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Tape + Toothpicks = Cupcake Flags

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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Have I got a super cute idea for you! 

The holidays are all about sweet treats, aren't they?  I never cook or bake, but somehow the holidays get me feeling like I just might (p.s. the cupcakes for this tutorial were purchased).  But if I don't bake, I can at least give my sweet treats that special homemade touch, right?

Take some decorative tape and a toothpick…

Supplies
Supplies
Wrap the tape around the top of the toothpick…

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…and cut a notch out of it.

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Super cute, right?

How about two strips of tape…

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Wraptape
…snipped straight this time.

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Punch a snowflake from an old book page.

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Add rhinestones and then adhere the snowflake to the flag.

Final
You can use lots of different kinds of tape.

Labeltap
This is a roll of label tape from TapeSwell.

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I wrapped the label and cut a notch (not pictured)…

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…painted some hearts on a book page and cut them out.  I adhered a heart to each side of the label tape.

Final
Super easy!

Try kicking your cupcakes or other baked treats up a notch with some easy-to-make tape toppers!

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Yum!

I'll be back with another tutorial at 8amEST!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

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