DIY Sunshine Cupcake Topper with Cricut
Grab the free cut file to create a DIY Sunshine Cupcake Topper using your Cricut machine and cardstock.
The little sunshine cupcake topper is super cute for a bright and happy “you are my sunshine” themed baby shower or child’s birthday party.
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To help get your DIY sunshine cupcake topper with Cricut started, I made the cupcake topper a freebie in my resource library. If you enjoy making the cupcake topper, you will love the rest of the little sunshine collection.
Where can I find this cut file?
The Little Sunshine cupcake topper free SVG cut file is in my resource library. Sign up here to unlock the resource library and grab the free SVG cut file. You will find this in the springtime section of the resource library.
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What can you make with a Cricut for a baby shower?
These DIY Sunshine Baby Shower cupcake toppers are part of a larger little sunshine cut file collection for use with Cricut machines.
I created the Little Sunshine designs for a friend of mine who is expecting her first little girl. Of course, I want to DIY the baby shower decorations to perfectly fit the theme.
We choose a bright and happy little Miss Sunshine theme to celebrate the expecting mom.
Other items to make with Cricut include:
- Cake topper
- Banner
- Favor box
- Gift tag
Watch the video tutorial
Here's what you'll need to DIY Sunshine Cupcake Topper with Cricut
How to DIY Sunshine Cupcake Topper with Cricut
Start this project by uploading the sun cupcake topper cut file. The filename is SVG-LittleSunshineCupcakeTopper.svg
You can click browse or drag and drop the design directly into Cricut Design Space.
Then, select the design and click Add to Canvas.
Double check the size of the design, which should be about 3 inches wide for the average cupcake. You can adjust the size by clicking and dragging the bottom right double arrow.
The design shows two bow options: a pink hair bow and a blue bow tie.
Select one of the bow layers on the right side layer panel and click the eyeball icon to hide the layer you do not need.
Once your project is ready, click Make It to send the project to Cricut.
You will see all the mats with the different colors. This project uses the color black, two shades of yellow and a color for the bow. Continue on and cut the project with cardstock using your Cricut cutting machine.
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Once all the pieces are cut out, use glue to add the black circle to the sun face.
Next, add double sided adhesive foam to the bottom layer and add the sun face on top.
This is totally optional. I added distress ink to make rosy cheeks and to outline the edges of the sun cupcake topper. The color of the ink I used is called worn lipstick for the cheeks and wild honey for the edges. I used a small Detail Blending Tool to apply the ink.
Once you are ready, peel the backing off the double sided adhesive and add the sun face to the bottom sun layer.
Next, I added a pearl bling sticker to the center of the bow.
Before adding the bow, I used wire cutters to cut a 6 inch acrylic cake pop stick in half for the stick.
Use hot glue to add the stick to the back of the sun.
The last step is to add the bow. The bow is a little small so you can either use a small amount of glue or thin pieces of double sided foam.
And thats it. Your little sunshine cupcake topper is ready to use.
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WHERE CAN I FIND MORE FREE Baby Shower CUT FILES FOR MY CRICUT MACHINE?
Here is a list of other creative and free baby shower related SVG cut files to check out.
Select the link below for the cut file you would like to download. You can download all of them if you would like!
Each blog post will tell you how to get the free cut file.
Baby Shower Balloon Card from Crafting Overload
Mama Said from Studio Xtine
Oh Boy! from Polka Dotted Blue Jay
Baby Bodysuit Banner from Gina C. Creates
Milestone Markers from Poofy Cheeks
Little Nugget Onesie from Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Milk Snuggle Nap Repeat from Crafty Life Mom
Welcome Baby Stork from Liz on Call
I'm An Answered Prayer from My Designs in the Chaos
Baby Balloon Card from The Bearded Housewife
You Are So Loved - Baby Shower Sign from The Walnut Street House
Baby Shower Bath Bomb Party Favors from Sunshine and Munchkins
Worth The Wait from Lettered by Stephanie
Baby Shower Cake Topper from Spot of Tea Designs
Gender Neutral Gift Tags from Simply Made Fun
Donut Sprinkle SVG File from Tried & True Creative
One Comment
love it, cant wait to make for a neighbors little girl!