DIY Bird Cake Topper
First of all I have to thank my sister, Julie, for all of you who have stopped by to say hi from her blog. And thanks to all of you for your support! I had no idea my big sis was so popular…I would have never guessed it growing up with her! hee hee. But I have always looked up to her and she has taught me many things. Thanks Julie! utah wedding blog, utah bridal blog that does really cute diy projects for brides in utah!
Here is the post I promised yesterday about how to make a diy bird cake topper. For all of Julie’s friends–I’ll have you know that she wanted birds on her cake. Infact I think she even had birds on her cake. I really can’t remember. I just remember going to store after store looking for them! Married for 12 some odd years and didn’t even know she was setting trends!Utah wedding blog, Utah bridal blog that does really cute diy projects for brides in Utah!
All of my supplies were bought at Dollar Tree. The total cost of this project is right around $3. Pretty impressive!
Here are all the supplies you will need. I bought them all at Dollar Tree. The birds were Christmas Ornaments so they might be a seasonal item.
You will need to make a royal icing. Mine was 2 egg whites to 3 cups powdered sugar and then mix well. I would suggest making it with more sugar so that it is stiffer and isn’t as runny.
Place your wreath on the center of your iced Styrofoam.
I think if I was better at icing this might have been cuter, but I basically just globed on a little pile of icing so that one bird could be up a little higher.
The ornament hanger simply popped out when I pulled on it. Then I put the birds on my icing piles.
Put it on top of your cake.
If you have questions feel free to write me at info@bluelightbride.com
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What a gorgeous topper, and how amazingly inexpensive! The birds are so pretty, and I never think to stop in at the dollar stores when I drive into town.
since i am the first one to post, i don’t know if i am in the right spot! i looked around while i was here, beautiful!!
thanks
jill b
That’s really cute! You also have to remember NOT to eat the iced styrofoam!! Hee hee! I think those birds are VERY pretty! I would never have thought they were a Dollar Tree item!!
I am so glad Julie sent us here! What an ADORABLE idea, and I love your site.
Julie, was right, this is a great site. Not only are there great things, but cheap ways to do it. I will recommend to anyone getting married
Congrats on your new site, Becky. I love what I’m seeing. Love your photography! I remember the tricks you gave Julie about looking thinner in photos.
Thanks for a chance to win some Cosmo Cricket goodies.
Such a cute idea – and simply beautiful on that white gorgeous cake!
Congrats on getting your blog up and running! Looking great!
Great ideas!
I came over cuz your sis said to do so and……
WOW, what great wedding ideas on here!!! Good for you, go girl!!!!!
Good luck with everything!
I just discovered your blog thanks to Julie. I love it! You have some fabulous ideas. I will definitely be back.
I love it! Thanks for the great ideas!
What a wonderful site! Wish it had been around when I was planning my wedding. These ideas would also be great for anniversary or birthday parties. I will definately be coming back. PS Julie sent me. Thanks for a chance to win some Cosmo Cricket papers.
awesome cake topper. I really think your blog is going to go far because all the over the top wedding stuff is so over done. I think simple and cheap is really whats coming up thanks to the economy. I also think its a good thing.
How absolutely beautiful!! And you make it seem so simple to make, you are one crafty/clever girl. I can see how Julie talks about you two being so alike, you both seem very artistic.
Your sister Julie sent me over here!! what great wedding ideas you have. I love that you are giving people ideas to have a beautiful wedding but letting them know you dont have to break the pocketbook or go in debt to have a nice wedding!!
I’ve bookmarked your site! I am a DIY’er and my daughter will be wedding planning in the next year or so, and this is right up her alley! Thanks for the chance to win scrappy stuff too!
What a cute idea. Your website is most needed!
Just found out about your site thanks to your sister Julie, what wonderful ideas, I will be coming back here daily. Thanks for the chance to win some cosmo cricket.
I LOVE all these ideas. I was just browsing through some posts and loved that I can tweak and apply these ideas to my parties and everyday “events”. I’ve already done the marriage thing, but these ideas are going to add the right amount of whimsy to daily activities! Thanks!!
