Do you remember last month the DIY shoot i created for the blog birthday? If not have a look here. I thought it was about time i share another tutorial with you all, this week i wanted to show you how to create an inexpensive, fun and cute cake topper you can do yourself for your wedding day, or of course any other event.
There is a trend at the moment for simple, rustic, homemade style cakes in the wedding industry and cake toppers are BIG news right now. It’s an easy, cute and quirky way to personalise your day. There are so many toppers out there to choose from, but this one is very easy, you can completely personalise and adapt it to your taste and wedding theme.
What you need:
♥ Assorted coloured paper
♥ Two paper straws
♥ Thread/Twine
♥ Needle
♥ Template
♥ Scissors/Craft Knife
Method:
1. Print off your selected words in your preferred font, preferably on card.
2. Draw around your letters onto the paper and cut out using scissors or a sharp craft knife.
3. Tie one end of your twine or thread to one straw, and start threading your letters onto the thread. Be sure to choose the same height to thread and thread through twice in each letter to ensure the letter lays flat. Be careful, the paper is delicate. You can use card if you wish but it may be harder to make the holes for the thread.
4. Once the row of letters is in place tie the other end of the thread onto the second straw.
5. When you start on the next rows of lettering, make sure the thread is shorter; you want the straws to be closer at the bottom and wider at the top for full affect. Also find out the diameter of your cake to make sure it is in proportion.
6. Now insert the straws into your cake. {Make sure you store the topper safely until your wedding day, a box is best, as it’s very delicate.}
Don’t worry if it’s not perfect, it all adds to the ‘look’. Have fun crafting, lots of love, Lou xoxo
