Grad Cake #2

This cake was definitely a ton of fun! I was able to go with a less flowery design since this cake was for a boy and I was quite pleased with the result. I'm always trying new ideas and I learned many techniques on this cake that I will most definitely repeat. :) I also learned how to perform surgery on a cake... that was interesting. But, all went well and both cakes did survive. phew! So, here are the pictures before the mortar board cracked into four pieces :-/

And, kudos to the Denlinger clan- a great time was had by all!

Until my next friend celebrates something,

Jill

PS above is a closer, cropped picture of the whole cake. I was having trouble getting blogger to cooperate to get all pictures and comments on one page... arrgh

Aleithia Graduation

Gum paste roses and carnations- I was really happy with the blue shimmer dust!

the final edition- after many hours of work :)


the cupcakes were my favorite- I'm so glad they turned out so cute

One of the talented ALC mom's did a wonderful job with

veggie and fruit trays!!

What a day! I was very stressed out in the morning trying to get my cake together but it all turned out. I still see many areas that need improvement but my first time using gum paste flowers on a cake was a success :) Onto my next challenge...

Jill