how-to: gilded party animal cupcake toppers

This is SUCH a great idea, found on my all time favourite blog, This is Glamorous... I can't wait to try it, might have to throw a party just so I can make cupcakes with these on top! 














{you will need:} 

plastic animals
plastic candle holders
drill with 1/8″ drill bit
pliers
gold spray paint

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{steps:}

1. use any type of plastic animal you can find, keeping in mind the size of the cake or cupcake you are planning to top; ones with a flat back work best

2. with the pliers, hold the animal steady, and drill a hole straight down, being careful not to come out the other side; the hole only has to be deep enough for the candle holder to fit

3. spray paint the animals in a few light coats, rotating them to cover all sides; note: gold/metallic spray paint will work fine without primer, but if you are using regular spray paint for colour variations, be certain to use a plastic spray paint or a primer for plastic, and always test one first

4. spray the candle holders to match

5. put on your dancing shoes & pop open the champagne