Should I Add Anything?

Decorating By dshlent Updated 24 Mar 2007 , 12:09am by LanaC

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dshlent Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:28pm
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I got an order for a birthday cake. They said they really didn't care what was on it. They just wanted "Happy Birthday" with names and ages. It looks kind of boring to me. What should I add if anything? Or should I just leave well enough alone?

Thanks for your help!!

~Heather
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MemphisMom9801 Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:33pm
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Perhaps an "&" sign in between the names and something small at the bottom in the middle of the names?

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bethola Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:33pm
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I like to have things in the corners of my cakes. Also, what are their interests? Could you incorporate those into the cake some way?

Beth in KY

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MemphisMom9801 Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:33pm
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I meant something small at the bottom in between the ages...

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Monica0271 Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:33pm
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How about some scrolls or dots.

The cake looks really good. your lettering is great & its smoothed very well thumbs_up.gif

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The_Parsons_Wife Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:35pm
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Curly Cue ribbon around the edges, with an accent color, that would be the easiest without getting too crowded.

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2sdae Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:36pm
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OOOH, dots in that lovely blue-purple color and the & sign. Ohter wise it's flawless looking.

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lapazlady Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:36pm
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An edging would be nice, perhaps the same color as the names.

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springlakecake Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:38pm
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Maybe some flowers or something in the corners? I guess it is for males, but I think it could use something in the corners.

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jen1977 Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:43pm
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I would put antoher color on it. Maybe put some red or yellow in between the shells? Oh, the & sign too!

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hillmn Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 3:45pm
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Maybe some piped balloons in bright colors.

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dshlent Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 4:05pm
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Thank you for all the great ideas!! I know I can always count on you guys!!!! icon_smile.gif

~Heather

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lecrn Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 5:02pm
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It looks nice & neat, but I agree with the "&" sign btw the names. I would also add something to a few of the corners like balloons, ferns, scrolls in a complimenting color.
good luck

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Monica0271 Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 5:05pm
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Dont forget to show us the final cake. icon_biggrin.gif

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Solecito Posted 23 Mar 2007 , 11:57pm
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I always like to put candy sprinkles on my cakes, thay add color and make it festive.

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LanaC Posted 24 Mar 2007 , 12:09am
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As others have suggested, I would put an & sign between the names and then something with more color in the corners. You already have the stars, but they're getting lost.

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