How to Store & Care for Your Cake Topper
Get the most from your handmade cake topper — storage tips, care instructions, and how to keep figurines looking their best.
Your handmade cake topper is designed to be treasured. Here's how to get the most from it — before, during, and after the celebration.
Before the Party
Keep your topper in its packaging until you're ready to decorate. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Glitter card and accessories are best kept at room temperature.
On the Cake
Place your topper on the cake just before the event for the freshest photos. For animal figurine toppers, gently press into the frosting — they're sturdy enough to stand on their own on a flat surface too.
After the Party
For animal figurine toppers, gently remove the handmade accessories (hat, balloon) and wipe the figurine clean. The figurine is now a toy for your child to enjoy!
For card toppers, wipe off any frosting gently with a damp cloth and store flat in a memory box. Many parents keep them as birthday keepsakes alongside photos from the day.
Keepsake Ideas
- Display the figurine on a bedroom shelf
- Frame the card topper alongside a party photo
- Start a collection — one topper per birthday!
- Use the figurine in imaginative play
Browse all our handmade cake toppers to start or continue your collection.
