My First Whimsical And A Scary Teletubby - Please Be Gentle

Decorating By edencakes Updated 19 Apr 2006 , 7:46pm by SarahJane

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edencakes Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 3:00pm
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I got a last-minute order for a whimsical-style cake on Thursday (to pick up today) and decided to take it, even though I work full-time as well and it meant pulling two all-nighters icon_rolleyes.gif

Anyway, I had never done a whimsical cake, so taking on this order was... some may say 'STUPID', I prefer 'optomistic' icon_lol.gif

She wanted a gumpaste Teletubby sitting on one of the tiers. The main problem was, the order was so last-minute, the Teletubby barely had time to dry, which meant I was limited on how many attempts I could make. I ended up with a scary Teletubby which bares a striking resemblance to Michael Jackson icon_eek.gif

I am not completely happy with the overall shape, but I certainly learned a lot in the process! Now if only I could go to bed instead of work icon_cry.gif
LL

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 3:01pm
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Michael Jackson should look as good as that TeleTubby....

nice job!! thumbs_up.gif

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KittisKakes Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 3:11pm
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So, what did the person who ordered it think? I think Po looks fine. Your whimsy cake looks awesome though!!!

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edencakes Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 3:14pm
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They haven't come to pick it up yet... I hope they're happy! (come on... you don't see the Michael Jackson resemblance - just a little? Maybe it's all in my sleep-deprived mind icon_lol.gif)

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Wendoger Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 3:17pm
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...LOL....geez, ya got me crackin' up!!! edenscakes, your cake looks great...those teletubbies are scary no matter what ya do...I love your cake and your sense of humor!!! icon_lol.gif

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KittisKakes Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 3:19pm
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I see the resemblance in his nose. Well, what nose he has left. LOL!!! Do you have any of the gumpaste left? You could give Po a nose job and add a little to it. I'd leave it alone though - it really looks OK.

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cakefairy18 Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 4:28pm
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I think it looks GREAT!! you are you're own worst critic...they'll love it!

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Kazoot Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 4:33pm
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Your cake looks great!!!!! They will love it!!!!! thumbs_up.gif

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SANDRAAMADOR Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 4:34pm
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It look great also I think it does look like M/J on the mouth icon_smile.gif

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4Gifts4Lisa Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 4:51pm
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Originally Posted by IHATEFONDANT

Michael Jackson should look as good as that TeleTubby....

nice job!! thumbs_up.gif




OMG I almost spit my coffee out! icon_smile.gif

I think the teletubby looks great! They are scary in general!

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caduchi Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 5:00pm
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great job.

wanted to try one of these cakes, but still putting it off.

Like ur teletubby, he and MJ should have a ball together.

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pinkopossum Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 8:33pm
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I think you did a great job especially this being your first and being so rushed! Everything looks so neat and well done. Awesome! Bet the person who ordered it will love it. thumbs_up.gif

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tastycakes Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 8:49pm
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That's awesome for your first whimsical!!! And I think teletubbies are pretty scary anyway! I'm not afraid of clowns, but Tubbies, yes! Great job!

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MariaLovesCakes Posted 15 Apr 2006 , 9:05pm
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Very cool and creative design!!!!

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texa Posted 16 Apr 2006 , 12:26am
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Sleep deprivation can lead to hallucinations, y'know...

You're probably OK as long as you don't see Po moondancing around the second-layer cake. icon_lol.gif

Seriously, great job on the cake, and while I do see your point about MJ/Po, I'm sure your customer will be thrilled! icon_biggrin.gif (And WHO KNEW that MJ's complexion was so..so..tubbyish?!)

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traci Posted 16 Apr 2006 , 2:18am
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Your cake looks awesome!

I think you were brave to take a last minute order on a whimsey cake. I am scared to take one even months in advance!

You did a great job! thumbs_up.gif

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Monica0271 Posted 16 Apr 2006 , 2:24am
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You did a great job. They will LOVE it!! thumbs_up.gif

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Claudine1976 Posted 16 Apr 2006 , 2:28am
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wow!!!! You did a great job!!!!

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bjfranco Posted 16 Apr 2006 , 2:29am
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I was not having the best day and when I read your post I laughed out loud. Thanks......I needed that!

I think you cake looks awesome and the client will be very pleased.
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natascharenee Posted 17 Apr 2006 , 12:49am
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I think your cake looks nice.

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candyladyhelen Posted 17 Apr 2006 , 1:08pm
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I am envious! It turned out super! I have not tried one
yet myself. Great job.

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franjmc Posted 17 Apr 2006 , 1:21pm
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I think it looks great, and I agree with you about the Micheal Jackson resemblance, it's the nose and the big "bunny in the headlights" eyes.

Good job.


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Fran

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mmdd Posted 17 Apr 2006 , 1:38pm
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You did great!!! And, for a last minute job...WOW!! You did excellent!

I don't understand how people think they can order a cake like this at the last minute, but people do it all of the time!

Let us know what they think of it......

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goodcakefairy Posted 17 Apr 2006 , 1:43pm
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Hey, the whimsy cake looks awesome!!
I find Teletubbies frightening anyway, so it's not your cake decorating sklls! You've got a talent for figure modeling.

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natascharenee Posted 17 Apr 2006 , 2:54pm
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks Teletubbies are scary. But they're not anymore frightening then Boohbah!

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edencakes Posted 17 Apr 2006 , 4:35pm
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Hey, thanks guys! She picked it up Saturday morning and seemed really really happy with it - and said she would keep me in mind for all her future cakes!

Hopefully next time she'll give me a little more notice icon_rolleyes.gif

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mmdd Posted 18 Apr 2006 , 1:41am
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Yay! I'm glad she liked it!!

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alicet Posted 18 Apr 2006 , 3:28am
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WOW, looks nice.

I am going to try making my first whimsical cake this Sat, do you mind telling me how to stack the 2nd and 3rd cake; do you use dowels? I am a bit worry whether the cake will last the journey, as I need to send it for my friend's house.

Thanks!!!

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DIAELI Posted 18 Apr 2006 , 3:51am
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Cute! even with the Jacko nose it looks fine to me, love the cake design!
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SarahJane Posted 19 Apr 2006 , 7:46pm
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You are VERY brave. It turned out super cute.

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