Wow, what fabulous, eco friendly, budget concious ideas!! That cake topper is adorable! I will for sure spread the link around to all my friends getting married! Good luck with everything, and congrats on the new blog!
P.S. Your photos are fantastic!
Great pics and ideas on this blog! (Although I’m kind of freaked out by birds… shuddering…)
I’ve given the link to a couple of friends for ideas too.
Kelly in Ohio
What a fun site!! I searched around a bit and am in love with that button bouquet! I’m telling my cousin about your site… she just got engaged!
wow–I am so glad that I came to visit your site—amazing! LOVE IT!
Wow! I wish your website had been around 15 years ago when I got married! So many great ideas that I would have LOVED to use. I agree with Summer – I love the button bouquet. Best of luck in your endeavors!
Wow, wonderful ideas!! Thanks to your sister for pointing us in this direction, I have really enjoyed looking around. Love, love, love this bird topper and that fact that it cost about $3 is fantastic!!
I just LOVE this site! Although I’ve already gotten married some 7 years ago (and no plans on doing it again;), all these ideas are just so fun and creative-something you could put your own spin on for other events. Love the bird cake topper too.
I always do what other people tell me to do;) so I got here through your sisters blog. I love reading about wedding ideas even if I don’t need them myself, 16 and a half year tomorrow and still going strong.
Good luck with your blog.
Eveline.
I love how you have shown different seasonal ideas so far – very pretty site!!
I am glad Julie linked us up to you!! I have already forwarded your blog link to a bride to be on a tight budget!
Wow, so much amazing information in one place…goodness I wish I would have know about your site about a month ago when my BFF got married, Oh-all of this cuteness that we missed out on!!! Anyway, your sis was right, this is an awesome site. Thanks for the all the cool projects and information!
Absolutely stunning! Your sis, Julie, turned me onto your website … I’m gonna be sharing these great ideas with my future bride friends. Just fabulous!
Oh wow…what a great site. Thanks to Julie for letting us know about this. I am helping a friend with a wedding for next June and I already see alot of wonderful ideas and have sent the link to her. Beautiful stuff!
Great ideas! I have been married for many years but still love looking at wedding ideas. I really loved the button bouquet. It is so original and unexpected.
Very cute topper….but I love the button “flower” bouquet! So Creative!
Julie sent me! Wow, what beeyootiful ideas you have.
I have a soft spot in my heart for wedding photographers–my dear Dad was one! It was my job when I was little to help him pore over the 8×10s of brides bedecked in macrame and daisies (hey, it was the early 70s) and help him retouch all the tiny blemishes and spots on the film. Yes, we had to do that back then. I would help him mix the tints to fix them! Thanks for the walk down memory lane! have a great day, and best wishes for Blue Light Photography!
This is precious! I discovered your blog from Julie, but I’m glad I did, as my sister is getting married in July!
What a beautiful (and AFFORDABLE!!!) cake topper! I am already married, but I’ll be back for more inspiration. This site is beautiful and the photography is stunning! Thanks to Julie from CC for the recommendation
What a great site! Thanks for the wondeful ideas.
Those are absolutely beautiful and so affordable.
What a neat idea…I can see this idea on all kinds of birthday cakes.
What a fun site; Julie sent me here, but I do plan to come back! I mainly to cards & other crafts, so what a fun, inspirational site you’ve created! I think I’ve already spotted an idea I can transform into a birthday gift for a friend in December — thank you!!!
What a fun site; Julie sent me here, but I do plan to come back! I mainly do cards & other crafts, so what a fun, inspirational site you’ve created! I think I’ve already spotted an idea I can transform into a birthday gift for a friend in December — thank you!!!
Lovely sight and I had birds on my wedding cake too!
Well, I am obviously over here because I want to win the Cosmo Cricket goodies…HOWEVER>….OMG! I love your site!
I am a professional cake decorator with my own small business…and I truly LOVE your ideas and inspirations!! A bride has so much to worry about already…I am the one that takes the worry away from her about her cake…and you obviously go a step beyond even that! KUDOS TO YOU!!!! I love this site..and I am book marking it…Just so you know!! LOL…GOOD LUCK on your journey!!
