These fun accents definitely compensate for less-than-stellar icing skills.
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Courtesy of Momtastic
For a Bright Birthday Bash
This pom pom topper is as fitting for a five-year-old's party as it is for a fifty-year-old's (because the theme will, of course, be "young at heart").
Get the tutorial at Momtastic »
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Courtesy of The Chic Site
For a Celebratory Graduation
What better way to tell grads to shoot for the stars than with this sparkly craft? Don't fret about glitter falling on your dessert – this topper is made with star stickers.
Get the tutorial at The Chic Site »
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Courtesy of Like the Cheese
For a Big Anniversary
Who says joyful cake toppers are only for the wedding day? You love your spouse just as much now as you did years (or decades!) ago.
Get the tutorial at Like the Cheese »
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Courtesy of The Party Girl
For a Rip-Roarin' Retirement Party
A Florida flamingo just screams "welcome to paradise," don't you think? Especially if the guest of honor's next stop is indeed the Sunshine State.
Get the tutorial at The Party Girl »
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Courtesy of The Pretty Blog
For a Cute Baby Shower
Elephants, hearts and hot air balloons make an adorably celebrate the a new bundle of joy.
Get the tutorial at The Pretty Blog »
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Courtesy of The Sweet Escape
For the First Day of Spring
Because the official end of chilly winter months should, in fact, be a national holiday. Layered card stock and gold glitter add springtime life to a simple cake.
Get the tutorial at The Sweet Escape »
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Courtesy of Oh Happy Day
To Welcome Them Home
No matter what's been keeping your nearest and dearest away, this simple topper (wood letters coated in sanding sugar), will make their homecoming that much more special.
Get the tutorial at Oh Happy Day »
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Courtesy of Tell Love and Chocolate
For a Happy Housewarming
This super-cute tiny cake – complete with a congratulatory topper – is the perfect way to celebrate a new home.
Get the tutorial at Tell Love and Chocolate »
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Courtesy of Lisa Leonard
For a Backyard Barbecue
A symbol of summer, these party-ready pinwheels will spin in the warm (and hopefully not-so-humid) breeze.
Get the tutorial at Lisa Leonard Blog »
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Courtesy of Momtastic
For an Autumnal Fete
We could picture this leafy topper on your Thanksgiving spread, but its also an easy way to add flair to any fall party.
Get the tutorial at Momtastic »
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Courtesy of The Sweet Escape
For the Happiest Day of Your Life
A glitter heart + sweet message = the perfect delicate accent on simple wedding cake.
Get the tutorial at The Sweet Escape »
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Courtesy of Oh Happy Day
For the Jolly Holiday Season
Aluminum trees make turn an end-of-year cake into a whimiscal woodland scene (a "winter wonderland," if you will).
