You can do this. I promise you can. If crafting isn’t your strong suit, you can do this. “Easy Like Sunday Morning”, apart from being an awesome tune, is your weekly installment of doable DIY made especially for all the hesitant, would-be crafters out there. And for all you experts, I’ve got a little something for you too. Since I’m in the throes of Valentine’s Day crafting, you’re gonna have to bear with me for the next few days as I get it all out of my system, starting with these incredibly easy paper punch cupcakes that require only a few very basic tools.
You really don’t need much here, and the tools you do need are great basics to add to your beginner stash. Trust me. You’ll use these a ton and get your money’s worth! If you need to order some of these, I’ve got you covered. Just click these links:
- 2″ Scallop Circle Punch
- 2″ Square Punch (available at Michael’s, but this is the sort of thing you can just cut out with scissors)
- 1/2″ circle punch
- Small Heart Punch (Available at Michaels Craft Stores)
- Martha Stewart Glitter Glue
- Cardstock
- Scissors
{1} Punch or cut a square from white cardstock {2} Punch a scalloped circle from brown cardstock {3} Punch a scalloped circle from pink cardstock {4} Use scissors to cut shapes as shown. First cut the brown cardstock in half as shown, then cut the pink scalloped circle in a wave pattern as shown. Trim the sides of the square at an angle. Last, punch circle or heart from red cardstock. 
{5} Adhere the brown scallop circle half to the white square that has been trimmed. {6} Adhere the cut pink scalloped circle as shown. {7} Cut off some of the bottom of the white cardstock as shown. {8} Add the red circle (or heart) to the top of the cupcake as shown. 
{9} Use glitter glue to add dots of “sprinkles” on the cupcake “frosting”
So, if you’re not sold already, paper punches are a must have for any beginner stash! They allow you to create custom shapes in just a few seconds and are perfect for mass producing tags…or in this case, cupcakes! Here’s a look at what you can do with your cupcakes once they are all done.
Now, if you are a seasoned crafting veteran, you may have a few stamps on hand to give these projects a little extra “oomph.” If you do, go ahead and stamp the back of your cupcake to make it a tag, or add a sweet sentiment to your card for a more personalized touch. 
So what do you think about the newest addition to your Sunday morning? I hope you’ll be back because I’ve got a bunch of easy projects that I think you are going to love!
2″ Scallop Circle Punch | 1/2″ circle punch | Martha Stewart Glitter Glue
I really need to get a scallop punch! I seriously want to make these. They look like they took more effort than they did! Super cute 🙂
I’m so making these. Love anything you do!
I love your new Easy Like Sunday morning segment! And I love this cupcake idea!!! This will be perfect to use on birthday cards for my nieces. Oh – and Valentine’s cards. I printed it out and am going to try it this afternoon. Thanks for sharing your creativity!!!
Awesome project. I should have thought of this one! You are so clever! I am going to LOVE your new series!
Have a GREAT Super Bowl Sunday!
Susan
Thank you! I’m going to try this at home.
p.s. – is “EK Tools” the brand you recommend for paper punches?
What a fun project for beginners of even a very young age– I know some kindergartners who are going to LOVE this project! (I’ve found that when an activity or a lesson is hands-on with tools, no matter what the subject, my boys participate as eagerly as the girls.) Looking forward to your Sunday projects to come!
I’m in love with you “Sunday mornings” tutorials already! Keep them coming.
Oh my goodness, what a cute cupcake! Such an easy tutorial to follow. I LOVE it. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us each Sunday morning. Thank you for putting these projects together.
Really cute projects and great use of punches!!
Thanks so much Amber! Love this new feature, lovely project and as usual very well explained!
I so love this project and this new weekly feature! Thank you for endless creativity and inspiration, Amber!
What a cute and simple craft! I love anything cupcake – so sweet!
Been pondering what kind of Valentines we were going to make this year for Girl Scouts and our homeschool party (with other homeschoolers…not just our little school, LOL). I think I just found it!! Easy enough for all the kids to do, but still totes adorbs! Love it!!!
Love this project…….I did not have the punches so I used my Cricut to cut out the shapes……… Had so much fun….
Love this – my Mon. is my Sun. this week – am still in my jammies/feeling icky today – but not too icky to try this immediately!!! Thanks for the great tip – looking forward to next Sunday’s installment!
I’m in LOVE w/ your site! What an amazing craft and wonderful directions. THANK YOU!
Love you cupcake, and your step by step tutorial. Thank you.
I call myself a lazy crafter, and even I like this project. Easy project with clear instructions—thanks!