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Easy DIY Cake Topper

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.

Pink and Blue Cake Banner Topper

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.)

DIY Cake Topper using bunting template

Step 2

Cut out all the little flags and attach your sticker letters on them.

Cake topper banner using scrapbook paper and stickers.
 
Of course, you can make the banner say anything you wish, not just “Happy Birthday.”
 
Step 3
 
Cut off 2 strips of ribbon. Make it longer than you think it should be to have plenty for error. Line up your flags on the ribbon. Place a small dot of hot glue on the back top of each flag and immediately stick it to the ribbon.
 
Step 4
 
Its time to attach the bunting to your straws or whatever you are sticking in the cake to hold the bunting up. All you do is take your ribbon and wrap it around the top of the straw securing it with hot glue.
 
 
Cake Bunting Banner Topper in pinks and blues
 
Now, go stick that birthday cake topper in your cake.
 
DIY Cake Banner Topper made from scrapbook paper.
 
What do you think of our cake topper banner? Have you done any creative cake banners or toppers before?
 
Want another easy DIY project for your parties? See these posts then! You can easily switch up the colors on these to make them fit perfectly for your own party! 
 
DIY Cupcake Pedestals – these literally take cupcakes to a whole other level!
 
1st Birthday Photo Collage – a sentimental decoration that is perfect for all kinds of parties! 
 
DIY Party Banner – again, this one is great for various kinds of parties!
 
DIY Party Backdrop – easiest thing to make with the biggest impact!
 
DIY Party Hat – if you’ve got five minutes to spare, you can do this! 

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  6. 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!!

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  9. 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

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  13. 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

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