Make a cake topper with Cricut Print then cut - offset and weld tutorial

[@melanietakaki]

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation, this was so helpful as a beginner.

[@mia6765]

Thank you so much. I was struggling with a cake topper untill i found yours. Awesome explination

[@tracywilliams61]

I’ve been using my circuit to make cake toppers for a long time. I love how you did this and can’t wait to use your technique. Thanks for all you do

[@victoriasmith2965]

What cricut machine do you have ? I'm looking to buy one specifically for cake toppers and not sure which one to get

[@AliXO22]

Very helpful tutorial! Thank you!

[@ivettetorres7047]

Great tutorial!! Thank you ❤

[@denisehennix219]

You saved my life sis. Thank you!❤

[@annehogan4841]

beautiful topper.

[@CinA-lc9fl]

Love your tutorials!

[@Mzbamm32]

I made one and laid it flat on the cake with some wax paper to separate it from the cake. Thank you so much for the tutorial.

[@Fredashaee]

I have a question! When you first sent it to your printer was that regular paper that you used? Or would i put my cardstock paper in my printer?

[@Fredashaee]

This part was kind of confusing for me lol. I am a cake decorator and I’ve been trying to figure out what’s the thicker paper called that you can use to print images on

[@CorinneBlackstone]

It’s cardstock

[@sasgrl90]

But just a regular like 65 or 80 lb cardstock? I thought I needed to use a thicker photo paper.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@sasgrl90 you can use whatever you want to this is all 65 or 80 there is no reason to use photo paper

[@craftypandorabox]

Love how you used the offset

[@Maymay2umbrella]

I will try this out with the clown called Plim Plim (very colorful characters) thank you for this!

[@MzNesi50]

I just can't seem to do the print and cut toppers successfully although, I keep trying 😞

[@CorinneBlackstone]

What is not working for you?

[@andreafischer6569]

Love the video which color printer do you use.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

I use an epson et2720

[@arceaguilar2149]

Thanks for this tutorial!!

[@StephanieDiane8]

Great video and so easy to understand for a beginner cake topper maker. My print then cut doesn't work, I've tried so many ways to calibrate my machine with no success. What would be a great alternative to the print then cut since it limits me alot.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Hand cutting probably would be your best bet or check out the hack I post for a full page print then cut. It basically tricks your machine into doing print then cut without scanning the lines

[@MikaylaRae86]

Thank you so much! It’s took me way to long to figure this out!!!

[@karenmckenzie8465]

Great tutorial.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Thank you!

[@HeatherHunterJ]

Ok wish me luck because I’m about to try 🤣🥰

[@barbarachambers4910]

Awesome video. So easy to follow!

[@cindyrlu]

Awesome video like always thanks so much.

[@anzelaqamar3441]

Hi what printer do you use to print these images please?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

I have an epson eco tank

[@ambermorales4734]

I’m so excited that now I’ll be able to do my girls cake toppers on top of making their birthday cakes!!!!

[@perladelmar2637]

I did this as my first ever project and you are so clear totally that it came out cool. Only difficulty I had is that I can't select like you in the video 2 items to weld so had figure out other way. Thanks so much

[@mareesmith9422]

Corrine used the shift button on computer, on the first offset in the layers panel then clicked on the second one and pressed weld, xx

[@gios4412]

Im having the same problem once I hit weld, my rainbow disappeared. How would I bring it back? Sos 🆘

[@kiyontathorpe4793]

Can you please show the print and cut in more detail? An example of what I mean is how do you know when to print each color (offset)? I really need help because I wanted to make toppers for my boyfriends son’s graduation! TIA 20:55

[@CorinneBlackstone]

It’s all on the make it screen. It shows you each color as it cuts so you know what color or what material to load onto the mat and cut at that time.

[@gios4412]

Hi, after I welded my name offset and rainbow offset my rainbow disappeared all together. 😢 any tips on this?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@gios4412 you don’t weld when doing print then cut. You can flatten or attach depending on what you want the machine to do

[@gios4412]

@@CorinneBlackstone Im trying to do the same thing as you, so should I just attaché the rainbow prior to welding? 😓 thank you for responding

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@gios4412 it’s been well over a year since I did this video so to be honest I have no idea what I did or what part you are trying to do I’d have to go back and watch it

[@MerceydysRasco]

What size is your cardstock? Mine is 12x12 and how do I get the circuit to cut the outline of the unicorn ?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

15:51 for the unicorn and my cradstock was different sizes,

[@shelleyandvincewaterman4253]

How do u get the cut out image I tried uploading a picture but when I add to canvas it’s just a black square. Any suggestions

[@CorinneBlackstone]

You need to remove the background and save it as a print then cut image

[@AdranniaHillaware]

Hello what kind of paper do you use for the print and cut images ?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

65 lb cardstock

[@yvonnetucker1416]

I LOVE IT

[@Dtolchannel]

Super cute. ❤ it

[@kayblossom8505]

hi, great video! any printer suggestions? i'm stumped

[@CorinneBlackstone]

I love my epson printers I have three

[@kayblossom8505]

@@CorinneBlackstone ahh, i have an old epson xpression xp-900. I dont seem to get great images with it and I'm not sure if I should buy a new one or if this is a good enough printer any advice x

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@kayblossom8505 I personally would buy a newer printer. Technology and quality has changed and advanced

[@kayblossom8505]

@@CorinneBlackstone thank you! So new printer but epson range x i will get on the search now

[@kayblossom8505]

Hi Corinne. Back again! Any printer recommendations? I bought a newer Epson the last time we interacted. Recently sold it. Just wasn't punchy enough :( I've found myself right back here without even meaning to 😂​@@CorinneBlackstone

[@karenmckenzie8465]

Bamboo sticks are great to stick into the cake and you don’t have to worry about them getting soggy.

