I have seen several cakes like this and would like to attempt is myself. Can someone tell me where to begin? Thanks! Christy

http://www.cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1135

PM cookiegirl she was the one that posted that cake and she will be able to give you those instructions.
hope this helps

It's an optical illusion. A tube is used as support and the stems are placed around it. It couold even be styro as long as it is completely covered w/the stems wich are fondant ropes.

wow that cake looks amazing! hope somebody tells us how its done, I'd like to know as well
Patty*

There was a thread on how that was done but I forget the exact wording for the title of it. I just remember there was a similar picture and the artist did a lengthy explanation for it.

I think this is the one you were thinking of, bobwonderbuns:

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopic-44743-0.html

YES!! That is the one!! Thanks for posting that!