Cupcake stands are a fairly straightforward device, but with a few tips you can get the most out of the ones that you have. There are some ways to load the cupcakes on them, decorate them, and set them up that will improve their overall ability. This post will cover all three of those, so you can use your cupcake stands to their fullest!
When loading the cupcakes into your stand, be sure to load from top to bottom. The logic here is that if you work from the top down, you are much less likely to run your arm or elbow through the cupcakes that are already on the stand. It doesn’t take much to screw up the icing on a cupcake, and a simple brush of your arm across the top of a few of them will do just that.
There are an infinite number of ways to decorate a cupcake stand, but some techniques will always work. Layers of fabric will always make the biggest impact in its appearance. Cutting fabric to fit on each stand and adding some to the edges allows you to make your cupcake stand work with any themed party or wedding. The colors are infinite so your cupcake stand is a chameleon! Ribbon works great as accents on the edges of the stand. Avoid things like glitter because it gets everywhere, and will probably end up in the cupcakes!
Setting up your cupcake stand in the best area is important. A stand can be accessed from every side, so it’s important to have it on a table that can be reached from any side. If not, all of the cupcakes in the front will get eaten, and you’ll have to rotate the stand (which is always stressful) to get the ones in the back to the front.
Using cupcake stands is extremely easy, and when you follow the simple steps above you will maximize its appearance and functionality.