Make a Statement With a Super-Sized Cupcake

The super-sized cupcake shown in the picture was made in a 15" x 8" container and used about 50 mums. The same technique would be used regardless of the size of the container. They're great for celebrating birthdays, bridal showers, or baby showers!

How To:

• Start with a 15" diameter galvanized tub (you can purchase a tub like this one at any local craft store). Spray paint your container with Rust-oleum Painter's Touch Satin in Seaside Green.

• To ensure that there would not be any leaks due to unsealed seams in the tub, line the bottom with Styrofoam. This also ensures that the cupcake won't be too heavy.

• Place floral foam in a clear plastic liner and put that on top of the Styrofoam.

• Starting with the bottom layer of the cupcake, insert the mums into the foam so that the flower sits at the rim of the container. Place each mum so that it just touches the one next to it.

• Repeat this step, making the next row of mums a little shorter then the first.

• Continue until the "super-sized cupcake" is created.

• Make the "sprinkles" out of wooden dowels and paint them cut to size. Attach them to the mums using Tack 2000, a spray adhesive that is safe for florals.

Use this as an inspiration to create your own cupcake decorations. They're great for any occasion!