Topper Tutorial

I don't think that I explained how I made my Cupcake Toppers very well when I  posted them a few days ago. I have received a lot of email  asking me questions like "How did you do the back of the topper?" Or " Did you use a toothpick" And lots of ladies wanted to know how I adhered the toothpick to the card- stock. It made me realize that when I first started stamping and making things that I too, did not always understand how something was made. Heck, I still do wonder about some items are made. :) So I made a small tutorial on how I created my Cupcake Toppers. I hope it helps those of you who have never made them. For those of you who have made them I hope you enjoy the pictures. :) Please double click on the pictures so that you can see them better.

Here are the items that you will need. The only thing that I do not have pictured is my Xyron. All items used are from Stampin' UP! with the exception of the glue, toothpicks and the eyes.

You will need:

1. A round punch 1 3/8" and the new SU  round Scallop.

2.A stamp set. I used "Batty For You".

3. Black Ink

4. White gel pen.

4. A strong glue for the toothpick. And glue to adhere the 2 round scallop pieces together.

Stamp your image onto  white card-stock. I used Whisper White from Stampin'UP!

Place your round punch over the image and punch it out.

Punch out 2 black round scallop pieces. Now adhere the stamped image onto the one of the round black scallops. I used double sided tape to do that. I then added white dots using my white gel pen all around the scalloped edges.

Turn your stamped round circle over. I used Crafter's Pick glue. I dabbed the toothpick into the glue and placed the tooth pick in the center of the black scallop. Make sure that the toothpick is in the center of  the image and let it dry.

I then took the second punched out black round scallop, put it through my Xyron and then adhered it together with the first  black round scallop.

To finish the topper all I did was add the little plastic eyes ont to bat and Voila! All done.  In this picture you can see both the front of the topper as  well as  the back.  I hope this very easy tutorial is helpful to those of you who have never made toppers. Another thing that you can do with these is to adhere them to the front of lollipops. Something I plan to do for the little trick-or treaters.

Have fun making these happy little embellishments for your cupcakes and lollipops. I certainly did. Smile. :)

Comments

[tami]

hi Mary
How are u? What an awesome tutorial. How nice of you to take the time and write up that and take the nice photos.

I love these very much. Smile.

Back to stamping.

[Peggy Maier]

Mary - this is a really nice, clear tutorial that is easy to follow- you've done a great job!

[Tracey]

Love this topper - thanks for the step by step guide.

[Monika/buzsy]

Great pictures and tutorial... Thank you Mary! This set is soooooo cute.:o)

[Michelle]

Thanks for showing us how you made the cupcake toppers Mary! I am going to have to get me some of that glue. Do you think this glue will work when making those adorable paper clip bookmarks? I think it just might! Super Tutorial... Thanks Again!

Hugs,
Michelle

[Kelly]

Awesome tutorial thanks so much for sharing!! You cupcake toppers are adorable I am definately going to make some of these!

[Lisa]

Great tutorial Mary...Thank You for sharing.

Hugs,
Lisa B <><

[KristinaaLewis]

What a wonderful tutorial! I love the way the topper turned out! HHMMmm, I think I'll make these for an October Stamo (like Bunko) party I'm having! Thanks so much for sharing! You are the best! (hugs)

[A. Sanborn]

Wonderful tutorial with great visuals any stamper, whether they be beginner or advanced could understand! Job well done my friend! *wink*

Hugs,
Anne :)

[Samantha]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!!!