How to Create a Beautiful DIY Cupcake Gift Box for Mother’s Day
If you're looking for a thoughtful, homemade gift this Mother’s Day, this DIY cupcake gift box is as beautiful as it is simple. Whether you're bringing it to a Mother’s Day brunch or gifting it to Mum, these cupcakes are guaranteed to impress and you don’t need to be a piping pro to pull it off.
Using our Bake it by Giovannellis Vanilla Cupcakes Baking Mix, which comes with a real Vanilla Buttercream Icing mix, you can create a gorgeous set of cupcakes that look like they’ve come from a high-end bakery without the stress or price tag.
Why This Works as a Gift:
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It’s homemade and heartfelt
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It’s a fun project to do with the kids
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It’s cost-effective, especially when using reusable or affordable packaging
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It looks seriously impressive in a cupcake gift box
What You’ll Need:
🧁 1 pack of Bake it by Giovannellis Vanilla Cupcakes Baking Mix (includes real Vanilla Buttercream)
🧁 A cupcake gift box – available at discount stores or cake supply shops (see our previous blog here for where to find)
🧁 Wilton piping tips: Open Star, 1M, and Petal tip (smaller size works well)
🧁 Gel colours – we used @colour.mill in Taupe, Latte, and Dusk for soft, elegant tones
How to Make Your Cupcake Gift Box:
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Bake the Cupcakes
Follow the instructions on your Vanilla Cupcakes Baking Mix to whip up a batch of light, fluffy cupcakes. Let them cool completely before icing. -
Mix Your Buttercream
Prepare the included Vanilla Buttercream Icing as per the instructions. It’s made with real butter, which means it’s smooth, creamy, and perfect for piping. -
Colour Your Icing
Split the buttercream into 2–3 bowls and colour each with a different shade. We used Colour Mill shades in Taupe, Latte, and Dusk to keep it soft and pretty. -
Pipe Your Designs
Don’t stress about perfection piping is easier than it looks! You can use the 1M or Open Star tip for classic rosettes and swirls, and the Petal tip for a floral touch. Even if you just do a single colour with one rosette on each, it’ll look beautiful. or if you want to keep it simpler, ice with your knife and add sprinkles -
Box It Up
Place your decorated cupcakes into the cupcake gift box. Just doing this step makes it look instantly professional and gift-worthy.
Optional Add-Ons:
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Add a small bow or ribbon to your box
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Include a handwritten card
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Pop a few fresh flowers (wrapped) inside the box for extra wow
Why Use Our Baking Mix?
With our Bake it by Giovannellis Vanilla Cupcake Mix, you’re getting the convenience of a baking mix—but with a homemade-from-scratch taste. The included buttercream icing is real butter-based, making it not only delicious but perfect for beautiful, professional-style decoration at home.
Ready to Make Your Own Mother’s Day Cupcake Gift Box?
Click below to get your baking mix and start creating something Mum will truly love.
