I love a good cake topper because it can completely take a cake to the next level. The most important part is how good the cake tastes, but we need a cute little cake banner topper too, right? This DIY cake topper can easily be made in under 30 minutes – and no fancy cutting machines required.
The final post of the blue and pink birthday party crafts. I’m not even gonna lie, I am sick of all this party stuff. I was tired of it about 10 minutes after the party ended. And that was a month ago. But, this custom cake topper is adorable and simple to make, so I had to share. It’s perfect for the sweetest occasion. <– See what I did there. hehehehe.
Please disregard the sloppiness of the icing on the cake there. That would be where part of the cake fell off (my fault) and where my wonderful mother-in-law did the best she could do to salvage my mistake. Bless her.
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DIY Cake Topper
Materials Needed for This Sweet Bunting Banner:
– Cardstock in your choice of color (Mine came from Hobby Lobby)
– Letter Stickers (These too came form Hobby Lobby)
– Ribbon (I used this kind.)
– Hot Glue
– Straws or some other stick or tubular device-thing-a-ma-jig to attach the bunting to and stick in the cake
Step 1
You will need to sketch out a flag bunting shape to use as a template. I did this with a ruler. Once it is sketched out, cut out the template and trace as many letters as will be on your bunting on the back of the card stock (this keeps any lines from being seen on the front and if you have glitter card stock like I did, you can’t really draw on glitter.)
Step 2
Cut out all the little flags and attach your sticker letters on them.
Julia Konya says
So cute! I should do something like this one day but I never put a lot of time into cakes. 😉 I order and serve LOL!
Julia @ It's Always Ruetten says
Super cute idea! I’ve pinned so I won’t forget to make this on my next cake!
Cheers,
Julia
It’s Always Ruetten
Orchard Girls says
This is a great idea, it turned out super cute!
-Kayla from Orchardgirls.blogspot.com
Happy Mama says
So great and its my husband bday sunday.
http://betweendiapersandlife.blogspot.dk
greenpapayamama says
So bright and colorful! Love it.
Angela Ryder says
Lots of great ideas, Jenna!! Still love those cake stands!! Have a great weekend!! ~~Angela
p.s. I love your new blog header!!
Ashleyncola says
So many awesome ideas! Thank you for sharing.
Ashley @3littlegreenwoods.com
Stacey says
Such great ideas…I will keep those in mind!
Stacey of Embracing Change
The Causal Craftlete says
This is great! My daughter’s birthday is in a couple weeks and would love to make this banner for her cake. I was just wondering what are the dimensions you used for the flags. Thanks!
Katie The Causal Craftlete
Samantha @ Five Heart Home says
This is precious! I found you through the link party at Pursuit of Functional Home and I’ve pinned your cute idea to my Five Heart Home Pinterest boards. 🙂
Jamie {Better With Age} says
Love this! I love the sparkly color 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Kathy Penney says
I have been seeing these on wreaths and cakes and just love them! Pinned it. Thanks for linking up at All Things Pretty.
Tammy says
I don’t which I’m in love with more! The topper or the cake! 😀 Beautiful, crafty idea…I love making homemade decor like this. It’s so fun.
Found your site through Whimsy Wednesday! Hope you stop by soon!
Cheers,
Tammy (& Catherine) of Living the Gourmet
Leslie Stewart says
Love it! I’m pinning!
Leslie
House on the Way
Jann Olson says
Such a cute idea! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann