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Decorating By jadak Updated 21 Jun 2007 , 9:39pm by superstar

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jadak Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:14pm
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I am relatively new to cake decorating, but am absolutely loving it. The thing is, I don't know if my work is "good enough" to try to branch this out into a small "business." I am pleased with my results, and my family and friends like what I've done (but don't they kind of have to?) Anyway, I know I have a lot of learning and growing to do, but do you think, by viewing my photos, that I have a right to start having people "spread the word" that I make cakes and cookies? I am also thinking of donating to my church festival's bid-n-buy to get some exposure, but can't decide if my work is up to par or not.

Any honest opinions would be greatly appreciated.

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gismo12002 Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:21pm
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Hi--Your cakes are cute! As the saying goes....Practice! Practice! Practive!! Good luck! icon_smile.gif

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gismo12002 Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:21pm
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Hi--Your cakes are cute! As the saying goes....Practice! Practice! Practive!! Good luck! icon_smile.gif

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gismo12002 Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:21pm
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Hi--Your cakes are cute! As the saying goes....Practice! Practice! Practive!! Good luck! icon_smile.gif

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gismo12002 Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:21pm
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Hi--Your cakes are cute! As the saying goes....Practice! Practice! Practive!! Good luck! icon_smile.gif

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UGoCakes Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:27pm
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I agree, your cakes and cookies are cute, you're off to a good start.

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Sugar_Plum_Fairy Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:31pm
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I think you have a really nice collection of cakes so far and could definitely do well for birthdays and occasions like that. Have you tried tiered cakes yet? Before you advertise for weddings and the like, you might want to get some practice in on those types of cakes. But you're definitely off to a great start.

Just my HO. (I'm no expert myself, just beginning to sell cakes to neighbors.)

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Tartacadabra Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:32pm
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I also agree, cute cakes and lovely cookies! And yeah just spread the word, the more you practice, the better will get your cakes!!

Good luck!!

Lara

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Batter-UpBakery Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:35pm
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your cakes are good. you should definetly spread the word. i just started myself. my last photo was my first paid cake although it didnt go as planned. but it still turned out great. good luck and i hope you get lots of orders!!!!!

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keonicakes Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 7:42pm
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You bet! The more orders you get, the more practice you get. Every cake we do whether it's 1 or 1000 is practice. Donate some to get the word out, BUT BEWARE, your state may not allow this, so don't advertise as a business and enjoy what you do and you will do great!

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jab Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 8:05pm
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Practice. Practice. Practice. The more you practice the better you will become. I think you have a GREAT start on your cakes. Some of them you can tell you are more experienced. I too am new to this cake decorating thing and I just love it. If you look at my pictuers, you can tell the difference from begining till now. Time and practice. I think you should spread the word!!! Good luck.

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pmw109 Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 8:38pm
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your cakes are great. They are better than mine and I'm trying to get a side business started. Keep practicing.

Gooud luck,
Pam

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jadak Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 8:52pm
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[quote="keonicakes"]You bet! The more orders you get, the more practice you get. Every cake we do whether it's 1 or 1000 is practice.

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This is what I am thinking. I want to try new things and practice, but I hate to just make cakes (and even icing on dummies) that go to waste (get stale here b/c I make 'em faster than we eat "em and I only have so many people I can give them to on a moment;s notice). I am willing to have my prices reflect my experience level and charge just a little above cost. I just don't want to do even that if they don't look good. They do always taste good. (Can't go too wrong with boxed mix and buttercream!)

Thanks so much for all of your comments.


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flavaz scoop shop Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 9:10pm
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I think you should go for it your cakes look great

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D77 Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 9:21pm
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If I am nothing else - I am honest.... I have to agree you are off to a great start. We all get better with time (I am just starting out too) and I can tell your progress.... icon_smile.gif Just keep it up and good luck to you! icon_biggrin.gif

Oh, my fav is the juke box icon_biggrin.gificon_biggrin.gif

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terrylee Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 9:29pm
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I agree.....your cakes are great.....you are off to a good start.
They will only get better with each new challange.......have fun and enjoy.

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gramofgwen Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 9:35pm
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you've got excellent ideas and a good eye for color. With time and [practice, you'll see a difference in your work. icon_smile.gif I really like the ladder on the fire truck - clever way to do it thumbs_up.gif

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superstar Posted 21 Jun 2007 , 9:39pm
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I think you have done well & sure, you can spread the word around. Donating a cake to your church is a very good way of advertising & you are doing a good thing at the same time.

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