Hello all,
I'm not new to CC, but I don't post much.
I've been a cake decorator for 30 years now.
My husband wants me to quit and I'm in a panic! I would have serious PTSD if I quit cake decorating. I am so hooked on making cakes that I don't want to do anything else.
So, I have decided to continue to use my bags and tips until I die. (I want to be buried with my cake supplies).
My next project is my parents 50th wedding anniversary and my mom has requested a replica of her wedding cake. I'm thrilled to do a 1950's style cake. My husband is trying to get me to do a very small version. Shame on him!
I don't have a business, but if I could, I would!!!
OK, I've vented!
Thanks for letting me vent!!!
lilie
Why does he want you to quit? If it makes you happy, shouldn't he be glad you have a hobby like that?
Well, sorry to hear that. Is he expecting you to spend that time with him? Well, that's no fun 
, just kidding. I've only been decorating, on a regular basis, for the last year and a half. Fortunately my DH is very supportive and a good critic when I need one.
All I can say is keep on doing what makes you happy. If you were to stop, then you would need to fill this habit with something else and he may like that even less! Maybe he needs to find something else to do! 
Wonderful idea to get buried with your cake supplies.
You should make your husband quit doing his favorite things and see how happy he is. Mine wouldn't be allowed to hunt or touch his guns if I gave up cakes because he told me to.
Now I know exactly what to tell my DH the next time he complains about me spending $60 on cake supplies.....he just spent $600 on a gun a couple of weeks ago and then didn't mention it for another week!! Not that I mind him buying his guns or having his fun...but don't spend that kind of $$ on an unecessary item and then get irritated with me for spending money on something that makes money for us!! lol
Wonderful idea to get buried with your cake supplies.
You should make your husband quit doing his favorite things and see how happy he is. Mine wouldn't be allowed to hunt or touch his guns if I gave up cakes because he told me to.
Now I know exactly what to tell my DH the next time he complains about me spending $60 on cake supplies.....he just spent $600 on a gun a couple of weeks ago and then didn't mention it for another week!! Not that I mind him buying his guns or having his fun...but don't spend that kind of $$ on an unecessary item and then get irritated with me for spending money on something that makes money for us!! lol
My husband has been known to do the same kind of stuff, he once brought a gun home and set it on the table, I had no idea he was going to buy it. He even has a favorite gun dealer who he had me make a cake at Christmas time for 
but I never get equal money for the cake stuff.
Ya'll are sooo funny!!
My DH has actually asked me to quit decorating wedding cakes. That was yesterday! He just worries about me being on my feet too long. I tell you I am exhausted after doing a wedding cake so I know where he is coming from. He just worries too much about me. After we got home from the wedding last night I managed to stay awake till 8pm! he helped me with the cake the night before so he was tired too! We both crawled in the bed with aching bones! 
If I were doing more wedding cakes then I am I would consider quitting but I only do one every few months so I can handle it! I'm sure you could too! If you like decorating DON'T quit!!!
I don't think anyone knows how us decorator's feel when we finish a cake! I know me.. I look back at the cake & say WOW!! I did that!! Still can't believe I do cakes!
Hello all,
I'm not new to CC, but I don't post much.
I've been a cake decorator for 30 years now.
My husband wants me to quit and I'm in a panic! I would have serious PTSD if I quit cake decorating. I am so hooked on making cakes that I don't want to do anything else.
So, I have decided to continue to use my bags and tips until I die. (I want to be buried with my cake supplies).
My next project is my parents 50th wedding anniversary and my mom has requested a replica of her wedding cake. I'm thrilled to do a 1950's style cake. My husband is trying to get me to do a very small version. Shame on him!
I don't have a business, but if I could, I would!!!
OK, I've vented!
Thanks for letting me vent!!!
lilie
Tell him you might be willing to quit if he is willing to give up all his favourite past times. Seems like a very selfish request on his part. Does he feel as if your cake decorating is taking away from spending time with him?
Up until about 5 or 6 years ago, my hubby used to get into a fowl mood whenever I decorated cakes. I think he thought it was an expensive hobby which it really is. It resulted in a big mess, which it does. And it consumed a lot of time that was true. And I was usually making the cakes for free too so it came out of my pocket.
The turning point was the year his brother had a major heartattack and our niece, the brother's daughter was getting married. I offered to make her wedding cake for her as our gift. When we got it to the reception hall, suddenly my hubby was a wedding cake expert. When the guest arrived he carefully explained how every detail was done and watched people taking pictures and all. It was actually embarassing because he was telling everyone I made the cake. His brother passed away less than a year later. But my making that cake made a bond between my hubby's brother's family and mine that is stronger because of that wedding cake.
After that, he was the one suggesting I make cakes for people, taking orders, getting equipment for me etc.
So I don't think it is unusual to deal with this issue.
Hugs Squirrelly
I hear you all! This may sound a little corny - but I believe cake decorating is a real art, and when you've done cakes for a while, you end up somewhat with an artist's temperament. A LOT of time and emotion goes into our creations from thinking up the pattern/design to exectuting it. I don't know how many nights I dream about cakes all night, especially when I'm working on one - and it's not like making assembly line cakes- each cake is a creation. I must change the design ten times before I start on it - unless a really great one pops into my head and I have to draw it down right away and then I can't wait to try it out. I see cakes in purses, dresses, wrapping paper - some of you know exactly what I mean! It's in our blood! Some people have blood, we have royal icing, or fondant, or butercream . If my husband asked me to give it up, it would be like asking me to give up what I'm passionate about. I don't think I could do it. So to all the ladies and men out there who are putting all of their love and devotion into this art - hats off to you all!!!!
I can identify with the gun thing. DH has several and fishing?, Oh, if I had to do a cake when he wants to fish. I think the world would stop turning. He has been trying to get me to go ice fishing and I am not one to get on the ice! His hobbies are a way of life! As far as not spending enough time with him?-----We are together 24/7!!!!!!!
My husband is a hunter fisherman as well, and spending money on his things is very expensive. I told him for every fishing pole he buys I can buy something of equla value, it tends to be something for my kitchen or home. At first he thought it was a bit extreme, but if he needs six or seven fishing poles I need six or seven somethings!
Sometimes they are just plain silly!
well, my better half knows better (I think), than to complain. She knows if I'm going out for supplies, that I'll stop by Victoria's Secret or Some such place, and get her something. Oddly enough she doesn't get annoyed when I come home with a new gadget.
Not that I don't to plenty other things to annoy her. I am a guy afterall.
please dont stop decorating cakes!!! you would be so sad!!!
maybe you could ask him why he wants you to quit, and try to comprimise. if he's just being an old fuddyduddy, then tell him 
good luck!
melody
Thats like saying give up you hobby some people paint we decorate.
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