While some bakers may disagree, in our opinion, boxed cake mix is one of the best ... chopped pecans or crumbled maple candy can be used as a cake topper, while you can always bake maple cupcakes ...

a color scheme and cute details like matching cake toppers and numbered candles — items she has preserved in the baby box for nostalgia. "I have a few other yearly traditions since they were ...

Sure, anyone can open a box of cake mix, add eggs and oil ... You've got yourself a homemade (and dare we say gorgeous?) cake topper. You don't have to stick to just numbers, either.

It can be used to make everything from blankets and scarves to hats and jumpers - or in this case, post box toppers! Have you seen any festive toppers in your area? Let us know in the comments if ...