Can't Seem To Get Excited About This Cake.

Decorating By arsing1 Updated 23 Mar 2009 , 5:29pm by arsing1

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arsing1 Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:08pm
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Ok, so I'm making my MIL's birthday cake. It's going to be a 3 tiered topsy-turvy with a Wizard of Oz theme. I just can't seem to get motivated or excited about it though. I'm just kinda blah. Maybe it's because I'm not getting paid for it, lol.

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playingwithsugar Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:10pm
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If it were for my ex-MIL, she'd be the one on the broom. icon_lol.gif

It sounds like you don't have a solid game plan for this cake. When all your ideas mesh, your enthusiasm will return.

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arsing1 Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:15pm
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I do have a plan for the cake. I even have it drawn out. I think that there's just soooo much going on the cake it's a little overwhelming.

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sadsmile Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:20pm
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cool I was that way with thte last cake I did until i had some of the layon stuff done and drying I felt way overwhelmed. After a few more items were completed my excitment level picked up and I couldn't wait to finish the cake. Haha on the Mil being the WW -I would so love to do that!

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cinderspritzer Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:21pm
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so cut back on the design. maybe as you simplify, it will get easier. you can always add more later, anyway.

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chilz822 Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:22pm
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Turn the actual movie on while you're creating it... might help.
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arsing1 Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:25pm
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We do have the movie, but it's on VHS and the only VCR we have is in the bedroom.

Maybe I just need more champagne!

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cinderspritzer Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:27pm
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uh... is champagne gonna help the appearance? icon_wink.gif

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arsing1 Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:35pm
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LOL, actually it seems to help! I'm more creative when I'm tipsy. I also relax so my hand isn't shaking trying to do detail work. It's strange I know. I know the image you have in your head of some crazy drunk woman stumbling around the kitchen throwing icing and fondant balls on a cake, lol!!

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juleebug Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:40pm
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Originally Posted by playingwithsugar

If it were for my ex-MIL, she'd be the one on the broom. icon_lol.gif




Sounds like my current MIL. I've actually threatened to dance at her funeral while singing "Ding Dong, The Witch Is Dead." icon_twisted.gif

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Caths_Cakes Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:44pm
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Omg, you never did threaten that, hehehehe sounds like something i would say to my MIL!!!! and thats only when i get dragged to the funeral ! I hate it when i cant get my 'buzz' for a cake!! i did one last weekend and was counting the days down till i could begin it!! i have one for this weekend and am like . . meh . . lmao x hope you get your Buzz!

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chilz822 Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 8:52pm
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hey arising1, it's ok to be tipsy when making an OZ cake cause the guy that wrote it had to be more than tipsy during his creation!
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arsing1 Posted 18 Mar 2009 , 11:31pm
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Well, I'm one bottle down and still no excitement. The last cake is in the oven now.. Maybe once I start stacking and carving it will creep up on me. For now, gotta send hubby to the store for more champagne!

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sadsmile Posted 19 Mar 2009 , 5:45pm
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Just checking back... I can't wait to see pics!!!

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arsing1 Posted 19 Mar 2009 , 6:23pm
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I can't wait to see the pics either! That will mean it's finally done! LOL

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arsing1 Posted 23 Mar 2009 , 1:59pm
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Ok. Here's the final cake. As you can see, the topsy turvy thing didn't work out, which threw off the entire design. Some of the characters look out of place now. I had already made all of them so they WERE going on the cake.

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1334963

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sadsmile Posted 23 Mar 2009 , 3:49pm
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No one else see's what isn't there. That stuff is all in your immagination so they and we are none the wiser! I think it came out great! Under a time crunch even! Good for you for seeing it through and not throwing in the towel!!! thumbs_up.gif
I don't even see what you are talking about with the characters. they are not lopsided and they look great!

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arsing1 Posted 23 Mar 2009 , 5:29pm
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Thanks. I'm just relieved to have it done. Thanks for being supportive, you're awesome!

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