Toothpick flags give red-velvet cupcakes a flavor of Americana.

Tools and Materials

• Printer
• Toothpicks
• Double-sided tape
• Scallop scissors

Set your printer's margins to zero (or as narrow as possible). Print clip art (choose Flags or George Washington), and cut out individual flags. 

Fold each flag over 1 end of a toothpick, and use double-sided tape to secure. Trim edge of each flag with scallop scissors.