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
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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.
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