Personalised Koi Fish Birthday Topper
This piece was a custom job we created for our own mum — designed around something she genuinely loves: her koi fish.
The idea was to take a meaningful, everyday part of her life and turn it into something fun for her birthday.
- Custom illustrated koi fish to reflect her pond
- Teal marbled/glitter acrylic backing to mimic water tones
- Gold mirror acrylic lettering for contrast and a premium finish
- “Happy Birthday Mum” built into the design
Adding Personality
To keep it from feeling too serious, we added a small detail —
tiny party hats on the fish.
It’s a subtle touch, but it shifts the whole piece from sentimental to playful, which suited the vibe perfectly.
Outcome
The final topper feels personal without being overcomplicated.
It ties directly to something meaningful, while still working as a clean, eye-catching cake piece.
Custom Pieces Like This
This is a good example of how we approach custom work —
taking something specific to the person and turning it into a design that still feels polished and usable.
We can create fully custom toppers around hobbies, pets, interests or themes — with the option to keep things clean, detailed or add a bit of humour like this.
Tags
birthday
cake topper
characters
event decor
keepsake
