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DIY Cupcake Costume: Easy 15-Min Build

DIY cupcake costume built from brown t-shirt or tunic, white pillowcase, and red pom-pom or ball
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Time15 minEffortEasy

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A brown tunic for the wrapper, a white pillowcase for the frosting, and a cherry on top. Fifteen minutes, easy: a brown t-shirt or tunic, a white pillowcase, and a red pom-pom or ball for the cherry. Cinch the pillowcase at the waist so the frosting poufs out.

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Brown t-shirtRed pom-pomGlue (any kind)
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Tip: dot the pillowcase with fabric markers for sprinkles.

Steps

  1. Put on the brown shirt.
  2. Drape the white pillowcase over your head and shoulders.
  3. Mark where your eyes are while wearing it.
  4. Take it off.
  5. Cut the eye holes small first, then widen.
  6. Cut the bottom edge in waves.
  7. Glue the red pom-pom on top as the cherry.
  8. Fluff the pillowcase edges like frosting swirls.
  9. Optional pro finish: dot the pillowcase with fabric markers for sprinkles.

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Common questions

How do you keep the pillowcase frosting on your head?

It drapes, no attachment needed if the pillowcase is adult-size on a kid. For adults, pin it to a headband at the forehead so it does not slide.

What is the wrapper part?

The brown shirt is the cupcake liner. Vertical marker stripes on the brown shirt sell the wrapper ridges.

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