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patriotic cupcake toppers

Hello friends! I’m so glad you stopped by the blog today. Independence Day is just around the corner and this is a holiday with special memories and meaning for me. I’m excited to share some Patriotic Cupcake Toppers inspired by my love for this favorite time of year. If you’re a fan of mixed media, stamping or coloring you’re going to love this project.
Patriotic Cupcake Toppers by Aly Dosdall for We R Memory Keepers

Fireworks are a big part of the Fourth of July for me and my family, so I wanted to create the look of fireworks on my cupcake toppers. We R Memory Keepers Marker Airbrush to the rescue!
Patriotic Cupcake Toppers by Aly Dosdall for We R Memory Keepers
Patriotic Cupcake Toppers by Aly Dosdall for We R Memory Keepers
I knew I wanted to use the Marker Airbrush for the background of my cupcake toppers, so I picked out some patriotic colored markers from my stash, and created the feel of fireworks on some scraps of smooth Bazzill Marshmallow cardstock.
Marker Airbrush by We R Memory Keepers
Deciding how to add text to each topper took a bit more thought. I knew it would be easy to add Thickers, or patriotic die cut phrases, but I really wanted to keep the airbrush look consistent throughout the project. Then it hit me that I could use my Word Punch Board to create a custom template for the Marker Airbrush!
Word Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers
I punched out the letters “USA”, taped the template over my background (along with a little extra scrap of paper to completely cover it), and then used the complementary color with the Marker Airbrush to add the letters for my toppers.
Marker Airbrush by We R Memory Keepers
Once I finished adding the letters to the backgrounds, I punched them out with the Clear Cut Heart Punch. It was the perfect solution to portray my love for my country AND to quickly and easily punch out the text.
Clear Cut Heart Punch by We R Memory Keepers
To finish off my cupcake toppers, I added a few clear adhesive backed rhinestones for some sparkle, and then taped them to some fancy red and blue large sandwich picks.
Patriotic Cupcake Toppers by Aly Dosdall for We R Memory Keepers
Don’t they look cool with these cupcakes with the red, white, and blue swirled frosting?
Patriotic Cupcake Toppers by Aly Dosdall for We R Memory Keepers
Patriotic Cupcake Toppers by Aly Dosdall for We R Memory Keepers
This would be a great technique to include on a patriotic greeting card, place card, or gift tag since you can easily customize the text using the Word Punch Board and the Marker Airbrush!
Patriotic Cupcake Toppers by Aly Dosdall for We R Memory Keepers
Thanks for stopping by the blog friends! I hope you enjoy a fun, safe, and memorable Independence Day holiday this year. Happy crafting!
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