I created a festive Chinese New Year cupcake topper featuring a traditional Chinese man and woman, along with the 2026 Year of the Horse. This project is simple, beginner-friendly, and perfect for adding a handmade touch to CNY treats.
Materials and Tools:
Cricut Maker 3
Printer
Glossy photo paper
Lollipop sticks
Foam tape
Tape
Step 1: Prepare the Images
In Cricut Design Space, start by setting up your images:
Chinese man and woman:
Duplicate each image, then flip one copy horizontally so the two images will be back to back.
2026 Horse image:
Simply duplicate the image; no flipping needed.
This ensures the topper looks finished and neat from both the front and back.
Step 2: Print and Cut
Print the images on glossy photo paper using your printer.
Load the printed sheet into your Cricut Maker 3 and cut the images using the Print Then Cut feature.
Materials and Tools:
Cricut Maker 3
Printer
Glossy photo paper
Lollipop sticks
Foam tape
Tape
Step 1: Prepare the Images
In Cricut Design Space, start by setting up your images:
Chinese man and woman:
Duplicate each image, then flip one copy horizontally so the two images will be back to back.
2026 Horse image:
Simply duplicate the image; no flipping needed.
This ensures the topper looks finished and neat from both the front and back.
Step 2: Print and Cut
Print the images on glossy photo paper using your printer.
Load the printed sheet into your Cricut Maker 3 and cut the images using the Print Then Cut feature.
Step 3: Assemble the Cupcake Topper
Take one image and tape the lollipop stick to the center of the back.
Add foam tape over the stick and around the image to create dimension.
Align and place the duplicated image on top, sealing everything together back to back.
Repeat the same steps for the 2026 Horse topper.
Final Touch
Once assembled, insert the topper into a cupcake for an instant Chinese New Year–themed decoration.
This project is a fun way to combine paper crafting with festive celebrations, and it’s my entry for Bee Happy Weeklies Week 6.
