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eriksmom
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Joined: Feb 09, 2006
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Location: Florida
Birthday: Jun 26
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Sat Jul 29, 2006 12:12 pm |
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I, personally, can't wait to see the pics of this cake!
I'm sure it is going to turn out beautiful.
Don't SIL get you down. JoAnnB is right, she probably is jealous that you are playing such an important part in this event. Hopefully she won't be so resentful that she would punish herself by not tasting it! |
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emmascakes
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Joined: Jul 07, 2006
Posts: 1153
Location: England
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Sun Jul 30, 2006 10:41 pm |
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With the cracks on the fondant - if it's white you can rub icing sugar (US - confectioner's sugar) gently over the craks and the sugar fills them which helps - however most fondant cakes so have tiny cracks in, I woudn't worry. At the actual wedding you'll have the last laugh as EVERYONE will be saying how gorgeous the cake is and if she mentions any of her nasty little comments EVERYONE will think she's a cow  |
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emi
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Joined: Jan 20, 2005
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Location: USA
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Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:05 pm |
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Be proud that you are doing something special for a special couple on a very special day. They'll treasure it forever.
As far as your SIL she's probably jelous. Keep your cheen up and ignore her. I've noticed that when jelousy is an issue, people will either be very quiet and not say anything at all, or say something to try to make you feel bad.
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lsawyer
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Joined: Mar 01, 2006
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:34 pm |
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Even the "professionals" don't make perfect cakes; they have learned how to "hide" their mistakes. I'm sure your cake will be lovely! A lady I know who is 50 years old showed me her wedding cake that her mom made; she was 19 when she got married (later divorced), and she still beams when she shows off that cake photo! The sentiment covers any perceived imperfections. I'm sure they'll be happy with your cake! |
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heystopthatnow
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Joined: Jul 16, 2006
Posts: 98
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Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:51 pm |
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ooooooooh my goodness, I am SOOOOOO thankful that I don't have a SIL like yours! Mine is more mellow and just easy going. ...my MIL is another story!
When I read your post, it reminded me of my BROTHER! I was visiting my parents and making some fondant pearls. I think he had a fight with his girlfriend because he came home and started off by criticizing my pearls! I ended up getting so mad that I wanted to grab a handful and THROW them at him...but I didn't because even though they weren't perfectly round, it took a lot of time making them the way they were--and I wasn't going to waste them on him! |
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_ruby_
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Joined: Jul 21, 2006
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:39 am |
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I don't know about jealousy or being a jerk.
Could it have been that she was sincerely trying to help you make the perfect cake for your son? |
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debsuewoo
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Joined: May 07, 2005
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Location: Torrance, CA
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:50 am |
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| _ruby_ wrote: | I don't know about jealousy or being a jerk.
Could it have been that she was sincerely trying to help you make the perfect cake for your son? |
It could also be that she is just so clueless she doesn't know what she's doing? |
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leepat
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Joined: Apr 12, 2006
Posts: 388
Location: AL
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:38 pm |
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Wanted to thank everyone again for the encouragement. You definitely calmed my nerves, and yes the cake turned out just fine. Except for a minor dent in the 14 inch layer at the bottom, which worked out perfect as the back of the cake. LOL The black ribbon around the bottom almost covered it. The bride and groom loved both cakes, I made the brides cake which was fondant with gumpaste calla lillies, black ribbon w/pearls. Wish I was a better photographer or had a better camera. The grooms cake was chocolate with chocolate buttercream icing in a basket weave topped with chocolate dipped strawberries. I needed more strawberries for the bottom but all in all not bad for a first wedding cake and grooms cake. And yes I did get a compliment out of the dear old SIL I could tell it was killing her to say it but my husband just about dragged it out of her. LOL Again I want to thank you . And I hope I can attach these pics so you can see them. |
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tatetart
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:04 pm |
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THe cakes turned out amazing. I detect a bit of jealousy from SIL
ANd the The proof is in the pictures!
BTW I talked with the Satin Ice Rep just last week about the little cracks in the icing. I ran into the same problem with my first wedding cake. He told me the reason is that it needs to be kneaded more and to use very little powdered sugar when rolling out.
He said that the nature of Satin Ice fondant is the more it is kneaded, the more elastic it becomes and recommended using the dough hook on the Kitchen Aid to knead it first.
I can't wait to try it! I know the last couple of cakes I have made, I did not have the problems with the tiny cracks. But I not only kneaded the fondant longer(by hand, yikes), but I let it set, covered in plastic wrap for at least an hour before rolling out. It becomes more manageable then. |
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Ironbaker
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Joined: Apr 25, 2005
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:27 pm |
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Leept, your cakes turned out beautifully! Congratulations to you and your son. |
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mkolmar
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Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:44 pm |
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great job on the cakes! I'm so glad she commented on how lovely it is, even if it was your hubbys idea. Let her eat crow, you proved you could do it and the best part is your DIL and son loved it! |
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sweetamber
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Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:32 am |
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Leepat, your brides cake is really beautiful- can I ask how you attached the callas and did you make them yourself? I am going to do something similar in October and could use some hints. Thanks!
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leepat
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Location: AL
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Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:20 am |
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The calla lillie sprays were in 3 pieces. The topper was wired together like a small bouquet. I cut the wires very short wrapped them in saran wrap and just stuck it into the cake. The spray coming down from the top layer was done about the same way it was wired together the end wrapped in saran and stuck into the top layer, a few strategically placed leave and lillies cover this well. As added support I took some wood skewers and stuck into the side of the cake to support the lillie spray, (I made them and the leaves out of gumpaste and they were a little heavy so they needed extra support ). And then I placed the third spray just under the second and stuck it into the 2nd layer, and added wood skewers for added support. Remember to wrap your wires with plastic wrap for health reasons. I was afraid the lillies would fall or pull out of the cake because of their weight but they didn't. I think the skewers holding them up helped. This may not have been the proper way to do this but it was the only way I could come up with because of their weight. I think that it also helped that the cake was fondant covered. I am by far not an expert, this was my first wedding cake but if I can help in any other way let me know. |
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sweetamber
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Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:29 am |
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Thank you so much! I am also concerned about the weight of my sprays and I think your skewer idea might just do the trick. My bride does not want fondant so I think the extra support will help. I will definitely be doing a practice run before the real wedding so I will let you know how it goes!
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toristreats
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Location: Utah
Birthday: Sep 14
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Tue Aug 01, 2006 7:40 am |
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Family can be fun sometimes. Luckily my SILs aren't so bad. My brothers and BILs choose good wifes. Sometimes though even the best of people can do awful things. Your cakes are beautiful. Your son and DIL I'm sure appreciate all the hard work you put into those cakes and they are the ones that really matter. Be proud of your accomplishments and don't worry about your SIL Some people are just negative people and they have a hard time finding postive things about anything.
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