I am so excited for today’s project. A few weeks back I saw this adorable Paper Cake on So You Think You’re Crafty.
Charlene from eWillow.com submitted it as her project for the finals. She was so generous and posted printable templates and a tutorial. I contacted Charlene about making a SVG version available so anyone with a Cricut cutting machine and Sure Cuts a Lot Software can cut out her templates easy peasy. Charlene thought it was a great idea. For those of you that haven’t heard of it before. Sure Cuts a Lot(SCAL) allows you to connect your Cricut to your computer and cut Fonts and Images straight from your computer. You will never have to buy another cartridge if you don’t want to!
Charlene already has a great tutorial for constructing and decorating the cake, so I am just focusing on how to use the SVG files and cut the slices out.
Here is what you need:
– A Cricut Cutting Machine
– Sure Cuts a Lot Software * or other software that connects your Cricut to your computer
1. First thing you want to do is download the SVG files. DOWNLOAD the Cake Slice Template
The file is a zip folder containing three SVG files. One file for each layer of cake.
2. Save and unzip the files.
Here are the sizes you want each size slice to be:
PaperCakeSliceSmall.SVG – 8.028″ wide x 6.06″ tall
PaperCakeSliceMedium.SVG – 8.565″ wide x 7.067″ tall
PaperCakeSliceLarge.SVG – 10.131″ wide x 8.005″ tall
These sizes will exactly duplicate the cake Charlene made. If you decide to experiment with the size make sure you lock the aspect ratio so the size stays proportional.
4. Cut 11 of each slice of cake. In the tutorial, Charlene has cut marks and score marks. I decided to perforate the score lines so they would be easy to fold. Here is a picture of what the middle layer looks like after it has been cut. I have tested several of these, and the perforations make folding this so easy!
Charlene also includes a step in her tutorial to punch holes in the close tabs for ribbon. I added those punch holes so you can skip that step too.
Now that your slices are cut, you can use Charlene’s tutorial to construct the cake and decorate. Follow the link to get to the tutorial on eWillow.com.
Charlene and I would love to see what you create with this! You can set up a Studio over at eWillow.com to show off your beautiful cakes.
I will be making one for a baby shower in two weeks and I will definitely be posting some pictures here.
Here is the fine print…
*Disclaimer: I am an affiliate of Sure Cuts a Lot which means that I get a small percentage of sales from people who follow my link and purchase the software. I look at it as a little thanks for taking time to develop these SVG files and making them available to everyone for free. If you are planning to purchase the software, please go through me. 🙂 I get really excited and it makes me want to create and share even more.
This is so cool – I love SCAL & my post for tomorrow is all about it & making projects with it! I’d love if you added your paper project pic to the CraftShare Flickr Pool & thanks for linking it to Craftastic Monday:)
I love the color combo! I will have to try it!
Very cute! I love how it turned out!
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CUTE!!! I love your blog! Great ideas! I am your newest follower. Stop by Sassy Sites and say HI! 🙂
What a GREAT idea!!! That is so fun!
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
I got SCAL for my birthday, but still have yet to really play with it. I really need to buy a new powercord for my cricut… Anyways, its too bad you don’t live in the DFW area so that we could get together to craft… I love this and will have to try using my SCAL stuff with this to test it out.
I love this! Now I just need a cricut!
I don’t have a Cricut so I really have no clue what you are talking about BUT I’m SURE this is amazing for the many Cricut owners out there!! 🙂 We appreciate you joining us this week at Anything Related!
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This is really neat!
Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday at Life As Lori!
Awesome! It will be perfect for a baby shower!
This is really cute and creative!
Thank you for sharing!
Leticia
How fun for parties! And so much cleaner than real cake!
I found you through I’m Lovin’ It @ Tidymom. This paper treat box cake is AMAZING!!!
Now I’m Lovin’ It!!!
Where is your affiliate link for the SCAL software? I’ve been wanting to purchase it for some time now, and if my purchase helps you out a little, then I’m happy to buy it through you. :o)
This is so fun. I don’t have a cricut but this just be the push to get me to commit. Thanks for showing us this.
Pam
What a great idea! I love the colors you picked out for the project!
great idea… i need one of those to play with!
Awesome! 🙂
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What a fantastic idea! I need that program right now! Thanks for linking up to Hoo’s got talent! I am featuring your craftiness this week!
Ok, so I totally used my SCAL software this weekend on the vinyl for the mirrors. I just did some basic stuff to get it working and test it out. Um, I totally love you and introducing me to the SCAL world. As always thank you for linking to It’s Stinkin’ Cute Craft Thursday!
So, so cute!! Thanks for sharing this tutorial 🙂
Where can I get the files? When I tried to download it said files were not available.
Thanks
Nicole
dusti@dustisdesigns.com
Is the most recent version of SCAL compatible with both the Cricut Explore and Scan n Cut.
Sure Cuts a Lot had a big legal dispute with Cricut years ago and lost so I can almost guarantee that they are not compatible. I don’t know about Scan n Cut though.