Oh my goodness! Your ideas and photographs are INCREDIBLE!! I’m so glad I was introduced to your site!! Julie rocks, you rock…talented family!!
I am so glad to see all these DIY and less expensive ways to have a beautiful wedding. It has become downright ridiculous how much people spend on these events. Kind of like Christmas, the real reason for the day often gets lost.
Wow! Just a quick look in my free moments and already I find great ‘wedding’ ideas that can be translated to crafts in general (and scrapping w/ cosmo). Beautiful work Becky. . .
Wow, the loveliness and simplicity of beautiful ideas here are wonderful. That button bouquet is gorgeous.
I was directed here by your sister at Cosmo Cricket. What a great blog you have… very creative ideas for weddings and other events, too! Good luck with your endeavours!
OH MY GOSH!!!!! I know this stuff is for weddings but you can totally use it for other party stuff!!!! I am going to steal a couple of these ideas for an Advent desert party I am going to have!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!
I am so glad that Cosmo Cricket sent me over here! I am putting you in my favs!
Wow, that cake topper is gorgeous! Love your website. So much fun stuff!
That’s a lovely nest. It seems to be something fun for having the kids involved into doing.
What a great creation! I never think to look for things like this at the Dollar store.
Wow I am thrilled to have found your site. Im already married, so no bride stuff for me, but your ideas, and photography are incredible. I will be back for sure.
i <3 your site, i had birds on my cake two years ago… they were one of my favorite features of the wedding… beside my handsome groom
Very nice site, Julie was right!
Glad the Cosmo Cricket blog sent me over to yours…love the bird cake topper tutorial, and the pictures of all the toppers. I can’t wait to decide what topper to use when I get married in the future.
Love the blog, and the photos were awesome, that cake in the previous post made me hungry!
you’ve some fun weddings here ^^ and wonderful photography (I’m such a sucker for great pictures – I’m hooked
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greetings from germany
Thanks Julie for sending us here! I love your site and will be back to visit as my daughter is getting married next year! I especially love the button bouquet. I’d love to have one if my husband and I ever renew our vows!
Gorgeous blog….fantastic ideas – definately will bookmark. (Thank you Julie for sending us over here to check out….!!)
Our daughter got married a year ago and this would have been just what she wanted on her cake. She eventually found some glass birds. But the cake fell in transit and it wasn’t quite as pretty.
Beautiful blog! How wonderful to have a supportive sister!
That is ONE very impressive & beautiful decoration!!! I cannot believe it only cost a few dollars
Hey this is great. I was directed this way from Cosmos site… I am glad too.. I know 2 people getting married in the next few months, I am going to link them here.. wonderful ideas and really nice blog.. God does answer prayers and I am happy to say this is an answer to these brides prayers!
Off to link TFS!
xoxox
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I adore this gorgeous cake topper! Your blog is beautiful.
What a great cake topper! So creative – and CHEAP!
Very cute cake and great website with lots of useful ideas!
So glad I came here on Julie’s recommendation, so many cute ideas. I especially love this project, the birds are so sweet & whimsical
What a cute site. Your sis recommended us to stop by and take a look. Cute. My friend is getting married next October along with her sister and her parents. Yup, a triple wedding. I will send her your way.
HI! Julie sent me over, and I am so glad she did! Your cakes are absolutely beautiful! I wish /i could have my wedding all over again just to use your ideas, and talents!
Big sis sent me over here – what a great blog you have. You have so many creative ideas.
What a beautiful idea. I didn’t have birds on my cake and now I’m seriously wishing that I did, lol!
Dropping in to say hi via the Cosmo Cricket blog and Julie. What a gorgeous cake topper! I love your blog some great ideas!
What a cute cake topper and oh so economical! I’m glad Julie sent me over!
Absolutely gorgeous! I am in awe!
How pretty!!Your blog is fantastic:)
Love your blog….so glad Julie sent me over here, will definitely add to my favorites and recommend to anyone getting married!!!
Wow what a beautiful cake topper. I’m off to check out your previous entries – looks like a great blog!
