Tag Archives: Gum paste

George is Curious!

Posted on February 13, 2010 | 5 Comments

: Close-up of George

: Curious George Birthday Cake

: Top View of George Cake

This is a Curious George Birthday cake for a little girl turning one. The mom had the cutest George party ware and it made it super easy to come up with a design for the cake! Stay tuned for a how-to on the bow loops!

Happy 1st Birthday, Grace!

This cake was for my daughter Grace’s first birthday party. It was a hit! Everyone loved it. Not only did it look fabulous, it tasted great! Emily did such a wonderful job. I could not have asked for any part of the experience to have been better. Emily is a true artist and professional. GREAT JOB! We will be back! ~ Cheryl

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Posted in Birthday, Cake, Feedback, Modeled people, Pictures

Tagged Birthday, Blue, Bow, Brown, Buttercream, Cake, Curious George, Feedback, Fondant, Gum paste, Monkey, Red, Yellow

Two and 21

Posted on July 26, 2009 | Leave a comment

: 21st Birthday Cake

: Monkey-Themed Cake and Cupcakes

This was a birthday cake weekend! The first was a party for a young lady turning 21 and the second was for the cutest little red-head turning 2! I learned a new trick this week that helps speed up the drying time on gum paste. If you turn your oven light on, put the item in the oven that you want to dry and close the door, the drying time significantly decreases! The items on the 21st birthday cake were all done this way. Just remember, if you use this technique, just make sure EVERYONE that lives with you knows…the smell of burning gum paste is NOT pleasant! I just left a note for all to see!

What difference 2 years and some classes makes! This is the cake I did almost 2 years ago for my nephew’s 1st birthday!

Monkey Cakes for Nephew's Birthday

Emily: The cake was delicious and Bridget loved it. Thanks so much – I’ll definitely keep you in mind for the future. ~Kathy

Emily…Jack’s Monkey cake was a smash hit……everyone loved it and the cupcakes….it was soooooooo yummy and delicious…we even have some left over so I can keep it enjoying it for a few more days…thanks again…you ROCK! ~Sarah

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Posted in Birthday, Cake, Cupcakes, Feedback, Pictures, Tips and Techniques

Tagged 21, Banana, Birthday, Brown, Buttercream, Cake, Champagne, Chocolate, Cocktails, Cupcakes, Feedback, Fondant, Green, Gum paste, Monkey, Pink, Silver, Tips, Tree, Yellow

Birthday Cake and Building Blocks

Posted on June 28, 2009 | Leave a comment

: Safari Jeep Birthday Cake

: Blocks Shower Cake

Yesterday, we had a baby shower and a birthday party all rolled into one day! The baby shower was for my husband’s cousin and the birthday party was for my niece and my two boys. Both parties were fun and I’m VERY thankful everyone decided to have them in doors, because it was ONE HOT DAY yesterday!

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Posted in 3-D/Sculpted, Baby Shower, Birthday, Cake, Pictures

Tagged 3-D, Baby shower, Birthday, Blue, Buttercream, Cake, Carved, Fondant, Ganache, Giraffe, Gum paste, Jeep, Modeling chocolate, Monkey, Orange, Peanut butter, Pound cake, Presents, Red, Strawberry

Happy Birthday, Princess Jewel!

Posted on May 11, 2009 | 2 Comments

Today, I made my first Princess Cake! It was for a little lady turning four. I hope this princess enjoys her cake!

Princess Cake

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Posted in Birthday, Cake, Pictures

Tagged Buttercream, Cake, Chocolate, Crown, Fondant, Gum paste, Pink, Princess, White

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2009 | Leave a comment

Hope all the mothers out there are having a wonderful Mother’s Day! Here are 3 cakes I made in honor of the celebrations…

: Mother’s Day cake for my Mom

: Mother’s Day cake for Mom-in-law

: Mother’s Day cake for a friend’s mom

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Posted in Cake, Handmade Flowers, Holiday, Pictures

Tagged Blue, Buttercream, Cake, Chocolate, Fondant, Green, Gum paste, Gumpaste flowers, Holiday, Hydrangeas, Mocha, Mother's day, Purple, White

Jeannine’s First Communion

Posted on May 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

Tomorrow, we are attending my niece’s first communion. Here is the cake I made for the party afterward. The young lady’s favorite color is lime green. I tamed it a little and used her second favorite color…pink! May God bless you on your Holy Day, Jeannine!

Jeannine's First Communion Cake

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Posted in Cake, Pictures, Religious

Tagged Bow, Bread, Buttercream, Cake, Cross, First communion, Flowers, Fondant, Grapes, Green, Gum paste, Pink, Religious, Yellow

Take Me Away…

Posted on May 2, 2009 | Leave a comment

This cake is for a wedding shower for a couple that is getting married on a beach. The mother-of-the-bride asked me to make a bride and groom flamingo for the topper…

Beach-Themed Wedding Shower Cake

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Posted in Cake, Pictures, Wedding Shower

Tagged Beach, Blue, Bridal shower, Brown, Buttercream, Cake, Chocolate, Crab, Fish, Flamingo, Gum paste, Modeling chocolate, Pink, Sand, Shells, Wedding shower, White

Caroline’s First Communion

Posted on April 26, 2009 | 1 Comment

Today is my youngest cousin’s First Communion. My aunt asked me to make a cake (with white and pink). Here’s what I came up with…

Caroline's First Communion Cake

The cake is chocolate and has a coconut filling and is iced in coconut buttercream. The roses are buttercream and the white decorations are made out of gumpaste and then dusted with a white luster dust. This is one of the rare opportunities that I’ll get to actually enjoy one of the cakes! This flavor combo was designed by the young lady…it may end up on the flavors list later today!

God bless you, Caroline on your Holy day!

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Posted in Pictures

Tagged Bread, Buttercream, Cake, Challis, Chocolate, Coconut, First communion, Grapes, Gum paste, Pink, Religious, Roses, White