{"product_id":"cupcake-birthday-wall-a1022-h","title":"Cupcake Birthday Wall Preschool \u0026 Kindergarten Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bulletinboardideas.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/12\/files\/2010\/09\/IMG_1214.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Cupcake Wall\" class=\" wp-image-250 aligncenter\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1214-e1284062511710.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the budget is tight already it's hard to splurge for those prefabricated birthday posters and wall kits. Here's an inexpensive way to create your own birthday board that still packs a colorful punch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCupcake pattern ( \u0026amp; )\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 sheets of pink construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 sheets of yellow construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssorted colors of construction paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashable school glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine-tipped markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStep-By-Step Instructions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreating the Cupcake Tops:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the pattern, trace twelve cupcake tops onto pink construction paper, one for each month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a pink fine-tipped marker to outline the cupcake tops and create 'icing swirls'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out each cupcake top and use a fine-tipped black marker to write the names of the months in the center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-236\" alt=\"Step 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1198.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-237\" alt=\"Step 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1200.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-238\" alt=\"Step 3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1202.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreating the Cupcake Bottoms:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepeat the tracing process with yellow construction paper and an orange fine-tipped marker to create the bottom of the cupcake; one for each month. Remember to leave excess construction paper so there is something to glue the tops to!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-245\" alt=\"Step 4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1204.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-248\" alt=\"Step 6\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_12081.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreating the Candles \u0026amp; Adding The Finishing Touches:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree-handed, or creating and tracing a template, make a candle for each child in the class using assorted colors of construction paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a fine-tipped black marker to write each student's name on a candle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a line of Elmer's glue onto the extra construction paper of the cupcake bottom and fasten the two cupcake pieces together. Hold in place for a few seconds to give the glue a little time to set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch each student's candle to their birthday month cupcake and glue together as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-247\" alt=\"Step 5\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1212.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCupcake Birthday Wall\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua blue background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Look Who's Having A Birthday in _________________ (Kindergarten, Mrs. Nelson's Class, etc.)!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant solid trimmer or birthday-themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupcakes previously created.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this birthday classroom decoration may take more work than prefabricated classroom posters and wall kits, it will certainly save on precious resources and provide a dynamic splash of color to your classroom walls!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41366003581008,"sku":"A1022-H","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/files\/IMG_1214-e1284062511710.jpg?v=1759869401","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/products\/cupcake-birthday-wall-a1022-h","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}