DIY Watermelon Cupcake Toppers

These adorable diy watermelon cupcake toppers are perfect for your summer soiree, watermelon-themed party or just about any party! You can make & frost your own cupcakes (I made funfetti ones) or use store-bought ones.

Stuff You'll Need:

- 2.25" round cookie cutter

- white fondant

- icing colors in green, pink & black

- toothpicks

*not pictured*

- rolling pin & mat

- knife

- small pastry brush & water

Let's Play!

1. Divide fondant into 3 medium size balls, then use icing colors to make green, pink and black fondant.

2. Take the green fondant and roll out with rolling pin. Next, roll out the pink fondant.

3. Using your round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the green & pink fondant.

4. With your knife, cut circles in half. Place pink fondant pieces on top of green pieces, brushing with a little water to attach.

5. Use pinch-size pieces of the black fondant to make seeds. Press into watermelon wedges.

6. Attach a toothpick to the bottom of each watermelon topper.

7. Place a topper on a frosted cupcake.

Hooray for summer!!

Watermelon Pinata: Crafted by Jen

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I initially started this blog in 2010 to chronicle my baking adventures. In 2013 I became a mother and this space shifted to sharing my DIYs and inspiration for creative living. Since then, I've been fortunate to work with multiple companies producing creative editorial content. As I look back at this blog, I'm reminded of how your passions can actually unfold into a career. And if you're really patient and willing to put in the all the work, dream jobs do come true. So it is here where I say au revoir to my beloved blog, aka my creative journal. You can still find me on @craftedbyjen . xoxo, Jen

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