Beautiful blog! Loving all the ideas!
I love birds too! I’m so glad Julie posted about you, I’ve enjoyed looking through your photography ! Beautiful ! I’m always amazed by photo’s that look so real ! LOL
I love the Dollar stores too!
That cake topper is way too cute! What a great idea!
You sister shamelessly sent us to your site and what a treat it is. As a gal married for 27+ years, your ideas may come in handy for a renewal in a few years….Your site is being forwarded to my daughter and your blog on my favs – thanks from Canada
I never pass up a bribe! What a great site, beautiful pictures. I will send the link to my niece, she just got an engagement ring yesterday!
Beautiful blog…. so much to take in… thanks to your sister, I think I have found another cool blog!
Beautiful blog and great giveaway!
Such a cute site with fabulous ideas! I’m so glad she told us about this! You’ve been added to my daily list of blogs to visit!
What a lucky lady to have a nice sister to plug your goods and services! Actually, I’ve check out your blog before the invitation to visit. I can see the creativity juices flow freely through your genes! Keep it up!
oh my gosh that is just the cutest!!! and sooo cool and under $3. how creative.
This is such a fun site! I am forwarding this onto my cousin who is getting married in June.
It’s a good life!
Terri E.
I’m so glad Julie sent us over to your site! That cake topper is too cute and so simple! I’ve got you bookmarked now.
Love your ideas! I wish your site had been around when I was planning my wedding! It was hard thinkinf of all those things to do to save money on my own!
I love your blog!!! What a great idea. If I know of anyone getting married I will pass it along and I will be back to see what you are up to. You and Julie have very creative genes.
I’m so glad I followed the link from the Cosmo Cricket blog. What a crafty family you have! I love that this blog has ideas that can be used for everyday projects and parties, and not just weddings! So great!
What a beautiful cake! A great idea with an amazing result!
SO so cute!!! Oh, why oh why didn’t I know about your site before my wedding a few months ago??? I will definitely be referring you to many of my friends.
What a great idea! I love all the inspiration here- and I checked out the lose 20lbs post- and THANK YOU for those tips!!!!!
Love your blog. I am glad Julie sent us your way. Fabulous wedding ideas that can be converted for the coming christmas season. Thanks!
such a beautiful cake topper!
OOOO… this would of been perfect for our wedding. My husband and I met an married in the arctic and this reminds of snowbirds. Me and my sisters were referred to as snowbirds when we were little and this topper is perfect! I know this might not make sense to you but I think this would of been simply perfect for our cake.
In any case, we’ve been married now for almost six years and our cake was beautiful none the less.
Lovely website.
Smiles,
Nancy Grant
I am so impressed! Julie sent me over and I love everything–especially the goblets turned over with plates on top for service! What a wonderful idea! Thanks for this site. Karen
This bird cake topper is gorgeous! I cant believe you got all of the supplies at the dollar store! Glad to have found you from Julie’s blog….I am planning a wedding & cant wait to look for more fabulous ideas on your blog.!
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love your ideas! What a great sister to support you! I’m so glad I stopped by – will definitely be back again! =)
This blog is amazing. Thanks for sharing your great and thrifty talent.
What a sweet cake topper! And your blog is amazing! And your photography is AWESOME!! LOVE the different cakes!!
Wow, you are really talented. I can defintely tell that you two are sisters. I cannot believe the $3.00 bird topper you made. I never would have guessed that it was that cheap and it looked twice as good as the toppers you showed on your previous day blog. I love your photography. also. Good job and keep it up!!
Oh my goodness I am so glad I came over for a looksie. I absolutely love your ideas. Thanks for sharing!
WOW!!! Love the ideas! It could work evn for non-wedding/bride events…well in my world it could! Thanks much for all the goodness being spread around here~~
Glad I’m here! So many interesting and pretty things to see and learn! Love that cute little topper!! What great idea!
Hi Becky,
You and Julie sound like my sister and I. I loved reading Julie’s story about the shoes and so forth. My sister and I have done a lot of things like that through the years.
