I understand you are pressed for time with an upcoming event at your house and need to know how to make cake topper with Cricut. No worries! You don't have to search elsewhere. I've compiled all the tips, tricks, and instructions you need in one blog.
Making a cake topper with the Cricut is not a mystery. Even if you are new to cake decorating, it's quick and easy. In my crafting room, you'll find many DIY projects. I recently used my Cricut machine to create a custom party cake topper for my son's birthday, and it turned out perfectly.
To help you, I will provide step-by-step guidance on creating a simple yet attractive cake topper. Once you've made it, you can try various designs using your Cricut machine. Follow the guide till the end and enjoy the procedure.
Step 1: Tools and Materials Required
I know you're excited to learn how to make cake topper with Cricut, but before diving in, let's see the materials you need.
- Cricut cutting machine
- Fine Point Blade
- Cricut cutting mat
- Computer with Cricut Design installed
- Hot glue gun
- Masking transfer tape
- A4 glitter cardstock
- Cake pop stick
After gathering all your tools and supplies, it's time to start crafting. Let's get started!
Step 2: Prepare a Design in the Cricut App
Open your computer and follow the instructions in the section below, but make changes to the text and whatever you see fit.
- Open Cricut Design Space on your computer and start a new project. Select the Text option and type in your desired text using the keyboard.
- Next, go to the “Fonts“section in the top edit bar and select “Filter,” then choose “Writing“to display all available writing fonts.
- For this project dedicated to my friend Maria, who will be turning 40 soon, feel free to customize the text as you want.
- Resize the text to fit your cake by adjusting the size using the options in the top toolbar.
- To add color and manipulate the cake topper design in the Cricut app, ungroup the design.
- Simply select the text object, right-click, and choose “Ungroup.”
Step 3: Editing the Text
How to make cake topper with Cricut requires editing cake toppers in Cricut Design Space.
- First, select the letters for “Happy” and click on “Group” to group them together. Repeat this process for the rest of the design: “Birthday” and “40th“.
- To ensure that the design is cut in one go, rearrange the text or design accordingly. This will give you an idea of how your cake topper will appear.
- Once you have selected the entire design and clicked on “Weld,” proceed to click on the “Combine” button located in the right corner.
Step 4: Adjust the Text and Add Colors
To make the cake topper more stable and noticeable, I am going to add layers. You can choose the layers as per your preference.
- First, click on the “Offset” to create layers for the design.
- Then, use the left toolbar to add colors to your layers, enhancing their attractiveness.
- Then, remove any unnecessary gaps by using the “Contour” button.
- Once your design is ready, click on the “Make It” button to proceed to the next step.
Step 5: Cut and Assemble Your Cake Topper
Once the design is prepared, let's learn how to make cake topper with Cricut. I will cut and weed the design, then assemble it.
- On the preparation screen, select “Load Type” as “On Mat” and click “Continue“. After that, choose the base material as glitter cardstock.
- Next, return to load the cardstock onto the mat and insert the mat into the Cricut machine.
- Press the blinking “C” button to start cutting, and remove the mat once the machine stops cutting.
- If necessary, cut and weed out the negative parts of the design. Then, use a hot glue gun to stick all the layers together.
- Finally, attach the stick to the back of the cake topper using masking tape for the finished result.
Final Thoughts
Cake toppers are a great way to decorate your cake in your unique style. They are both beautiful and versatile, and making them with the Cricut machine is an easy task. I have guided you through the procedure of how to make cake topper with Cricut, from setting up the design to cutting it out, assembling it, and beyond. Now that you have your Cricut machine and Design Space, you can enjoy crafting cake toppers for any occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Cricut font should I use to make a cake topper?
Well, it totally depends on you. Which font would you like to use for your text as a cake topper? You will find many font options in Design Space. However, let me suggest some fonts that you might want to consider. Firstly, there are ‘Script fonts‘ and ‘Serif fonts,' both of which look fantastic and are well-suited for cake toppers.
What are the best materials for making cake toppers with Cricut?
I believe there are many materials worth trying to make a cake topper with a Cricut. These include cardstock (especially glitter), acrylic, and thick paper or wood. While there are other options available, these are perfect choices as they look classy on the cake. I think you should proceed with these materials without any hesitation.
Which Cricut is good for cake toppers?
By the way, you can create the cake topper using the Cricut machine. However, for a simpler process, you can opt for the Cricut Maker 3, which allows you to make cake toppers even from wood and acrylic. Otherwise, if you already have another model, you can certainly continue using it.
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