1. Tigga Mac’s Fake Lolly Cake – A Sweet Treat for All!
No one has to miss out on birthday fun with this allergy-friendly fake lolly cake, whipped up by cake queen Tigga Mac! Using a Cricut Explore 4, some colourful cardstock, and a clear circular container, Tigga created a vibrant, cake-shaped masterpiece—without turning on the oven.
Perfect for little ones with allergies or dietary intolerances, this DIY delight is a low-fuss, budget-friendly alternative to traditional birthday cakes. It’s creative, quick, and full of fun—ideal for busy parents who still want those magical birthday memories.
2. DIY Donut Wall – A Hole Lotta Fun!
Tessara from @labouroflovereno created a super-cute donut wall for her son’s first birthday, and we’re obsessed! Using a Cricut Joy and Everyday Vinyl, she personalised a display board with the pun-tastic phrase “I Donut Believe It – Ati is One”.
Not only is it a show-stopper at any party, but it’s also a brilliant option for kids (and adults!) who aren’t so keen on cake. Easy to put together and even easier to enjoy—this DIY is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
3. Personalised Lolly Surprise – Sweet Memories in a Box
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Talisa from @talisa.mceldowney nailed the perfect mix of sweet and sentimental with this personalised surprise box for her son’s tenth birthday. Using her Cricut smart cutting machine, she filled the box with cherished photos and a hidden stash of gummy bears—his all-time fave! Press play on the Instagram video above to see how cool this surprise box is!
“It was such an affordable gift, packed with all his favourite things,” says Talisa. This thoughtful DIY is perfect for birthdays, special milestones, or just because—and it’s a sure way to make your child feel extra loved.
How to make these creations using Cricut
Cricut Maker 4
Cricut Maker 4 can cut, draw, engrave and deboss 300+ materials including vinyl, iron-on, balsa wood, fabrics, and more, with up to 2X faster speeds than previous models, enabling you to create more in less time. It works with an app named Design Space, where you can design your own project or choose from thousands of ready to make designs.
Cricut Joy
Explore your creative side with Cricut Joy, the compact smart cutting machine that can cut and draw to create a huge range of designs – from custom tees to bespoke cards, to labels, you’re only limited by your imagination!
How it works
Design – Download the Cricut Design Space app on your smartphone, tablet or computer. From there, you can choose from thousands of ready-to-make projects, design your own from scratch using the hundreds of thousands of images and fonts, or upload your own design!
Cut – Once your design is ready to go, connect your Cricut via Bluetooth, follow the steps on the app and watch your machine do all the hard work!
Assemble – assemble your project and voila, it’s done!
You can find Cricut smart cutting machines and materials at its main retailers: Spotlight, Officeworks, Harvey Norman and BIG W. More information at: cricut.com/en-au/
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