Birthday parties are never without a cake. Ready-made ones are easily bought at a local bakeshop, but they sometimes do not capture the motif of your celebration. You have the option of having your cake customized, but it will be for a hefty price. You can bake it yourself, yet again, it takes a considerable amount of time and energy. If you are the organizer of the party, you will end up the only one with a sour face on the D-day.

And what about those who do not have the necessary tools and appliance to conjure up a cake? Baking paraphernalia can also be quite expensive and not everyone can afford to have them at home. It is not surprising that many people are turning to cupcakes as an alternative. Cupcakes, other than being a great afternoon snack, can deliver the same wonder and awe as cakes during parties. All it takes is a little guts to create and innovate.

When they are done, the little guests can show off their creations on a cupcake stand. Like a cake, these stands can tower up to three levels, which can already serve as the centerpiece. As the kids place their labors of love on the stand, birthday singing and well wishes can start. No need to slice any cake; no large pastry flopping on the floor; just children wolfing down the cupcakes they decorated.

The various cupcake stands available in the market today are versatile enough to follow any theme or motif. They can come in layers like a cake, they can be tiered like a Jewish menorah, with each of the cupcakes holding up a single candle. Cupcake stands can be a table centerpiece too.

Financial crunch need not spoil your parties. You may want to also put together your own cupcake stand, using available materials around. In doing so, you also do Mother Nature a great service as you recycle some of those cartons and plastic plates in making your cupcake stands.

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