It’s another birthday week here. My baby girl turns 6. And every birthday needs a cake. Or 12. Along the lines of the puppy faces we made for Sweet J’s birthday, we used chipboard to make some very sweet and absolutely darling cakes (she said shamelessly). This project started out very differently. First, it was a larger cake, then we rethought the size. After that, one wasn’t enough. Neither was nine. If time hadn’t been a factor, I think I could have continued to make cakes to fill my whole wall!
When I brainstormed their construction, I considered oak tag and bristol paper, among other things. But chipboard is better. It’s smooth and sturdy and holds its shape. And did you know it can be manipulated and sculpted using cuts that only reach halfway through its thickness?
With this half cut, the board can bend yet stay in one piece. It’s fantastic!!
Here’s how we made these paper pastries.
Supplies:
-chipboard (I got mine from Blick Arts)
-straight edge
-cutting blade
-tape
-paint, ribbon, paper, etc.
The measurements for my little cakes is 10″ by 5″. After cutting out the rectangle, measure in 1.5″ and 3″ on each side, four lines total.
Use the straight edge and cutting blade to cut HALFWAY through the chipboard.
Continue the partial cuts for all four lines. Then gently bend the chipboard back.
Either leave the flaps loose or use a piece of tape to keep them in place, folded back.
Then dress up the cakes! Paint, ribbons, paper, string. Washi tape too, if you’d like. Anything works. The candles are optional. Mine are 1/2″ wide and 3″ tall and the flames are paper.
When you have made enough, whatever that number is, have yourself a celebration!
