Personalized party decor doesn’t have to be time-consuming. You can make decorations in a snap with colorful cardstock, a cut file, and the Cricut. I selected a set of free SVG cut files called Mermaid Life designed by Jen Goode. I used the seashells only. All the images are free so have at it and create something wonderful.
Make easy seashell cake toppers with a free SVG file.
I like using paper cut-outs on toothpicks. It is easy to have a big impact on a small space by using different heights of toothpicks on a cake. A plain white cake makes a great base for paper party decorations. By selecting several colors of paper you can layer the files in lots of different ways to create an easy cake topper for DIY party decor.
To add “sand” to the cake I used a meat pounder and a plate to mash graham crackers. Start with small pieces of the graham crackers and press the meat pounder into them gently or they will fly everywhere.
Use graham crackers as the sand on a beach-themed cake.
Download the free SVG file by clicking the link below.
Instructions for DIY cake topper:
- Upload the Seashell art and layout the design to create the seashells. Make sure to hide or remove all the draw lines and other accents.
- print and cut the seashells as single images.
- Layer and glue the images together then glue on the toothpicks.
Toothpicks work great for small pieces
Additional ways to use Mermaid Life set:
-cupcake toppers
-goodie bags
-banner
-napkin rings
-straw decoration
-invitations
-water bottle wraps
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