thanks!!
Shelley says
Gosh, I don’t 🙁 But if/when you find out, please let us know. 🙂
lisa says
what size foam ball should I get fot the large pot
Shelley says
Oh no. I have no idea. Take the cupcake wrapper “pot” with you to the craft store and you’ll find one that fits perfectly. Sorry to not be of more help. 😉
Roxy Reynolds says
They are so sweet. Love it!
kathy nasson says
i recently made the “cupcake Flower Centerpieces”for my daughter’s 2nd bday party in May . I did not have access to snowball bushes so i improvised and used silk hydrangeas in the color of white, pink and green. I used them as centerpieces for all the tables and on the candy bar station table as well. we received many compliments. thanks for sharing such a great idea!
Rita Kontny says
I was looking for a pattern and fabric to sew baby burp cloths and so happy that I found you. I can’t wait to get sewing. Also love your flower cupcake idea! will become a first time Grandmother in July! It is so exciting for me!
B Fab says
ThANK YOU for this tutorial! This is SO cute and PERFECT for personalized Birthday gifts! Thank you!!!!
Toya says
Oh so cute, I can’t wait to make one!!!!
Nellie says
WOW! I was searching online for some cupcake centerpiece ideas just 2 days ago as I help prepare for my grand-baby’s cupcake 1st birthday in 2 weeks. My daughter asked me to come up with something since she knows that I am crafty, however, I am not that creative when it comes to those types of ideas so I went to the old-faithful internet and there you were. I showed her and she and I were absolutely stunned at how simple, yet so elegant and dainty the centerpieces are. I’ve already ordered the zig zag pots and will spray paint the pink to pastel pink and will make red and pink potted cupcakes. I will also use artificial white hydrangas for the flowers. Thank you so much for your creativity and thoughtfulness to share and for this site to allow us to all share ideas. I will keep in contact and also I would like to post a picture of the completed cupcake centerpieces. I just need to figure out how – the party is in about 2 weeks. A similar concept may be used for valentines, etc.
Shelley says
Awww! Thanks for leaving this comment. 🙂 Makes me happy to know you stumbled across this and loved it. PLEASE send pictures to shelley {at} howdoesshe {dot} com
Shelly says
I found these containers at my local Big Lots for $1. I am using them Sunday for a baby shower. I’ll send you pics when Im done
Tara says
Love it! I am using this idea for my daughter’s first birthday centerpieces! I ordered hot pink and lime green zig zag pots. Can’t wait to see how these look on the tables!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
Those are absolutely adorable!!
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ALLICYNC says
This i the cutest thing ever!! I went to Big Lots yesterday and they have the zig zag pots in oastel colors for 5o cents
Cathy says
These are beautiful and I think you got lots of business for The Container Store, they are sold out of the white.
What a beautiful party your twins had! I just love PINK!
Thanks for sharing!
Stefani says
Thats so very cute Shelley! what type of white flowers did you use? I’d like to do a lady bug party I think for my daughters 1st birthday. Her name is Laina but we’ve always called her our Laina Bug so it seems like the perfect theme. Thanks for the tips!
Shelley says
I just used snowballs off my snowball bush! I am sure they have a technical flower name! 😉 –Any flower would work. I’ve seen this done with carnations and it was adorable. Send me pictures!! I want to see! 🙂
Yvette says
Any ideas where I can get the zig zag pots from in Australia?
Amy says
I plan on using this idea for my daughter’s Ice Cream birthday. Just paint the zig zags brown for the cone!
Shelley says
CUTE IDEA!!!
Kristin says
I wish the Container Store was open right now! Can’t wait to go tomorrow to pick these up! My daughter’s Pinaklicious bday party is in 2 weeks and these will be perfect! Thanks for posting the tutorial, I love your site!
Michelle @ Sweet Something says
That is so cute! I loved the whole party! Great job! Thanks for the ZZ pot link!
