Uncommon Events: Bat Cake Toppers…

October 27, 2011

 

I can’t believe we are at the end of October already!  After this fun post, our Uncommon Events series will return after the new year begins.  Let’s face it… everyday is a party from now until 2012!  We have saved one of our all-time favorite Halloween party decorations… bat cake toppers!  They are perfect for that last minute treat!
bat ct supplies
Trace one bat onto the black paper for each cake topper.  I used a wooden cut-out from Michaels for my template.

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Cut out the bats.

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Hot glue the florist wire to the back of the bat.
I washed mine, patted it dry, and colored it black with a non-toxic marker, but you could leave it white or silver.
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Now place them in your cake at different heights.  You may need to clip your wire to make it shorter.  That’s it!  I was so excited to use my new cake stand!  Isn’t it so adorable? 
 Bonnie and Trish
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  1. The Lovely Mrs. P says:
    October 27, 2011 at 1:12 pm

    Love this!! Saw it on between You & Me!

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  2. Hi, I'm Laura Ingalls Gunn says:
    October 27, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Oh the cake is adorable!

    I featured your yarn wrapped letters on my site. I hope you will stop by.

    Reply
  3. Lindsay says:
    October 27, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    Adorable! What a fun little cake topper! You are super creative!

    Reply
  4. Andrea Brand . Charcoal and Crayons says:
    October 28, 2011 at 5:09 am

    Love these! If I have time, I just might have to decorate the pumpkin cheesecake I’m making this weekend with something similar… so cute!

    Reply
  5. Between U & Me says:
    October 28, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    Hi! This is very cool! I love it! Thanks for sharing this at the Crazy Cute party @ Between U & Me! Don’t forget to come back and enter for a chance to win the giveaway! :D

    http://www.betweenuandme.com

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  6. Ameryn Marie says:
    October 29, 2011 at 1:53 am

    cute. and simple too! I like it.

    Ameryn
    ohsonifty.blogspot.com

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  7. aggieam01 says:
    October 29, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    This is super adorable. Love it on the orange cake!

    Reply
  8. Between U & Me says:
    October 31, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    I featured this post today on my blog! Thanks for linking up! :D

    http://www.betweenuandme.com

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