Going back a few years to the original Ghostbusters movie. One superfan's wife really looks to amaze him for his birthday. Unfortunately I was unable to make the cake she originally chose. It was the Ecto car from the movie. With the right amount of time and at the right price I could have put it together but honestly I was scared.
So instead we settled on doing the No Ghost symbol with a little 3D twist.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wrecked Building
The recipient of this cake works for a construction and demolition company and his wife told me that he absolutely did not want to turns 40. It was her idea to use a wrecking ball to smash the cake. Now that I think about it, that could have been one really messy cake. One big pile of cake and icing all destroyed on a cake board. Not a pretty picture.
Lightning and Mater
Tinkerbell
I really hope that Tinkerbell is still a popular character when my little girl starts to like princesses and other cute characters. She is one of my favorites. The topper for this Tinkerbell cake is a store bought candle which took a bit of looking to find. I am glad that I did though, the other toppers that I found just wouldn't have looked right.
Flying cake
I was thrilled how this airplane cake turned out and so was the little boy receiving it. His mom posted a video of his reaction to share with me. It made me feel all gooey inside. I love getting reviews, especially great ones ;)
I didn't realize it at the time, but the picture that I found to use as inspiration was apparently modeled after a Planet Cake airplane. I can't seem to find the plane they made but I am sure it was gorgeous as they do amazing work.
I didn't realize it at the time, but the picture that I found to use as inspiration was apparently modeled after a Planet Cake airplane. I can't seem to find the plane they made but I am sure it was gorgeous as they do amazing work.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Lego for Lucas
My poor little guy's birthday cake seems to always take a back seat when it comes to me making it. I had two other cakes to make on the same weekend of his birthday and I was more focused on those cakes and didn't set aside very much time to make this one. As it turns out, these Lego blocks are not very time consuming. But I did run out of time and the guests for his little family party were already arriving before I was finished. Not all of the round circles actually got attached, but no one cared (or noticed).
Minnie Mouse
I have made this Minnie cake a few times although this time the cake is twice as big.
I decided that I am not very fond of the drop star method of filling in the colors, and lately many of my cakes are done by smoothing out each color. I think that it makes for a cleaner look and I can get in more details where they are needed.
I decided that I am not very fond of the drop star method of filling in the colors, and lately many of my cakes are done by smoothing out each color. I think that it makes for a cleaner look and I can get in more details where they are needed.
Scooby Doo
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.
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.
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