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Fabric Cupcake Flags

October 14, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

We are thrilled to be guest posting today over at Whip Up with a tutorial on how to make some Fabric Cupcake Toppers. They are such a fun project to use up pretty fabric scraps and would work so well for lots of different occasions – high tea, birthdays, Christmas etc. 
Drop on over to Whip Up to get all the details. We were so pleased to contribute to the Guest Blogger Series – thanks Kathreen.
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Filed Under: Crafts, Miscellaneous Tagged With: scraps

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  1. Patchwork and Play says

    October 15, 2011 at 12:02 am

    Oh my! You have gone to SO much trouble to make those cute little flags! I’m not sure I’d have the patience! Maybe I’ll just look at yours! :-))

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  2. Wendy Sice says

    October 15, 2011 at 1:33 am

    These caketoppers look gorgeous!

    By the way, you guys won my book giveaway! Email me your details and I will post the book out to you! Thanks for playing along 🙂

    Reply
  3. Linda says

    October 15, 2011 at 2:08 am

    That’s a good way to use fabric scraps.
    xx

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  4. cindy says

    October 15, 2011 at 2:42 am

    What a neat idea! You could make those for every holiday, birthday! neat-o

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  5. Bela says

    October 15, 2011 at 4:26 am

    Lisa, how could that be more delicate?
    It could not.
    That is perfect.
    Simply love this toppers!
    Will check the tutorial!!!
    Love, Bela

    Reply
  6. suzitee says

    October 15, 2011 at 4:27 am

    Cupcakes are so cute dressed up a little 🙂 These are very cute!

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  7. Simone de Klerk says

    October 15, 2011 at 8:50 am

    These are so cute and make a cupcake even more special (((o:

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  8. The Pinkhouseladies says

    October 15, 2011 at 11:58 am

    So pretty, love it :D!

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  9. Nat @ dear little house says

    October 15, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    Too cute! A great way to use up some scraps too 🙂

    Reply
  10. Jenny says

    October 15, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    Just gorgeous and I am loving all the red and aqua goodness-such lovely ideas

    Reply
  11. Celestial Charms says

    October 15, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    So adorable! Where do you find the time, Lisa? 😉
    Maureen

    Reply
  12. The Chickens' Auntie says

    October 15, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    Those are so sweet (they make me want to bake…)

    Reply
  13. Chocolate Cat says

    October 16, 2011 at 12:24 am

    These are adorable, I will definately be heading over to find out more!

    Reply
  14. em's scrapbag says

    October 16, 2011 at 7:19 am

    These are so very sweet!

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  15. Dmarie says

    October 16, 2011 at 8:27 am

    oh, how sweet the little flags are…what a great addition to the sweets!

    Reply
  16. Beertje Zonn says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    The Flags are Lovely!
    Kind regards,

    Beertje Zonn

    Reply

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