I’m not a crafty person. I openly admit that but sometimes you just have to put your craft hat on when you can’t find what you are looking for. That is exactly what happened to me with my son’s 5th birthday party. The theme was Angry Birds and while plenty of party supplies were available, the one thing I couldn’t find easily were cupcake picks. I could have paid a ridiculous amount for them from super crafty people off Etsy but it didn’t take too much thinking on my part to realize even my non-crafty self could whip some out without too much effort.
And I was right!
I already had some elegant toothpicks with a rounded top on hand and I knew that they would work beautifully for the picks. Now I just needed two awesome rounded punches that were just the right size….
Except I couldn’t find two rounded punches in just the right size. Darn you Michael’s. Grrr.
So with the party just a day away, out came a plan B. Which really was just cutting some squares that nested to create a layered look with some snazzy wavy scissors. (Do they have a real name? Because I threw the packaging away and I have no idea what to call these things.) I wanted circles but squares are much more forgiving. In fact, I decided not to measure the squares and just eyeball it so they were assorted sizes. This way, when they aren’t exactly the same I can claim it was on purpose.
Perfect.
Armed with some colored card stock, Angry Bird stickers, glue, scotch tape and those sweet scissors, I set to work cutting out my shapes, gluing them together and fixing the sticker on the front. Then I simply attached the toothpick to the back with some tape. And…
viola! I made my very own Angry Bird cupcake toppers. While they were more work than buying some, they were just what I needed in a pinch and very inexpensive. This would work great for any party theme and a great way to customize the look exactly how you want. This would be an extra easy project for anyone with an electronic cutting machine or the proper punches.
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way to go!!! I’m jealous of your backdrops by the way
Great job!!
What a Great Way To Save Money =)
Great job! Now come make mine lol
those are so cute! my kids love angry birds!
Those turned out so cute! Stickers were a smart idea. I did a lot of homemade stuff but printed it from my computer, stickers never even dawned on me.
Such a simple way to be creative and save money at the same time.
Those are adorable! Very crafty making your own little signs!
How cute! My bigger grand-daughter would be a great help making something like this. I know the kids would love them.
My kids are so in love with these Angry Birds that I’m going to make this for their Birthdays.
those are so cute an my grandsons are nuts about angry birds ,thanks for this,
Love this, I think my mom is doing some similar DIY for our baby shower
love how easy this is to do, my son loves angry birds also
awesome job love it
Good ideas! I think since I just bought a home laminator ($17 on Amazon) I’d laminate them before putting them on the picks so they can be used again! Also, I might try to decorate both sides.
My grandsons love Angry Birds, thank you for the tutorial.
Cute and simple!
These came out great, and your “plan B” was very creative!
these are awesome
These are adorable! They would be perfect for a birthday party!
Thats awesome! Great idea. I will def gonna try this…
That’s a really clever idea. I never would have thought to do this. I would have wasted money at the party supply shop. Love that it’s easier than decorating the top of the cupcakes. I’m not much of a Martha Stewart. LOL!
What a great idea. I have a couple of birthdays coming up in a couple of months. This gives me time to find all the supplies I need to make these.
Wish I was crafty. When I see things you do, it really makes me want to try more often.My grandson loves angry birds