After flirting with serious cake making in the past, I finally took the plunge and bought some goodies at a local decorating stores. I live in MD near Baltimore, and there are a couple of good supply stores nearby.

Here is my first effort. I do not like the stamps around the top edge, the color balance between the brush powder around the roses is not a good match to the fondant, and the edge of fondant around the bottom leaves something to be desired. All in all, I am pretty happy with it.

I would love to hear from others...criticisms, thoughts, suggestions!

Very good job for a first timer! Your marbling is very good. It's really good that you're able to step back and be critical of your own work. That's what makes you better the next time.
Overall, I say congrats and keep it up!

Congratulations, you did a wonderful job for a first try. Now stop picking it apart, you should see it from my side of the screen!

You did awesome!!!! It is very very pretty!

I, too, love your marbling job. I think you did a great job on getting your fondant smooth as well. Not a bad job at all for your first cake.

That came out great. Have fun.

I am so impressed. I think it looks lovely.

nice job it looks fantastic. like you said a few leaves to finish off the flowers thats it! i love the blue!

I love your marbling!!!

I really liked the marbled effect.

You did a great job! I can't believe that's your first cake!

I love the marbled fondant!

Jen

I love the marbled fondant. did you make your own, or is it MMF? looks great. keep up the good work, and keep posting them pictures.

Jen

God job! I can't wait to see what you do next.

Very pretty shades!! I love the swirls!

Great job! Love the marble!

Great Cake BlueDevil!!!!

You did a great job. I love the color.

Great job!!! Love the marble look too.