https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/origami-cupcake • Posted by Tuttle Publishing
Did you know that cupcakes are called “Fairy Cakes” in Britain? Oh, I see! Because they are cute and sweet, like fairies!
Did you know that cupcakes are called “Fairy Cakes” in Britain? Oh, I see! Because they are cute and sweet, like fairies!
Start with the white side up. Fold the paper in half, forming a triangle.
Bring the right diagonal edge to meet the bottom edge, crease and unfold.
Bring the right corner to meet the left end of the crease you made in
Bring the left corner to the upper right corner and fold.
Fold the bottom edge up, about half an inch. Turn over.
Fold the top corner down, top layer only.
Fold the corner of the triangle flap up to the edge.
Fold the folded flap in half.
Fold the folded flap in half again.
Unfold the entire triangle flap back to step 6.
Pleat-fold the creased triangle flap.
Blunt the upper right and left corners with small mountain-folds.
Glue loose parts as desired.
Decorate the cup lining with the provided lace tape, washi tape, or paper doilies. Alternatively, fold this model out of fun print paper.
For the topping, use a provided sticker or find your own topping, such as a candy or coffee bean. Use puffy paint or confetti from a hole puncher as sprinkles.
This model would make a cute birthday card or gift tag. Fold out of ¼-size paper for a mini cupcake.