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The Ultimate Guide to Creating Stunning Cake and Beer Towers for Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is approaching, and it's time to start thinking about decorating your ancestral altar with a tower of cakes and beers. If you're unsure where to start, look no further! We've got two simple methods for creating these traditional decorations that will impress your family and friends. With easy-to-follow steps, you'll be able to create beautiful and elegant towers that will add a special touch to your celebrations. Get ready to impress!

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13 July, 2024

Decorating altars with cake towers and beer towers is a popular trend among Vietnamese families during the Lunar New Year. It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity while saving space. If you’re looking for ways to create these towers, check out the following guide on how to make a lucky cake and beer tower for the upcoming Tet holiday.

1 How to Make a Tet Cake Tower

Materials Needed

9 Choco-pie boxes (66g each)
3 artificial flowers
1 artificial golden peacock feather
2 red couplet hanging strings
1 round cardboard base
1 roll of glitter gift wrap
1 ribbon
Wax glue
Glue gun

Materials for Tet Cake Tower

Note
– You can choose your favorite cakes with a similar shape to the Choco-pie boxes. Preferably, choose boxes with light colors to make the tower more attractive and auspicious.
– Artificial flowers and leaves can be purchased from decoration shops, souvenir shops, or reputable online stores like Shopee, Lazada, and Tiki.

How to Make a Tet Gift Tower with Cakes

Step 1 Arrange the Cakes

Arranging the cakes

Start by placing the glitter gift wrap on the work surface, followed by the round cardboard base.

For the first layer, arrange 5 cake boxes horizontally, with the “Choco-pie” logo facing forward. Use wax glue to secure the boxes together.

For the second layer, position the boxes vertically with the logo facing forward. Glue 3 boxes together and attach them to the first layer.

For the third layer, you can place the boxes horizontally or vertically, ensuring the logo faces forward. Glue them to the second layer.

Step 2 Wrap the Cake Tower

Wrapping the cake tower

To ensure the tower is both aesthetically pleasing and sturdy, use the gift wrap to cover it and secure it with a ribbon.

Step 3 Decorate the Cake Tower

Decorating the cake tower

Use wax glue to attach the 3 artificial flowers to the tower in your desired positions. Hang the couplet strings from the flowers, and your cake tower is complete!

Final Product

Tet Cake Tower made with Choco-pie

2 How to Make a Tet Beer Tower

Materials Needed

10 beer cans
Artificial flowers and branches
Mini couplet scrolls
Wax glue
Glue gun
Mesh ribbon
1 sheet of paper
1 frog holding a coin (optional)

Materials for Tet Beer Tower

How to Make a Tet Gift Tower with Beer

Step 1 Create the First Layer

Creating the first layer

Begin by drawing the outline of the beer cans on a sheet of paper. This will help you arrange the cans symmetrically and mark their positions.

For the first layer, you’ll need 6 cans—5 cans placed side by side with their logos facing outward, and 1 can in the center. Use the glue gun to secure them together at the contact points.

Let the glue dry before moving on to the next step.

Step 2 Create the Second Layer

Creating the second layer

For the second layer, you’ll use 3 beer cans. Similar to the first layer, arrange them side by side and glue them together at the contact points.

Step 3 Connect the Three Layers

Connecting the three layers

Place the 6-can layer as the base, followed by the 3-can layer, and finally, the single can on top. Adjust the layers to ensure the tower is well-balanced.

Apply glue to the contact points between the layers to secure them together.

Step 4 Decorate the Beer Tower

Decorating the beer tower

Use wax glue to attach artificial flowers and branches to the beer tower as you see fit. Fold the mesh ribbon into a bow and glue it to the top can. If you have a frog holding a coin, glue it to the ribbon. Finally, hang the mini couplet scrolls from the flowers, and your beer tower is ready!

Final Product

Tet Beer Tower made with Hanoi Beer cans

3 Collection of Beautiful Tet Gift Tower Images

Here are some eye-catching and vibrant Tet gift tower ideas for your inspiration:

Beautiful beer and soda tower for Tet

Stunning cake tower for Tet

Elegant cake tower pair for Tet and gifting

Impressive Custas cake tower for Tet and gifting

Eye-catching cake tower for Tet and gifting

Beautiful cake and soda tower for Tet

Attractive beer and soda tower for Tet

As you can see, creating these towers is not too difficult. With a little creativity and effort, you can transform ordinary cake boxes and beer cans into beautiful and auspicious decorations for the Tet holiday. We wish you success and a prosperous new year!