Everything Went Wrong With This Cake!

Decorating By adven68 Updated 8 Jul 2006 , 8:54pm by shrek

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adven68 Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:33am
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I never had such a hard time with a cake before. The client requested a LV handbag cake....easy enough....well...........so I thought...

Somebody put the evil eye on me because I never had so many problems in my life! My fondant kept ripping...my pieces kept breaking....I swear I thought the cakeboard was possessed!! I completely took off the fondnat and re-did it and I literally sat up all night to finish it and now I am exhausted with 2 more cakes to decorate by the morning. (and...now I'm short a batch of fondant....dh is at the supermarket for more sugar right now! icon_cry.gif ....is there a sleepy emotican?

I know it's nothing original, but here it is....
LL

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Kiddiekakes Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:36am
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Beautiful cake!!! You'd never know you had such problems!!

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Momof4luvscakes Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:38am
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That cake is beautiful. I would not even know where to start doing that one!! Try not to stay up too late!

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partsgirl25 Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:38am
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It might not be an original, but it's totally gorgeous. you wouldnever know it caused you any pain!

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Reecie Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:38am
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The evil eye?!?!!!!!! LOL!! It turned out great!

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Cyndi1207 Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:38am
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You sure have me fooled!!! It's gorgeous!!

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Tiffysma Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:39am
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absolutely awesome!! Beautiful work!!! I only dream about being that good.

Sorry it gave you such fits. I had a cake that I almost threw in the trash last week, but I walked away and took a deep breath and went back and finished it.

Deep breath, something cold to drink and tackle the others!! You can do it!!

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mgdqueen Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:44am
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It looks great!

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tommyandholly Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:44am
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Awww...bless you're heart....go have a cold margarita, lol, sometimes that makes me more creative! You're cake looks AMAZING!

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jessireb Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:49am
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It really looks like the real thing! Great Job!

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aligotmatt Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:49am
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You did such a great job. I hope you can squeeze some sleep in tonight!

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cheekysweets Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 2:52am
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Don't want to offend but I just wanted to know how much you charged for this cake I have someone that wants something like this and I don't know what to charge. Your cakes are absolutely beautiful you can see you put your heart and soul into them!

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JulieB Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 3:21am
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You are the most awesome cake decorator/artist in the world! This is beautiful. I love your cakes.

I wanna be like you................

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adven68 Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 3:40am
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Originally Posted by JulieB

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I wanna be like you................




Julie...that is the sweetest thing anybody ever said to me...but, the way I feel right now...I doubt you even want to be in the same room as me! icon_biggrin.gif

Thanks everyone....

Cheekysweets....no offense taken at all.....I only charged $5.00 per serving for this....but it was the first one I ever did....I now know what it takes to make it and in the future will charge double for sculpted cakes. I consider myself very able to manipulate fondant...and this one just ....blech!!! I don't even want to think about it anymore!

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JanH Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 3:47am
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Simply amazing... I'm speechless! thumbs_up.gif

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emilykakes Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 3:57am
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WOW! That is just incredible!!!!

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Momof3boys Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 5:19am
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Awesome!! All of your cakes are!! Great job! thumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gif

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nicksmom Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 5:26am
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problems icon_confused.gif that looks like perfection to me,you should be more than happy with this cake icon_biggrin.gif

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adven68 Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 5:29am
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Originally Posted by nicksmom

problems icon_confused.gif that looks like perfection to me,you should be more than happy with this cake icon_biggrin.gif






I am happy to have a nice addition to my portfolio...it just took a toll on me to make this darn thing!! Murphy's law kicked in last night!

Thanks again to all.....I know a few wanted some intructions for this and my boat cake...I will be away for a couple of weeks, leaving right after I deliver 2 cakes tomorrow morning.....so I will post instructions when I return.....I really appreciate all your comments. icon_smile.gif


edited to add:

Haaaaaaa....I just realized that I forgot to add the gold grommets that go on the leather details.! Holy #@*% !!!!!!! I told you guys....this cake did not want to be made!

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tobycat Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 6:46am
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As I told you in a pm, your cakes are amazing, and this one is no exception! It's gorgeous, but I'm sorry you had to stay up all night! Hope you can get some rest. icon_smile.gif

Sarah

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yassy Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 7:31am
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This cake is beautiful, all your cakes are beautiful! icon_smile.gif

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carrielynnfields Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 8:27am
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I gotta tell ya, I know EXACTLY how you feel. Since I have been on CC you have been the one I watch and see consistantly gorgeous cakes and If I could learn from you I would jump at the chance. I see this cake as no exception. It is beautiful and I am truly sorry it was so frustrating. Learning experiences can suck! Gorgeous cake though. Great job!!!!!!! I truly truly meant what I said though. This is not just a "make them feel better" post!

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spottydog Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 9:36am
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Perfect job. Hope you got some sleep. Your cakes are fantastic!!!

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knoxcop1 Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 10:42am
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Your work is simply stunning.

I admire Y'all who work with the fondant. Especially when you go to lengths like this.

Truly an artist! thumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gif

--Knox--

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 10:43am
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It is my fault....you pm'd me....my ID put the curse on you. icon_evil.gif

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LizAnn Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 10:56am
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How do you make the zipper ??? icon_smile.gificon_smile.gif

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alaskagirl3 Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 12:19pm
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WOW - That cake is amazing - right down to the crease in the side where handbags do that - I think you did an excellent job !!!!

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LeeAnn Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 12:26pm
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Wow that is absolutely manificent well done. I know how it feels but it seems life hass its ups and downs. Do you own a printer as well. YOUR BRILLIANT. Keep them coming.

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christeena Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 12:26pm
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Incredible! Can't wait to see the directions for this cake! You are one talented lady! I hope I aquire a tenth of your decorating talent someday!! Get some sleep!!

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Doug Posted 1 Jul 2006 , 12:27pm
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add another vote for amazing...

and another request for instructions...

especially for how you get the little designs so perfect (and embossed?) and the letter logo so accurate too.

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