What kind of cardstock do you use for cupcake toppers?

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.

How far in advance can I make cupcake toppers?

Sugarpaste /Fondant models & other decorations? These you’d want to make at least 24-48 hours in advance but again if stored correctly (as per domed toppers) you could make them months in advance.

What is the best cupcake liner?

Top 10 Best Cupcake Liners Review

1. Wilton Baking Cups, STD, Metallic.
2. MontoPack 300-Pack Mini Paper Baking Cups.
3. Wilton Rainbow Bright Standard Cupcake Liners.
4. Green Direct Cupcake Liners.
5. Gifbera Natural Standard Cupcake Liners.
6. Subang 400 Pieces Foil Cupcake Liners Baking Cups.
7. Tulip Cupcake Liners Parchment Baking Cups.

How do you make cupcake toppers out of cardstock?

Tutorial

1. Punch circles out of the colored cardstock.
2. Punch scallops out of the white cardstock or index cards.
3. Use double sided tape to secure the scalloped layer to the colored circle.
4. Add a sticker to the center of each topper.
5. Tape toothpicks to the back of each topper.
6. Stick them on your cupcakes!

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!

Can you make cupcake toppers in advance?

Fondant is great for making little figurines or cutting out decorations for cakes, cupcakes and cookies. If you need your fondant decorations or figurines to be hard, make them at least two days ahead of time and let them sit at room temperature to dry.

Should cupcake toppers be double sided?

Some DIY party planners prefer their cupcake toppers to be two sided. It gives a more finished look to the paper cupcake topper. Here are a couple of options to make your paper cupcake toppers double sided. – Print out a second sheet of cupcake toppers.

What kind of icing do you use for cupcake toppers?

“If you wet the fondant icing, I find if you don’t get it positioned right the first time its pretty hard to peel off, so buttercream across the back is perfect as you can slide it into place without damaging the cake topper, and also if too much water is on the cake and you get it on your hands etc,, the ink just …