Hey Betha! A warm welcome from a fellow Brit! I think your cake is a really great attempt for a first try! A few more under your belt, and you'll be decorating like a pro 
! The only pointer I'd give is that your stars need to be closer together in certain spots on your cake, so you don't see the cake through them, but overall a great job!
Great job! Becareful though. You are likely to find yourself making cakes for no reason at all other then it's just fun!
My only tip would be when doing a cake where you use the star tip all over is to first ice your cake with the same color you are going to be doing the stars. That way, should a star not be quite close enough the color is still the same and isn't noticed.
Welcome to the world of cake addiction.
Thanks everyone, that is what i thought i had maybe not done them close enough together
You are right i am already thinking of times i can make cakes for people!!!!
I am taking a course at college at the moment and we are decorationg our christmas cakes so when its done ill have to post it 
Thanks for everyones comments so far........
By the way have just been looking in your photos Bonjovibabe (your cakes are amazing!!!)
Off to look at the photos of everyone else who has left me a comment!
Welcome Bertha
I think your ducky is soooooooo cute and great first job piping.. i have never piped before so you definately did a better job than i would....
look forward to seeing your xmas cake and all the rest that follow..
kylie
Wow, you took on quite a task for your first ever cake. Most people would not attempt such an effort the first time. I commend your courage!
You did quite well.
Welcome to the forums!
Theresa
Your little duckie cake is quite cute. Will be looking forward to seeing your Christmas cake.
Welcome and you certainly did chose quite a cake for your first attempt. The ducky is darling. The best recommendation was to put thin coating of icing over the cake before you do your decorating. That way there is no cake showing through if you miss a small place. I look forward to seeing the Christmas cake. 
Hi Betha!! 
Welcome to CC!!! Your cake is just adorable!! Great job!!
) never tried a 3d cake pan so hats off to you 
Great job! Welcome! I am sure we will see you again around here!
Welcome to the obsession and look forward to seeing more from you!
Howdy Betha Welcome to the most addictive place on the world wide web!!! I've been a member here for such a short time and have become totally addicted! Your cake is wonderfully cute and I can't offer any advice except what everyone else has said and rest assured I made the same mistake with my candy corn cakes (in my photos) I didn't do a thin layer before staring which I should've.
Otherwise it's beautiful! You've got the bug girl! Keep it going! You'll find yourself coming here daily and probably staying right there refreshing and running here and there all day long like I do and most others probably do too. I love it here all the people are so warm and welcoming and helpful! Anytime you need anything don't hesitate to ask a question of anyone or post a forum thread and have tons of people ready to help!
Again welcome and good luck with your ventures
Becky
Your ducky is very cute for your first cake!!! I only thought of one other thing no one else mentioned and its not a big thing. I have found that using a proper cake board (instead of foil) makes a huge difference to the look of your cake. But as I said its only a little thing and your cake is great!
Welcome to CC from a newbier newbie than you! 
That cake was great for your first time!!
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