Cake Update

Well, I learned Fimo/Sculpey isn't quite as easy to work with in miniature as I thought. So, the cakes are not *exact* replicas. But, I hope they are close enough that you can tell they are "inspired" by the bride's cake and groom's cake, and I reallllllly hope the bride and groom like them. I can't decide if I should leave them as is, or if I should put some small hook in the top to make them Christmas ornaments (my original idea), or.... something else? Any ideas or opinions?

Without further ado, here they are...

Bride's cake (actual)

Bride's cake (sculpture)





Groom's cake (actual)



Groom's cake (sculpture)


What do you think--honestly?!?

I could maybe paint more card suits (club, spade, heart, diamond) onto the bottom layer of the groom's cake. And should I add some white "piping" to the bottom of each layer like the actual cake has? Also, for the bride's cake I could add more "dots" to the layers like the actual cake has, but I'm afraid it would become too busy at that point since it *is* in miniature.

Latest Projects

I finished the first step of some Fimo/Sculpey projects this afternoon. I am trying to recreate the wedding cakes from wedding in the previous post. I saw a neat idea to make Christmas ornaments out replicating wedding cakes as a special remembrance for the bride and groom. I loved the idea and was determined to take several pictures of the cakes at Ruthie & Eric's wedding to try it out as part of their wedding gift.

So far, I have made a base "sculpture" onto which I'll add a finishing layer and the embellishments. The hexagon shape was tricky for the bride's cake, but the groom's wasn't too bad. I baked them this afternoon, and then later this weekend I hope to add the details.



I also made the parts for a giraffe and elephant to be cake toppers for the baby shower in 2 weeks. The parents-to-be chose a nursery decor called "Jungle Luv" that features giraffes, an elephant, a rhino, and a little jungle bird. Again, I made the basic body shape, and then I'll go back and add the colored, decorative layer and details. I hope she likes them and that they come out resembling the nursery decor!

the giraffe does have legs.... I just haven't attached them yet

We are VERY glad for a long weekend down here in FL. We have both been working a lot, but especially Matt has. Today marked a big step "checked off" for Matt's project and the last full week of school for me (next week is 4 days, and the following week is 4 days--three of which are early release). Whew! Time is flying, but we're trying to still have fun!

Hope you have a great long weekend, and I'll keep you posted on any Memorial Day crafting endeavors. :)