15 Minute Crafts: Custom Cake Toppers

I am a ribbon hoarder. There. I said it. I use them for everything from card making to gift wrapping to home décor – but when I discovered how to stiffen them with Mod Podge it was a total game changer!

Today, I am going to show you how to turn some rock candy sticks and pieces of ribbon into the perfect flag decorations for your 4th of July cakes!

Now, before we begin, these will need to dry for several hours or overnight. However, they will only take about 10 minutes to prep and five minutes to finish.

Also, you only need a few inches of ribbon for each topper, so this would be a great way to use up your scraps!

Here are the supplies you will need:

• Plaid Crafts Mod Podge Matte
• assorted Plaid Crafts paint
• assorted ribbon
• foam brushes
• rock candy sticks
• hot glue gun
• scissors
• paper straws (if desired)

Step 1: Cut ribbon to assorted lengths and trim edges as desired. Coat with Mod Podge and let dry. Want to make wavy flags? We cut paper straws in to fourths and shaped the ribbon over the straws.

Step 2: Paint the tops of the sticks in assorted colors. Let dry.

Step 3: Once dry, apply hot glue to the straight edge of each ribbon, place stick along edge and fold over. Hold in place for 15 seconds or until glue cools.

Step 4: Add to your cake or cupcakes and enjoy!

And voila! With some scraps of ribbon and some Mod Podge, you can easily create your own custom cake toppers for any holiday season!

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