an edible film and method of using same for decorating foodstuffs , in particular baked goods , wherein anyone can easily , inexpensively and artistically decorate foodstuffs . the edible film according to the present invention is composed of an edible polymer film which is preferably releasably mounted upon a flexible substrate to provide a reinforced edible film . the edible film is peelably released from the substrate to provide decorations for the foodstuff . the edible film may be decoratively prepared into predetermined decorations prior to distribution , which may include being pre - printed , pre - cut , colored , or being of pre - selected opacity and sheen . pre - printing may be accomplished by any suitable printing process utilizing edible inks . alternatively , the edible film may be distributed in a not yet finalized decoration form , wherein finalization is left up to the user . for example , the reinforced edible film may be distributed without being pre - printed or only partially pre - printed , wherein the user controls subsequent printing , writing , drawing or otherwise marking upon the edible film , such as by use of edible ink writing instruments . further , the user may purchase sheets of the reinforced edible film and thereafter cut the reinforced edible film sheets into shapes defined by the user .