Okay, so I know is not one of my best decorated cakes... I made this for my daughter's Pre-K class tomorrow. How bad does it look? DH says it looks very amateurish, I think so too, but I had to take a break every hour or so. I have 2 month old baby who I nurse. Also, my hands are hurting so bad, .. It is a free cake, but should I not take it in at all?

I think its great! Your writing is clean and steady, the sun is cute and the colors fun. They will love it! Congratulations on the new baby!

I think it's cute! The preschoolers will love it!!!!

Awwww...it does not look bad at all! The kids and teacher will really appreciate you bringing a cake. Sometimes my kids LOVE the cakes that I hate...so don't even worry about it. They are going to love it!

If it were my cake, I would SO take it and I work with highly educated, intelligent, professional adults. Most definitely take it. I think it is very cute and the kids will absolutely love it!

It's festive and looks completely appropriate for the occasion...and it's free...take it in with pride! Congratulations on your newborn!

by all means , take it to shcool..it is very pretty.. good job on it. with all the other things that came between making it..

The kids will love it...It's bright and cheery!!

I think is looks great....I would take it in i thinks everyone will love it...

Genny_yummies, might I ask how you got your icing this color? I am doing a Dallas Cowboy birthday cake in July and your blue looks pretty close to what I am hoping for. Thanks!

i think its better then the other parents are going to do by bringing store bought cr@p

It looks cute. I'm sure the kids will like it.

Thanks you guys. You make me feel much better. You comments are all too sweet.
Where would I be without you guys at CC...
PS:--It takes a long time to type with a newborn in your arms...

You did a great job....I love the bright colors and it suits kids perfectly. We've done the clown cakes with those colors and they show off so perfect....Don't be so hard on yourself......GREAT job.

mbt4955: I used Wilton"s sky blue, quite a bit of it. I also colored yesterday evening, to give time for the colors to darken.
Good luck!

It is for pre-K kids. They absolutely love bright colours and simple themes. This is perfect for them. Seriously, those kids are absolutely going to adore this cake and are going to be screaming for a piece. It isn't for the queen of England's wake, right! Of course, take it in for them. I wouldn't use it for a wedding cake but you wouldn't have made this cake for a wedding! It is absolutely appropriate for what you made it for. A free cake for kids doesn't need to look professional--they wouldn't even appreciate it anyway. And of course, you knew that which is why you didn't do that. And to tell you the truth, if you did make a cake like that, I think the kids would like this one better. Because it is bright and they can understand it.

I think it looks just fine. The children will love it.

I think it's great. Love your colors!

Perfect for kids! Heck, if you showed up with this cake for me, I would be thrilled! It's really cute and festive.

Enjoy the precious moments with a newborn. They grow so fast....

The cake is amazing. I love the colors and everyone will love it too. Put your feet up and take care of your baby and yourself.

I've worked with very young children for over 25 years (last school district job with kindergarten) anyway I know kids and they will love love LOVE this! This is such a happy cake! Our district doesn't allow treats made at home.

Please don't misunderstand my comment....in a way your DH is right.... *but*.....
as others have said, it's for pre-school, little ones.....it IS perfect, happy, cute just for them

I'm sorry your hands hurt so much.....has this been a problems for you before or is it something new?

I think it is cute! I bet they will LOVE it!

I think the kids will love it and I am sure everyone will be impressed. Don't be so hard on yourself.... I know that is easier said than done!! You did a great job! Congratulations on your baby!

I think that cake is adorable! I look at cakes I have made and think they look horrible but others love them. I think we are our own worst critics! And it is a free cake for preschoolers, they will definitely love it! I know I would! Great job!

There is nothing wrong with that cake! It is adorable!

I think that your DH may need glasses!!!

I think your cake is just as good as any store purchased cake I seen in their cold cases --There's nothing wrong with that cake!!!

Congrats on your little one.


Edited to add: Your cakes: frosting is very smooth, writing is neatly done, piped shells are perfect, and the sides look straight and even. I dont see anything amateurish in you cake at all.

I think the cake SUPER FUN! The colors are bright and glendale,az is right. I'm still trying to make sure my cakes are iced smooth! I get so excited when I can achieve that, I just slap a ribbon on and call it a day!

Grown ups are sooo boring sometimes! If you were a kid, all you'd see is this happy cake staring you in the face. And...my goodness it says "HAPPY SUMMER"!!!

Not a lot of people go through the effort to make something, and with a newborn? Pa-lease. Those other parents are bringing in store bought stuff for sure!

You guys are so great!--
Needed to tell all your comments made me feel so much better. Today I took the cake in and the teachers were in awe. They asked if I had gone to school for this, and amazed when I told them I had taught myself to decorate cakes. They were giving me props when I when I went to pick up my daughter about the taste, and all the cake was gone.