Creating A Wedding Cake Topper With Bunting

A wedding cake is a centrepiece of the big day, so it's important to get it just right. If you're looking for a simple, fun, and effective way to decorate your cake, why not try a DIY bunting cake topper? This easy-to-make addition is a great way to add a personal touch to your wedding cake. With just a few simple supplies, such as colourful washi tape, card stock, and twine, you can create a charming bunting topper that will wow your guests. You can even customise it with a cute message or your wedding colours to make it truly unique. So, if you're feeling crafty, read on to find out how to make your own bunting wedding cake topper!

Using card stock or paper

First, cut out small triangles or flags from your chosen paper. You can also fold the paper in half lengthwise and cut out pennant triangle shapes, with the fold forming the base of the triangle and the tips pointing down. If you want to add letters to your bunting, you can use letter stickers or cut out letters and glue them on.

Next, you'll need to string your bunting together. You can punch holes on each side of the flags and string floral wire or twine through the holes, or you can use tape to attach the flags to a ribbon or twine. Leave some space between each flag, and be sure to tuck in the corners of each flag to its neighbour to keep the words from sliding around.

Finally, attach your bunting to skewers or straws. You can wrap the excess wire or twine around the skewers, or use toothpicks to attach the bunting to straws. And that's it! You now have a cute and festive bunting wedding cake topper.

Cutting tape to size

Cutting the tape to the right size is a crucial step in making a wedding cake bunting topper. Here is a detailed, step-by-step guide to help you achieve the perfect size:

Start by cutting a strip of white duck tape, or any other colour of your choice, that measures about 12 inches in length. You can use non-stick scissors to ensure a clean cut without the tape sticking to the blades. Place the tape, sticky side up, on your work surface.

Next, you will create the individual flags for your bunting. Cut the tape into strips, each measuring 3/4 of an inch in width. These strips will form the basis of your flags. Place them aside, ready for the next step.

Now, take a long piece of twine or string. Place it under each strip of tape and carefully fold the tape over the twine. Ensure that the tape is folded evenly, creating a neat and uniform bunting flag.

Finally, trim the edges of each rectangle to give them a flag-like shape. You can use scissors to cut upwards towards the twine at an angle, being careful not to cut the twine itself. Repeat this process for each flag until you have the desired number of bunting flags for your wedding cake topper.

By following these steps, you will have successfully cut the tape to the perfect size for your wedding cake bunting topper. The flags should be evenly sized and attached securely to the twine, ready for the next steps in assembling your beautiful and personalised wedding cake decoration!

Attaching tape to paper

To make a bunting wedding cake topper, you will need some paper, tape, and twine. You can use any type of paper, but thicker cardstock will help weigh down the bunting and prevent it from blowing in the wind. As for the tape, you can use colourful washi tape or duck tape, depending on the desired look.

Start by cutting the paper into strips that are approximately 1" wide and 10" long. These strips will form the base of your bunting. Take a long piece of twine and centre it against the strip of paper, lengthwise.

Place a piece of tape, approximately 2.5 inches long, in the centre of the paper, crosswise. Carefully fold the tape over to the other side, making sure the twine remains above the paper and is not taped down. The two sides of the tape should line up, but if they don't, you can easily reposition washi tape.

Repeat this process with additional tape pieces, leaving a small gap of 1/6" to 1/4" between each piece. Remember to keep the twine above the paper and not taped down. Once you have attached enough tape pieces, you can trim any excess tape from the ends of the paper strip.

Now, you can start forming the flags. Beginning at the middle of each taped-off section, cut upwards towards the twine at an angle. Be careful not to cut the twine itself. Repeat this step on the other side, so you have a triangular flag shape.

You can continue adding tape and cutting out flags until you have the desired number of bunting flags for your cake topper.

Trimming tape and paper

To make a wedding cake topper out of trimming tape and paper, you will need:

• Coloured paper or card stock
• Tape (washi tape or Scotch tape)
• Twine or ribbon
• Skewers

First, cut out small triangles or flags from your paper or card stock. You can use scissors to trim the paper into pennant triangle shapes, with the fold of the paper forming the base of the triangle and the tips pointing down from the fold.

Then, if you want to add letters to your bunting, apply letter stickers to each flag. You can also cut out letters and glue them to the flags.

Next, lay out your twine or ribbon. Place each flag over the twine or ribbon and secure it with tape, ensuring that the twine or ribbon is nestled inside the fold of the paper.

Finally, tie the ends of the twine or ribbon to the skewers and insert the skewers into your cake.

You can also use floral wire to string the flags together and wrap the excess wire around straws or skewers. If you use wire, you can cover it with washi tape.

Adding glue to the skewer

To attach the bunting to the skewer, apply a small amount of glue to the top of the skewer. You can use a glue stick or a craft glue pen for precision. Spread the glue evenly across the top surface of the skewer, ensuring it is not too thick, which may cause the twine to slip.

Next, take the end of the twine and wrap it around the glued part of the skewer. Pull the twine taut, so it is secure and won't unravel. You can add a small amount of glue to the twine itself, where it will touch the skewer, for extra hold.

If you are using a wooden skewer, you may wish to paint it beforehand. A white paint will give a clean, crisp look, or you could use a colour that matches your bunting. Alternatively, you can leave the skewer in its natural bamboo colour.

Leave the glue to dry completely before handling the topper or inserting it into your cake. This will ensure the glue sets properly and your bunting stays in place.

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