Cactus Cupcakes, Materials and Links

[With Video] You've seen cupcakes that look like cactus? Well, here are cacti that look like cupcakes!

Little domino cacti (echinopsis) make perfect party favors. Each is nestled in a waterproof silicone cupcake liner and has a faceted "cherry" on top. Tan sand suggests cake.

The materials and resources listed below go with my Cactus Cupcakes video on YouTube.

The cacti are Echinopsis ssp. Order 'Domino Cactus' from Altman Plants, size 2.5" each.

Singer Pearlized Head Straight Pins, 150-Count Steel pins 1-1/4-inch long

Bakerpan Silicone Mini Cupcake Holders, Mini Cupcake Liners, Pastry & Dessert Cups, 24 Pack

Mine came from Michael's Craft Store around Easter. Those I found online are brighter. 

Sandtastik 1 Lb Bag - Tan Colored Sand

The Crafts Outlet 100-Piece Faceted Plastic Transparent Round Beads, 12mm, Raspberry Red

Dallas Bonsai Pumice Small Grain for Bonsai Soil Mix & Cactus, 1 quart

This should be enough for a dozen cupcakes. To stretch it, use soil from the nursery pots that the cacti came in. Place it in the bottom of the muffin liners and conceal with a layer of pumice, then top the pumice with sand.

Want to make REAL cupcakes that look like cactus? Alana Jones-Mann's website has excellent step-by-step photos and directions. (Photo used with permission.)