Tuesday Toppers: Holly and berry cupcakes

I know it may seem a bit early for a Christmas topper (although I admit I've already listened to Christmas music and watched some Christmas movies with the family. I LOVE CHRISTMAS :), but this is going to be the last topper for the rest of the year. Right about now life gets very hectic for me. With making Christmas present, baking, sewing for clients, and everything else that comes with the holidays I'm going to take a short break from the toppers. I won't by any means be gone. I have my gingerbread house that I plan on posting pictures and tips, and of course the cookies and candy will have pictures and recipes! Gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, mexican wedding rings, fudge, and so much more. After all of the madness subsides, I'll get right back to doing toppers.

Now on to the holly and berry topper, here is what you will need to make one:

-Fondant smoother
-Leaf veining tool
-Metal piping tip (any will do)
-Green and yellow fondant

-For the berries, make 3 small balls out of the red.

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-For the leaves, divide a 1" ball of fondant into 2 pieces. Roll into logs and taper both ends.

-Flatten with a fondant smoother

-Take the piping tip and make cutouts all the way around. Two at each tip and 1 or 2 on each side in the middle.

-Using the small end of the leaf veiner make a line down the center and 3 veins on each side.

These would make great decorations for a cake too!

See you all soon! Happy Tuesday!