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Tiffiny Felix says
I found you on Works For Me Wednesdays, and I *love* these!! Just adorable! *:)*
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Sara says
Are these stiff or do the bend? FYI: If you google for Container store coupons you can find a code to buy them online at 30% off until Aug. 8th 🙂 I’m getting some to make lollipop topiaries for my daughters 3rd Birthday party 🙂
Heather - Dollar Store Crafts says
Awesome!! These would be so pretty with hydrangea blossoms (my mom has a ton of them in her yard). I love snowball bushes, too!! Thanks for sharing your great idea! Your rock. xoxo
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Sue says
THANKS so much for sharing!
Diane says
Gorgeous! and yes, I’m still impressed Ü Thanks so much for the tut.
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Jacqueline says
These are gorgeous as is the whole table. I love that you could do this with fresh or silk flowers. Thanks for sharing. I like it even better to know it was so easy. Nice to met you.
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Tanya says
absolutely love these center pieces. Cant wait to use the for my daughers next birthday!!!!!
Jean @ Quilted Cupcake says
These are lovely. I have those zig zag pots, but never figured out what to use them for. I have some paper flowers that I’d like to try! Thanks for sharing.
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TidyMom says
Too cute and so simple!! right up my alley!!
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Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
ADORABLE!
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Jackie says
What a wonderful idea….I am glad someone already asked the question I had in mind…how did you get the light pink one, when all they have are primary colors. haha! Thanks!
Brooke says
I have twin boys and cupcakes are always a theme for their individual cakes, you know, the really large cupcake cake pans. I am going to do one of these flower cupcakes for their next birthday party. A little girly for them, but as a Mom, I still want their parties to look nice, not just trucks and dirt;)
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Jessa (Holiday-Haven) says
(I have an award for you on my blog today)
Chelley Black says
Your cute idea cost me $100 at The Container Store! Thanks, alot! 🙂
Shelley says
Whoops! 😉 I know, They have some GREAT stuff huh?!
Sharon says
I can relate, Chelley! You probably bought way too many like I usually do but kept thinking “Hey, I will eventually use them and if I don’t get them NOW they won’t have them the next time”, right?
Abby says
lmbo – The Container Store is SO Dangerous!! 🙂 Try big lots 🙂 or even some of the dollar tree or 99 cent stores near you *wink*
abby
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Brooke says
I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago at a local grocery store (Harmon’s) for a similar price with the thought of using carnations, I haven’t had a chance to try it yet, so glad to see it works. 🙂
Bobbi says
Those are adorable! They had those containers at Michaels a couple months back and I knew I should have stocked up. There’s no Container Store by me…..but there is always online huh?!
Pamela Smerker says
OH my goodness these are brilliant!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
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lindsay lee says
Thank you so much for posting this! So did you buy the zig zag container in white and pink? Or did you paint the white one?
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Shelley says
I knew someone would ask! I should have put it in the post! 😉 I bought white and spray painted it pink. 🙂
Jennifer Hansen says
Simple or not, they are still absolutely cute and perfect!!!
jayayceeblog says
Absolutely darling … I need to remember this one for future get togethers!
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Heather says
Adorable very cute idea!
Chelley Black says
OMG! I have to have some of these! I just checked the website and can’t believe they are only $1.99. I think I’m going to go to the Container Store RIGHT NOW!
Caroline says
I went to get these at The Container Store but they dont make these in the pastel pink as shown. Did she cover the white cupcake container with pink paper?
Leizelle says
Where can you buy these pots i wanna make this for upcoming baby shower?
Shelley says
thecontainerstore.com. There is a link in the post? 🙂 hope that helps.
Angie says
Adorable!!
Stephanie@cre8tive says
Those are cute! Simple yet so beautiful. One thing I might suggest is to use floral foam for real flowers. It is the same concept but the foam holds water so that your flowers stay pretty longer. You just soak it in water, how long I don’t know, but longer enough for it to get water logged, and then add your flowers. They were such a great addition to the table design, beautiful job.
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Penny says
They are SO adorable! It looks like you bought them from a fancy shmancy florist!