Here's a little character cake that I have not done in the past. It's good to add new pictures to my collection. Scooby and his friends are a great bunch that has become popular again with the kids. My oldest son loves to watch it.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Orchid for her 50th
This is my first cake for 2011.
I got to practice my sugar flower making skills. I made all the pieces for the orchid and then while putting it together I broke the throat. I tried to repair it but while it was drying I made another just in case. I like the second attempt much better and so I used that one.
The lady who ordered this cake sent me a photo of a cake she liked as the example and as it turned out, it was actually a cake that one of my contacts made. So, Sarah, I hope that I was able to do your design justice. Thanks for the inspiration.
The lady who ordered this cake sent me a photo of a cake she liked as the example and as it turned out, it was actually a cake that one of my contacts made. So, Sarah, I hope that I was able to do your design justice. Thanks for the inspiration.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
My Christmas Stocking cake
Last year, I really wanted to make this cake, but of course I left things to the last minute and didn't have the time, so as well as making the Holly cake, I made time for this one as well. This cake design also come from a book I often refer to.
I was excited to try out the technique that made the pattern on the fondant covering the stocking. I used two different dishcloths rolled over the fondant to create the two patterns on the surface. It took some practice but I was glad that it turned out so well for an experiment cake.
I took the cake to my family's Christmas dinner, and honestly I'm not sure how it turned out taste wise because I never had any. I was too into the trifle that was brought by some one else. I had two helpings of that. It's a good thing I don't have that opportunity very often or I'd be in big trouble, emphasis on Big.
I was excited to try out the technique that made the pattern on the fondant covering the stocking. I used two different dishcloths rolled over the fondant to create the two patterns on the surface. It took some practice but I was glad that it turned out so well for an experiment cake.
I took the cake to my family's Christmas dinner, and honestly I'm not sure how it turned out taste wise because I never had any. I was too into the trifle that was brought by some one else. I had two helpings of that. It's a good thing I don't have that opportunity very often or I'd be in big trouble, emphasis on Big.
Christmas Holly
I have a wonderful book which I refer to often. The Essential guide to Cake Decorating. It has some great ideas for some beautiful cakes, and I am always looking for reasons to make them. I decided that this Christmas I would make this cake just to see if I could.
As it turned out I had a request for a cake for a 40th anniversary party that was to be held on Christmas eve. The only thing that was needed was an inscription for the anniversary couple.
I loved how the icicles on the swags turned out, and I like the idea of the snow mounds at the base but I honestly think that no one understood what they were. If I had done them differently it may have been more obvious.
As it turned out I had a request for a cake for a 40th anniversary party that was to be held on Christmas eve. The only thing that was needed was an inscription for the anniversary couple.
I loved how the icicles on the swags turned out, and I like the idea of the snow mounds at the base but I honestly think that no one understood what they were. If I had done them differently it may have been more obvious.
Monday, January 3, 2011
One
Zoey turned one. Her mom sent me a photo of the invite and wanted the cake to have a similar look, only insted of it saying "ONE" she wanted it to say "ZOEY"
So here's the picture of the invite.
And here's what I came up with for the cake.
So here's the picture of the invite.
And here's what I came up with for the cake.
A Thank You
This cake was made for a send off brunch for a church music director. My guitar drawing skills need a bit more work, but they were quite happy with it.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Spring in December
This pretty one was made for a lucky little girl turning one. The cake made the cold atmosphere of the area a little more spring-like. Not to mention that the family was heading to Cuba the next day.
T&B #3 and later #4
These characters are popular. I did this cake in November for a friend and then as soon as it was done I received another order for it, in December. In the process of making the last one I completely forgot to take a picture. The only difference was that it did not have any balloons because the parents had me do a fairly long inscription for their daughter.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Half Soccer Ball
I love to try out new (to me) cakes. I had to borrow the half ball pan from a cake friend of mine. It's a good thing that she's so generous with her equipment or I might have had to try and carve the round myself and that may have been a bit messy.
Dragonfly 1st Birthday
I was excited to make this cake. I wanted practice and more ideas for a girly first birthday cake. Although I do admit that I am getting way ahead of myself. My own daughter's birthday is not until June!!
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