[@lloca27]

What kind of printer and ink use for this? I do a lot of sublimation Great video

[@CorinneBlackstone]

This is an epson et 2720 inkjet printer. This is not for sublimation

[@lloca27]

@@CorinneBlackstone so just regular ink ok thank you 😊

[@shakiragray9937]

where did you get the font, I can not find it anywhere?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

The font is no longer available

[@shakiragray9937]

@CorinneBlackstone ok Thanks

[@vickien.757]

Great tutorial! Bummer that it's not available anymore. Is there anyway you can send me the TTF font file for that Birthday Balloon font? TIA.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@vickien.757 no. That wouldn’t be fair to the designer of the font. There are plenty of similar fonts www.creativefabrica.com/product/up-balloon/ref/236877/

[@ritaishak193]

What printer do you use

[@CorinneBlackstone]

I have an epson et 2720 inkjet printer

[@andreababii06]

Love! What printer and card stock do u use?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Michaels 65lb recollections brand

[@victoriasmith2965]

​@@CorinneBlackstonewhat printer do you use ?? Which cricut is it ?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@victoriasmith2965 I use an Epson Ecotank and I used the Maker for this but you can do print then cut with the Explore, Maker, Joy XTRA, and venture machines

[@One2ThreeCreationsbyMonica]

I cannot find the "Birthday Balloons" font in Cricut. How can I get this font?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

It’s not a cricut font. However the original place I got the font is not available anymore so I will see if I can find it tomorrow

[@kelseyjacobs3658]

One Question. Never checked to see if you have a video explaining it but.. I want to know how to get the image to come out in color.. each time I load it to design space, it's just a black silhouette and not color and it's driving me.. lol any tips?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

You are not saving it as a print then cut image

[@kelseyjacobs3658]

@Corinne Blackstone I shall check, thanks 😊

[@yanoulaburleigh6587]

I can't seem to find the Birthday Balloons font you used anywnere? Where did you buy it?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Sadly the designer removed the font but this one is close www.creativefabrica.com/product/balloon-font-svg/ref/236877/

[@yanoulaburleigh6587]

Awesome, thanks! And great video btw!

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@yanoulaburleigh6587 thank you 🥰

[@kjfamvlogs2149]

That's amazing!

[@loribest6929]

I'm not understanding print and cut. There are so many Disney images in DS that I cannot print, even though subscribed. Why can't I just add them to canvass and print from cricut?

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Are you based in the US? Only people in the United States Can use licensed images. Also you have to pay for those designs so that may be some of the issues. They are also not all made for print then cut so you would have to change the operation to print then cut if they are not set up that way.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Also the Cricut doesn't do the printing you have to have an outside printer.

[@loribest6929]

@@CorinneBlackstone No, I'm in Canada. But I am paying for DS, and it doesn't give me an option to pay for specific designs. I was speaking specifically to the Disney princess dresses. Can't even cut them. I know the print part is for an outside printer... I used print instead of 'cut' for my question. Sorry about the confusion.

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@loribest6929 yep you can’t have them. They are only licensed for people who live in the United States. Disney is super restrictive and expensive for licensing.

[@loribest6929]

@@CorinneBlackstone Thanks Corinne.

[@gailcross3052]

What’s an offset

[@CorinneBlackstone]

It’s like a shadow layer behind your design

[@Magixcrafts]

Why can’t I weld the offset and back layer

[@Magixcrafts]

It won’t let me select both of them

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Be aide design space is evil. Truly it doesn’t always work the way we want. Redo the offset and see if it works

[@Magixcrafts]

Yeah it’s not working for me 😩 which sucks cause your the only person who is very detailed lol do you have a video on doing a cake topper through Picsart

[@CorinneBlackstone]

@@Magixcrafts no I don’t use that app

[@tracywilliams61]

Another option to the paper straws is to cut the backer with rectangles at the bottom for sticking on your glowforge, Usually out of a thin piece of acrylic oh.. I also score the image to provide a guide for the pieces cut on the Cricut Works great. I never thought to use foam tape love it. Your design is perfect as a door hanger for a little one. Thanks again for another great tutorial

[@kiipooh5361]

What paper was used to print the unicorn ???

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Just white cardstock

[@lashawndahuston5481]

You explain so well. Unfortunately I’m done with this. I tried to follow, and ended up with a white Square. Lol 😢I was trying to make a Simba for a lion king baby shower cake topper. Keep up the good work ! I’ll just buy one, and box this machine up. Lol 😂

[@lashawndathomas5968]

Corrine blackstone. Great news! Offset is now available on mobile

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Only on iOS devices but yes it’s been available for a couple weeks. I don’t see android getting anytime soon though