Someone Please Critique This.what It Is Missing?

Decorating By Lejla Updated 11 Aug 2007 , 11:38pm by Lejla

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Lejla Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:06pm
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Ok, guys.I have big,big dilema here.Im not sure if this cake is missing anything or not.Please tell me what do you think? And also as usual I have no idea as to what to charge for it.HELP ME PLEASE!!!! icon_sad.gif .
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ncbert Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:12pm
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I think it looks great they way it is!
Too much more and I think would be over done!
Wonderful work!

Like the COOKIES!

I am no help on pricing..sorry.

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cassi_g16 Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:16pm
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Maybe beef up the arms a little? That would be my only change if even that. It looks great.

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sue_dye Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:22pm
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Think your cake looks great! if I would do any thing it would be to add a darker border on top.

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kansaslaura Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:24pm
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Originally Posted by cassi_g16

Maybe beef up the arms a little? That would be my only change if even that. It looks great.




That is my only suggestion as well. They seem to nearly be level with the table. A layer or two of buttercream "fur" will bring them right up!

Great work! And I love the idea!

As to pricing, too many things come into play for me to begin to tell you what I think you should charge.

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Misdawn Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:27pm
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I think it's precious. If I HAD to make a suggestion, I would agree that the top borders should have a darker color. But it looks great as is.

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Nickii Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:29pm
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Your cake looks great. I would add a little more fur to the arms. I have no idea on pricing..I struggle with that myself.

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donnajf Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:33pm
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LEAVE IT ALONE! it looks CUTE!
Well done- wana a cookie? thumbs_up.gifthumbs_up.gif

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2sdae Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:37pm
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How many does it serve and what size pans and what fillings?
Also I think the darker borders woulds look cute and beef up the arms too maybe.
But it really is awesome and I'd take it right now no problem! icon_biggrin.gif

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rsdd108 Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:38pm
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Awesome cake! I agree that the arms could be a little thicker, but it is absolutely precious.

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Letmebeurdesignr Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:41pm
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i think u did a wonderful job!! i agree w/the others that the arms need to be bigger..besides that this is soooooo cute!!

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texasbecky Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:43pm
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I love it. How did you do it?

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harmonhouseofraymond Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:47pm
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this is a great cake. If you wanted to you could outline the M&Ms in corresponding colors

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clsilvus Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:47pm
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Great Cake!!! I agree with the arms needing to be bigger. I would also put some cookie crumbs and scribbles on the top but not too much since space is limited. Also I don't know if this is do-able but I would make the bottom border maybe green or yellow to make it pop

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foxymomma521 Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:49pm
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Maybe the birthday kids age in the middle? Right between Elmo and Cookie...

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spottydog Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 7:57pm
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i agree thinking the top border should be a color and the arms could be "beefier" LOL. I absolutely love this cake, very cute!!!!!!

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mommachris Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 8:10pm
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looks like it weighs a ton...very cute!
Careful moving that baby!

as for pricing, think about how many it feeds (or how many boxes of mix used---each one feeds twelve if using party sizes)and multipy that by at least $3 per person.
For example: two boxes x 12 servings= 24 servings at $3 per person would be $72.
Lots of extra work and you should be paid for your skill. icon_biggrin.gif

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frosting111 Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 8:12pm
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That cake is totally awesome...If you hadn't ask for us to look at the cake to see if it needed anything I wouldnt have never noticed, but I do agree I'd make the arms a tad bigger, they kinda look like they are kinda "in" the cake as they are, and use more color in the top border, maybe yellow???

But other than that you did a outstanding job!!! icon_biggrin.gif

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CKelly Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 8:30pm
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It's a great cake as is..but since you asked I agree with the others..Pump up the arms and do the top border like you did the bottom border alternating the colors..Great job though...

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zubia Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 9:01pm
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I love it ,its just so cute.As far as what to charge ,how many does it serve ,I usually charge $2 per serving .

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Ginnycakes3 Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 9:52pm
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This is totally adorable thumbs_up.gif .
From looking at the picture of the arm's closest to me, they look a little flat from one angle, but looking at the arms farthest from the camera they look like they are more built up. It might be an illusion because of the camera angle. I think your arms might be built up more then everyone thinks cause of the pic's angle.?

I definately agree about putting/adding another color along/ or on top of border, also the cookie crumb idea on the table would help it from looking to plain. But even if you dont change a thing this is still an awesome cake! Great job. icon_smile.gif

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smw06 Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 10:24pm
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Your cake is absolutely adorable, the only suggestion I have and it's the same as most of the others is to build the arms up a little with some more "fur". Sorry I can't help with the pricing.....

Great job!!

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formerbuckeye Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 10:28pm
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I have to agree about the arms. They need to stick up a little more above the table. They don't match the body. Other than that, I think it's great!

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Lejla Posted 11 Aug 2007 , 11:38pm
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Wow,thank you guys.I didn't think I would get this many replies.See this is why I love this place.
Well,I did build the arms a little bit more.I just had it delivered.And on the way to there it seemed that Cookie monster had attacked the Elmo.Elmo's head in the back had cracked ,not too much though.I charged only $40 since it wasn't "in the perfect condition".But boy was I happy to get it out of my care.Thank you all for your help and sugestions.You guys are great.

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