Since I got so many questions on how I make the little decorative picks for the cupcakes I said I would do a quick tutorial on them. So, here I am.
To start I am going to answer a few questions that keep coming up. 1) What type of toothpicks and I using? Over the years it has changed according to the kind I have on hand. So really any kind should work. 2) Why do I use a heart punch instead of one SU! carries. To be honest because I am being lazy. When you make 24 for each bag they get to be a bit tedious. And as you will see later the heart punch allows me to not have to mask or use a SWM. 3) Where do I get the shaped cupcake pans? The one in the picture came from Target but usually I get them from Joann's. They are actually a little cheaper at Joann's then Target but Joann's was out of Hearts when I went do to Valentine's coming up. Also as a side note we usually include an extra gift that is something that the Birthday Girl likes (a book, lip gloss's, etc).
Ok so on to the Tutorial.... See "2 years later" for all the details on what you need to make them.
Stamp Image you want on your Picks. Depending on your next punch you may need to mask an image or use a SWM to only get the image you want.
Punch image out. You can either color it before or after which ever is easier to you.
Punch our a layer to go under your image and above your final layer of the pick.
Punch a larger layer for you background. I like the scallop punch because it is a nice size for cupcakes and it make a cute back layer.
Now that you have your main pieces. Adhere your stamped image to the front of the middle layer. Then place a Dimensional on either side of a tooth pick tip. See image.
Now attach the front to one side and the back layer to the other side of your toothpick.
TA-DA you have you first cupcake pick. Now just to repeat it for however many you need. I usually include 24 picks because the average cake mix makes 24 cupcakes.
(sorry my pick is a bit lopsided, my son thought it would be fun to play with before I got to take the final picture)
Thanks for stopping by! ~Tamarra
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