Your blog is simply amazing. BOY weddings sure have changed…since I was married back in 94, they are so much FUN now! The white birdie cake topper is so very pretty, elegant and it has simplicity to it, that is just perfect.
I enjoyed reading many of your other posts and loved the wood card idea. I can’t believe you can use a paper punch for that thin wood. What a CLEVER idea!
I also chuckled at your post about your BIG sister…too cute. You both sound like you have such a wonderful relationship. Have a great week!
Toodles,
~Tonya
Wow, that is an impressive topper! Great finds!
Turned out really pretty! I think your icing job looks fine!
Wow, Julie is so right – your blog is too good. I love the pictures, the projects and I will put your blog on my daily blog-reading-list!
Another Cosmo groupie popping in say hello. Love those birds!
So creative. So beautiful.
i’m sooo glad i found your site – - i’m in my early 30s and have emailed my girlfriends (3 of them are getting married!!!) to check out your blog!!!! so many wonderful ideas – - i think i want to get married again (with my hubby of course LOL!!!!!)
thanks for the ideas, keep ‘em coming!!!
Awesome idea! I just need to find a good excuse to make these. Maybe as spring or Easter decorations!!!! Love it. What a crafty family you have. I came over from Cosmo Cricket.
That´s incredible!! I love this birds!! It´s very “sweet”. Thanks Julie for the link. I love all!!!!
Such a cute blog, great ideas x
Adorable cake topper. The fact that it’s affordable, too, is just a bonus! Lovely site, great ideas!!
Such cute wedding ideas, I’m not normally the romantic type and even I was going ‘awwww’ at some of the stuff, so glad the link was on the cosmo cricket site
What a beautiful web site! The pictures are stunning, and the ideas are inspired. Wish I was getting married again!! C x
You make me wish I could have an ‘I do over’ wedding! Beautiful ideas!
Wow, what a gorgeous blog. The photography and inspiration is just stunning. Have bookmarked you for future inspiration.
PS Could you also use Texture paste on your styrofoam for a more lasting decorative piece?? (which is soo cute btw!)
Amazing project! One thing I love about your site is eventhough it’s targeted towards weddings, you can come away with ideas to use ANYWHERE!
Thanks for that!
maybe a little late, but no worries. love your blog. you’re just as crafty as your sister. love my sisters too. great ideas, pictures and lovely feel to your blog. glad your husband is doing well, love Jon the warehouse guy.
Wow, what great ideas for more than just weddings! I have to say I love the Milk and Cookies for the reception…who doesn’t love cookies! Some of the brides are just so darn cute and they seem to have a really great fun attitude and that makes all the difference!
Best of luck to you both!
What a gorgeous project! Just lovely!
I loved your blog! I married in may, if i saw it before i would be nuts!
Great Idea!—will be checking back to see what other great things you have up your sleeve.
Your sister sent me over here, and I’m so glad she did. Great blog!
What a great site! I will be recommending it to be sure. I’m glad Julie told us about it. Good Luck!
wow…I think I need to get married again(yes…to the same guy)just to use some of your AWESOME ideals!
So glad I hopped over to your blog!
I wish I was getting married again so I could use some of your great ideas! (I would marry my husband again). I will definately be telling my cousin to stop by, I love the money saving ideas as well as all the awesome photos! I absolutly love the button bouquot idea! I love buttons!! All unique in there own way!! Thank you Julie for sharing this fab blog! I will be checking back and sharing this info!!!
I’m so glad your big sis encouraged us to visit your blog – it’s gorgeous! And your ideas and simply fantastic! I’m going to be a regular reader from now on!
this blog is stunning! I certainly didn’t need a bribe to leave a comment! I love all your fun ideas for weddings (which i may borrow for other occasions)!
So cute and doable… thanks for the inspiration!
Ugh! Everything is so beautiful!
So many awesome wedding ideas. So much inspiration. Bookmarking you now.
Thanks for letting us play on your blog.
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I stopped by here from the Cosmo cricket blog. What a bunch of fabulous ideas you have here! I forwarded this blog to a friend who is getting married in a year and could really use a lot of the ideas you have on this site. Thanks~!
I love a good bribe–and a good sister!! Beautiful site!