Venus909's DIY Cake Topper & Straw Flags

[MrsG 81812]

What glue did you use for the crystals?

[MrsG 81812]

I love your cake topper. Can I ask how tall is it and what paint did you use? I think I am going to copy it and mix mine with swaroski and regular crystals.

[venus909]

It took me approx. 3 - 4 hours for the cake topper. I actually did it in a few mini sessions while I watched a movie or something so it didn't feel so bad. Crafty Eddie doesn't have a website perse but you can email him at [email protected] and he will then send you a link to a photo gallery of his work and ordering info. thanks Dominque! I love working on the DIY projects... I have more I am hoping to post soon

[Smitten]

Beautiful!!!  I agree it is worth the extra cost for the swarovski crystals to get the extra dazzle.

[Josie Fiorda]

that is gorgeous! I love how sparkly it is!

[kisha311]

Great job! Can I ask about your flags for the straws? What kind of template did you use? I've been playing around with the same thing, but I can't get it to come out lined up correctly. I have also thought long and hard about DIY cake topper, and I'm more inspired to do it! What material is your monogram? I know you mentioned removing the cake pick part, so I was wondering if it's metal or hard plastic.

 

Sorry for all the questions!

[venus909]

@kisha for the straw flags... I actually used an image that I found online and modified it in photoshop to make my own template.  If you use photoshop I could probably share the template with you. I had a hard time getting it to line up to so I ended up only printing the lines on the top of the straw flag and cutting the end free hand.

 

The cake topper is actually thin wood that I painted and then after I painted it I added the swarovski crystals.

 

Let me know if you have any other questions..I'd be happy to help answer them

[kisha311]

Thanks so much, I'm actually waiting on my copy of photoshop to arrive. Did you use elements, lightroom, or cs? Not sure if it makes a difference, but I would rather ask and be sure. I'm still playing around with photography so I don't mind purchasing the software.

[breeo]

Really nice.

[misbosox]

Great job!