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How to Make a Dinosaur Cake Topper with Cricut

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This blog post is about how to make a dinosaur cake topper with Cricut.

If you’ve ever attending a birthday party and marveled at the beautifully crafted paper cake topper and wondered how they come to life, you’re in for a treat! Today, we’re diving into the art of making a dinosaur Cake Topper with the help of our Cricut maker.

dinosaur cake topper with Cricut

No need for advanced crafting skills – this guide is designed for beginners and seasoned DIY’ers alike.

Picture this: a personalized, themed cake topper for all of your future celebrations. It’s simpler then you think, and with Cricut and a cake topper SVG by your side, the possibilities are endless.

Supplies Needed to Create a Dinosaur Cake Topper with Cricut

dinosaur cake topper supplies

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Materials and Tools:

  1. Cricut machine
  2. Cricut Design Space software
  3. SVG
  4. Cutting mat
  5. Heavy duty Cardstock
  6. Hot Glue or adhesive
  7. Food grade Wooden or acrylic dowels or skewers

Dinosaur SVG (available for multiple ages)

dinosaur cake topper svgs
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An SVG file designed for creating cake toppers. Users can upload this SVG file into their Cricut design software, where they can customize or resize the design as needed.

I create all of my cake topper SVG files as single layer files to ensure a straight forward and effortless process. No need to weld or slice , only resize the design to fit your cake and you’re ready to cut!

CARD STOCK PAPER

dinosaur cake topper glitter cardstock
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When creating a cake topper, it’s important to use the thickest and sturdiest card stock available.

I always use Michael’s “Recollections” brand glitter card stock for all of my cake toppers. 

Hobby lobby has a similar brand called “Paper Studio”, but the weight is slightly lighter. I only use the “Paper Studio” brand for embellishing cake toppers, but not for the cake topper itsself.

Regular non-glitter card stock is not think enough on its own to create a cake topper. Unless the card stock is doubled up, or attached to a thicker material, the cake topper is not going to be strong enough. It will ultimately flop over or break. 

cake topper paper

A complete review of my favorite glitter card stocks, and where they can be purchased, can be found here.

Cricut Maker

cricut maker
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The Cricut Maker is suitable for a wide range of users, from beginners to experienced crafters. The Cricut maker is the machine I have used to sell over 15k cake toppers over on Etsy.

Some of the materials that the Cricut Maker can cut include: Paper and Cardstock, Vinyl, Fabric, Leather, Balsa Wood and BasswoodChipboard, Foam, Acetate, Magnet Sheets and Cork.

Cake Topper Sticks

dinosaur cake topper acrylic cake topper sticks
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My favorite skewers are these clear acrylic rods found on Amazon. I love the polished look and that the clear acrylic doesn’t take away from the cake topper design.

cake topper sticks
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Wooden, food-grade skewers found at Hobby Lobby and on Amazon. The Michaels and Amazon skewers are shorter and thinner than the standard skewers found at the grocery store. They make the perfect cake topper sticks!

Standard Cricut Cutting Mat

cricut mat
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When working with glitter paper cardstock, the standard Cricut mat is the one to use. If you have an old mat that needs some TLC visit here for a complete Cricut mat cleaning guide and tips for prolonging your Cricut mat life.

Steps for creating a Dinosaur cake topper with Cricut

1. Choose or Create SVG File:

  • Find or create an SVG file for your cake topper. SVG files are vector graphics that can be resized without losing quality, making them ideal for Cricut projects.
  • You can find SVG files on various websites that offer free or paid designs. Alternatively, you can create your own using vector design software.
  • Today we will be using an SVG from Etsy shop. Use code (dino50) for 50% off.
dinosaur cake topper svgs

2. Upload SVG to Cricut Design Space:

Uploading an SVG file to Cricut Design Space from Etsy is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Purchase and Download the SVG File:

  1. Visit Etsy (www.etsy.com) and log in to your account.
  2. Search for the SVG file you want to use as your cake topper.
  3. Purchase the SVG file and download it to your computer.

Open Cricut Design Space:

  1. Open your web browser and go to the Cricut Design Space website (design.cricut.com).
  2. Log in to your Cricut account. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create one.

Start a New Project:

  1. Once you’re logged in, click on “New Project” to open a new canvas.

Upload SVG File:

  1. In the Design Space, click on “Upload” on the left-hand side of the screen.
  2. Click on “Upload Image.”
  3. Click on “Browse” to locate and select the SVG file you downloaded from Etsy on your computer.
  4. Once selected, click on “Open” to upload the SVG file to Cricut Design Space.

5. Select Image Type:

  1. On the upload screen, you’ll be prompted to choose the image type. For SVG files, select “Complex” and then click “Continue.”

6. Name and Tag Your Image:

  1. Add a descriptive name to your uploaded image, and you can also add tags to help you find it later. Click “Save.”

7. Insert Image into Canvas:

  1. Locate the uploaded SVG file in the “Uploads” panel on the left side.
  2. Click on the uploaded image to select it, and then click “Insert Images” to add it to your canvas.

8. Resize and Arrange:

  1. Resize the image as needed by dragging the corners or using the size options in the top toolbar.
  2. Arrange the elements on your canvas to fit your project.

9. Save Your Project:

  1. Once you’re satisfied with your design, click on “Save” in the upper-right corner of the screen.

10. Proceed to Make It:

  1. Click on “Make It” to move to the cutting mat preview screen.
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set material, load the mat, and cut your design using your Cricut machine.

That’s it! You’ve successfully uploaded an SVG file from Etsy to Cricut Design Space and are ready to bring your cake topper project to life.

Assembly

1. Add Support:

  • Attach food grade wooden skewer or acrylic rods to the back of your cake topper to provide support. Make sure they are securely attached using hot glue.
  • I’ve used food grade wood skewers for years but my new favorite are the acyclic rods. Here are my go to.

2. Place on Cake:

diy dinosaur cake topper
  • Once your cake topper is assembled and any glue is dry, carefully place it on top of your cake using the wooden skewer or acrylic rod for support.

As you can see crafting a dinosaur cake topper with your Cricut machine is an easy and rewarding project that adds a personalized touch to any celebration.

Experiment with different colors, SVG’s and sizes to tailor the cake topper to the specific theme or occasion. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, a baby shower, or any other special event, a paper cake topper crafted with your Cricut is sure to be a unique and eye-catching centerpiece.

I’d love to see how you’re cake topper turned out! Please follow me @sprinkledwithpaper on Instagram and use the hashtag #sprinkledwithpaper to share.

For more Cricut tutorials, crafts or ideas visit here.

Happy crafting!

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