I strongly recommend using thick cardstock so your cake topper is sturdy and not wobbly. Next, you will need the adhesive foam squares. You will add these to the back of the glitter cardstock. I found these at Michael’s and they are perfect for adding extra depth to your cake topper design.
Then, how do you attach toothpicks to cupcake toppers?
Use glue (or double-sided tape) to attach the toothpick to the back of your personalized circle. Attach the blank circle on top of the toothpick to hide it. And your personalized Cupcake Topper is ready to insert into an iced cupcake!
Also, how do you make cardstock cupcake toppers?
Tutorial
- Punch circles out of the colored cardstock.
- Punch scallops out of the white cardstock or index cards.
- Use double sided tape to secure the scalloped layer to the colored circle.
- Add a sticker to the center of each topper. …
- Tape toothpicks to the back of each topper.
- Stick them on your cupcakes!
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What are cupcake toppers made of?
Sometimes it’s a plastic toy ring and sometimes it’s a paper decoration inserted with a toothpick. They’re cute but sometimes you just want something better, something edible. And something custom! Edible cupcake toppers can be made from fondant, royal icing and even chocolate.
What is a good size for cupcake toppers?
You will need to resize your design so it’s not too big on the toothpick. I usually make mine between 1.25″ to 1.75″. Sometimes it takes some trial and error to get just the right size. The majority of the toppers have four layers (sometimes more).
What kind of cardstock do you use for cupcake toppers?
When creating a cake topper, it’s important to use the thickest and sturdiest card stock available. I always use Michael’s “Recollections” brand glitter card stock for all of my cake toppers. Hobby lobby has a similar brand called “Paper Studio”, but the weight is slightly lighter.