Cue the crayons — just kidding, this DIY is even cooler and way less messy. A creative kids table setup at your wedding isn't just a thoughtful touch; it’s a sanity-saver for parents and a guaranteed hit with the littlest in attendance. And we're here to help make that happen! This easy Cricut-made DIY turns vibrant scratch art paper into wedding-themed shapes like bouquets, cakes, hearts, and more. And it's all cut with your digital cutting machine and ready for doodling magic!

If you're not familiar with this simple, enjoyable craft yet, scratch art paper is a type of thin cardboard with a matte black top coating that reveals bright, metallic or rainbow colors underneath when you draw on it with a wooden stylus. Scratch art is mess-free, endlessly fun, and makes for a sweet wedding favor keepsake the kiddos will love taking home.

And after you're done making this project, be sure to gather some extra reception activities like our exclusive coloring pages and activity books that you can print right away for big smiles (and maybe a few quiet moments for the grownups!).

FAQs About Scratch Art Wedding Activities

Can you cut scratch art paper with a Cricut?

Yes! Scratch art paper can be cut using any Cricut machine. For most types, the Kraft Board cut setting works well and gives clean results when using a new or gently used fine-point blade. If you're making your own scratch art paper literally from scratch (as it is easy to do!), you may need to test out your cut settings.

Is scratch art messy for kids?

Not at all! That's what makes this such a great wedding activity for the littles! Unlike markers or paints, scratch art only requires a stylus to reveal the colors underneath. It’s clean, easy, and travel-friendly. You can provide paper favor bags for kids to take home leftover projects and their stylus. We've used a pretty gold and silver scratch art paper, but it also commonly comes in rainbow.

Which ages is this activity good for?

Our founder and resident wedding DIY expert is actually a former classroom art teacher, so she recommends that this is a great activity for ages 3 and up (and bonus: it helps develop fine motor skills!). Some kids may need extra assistance with learning the right pressure needed to 'scratch' or doodle, but generally, most children can enjoy this independently.

Keep Kids Entertained at Your Wedding with a DIY Scratch Art Project

Skill Level: Beginner

Supplies Needed

• Scratch art paper
• Digital cutting machine
• StandardGrip cutting mat
• Fine-point blade
• Brayer (optional)
• Wooden styluses (one per guest — thicker can be better for tinier hands)
• Your chosen wedding shapes (e.g., floral bouquet, wedding cake, bride, groom, and heart)
• ... Or our Cricut Design Space project that you can click and make right away!
• Home printer (optional)

Compatible Cricut Machines

• Joy
• Joy Xtra
• Explore family
• Maker family

Base Material Setting for Scratch Art Paper

Kraft Board
Note: If you don't see "Kraft Board" as a material option when you go to cut, select "Glitter Cardstock" instead as an alternative. As with all Cricut wedding crafts, we recommend to always do a small test cut before making multiples.

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Cut Scratch Art Paper with Cricut

1. Prep your project. Set out all of your materials and prep your computer, laptop, or mobile phone with Cricut Design Space (or your cutting machine's relevant software). If using our pre-made Design Space project, keep and delete the images that are relevant to you and your love story. And if you just want only one type of shape, highlight the images you like and click Duplicate so you can cut all of your multiples together if you wish. For the pre-made folks, skip to step 3.



2. If not using our pre-made project, choose your shapes and create an Offset. From your Canvas screen, select your preferred SVG shapes from online or Design Space that reflect your personal wedding story — floral bouquets, cakes, hearts, wedding bells, adorable wedding people, or even just simple shapes like circles or wavy rectangles.

You will need to create an Offset shape of each image as this Offset shape will be what you cut out. We'll call it the "shadow" as it automatically appears behind your image on your Canvas. Because the shadow is what you're cutting out, now click the 'eyeball' icon to hide the colorful image, leaving only the shadows on your Canvas. You won't want to delete it outright as you may want to screenshot and print a visual guide for your tiny guests (see step 7). If you've chosen simple solid color shapes, you can just cut as they are.



3. Resize your shapes. Measure your scratch art paper, and resize your shapes on your Canvas screen accordingly. Because our scratch art paper is pre-cut, we have resized our images accordingly. We recommend having your cut sizes be no smaller than 4" (10cm) across for easy handling by the kiddos.

4. Prep your cutting mat. Place your scratch art paper on your StandardGrip mat, and use a brayer to make sure it adheres properly so there's no movement while cutting. If you don't have a brayer, just lay a piece of paper on the top and rub the surface with your hands.



5. Select your base material cut setting. In Design Space, most scratch art papers do best with the Kraft Board base material cut setting. As noted above, if your screen doesn't give you the Kraft Board option, use Glitter Cardstock as an alternative. Ensure you have a fresh fine-point blade (as this is a thicker material that would benefit), double check that the pressure is set to Default, then follow all on-screen instructions.

6. Let it work its magic! Load your cutting mat into your machine, press Go, and let it cut out your custom shapes. Once done, unload the mat, and bend it away from the scratch art paper so it easily separates away from the mat.







7. Make a visual sample. Create samples of each shape so the kids know what they could do with the scratch art papers. Doodling is actually quite therapeutic in the midst of busy wedding planning!

Alternatively, if using our pre-made Design Space project, you can take a screenshot of your Design Space Canvas and print it off with your home printer as you see in the background of some of our photos. This is especially important for those children who might be hesistant artists so you can give them a boost of confidence with a visual guide or sample of where to start on a blank canvas.



8. Set up the kids table. Place a set of blank scratch art shapes, a wooden stylus, and optional name tags at each child's seat. Consider including a sample board that shows how to use the wooden stylus to draw on the black surface as well as a visual guide for what your littlest guests could draw with each shape as mentioned above.

For children who would love additional entertainment, check out our easy printable wedding coloring pages and activity book ideas and then gather up some crayons or colored pencils. You can also leave brain puzzles, blank sheets of paper for doodling, and goodie bags tailored to each child's age and ability.

Troubleshooting Fixes When Cutting Scratch Art Paper

My scratch art paper isn't cutting all the way through.

First, check these things: Is your fine-point blade a relatively new one? As worn out, less tacky mats can affect cuts, is your material securely adhered to your cutting mat? If yes to these questions, then you may need to change the blade pressure to see if that fixes it. Try selecting "More" pressure.



Creating a DIY wedding scratch art activity with your Cricut isn’t just an easy win — it’s a thoughtful way to include your youngest guests in the celebration. With fun wedding-themed shapes and a mess-free setup, it brings creativity, quiet moments, and happy energy to your reception. Whether they’re drawing hearts or their own version of the happy couple, kids will love having a special activity just for them — and their parents will thank you for it!

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WRITTEN & PHOTOGRAPHED BY

Chelsea Barton

Founder & Wedding DIY Expert

A former wedding photographer and the founder of Tidewater and Tulle, Chelsea Barton has been helping couples bring their dream weddings to life through creative, approachable ideas since 2009. Her insight and work have been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Living, and other top publications around the world. She combines editorial expertise and real-world insight to inspire meaningful celebrations.

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