Monday 7 May 2012

Cakes, cakes and more cakes...

I hope everyone's had a great, long weekend?!
It's Monday and instead of doing the serious amount of tidying I really should have spent my day doing, I was making cakes.

I've offered to make some fairy cakes for a girl who I work withs engagement party, now that I think about it I'm really not sure what possessed me to do such a thing because they all went a bit skew-whiff. Actually, I know exactly why I offered, because I love making cakes and really wanted the chance to make lots and lots, but like all of my plans its not really going to be the buttercream dream I was imagining.

She basically said just said PINK & BUTTERFLIES for a theme, something fit for a little girls party...so I said that I'd make some over the weekend so that she could see if we're on a similar wavelength and I'd bring them in tomorrow.

So, this is what happened


 I cut out lots of butterflies from the fondant icing and the laid them in the seams of books in the hope they would dry at an angle...


...made the taster cakes...


...and then this is what happened next=


I do like them but they just aren't what I had envisioned. I think they would probably be fine for my little cousin but they don't look particularly polished (I'm thinking Joey's letter to the adoption agency in Friends when they think a child's done it)

Well, hopefully my friend will like them tomorrow but I will let you know either way!

What do you think of them? Family & friends can only be so honest...

x


12 comments:

  1. I think they look great! The butterflies are fab.

    The only thing I would change is I would make the frosting less of a hot pink - I feel like the little details that you've put a lot of effort into are getting swallowed up in the brightness.

    Hope that helps =)

    Nazia x

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    1. You're so right Nazia, thank you :) I was a bit too enthusiastic with the pink and I think a more subtle approach is needed with the next batch!
      x

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  2. Cute cakes!

    http://golddustk.blogspot.co.uk/

    x

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  3. I think you did a wonderful job! They came out beautiful. :)

    http://ellen-elle.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you Ellen! I've had a look at your blog and it's lovely, I'm following you now :)
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  4. OMG they are amazing!! I love baking cupcakes and decorating them all cute! :) I'm a new follower, come check out my blog :3
    http://sophiameola.blogspot.co.uk/
    xx

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    1. Aw that's so kind, thanks Sophia. I'm following your blog now, it's great!!
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  5. Wow thes looks amazing !!! you'r very talented...
    www.imitationisthegreatestformofflattery.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you Sophie-Pearl :) Hopefully when I do the full lot for the party they will be a bit better!
      Love your blog!
      x

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  6. Soo cute. I love the idea. May have to give the butterflies a go myself! xxx
    www.niamh-makes-things.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Niamh, thank you! I've just had a peek at your blog and have seen the cakes you've made- AMAZING!
      x

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