While this is hardly an original or new idea, I thought I would share some pretty ribbon picks that I have been working on for an upcoming party. I just love ribbon picks - they are such an inexpensive and easy way to spruce up hors d'oeuvres or simple cupcakes.
Plus, it's a great way to use up your precious ribbon scraps! All you need are ordinary food-safe toothpicks, ribbon, glue gun or non-toxic glue stick and scissors. Just cut a small length of ribbon and glue it around the top of the toothpick. Once dry, use your scissors to cut a small triangle from the side-edge of the flag. Or try using a pinking shears for a scalloped effect.
And you can make them in any combination of colors or designs you want to match your party decor.
Personally, I love this candy-colored striped ribbon with my pastel sprinkled-mini-cupcakes!
XOXO
Jessica
oh my oh so delicious.. what are those candies on those cupcakes? Love the flags!
Posted by: bonitarose | May 10, 2011 at 04:54 PM
Great idea. Those candy cupcakes are SO cute! x
Posted by: Bibbitybob | May 10, 2011 at 05:13 PM
Very cute! Now how come I don't think of things like that?!
Posted by: Cindy | May 10, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Very cute! And those cupcakes are totally beautiful.
Pink Sparkles,
Stephanie ♥
Posted by: Queen of Dreamsz | May 10, 2011 at 10:29 PM
As is everything on your blog . . . these are soooo pretty! Great idea! I'm going to have to try these for my next batch of cupcakes! Thanks for producing such a beautiful blog, it is such a treat every time I see that you have a new post!
Posted by: Sherrill Spencer | May 11, 2011 at 01:03 AM
gorgeous!! xx
Posted by: amy | May 11, 2011 at 05:36 PM
oh my. the color of the candies, design and cupcakes are almost the same. it looks sweet and candy. love it!
Posted by: cake decorations | May 12, 2011 at 08:25 AM
Jessica, I wish the whole world was a pretty as your blog! :)
Posted by: Kristyne | May 12, 2011 at 11:05 AM
I've never seen this idea before, and even it if has been done, it hasn't been done your way, with your particular color sense. Beautiful!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | May 13, 2011 at 06:47 AM
Great idea! I could see making a little 'set' as a gift. Several flags with coordinating cupcake papers along with some colorful sprinkles!
Posted by: jennifer | May 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM
What a great idea, I will have to try that.
Love your colorful blog.
Posted by: ginger | May 14, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Perfect!...and will work with most any color scheme! Thanks for the inspiration...
Posted by: Glenda | May 23, 2011 at 05:51 PM
Such a great idea,especially to use up all odd bits ofribbon Ciao Alison(Italy)
Posted by: Alison | May 24, 2011 at 01:25 PM
These are so pretty - I'm going to try using ribbon flags on my next batch of faux cupcakes. Thank you for the idea!
Posted by: Bit of Sugar | May 26, 2011 at 06:47 AM
Tudo tão lindo!
Posted by: Marcela Melloni | June 05, 2011 at 11:49 AM
I like the ribbons. I agree it sparks up even cupcakes. I will have to try to make those next time.
Posted by: silk flower arrangements for sale | June 09, 2011 at 09:08 PM
These cup cakes are too lovely to eat! I want to have these kind of cup cakes for my birthday. Its very colorful and fun.
Posted by: party bags | July 05, 2011 at 06:54 PM
Jessica, I love how you decorated the cuppies.
Posted by: Caca | July 08, 2011 at 03:01 AM
so cute!
Posted by: laurent yves | July 25, 2011 at 02:08 AM
So cute! Love your color's combinations.. so beautiful!!!...:-)
Posted by: Chris @ personalised cakes | August 09, 2011 at 07:55 AM
I just wrote a review of these for a dessert website! They're SO pretty. I love the little candies :)
Posted by: Hearty Appletite | November 29, 2011 at 08:10 PM