Pom-Pom Straw Cake Topper

1 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Use this straw banner cake topper idea to add some modern, whimsical flair to your wedding cake at your reception. Match the poms and paper straws to your wedding colors.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

To make the yarn pom-poms, follow the directions on the pom-pom makers packaging.  Shape and trim the pom-pom with scissors.

Pom-Pom Straw Cake Topper step 1 part 1
Pom-Pom Straw Cake Topper step 1 part 2
Pom-Pom Straw Cake Topper step 1 part 3
Step
2

Use large hole needle to string the baker’s twine through one of the paper straws.

Pom-Pom Straw Cake Topper step 2
Step
3

String the pom-poms onto the bakers twine.

Step
4

Use large hole needle to string the baker’s twine through the other paper straw and tie a knot to secure in place.

Pom-Pom Straw Cake Topper step 4

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