Baker's Twine Tassel Cake Topper

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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Are you ever looking for an excuse to bake a cake? Well, now you have a reason with our DIY Baker's Twine Tassel Cake Topper. Turn every day into a celebration with this simple DIY tassel and garland cake topper. We will show you how to make a tassel from twine and a pennant from washi tape. We love making handmade tassels – such an easy way to add some color and fun!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Wrap baker's twine around 3 fingers (or more depending on desired length of tassel). Wrap at least 10-12 times.

Baker's Twine Tassel Cake Topper step 1
Step
2

Next, pull the wrapped twine off your fingers and tie an extra piece of twine on the top loop.

Baker's Twine Tassel Cake Topper step 2
Step
3

Next cut the bottom loop of the twine. This will make the bottom part of tassel. Trim the ends of tassel to be even.

Baker's Twine Tassel Cake Topper step 3
Step
4

Now wrap extra twine (same color or different) around the top portion, just below the top loop. Wrap and tie. You can add quick dry craft glue if needed.

Baker's Twine Tassel Cake Topper step 4
Step
5

Now is time to put the cake topper together. Tie twine to 2 bamboo sticks. Add a little quick dry craft glue if needed. Tie the tassels to the sticks. Next add some coordinating color washi tape to the twine by folding it on top of itself. Trim the edges.

Be sure to check out all of our Baker's Twine Craft Ideas. Plus, discover more craft project ideas with our Supply of the Month series. Would you like to be inspired by more patriotic crafts? Be sure to check out 18+ Star Spangled Patriotic Crafts that anyone can make.

Baker's Twine Tassel Cake Topper step 5

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