With Cricut and Tigga Mac’s incredible new book, ‘Tigga Mac’s Cake Hacks’
Are you ready to whisk up some magic in your kitchen? With Cricut and Tigga Mac’s incredible new book, you can make any cake a custom showstopper! Cricut smart cutting machines and design software work together as a connected platform for consumers to make beautiful, high-quality DIY projects quickly and easily. Design and customise anything and everything! Make a fully themed party, levelled-up cake decorations, personalised toppers, or even intricate cake design stencils. Whether you’re a seasoned or occasional baker or just starting your cake making and decorating journey, Cricut makes it simple to add that extra sprinkle of WOW to your creations. Here are six fabulous and fun ways to elevate your cake-making game and ensure your celebrations are as unforgettable as they are delicious!
1. Slice Slice Baby!
Get ready to “box” up some fun treats with Cricut! Transform your favourite cartoon cake into a 3D Tigga Mac Iconic cartoon cake box you can use again and again! Tigga Mac used her Cricut Maker 3 and Smart Sticker Cardstock plus Cricut scoring tool to re-create her iconic cartoon cake as a box! Make your own Iconic Cartoon Cake Box Design on Cricut Design Space app here!
2. Sweet Stencil Sprinkles
Elevate your cake designs with custom stencils created using Cricut. Simply choose a design, or create your own, let the Cricut smart cutting machine cut it out of cardstock or acetate, hold it over you cake and dust powdered sugar or cocoa. Lift the stencil to reveal a stunning, professional-looking pattern that will impress your guests and make your cake the talk of the party. It’s quick, easy – and a piece of cake! Make it here!
3. Decorative Cake Stands
Give your cupcakes the crowning glory they deserve with a Cricut-designed stand that turns your treats into royalty. All you need to do is follow the prompts on Cricut Design Space and use your cutting machine, then remove all the unwanted parts with your weeding tool and use the transfer tape and scraper tool to apply the Vinyl cuts. Your cupcakes will be sitting pretty on their royal thrones, ready to impress with a regal flair! – Make it here!
What you need:
- Teal coloured Vinyl
- Standard Grip Machine Mat
- Weeding Tool
- Scraper
- Transfer Tape
- Cake Plate
- Food Safe Epoxy
4. Cake Toppers that Steal the Spotlight!
Top off your cake with a dash of Cricut magic! Crafting your own cake toppers is now a piece of cake. Simply choose your favourite design, customise it with personalised messages or dazzling decorations, and let your Cricut machine cut out the perfect toppers. Use the Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock and easily make 3D DIY cake. You can choose from several project ideas and images available on Cricut Design Space. For birthdays, a tea party, or when you tie the knot, these toppers will be the icing on the cake. It’s easy, fun, and guaranteed to make your cake the talk of the town! – See this video on how to make stunning cake toppers. Make your own Rainbow Cake Topper here!
5. Unicorn and Glitter
Level up your Unicorn birthday party with Cricut! Tigga Mac made DIY Unicorn ears and horn toppers to complete her Unicorn cake using Cricut. She then decorated her cake stand with Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock Pastels. To elevate the level of fun, she also made some unicorn poop cake jars and labelled them with Cricut Smart Vinyl. Make it in Design Space yourself here!
6. Cupcake Holders
Roll out the red carpet for your cupcakes with Cricut! Simply design your holders using Cricut Design Space and let your Cricut cutting machine do the magic. Choose your Cricut Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock to create holders that are as glamorous as your cupcakes. With Cricut you can craft holders that are glitzy, glittery, and guaranteed to make your cupcakes the talk of the party! Create your own shell and seahorse cupcake holders here!
About Cricut, Inc.
Cricut, Inc. is a creative technology company that helps people lead creative lives. Cricut hardware and design software work together as a connected platform for consumers to make beautiful, high-quality DIY projects quickly and easily. These industry-leading products include a flagship line of smart cutting machines — the Cricut Maker® series, the Cricut Explore® series, Cricut Joy™, and Cricut Venture™ — accompanied by other unique tools like Cricut EasyPress®, the Infusible Ink™ system, and a diverse collection of materials. In addition to providing tools and materials, Cricut fosters a thriving community of millions of dedicated users worldwide.
