Several neighbors and I are stay at home moms that have "hobbies/jobs" out of our homes. I don't usually sell my cakes just do them for friends and family. However, we are all getting together to show off our hobbies. She sells books, one sells make-up, jewelry, etc. There are about 100 people invited and I was asked to make small treats/samples to have out. I don't want to do cakes because of the mess, having plates, etc. So I was thinking mini cupcakes and cookies. Any ideas on how to decorate? It's July 3rd so I was thinking patriotic but not sure.

I need ideas on how to decorate and possibly setting up a display table or unique way to have everything out!

How about something summery and easy like a flower/daisy? You could also do different colours of the same one to give variety.

i think thats such a fun and cute idea!!!
i saw some cute cupcakes the other day on the Wilton site..they took their unfrosted cupcakes and took the grass tip with blue frosting and piped the first layer...and then they took the grass tip with white icing and piped the second layer..and then they took the grass tip with red and piped the top..it looked like fireworks!! (i probably should haev shown you the link first!!!..lol

http://www.cupcakefun.com/ideas/ourflagwasstillthere.cfm

you could also do some in red,some in white, and some in blue frosting to distinguish the seperate flavors. (if you are planning on doing more than one type).

as far as decorating the table goes...put stuff on different layers (i.e use different cake stands of different heights) and then some on the table..it keeps their eyes wandering make sure you have plenty of napkins and plates as people will want to try EVERYTHING I;m sure it will be beautiful! Have fun!

Those are great! Thanks. Any others?

You could do the little cupcakes to look like different flowers, sunflowers, daisys, etc. Any kind of flat flower would work good. Just an idea. You could also put little bugs on them--like ladybugs and butterflys!