Cricut Crafts: Nutcracker Cake Topper by Jennifer Sbranti

Beginner | 34 min

Taught by Jennifer Sbranti

Jenn Sbranti of Hostess with the Mostess elevates your party hosting skills with the help of your Cricut machine. This holiday cake topper with sparkly stars will show your guests that you went the extra mile! Use the Cricut to cut vinyl accents for an iconic nutcracker design and an inspiring banner for a multilayered effect. Jenn also shares her tips for evenly adhering the daintiest of 3D details using Cricut transfer tape. Get ready for some holiday magic.

Learn how to:

Make a holiday cake topper
Use Cricut Design Space
Make multilayered paper & vinyl designs with Cricut
Use Cricut transfer tape to adhere vinyl onto paper

What you'll get:

A 3-part series of easy-to-follow video lessons on how to create a holiday cake topper
5 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instructions from expert Creativebug instructor Jenn Sbranti of Hostess with the Mostess
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Nutcracker Cake Topper
Overview00:36
Materials01:27
Cutting parts08:03
Assemble nutcracker & ribbon banner17:37
Assemble poles06:54

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Get the project design file on Cricut.com
Cricut Wild Rose Air 2 or Maker
Computer or other device to access Design Space
Premium fine point blade
Cricut light grip mat
Cricut standard grip mat
Cricut/Hostess with the Mostess Mod and Merry 12"x12" Patterned Card Stock or other 12"x12" card stock
8.5” x11" card stock in red, navy, white, baby blue
Glitter card stock in 12”x12" or smaller
Cricut solid vinyl in pink and white
Cricut scraper tool
Cricut weeding tool
Adhesive foam dots
4 paper party straws
3 3'6" wooden dowels that are 12" long (to fit inside straws)
Hot glue
Hot glue gun
Tacky glue
Clear thread or fishing wire
Cricut transfer tape
Rhinestones
Scissors
Straight edge ruler
Clear tape