How to make a shaker cake topper using scrap cardstock with Shondell Gilhuys
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Shondell Gilhuys
The CraftPrint
How to Make a Shaker Cake Topper using Scrap Cardstock
Shondell is the creator behind The CraftPrint, a Maker, Mentor, and Craft Educator. She helps crafters create professional-looking party decor, layered designs, and projects they can make, gift, or sell.
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Learn how to create a fun shaker cake topper using layered cardstock and your Cricut. In this workshop, you'll turn leftover scraps from your cuts into custom shaker confetti, helping you maximize your materials while creating a professional-looking project. This beginner-friendly tutorial is perfect for party decor, birthdays, and selling handmade cake toppers.
This Project can be made with the Explore Series, Maker Series, Silhouette, Venture, Juliet, Romeo
Supply List
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Materials and Consumables
- Clear Acrylic Cake Topper Stick
- Adhesive Foam Tape
- Clear Acetate Sheet
- Cardstock (scrap pieces + full sheets for base layers)
Tools & Equipment
- Cricut Maker
- LightGrip Mat
- Fine point Blade
- Glue Gun
Adhesives & Optional
- Glue (liquid glue or glue pen)
- Printer ( Optional if using printed elements)
- Scissors (optional for trimming)
- Brayer (optional for securing cardstock to mat)
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Shaker Cake Topper Bundle
VIP Pass holders will receive the Ice Cream Shaker Cake Topper Bundle, including 10 cake topper SVGs for ages 1–10, 3 flavor donut images, and 3 matching sprinkles digital papers. You'll also get a step-by-step video tutorial showing exactly how to assemble your shaker cake toppers.
