Traditional designs like Santa Claus faces, stars, wreaths, and gifts are all perfect choices for creating Christmas cupcakes. Consider making three-dimensional trees from green icing on top of your cupcakes. Envision using a three- or four-tiered cupcake stand filled with green-iced cupcakes to create a Christmas tree display. By investing in quality baking tools for your hobby, you will find that there are an unlimited number of designs you can devise with a few easy cupcake recipes.