Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Let the music play


This is a life sized Les Paul guitar that I was asked to make.
German chocolate cake filled with German chocolate frosting. Covered in German chocolate butter cream. Decorated with marshmallow fondant. I would have to say that this cake was fun to make.

My playdough


I enjoy doing birthday cakes. Especially for kids! Especially when I can create out of fondant!!!! It's my "adult play dough"  


I have two birthday cakes that so far are my favorites! One was for a girl who loves littlest pet shop toys. She gave me a bag of her favorite ones and wanted them on her cake. Well I had to try didn't I?  Not having sculpted like this before, I pushed up my sleeves, pulled out my "play dough" and went to work. The birthday girl was happy! 

my turtle next to toy


The other favorite birthday cake of mine was for twins. They were having a carnival themed birthday party. This cake was so much fun to make! Handmade popcorn balloons, candy apples and of course a clown. It was a big hit! I don't know who loved the cake more..the twins or me!


Getting started

Creativity has not always been my strong point. I had always been more athletic. When my oldest turned 10 and my youngest 5 (two weeks apart) I decided that I would try to make their cakes. My son's cake was a mystery theme and my daughters a princess theme..I decided then while it was more satisfying to make my own creations I did not really enjoy it. Over the years I made cakes for all three of my kiddos, and occasionally for other people. I mostly felt stressed and overly critical of my work.
Last summer I decided for my son's 16th birthday I was going to go all out for his big birthday bash. Ahhh that must have been fueled by the boredom that came from loosing my full time job. I created a DJ turn table cake that was complete with a cake stand that had working LED lights and a revolving disco ball (made by my husband)! I have been busy decorating cakes since then.
I am completely self taught, I have never taken any classes. If I want to learn something I ask the people I know who can give me advice. I read books and do Internet research.......Oh and lots of trial and errors :)
I now love decorating cakes, and coming up with new flavors and fillings!
I have decided to create a blog to share my learning experiences and cakes.