Cupcake Topper Template
Make cupcake toppers with your own words and print them at exact size. Choose round toppers of 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 in, or 40 or 50 mm, a scalloped edge, a round topper with a stick tab, or fold-over flags that wrap round a cocktail stick. Pick one of 8 designs of our own, such as a dot ring, sunburst, confetti or stars, and one of 8 colour sets. Type the same words for every topper, paste a list so each topper gets its own name, or number them 1, 2, 3. 12 toppers of 2 in fit on a US Letter sheet and 15 on A4, with grey cut lines and colour that runs just past the line so the edges stay clean. Download a print-exact PDF, a 300 DPI PNG or an SVG cut file for a cutting machine. Nothing is uploaded.
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Print at 100% (Actual size) on card stock, cut along the grey lines with scissors or a 2 in circle punch, and tape a stick to the back.
Toppers
Words
Printing
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How to make cupcake toppers
- Choose US Letter or A4, the size and the shape: round, scalloped, round with a stick tab, or a flag.
- Pick a design and a colour set.
- Type the words, paste a list of names (one per line) or choose numbers.
- Download the PDF and print at 100% (Actual size) on card stock.
- Cut along the grey lines with scissors or a circle punch, then tape or glue a stick to the back. Fold flags along the dashed line round the stick.
What you can use it for
- Birthday cupcakes with the child’s name or age
- Baby shower and gender reveal treats
- Wedding and engagement dessert tables with initials
- Graduation and retirement parties
- Class parties and bake sales with numbered or named toppers
- Labels for a dessert table: flavours and names on small flags
Cupcake topper sizes and how many fit
| Size | Round, US Letter | Round, A4 | Stick tab, US Letter | Stick tab, A4 | Flags, US Letter | Flags, A4 | Flag (each side) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 in (38.1 mm) | 24 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 36 | 28.6 × 19 mm |
| 2 in (50.8 mm) | 12 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 38.1 × 25.4 mm |
| 2.5 in (63.5 mm) | 12 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 47.6 × 31.8 mm |
| 3 in (76.2 mm) | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 57.1 × 38.1 mm |
| 40 mm | 24 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 33 | 36 | 30 × 20 mm |
| 50 mm | 15 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 37.5 × 25 mm |
Round and scalloped toppers fit the same number. Toppers sit 3 mm apart inside an 8 mm margin, centred on the sheet.
Topper shapes
| Shape | What it looks like | How to attach it |
|---|---|---|
| Round | A circle at the size you choose | Tape a stick to the back, or glue two circles back to back round it |
| Scalloped edge | A circle with a wavy edge that touches the full size at the top, bottom and sides | As round |
| Round with a stick tab | A circle with a 16 mm tab below it | Tape the stick to the tab |
| Fold-over flag | Two panels joined at a dashed fold line, with a notch at each end | Fold round the stick and glue the halves together; the words read the right way on both sides |
Designs
| Design | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| Dot ring | Twelve dots round a white centre |
| Stripes | Coloured bands across the circle |
| Sunburst | Rays from the centre |
| Confetti | Small scattered pieces in several colours |
| Star ring | Eight small stars round the centre |
| Heart ring | Eight small hearts round the centre |
| Double ring | Two rings on white, like a seal |
| Solid colour | The whole topper in one colour |
All designs are our own simple shapes. Your words go in the white centre and shrink to fit; a warning appears if they would print smaller than 7 pt.
Which party template to use
| You want | Use |
|---|---|
| Small circles or flags on sticks for cupcakes | This page |
| A string of flags with letters | Bunting Template |
| A sign for the wall or the door | Birthday Sign Maker |
| Tags for favour bags and presents | Gift Tag Template |
Hang a matching Bunting Template, make hats with the Party Hat Template, put up a welcome sign from the Birthday Sign Maker and tag the favour bags with the Gift Tag Template. For the invitations, see the Birthday Invitation Template.
Printing and cutting tips
- Print at 100% (Actual size); Fit to page makes the toppers smaller than your punch.
- Card stock gives the stiffest toppers; let the ink dry before cutting.
- Cut just inside the grey line, or use a circle punch of the same size.
- For flags, score the dashed line with a blunt knife and a ruler before folding.
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Frequently asked questions
What size should a cupcake topper be?
2 in (50.8 mm) is the usual size for a standard cupcake, and 2.5 in suits large or jumbo cupcakes or a single topper on a small cake. 1.5 in toppers suit mini cupcakes. 50 mm and 40 mm are the metric equivalents. Every size here prints exactly at 100%.
How many cupcake toppers fit on a sheet?
Round 2 in toppers: 12 on US Letter and 15 on A4. 2.5 in toppers: 12 on US Letter. The table on this page lists every size and shape, including tab and flag toppers.
What paper should I print cupcake toppers on?
Card stock of about 65 to 110 lb (175 to 300 gsm) keeps toppers flat and stiff on a stick. Plain paper works if you glue two circles back to back round the stick. Check the heaviest paper your printer takes.
How do I attach toppers to sticks?
Tape or glue a cocktail stick, lollipop stick or paper straw to the back of each round topper. The stick tab shape adds a 16 mm tab below the circle to tape the stick to. Flags fold in half round the stick along the dashed line; glue the two halves together.
Can I cut toppers with a circle punch or a cutting machine?
Yes. A 2 in circle punch cuts the 2 in round toppers along the grey line, and colour runs 1 mm past the line so a slightly off-centre punch still leaves a clean edge. For a cutting machine, download the SVG cut file, which holds only the cut lines (and the fold lines on flags) at real size.
Can each topper have a different name?
Yes. Choose One per line and paste the names, one per line, up to 500. Each name gets its own topper and the words shrink to fit. Add a small second line, such as an age or a date, to every topper.
Can I write on the toppers by hand instead?
Yes. Clear the Words box to get the designs with an empty centre, then write on them with a marker after printing.
Do the designs include characters or logos?
No. The designs are simple shapes of our own: dots, stripes, sunbursts, confetti, stars, hearts and rings, with no characters, logos or brands.
Is it free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit.
Is anything uploaded?
No. Everything is drawn by JavaScript in your browser and never leaves your device. Only the free fonts load from a public font CDN, and nothing is saved when you close the page.