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PinkLisa
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Joined: Mar 31, 2009
Posts: 248
Location: New Jersey
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Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:47 am |
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I think the cake is great. I don't think a discount was remotely warranted. What did the client say when she saw it? |
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milkmaid42
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Joined: Jun 26, 2009
Posts: 68
Location: Bay, Missouri
Birthday: Aug 16
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Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:17 am |
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You guys are really great. I am feeling better/worse. Better because I am getting my self confidence back, worse because I am really regretting my hasty decision. I had always had that dreaded "artistic temperament". As a child I have ripped oil paintings that were not to my satisfaction, smashed carvings, and scribbled over charcoals, etc. As I matured I was able to overcome that passion, but wow! That cake brought out the child I thought I had outgrown at 67 yrs old. I wanted to pretend I had never gotten the order, I was so displeased. Of course, as you all have pointed out to me, I am my own worst critic and with my previous education I thought the flaws were obvious and glaring. I haven't spoken to the client: I left a message on her phone the morning of the delivery, and at her home only her mother was there to accept the cake. (She seemed pleased, but unaware of my message to the daughter.) The party is tonight and I would feel too foolish to contact her again, as if I were "fishing" for compliments. I have to disassociate my personality from my work and keep it a business. Difficult because it is a passion with me. Thank you all for your feed-back. It helps me grow, something you are never too old to do! |
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rosiecast
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Joined: Jul 14, 2009
Posts: 229
Location: Hastings, NY
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Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:47 pm |
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That cake is great!! Great job, next time no refunds or show it here first and I'm sure the more experienced ladies here will help you out. |
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sari66
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Joined: Mar 02, 2008
Posts: 846
Location: hot lanta
Birthday: Sep 05
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:18 pm |
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Wow you second guess wrong on this one! It's creepy and great! Excellent job |
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HowCoolGomo1
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Joined: Jan 26, 2009
Posts: 228
Location: Canyon Lake, TX
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:36 pm |
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Excuuuuuuuuse me, never underestimate yourself again.
That cake was awesome!
My Dad is already asking me why I can't do a cake like yours. |
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Rylan
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Joined: Feb 19, 2009
Posts: 3897
Location: Las Vegas
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:58 pm |
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I feel you. I feel the same way about my cakes--maybe it's an OCD thing.
The cake looks great. One of the best spider cakes I've seen. |
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playingwithsugar
Forum SuperStar!
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 6310
Location: To All of You and your families, near and far.
Birthday: Nov 20
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:27 pm |
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Ok, entomologist, I've seen spider legs under a microscope, too. I think yours are the most anatomically correct ones I've ever seen in cake.
Stop discounting yourself. Your work is for sale, not on sale, and does not deserve to be.
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