Lots Of Firsts...

Decorating By amberlicious Updated 18 Aug 2005 , 3:51pm by PolishMommy

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amberlicious Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 4:57pm
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This is my first whimsical cake, my first cake I'm being paid for, my first time using mmf. It seems to be buckling a bit but stable (just the fondant is buckling) and I'm not sure if there's anything I can do about that. Anyway, here is the napkin it was supposed to coordinate with and the cake:
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Ironbaker Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 5:20pm
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I think that is pretty good for your first whimsical and first fondant Amber!! thumbs_up.gif

I love how you have the colors almost exactly as the napkin. Great job.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you charge for that?

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amberlicious Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 5:36pm
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I charged $75. I felt like it was a lot at first, but it took me a lot longer then I anticipated- I should have charged more.

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mommymarilyn Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 5:37pm
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Cool cake! icon_lol.gif Love the colors! thumbs_up.gif

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thecakemaker Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 5:38pm
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Great job!

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CanCakeMom Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 6:13pm
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looks great!
I love the colors

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gdixoncakes Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 6:22pm
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Amberlicious,

I think you did a GREAT job. It's a beautiful rendition of the napkin.

By the way, could you recommend a great cake supply in Vegas?

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alengirl Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 6:31pm
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Originally Posted by amberlicious

I charged $75. I felt like it was a lot at first, but it took me a lot longer then I anticipated- I should have charged more.




Like you said, it was a lot of FIRSTS. . . so $75 isn't bad. If anything, think of it as a first time discount icon_smile.gif

Keep up the GREAT work!

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Calejo Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 6:34pm
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VERY nicely done! Your colors were perfect. Looks wonderful.

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mudpie Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 6:46pm
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really goes with the napkin.
Pretty courageous to do an order for a fondant cake if you never did one before!!
Does the person know you or was it word-of-mouth?
Did they flinch at the price?
I think it's nice.

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Daniela Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 6:53pm
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You matched the cake exactly!! Beautiful job!!


Daniela

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traci Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 7:11pm
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The cake looks great and the colors match perfect! What size pans did you use???? Good job! thumbs_up.gif
traci

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Gingoodies Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 7:29pm
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Good job!!!!!! I have not had the courge to do fondant yet. WTG!

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momoftwogirls Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 7:36pm
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great job!!! makes me want to try fondant.

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abbey Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 9:19pm
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Great colors. I want to try a whimsy cake but I am a little scared of them. Maybe I'll have a chance to do one before long.

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cindycakes2 Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 9:24pm
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Amberlicious...this is so cute and matches perfectly with the napkin...GREAT JOB!!! For your bravery, you definitely earned your $75! I hope to try a whimsical cake soon, been reading the new tutorial on how to do it. Love the colors!

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amberlicious Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 9:31pm
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Originally Posted by gdixoncakes

Amberlicious,

I think you did a GREAT job. It's a beautiful rendition of the napkin.

By the way, could you recommend a great cake supply in Vegas?




I wish I could. I've just been going to Michaels because it's close. I need to figure out some better places though.

Thanks for all the complinets guys! She didn't even pause when I said $75. I probably could have charged her more.

Amber

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dodibug Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 9:58pm
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I was wondering what all the non-first timers would have charged for this cake?

You did a great job! I love it!! icon_smile.gif

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KATE39 Posted 17 Aug 2005 , 10:28pm
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YOU SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF YOURSELF. YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB!

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cakegal Posted 18 Aug 2005 , 2:26am
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I think you did a great job on your first whimsical cake too...
I love the colors...and it really blends with the napkins...
Good job!
cakegal

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famousamous Posted 18 Aug 2005 , 3:01am
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Cool cake! I love the vibrant colors, matches the napkins perfect!

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famousamous Posted 18 Aug 2005 , 3:12am
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Cool cake! I love the vibrant colors, matches the napkins perfect!

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PolishMommy Posted 18 Aug 2005 , 3:51pm
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All I can say is WOW!!!

Don't regret the price you charged because it was all an opportunity for you to prove yourself!!! I'm sure you'll get a lot of follow-up orders...

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