My pleasure!! 
Time for bed! "Talk to you tomorrow"...
Gail
(I can't believe "I" gave Melvira an idea.... 
I'm soooo gonna sleep good tonight.......) 
(I can't believe "I" gave Melvira an idea....
I'm soooo gonna sleep good tonight.......)
Hahahaha! If I use the idea, I'm going to take total credit for it. I'll have this thread removed so there is no proof. I'll also threaten your neighbors to keep you under control! Hahahahahahaha!!! Now you may not sleep so well. 
Hahahaha! If I use the idea, I'm going to take total credit for it. I'll have this thread removed so there is no proof.
Yes....but I'LL know!!!!
Now you may not sleep so well.
Sure I will....I sleep with my "puppy"...he'll protect me! 
(.....on my way to bed...looking over my shoulder, nervously to make sure Mel's not right behind me......)
Gail
Yes....but I'LL know!!!!
Dang it! I can squelch your public celebration, but I'm powerless to deflate your personal enjoyment.
Sure I will....I sleep with my "puppy"...he'll protect me!
Niiiiiice puppy... see the yummy meatball? Please don't eat my face!! So I'm guessing your puppy is not a four pound pomeranian!
Niiiiiice puppy... see the yummy meatball? Please don't eat my face!! So I'm guessing your puppy is not a four pound pomeranian!
Ahhhha ha ha ha ha
No, he's an 80lb Chow-German Shepard-Pit Bull mix (we own his Daddy, too!). Unfortunately, his name is Chubbs and you would TOTALLY get by him with food!!!
Soooooo, how are ya doing with the cake? Durnit woman, we want PICTURES!!!!!
It would have been cute to do the cupcakes in tea cups since it's an Alice in Wonderland theme, or maybe incorporate the Queen of Hearts (or red hearts/black clubs, etc. on one of the tiers), but I think it will look good anyway you do it.
I'm anxious to see the finished product as well! HURRY UP!!
oh no dialing 1 800 whaambulance
Dadgumit~That's a long time to wait!
I need a little cheese with my whine!!
Gail
There! That's better...
(so it's not cheese...it's better!!)
Waiting patiently....tapping foot....getting tipsey....
Gail
I have been reading all this since the first thread because I swear it could be me writing the same thing! I'm dying to see what method she used because as I write this from work, I have 3 cakes (each are 6 1/2" tall) sitting on my table at home ready to be turned into a topsy turvy cake...which I've never done. I'm planning on doing the hole carving thing... So Melvira, I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!! I have to drive this from Santa Fe to Las Cruces ( 3 1/2 hr) tomorrow - YIKES! I can't wait to see your pic! It's snowing like crazy here in SF and I commute to SF, so I'm leaving early and I'll check this tonight!!
Good luck, I'm in your shoes!!!
As for everyone else - you guys crack me up! Thanks for the laughs!! 
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I have been reading all this since the first thread because I swear it could be me writing the same thing! I'm dying to see what method she used because as I write this from work, I have 3 cakes (each are 6 1/2" tall) sitting on my table at home ready to be turned into a topsy turvy cake...which I've never done. I'm planning on doing the hole carving thing... So Melvira, I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!! I have to drive this from Santa Fe to Las Cruces ( 3 1/2 hr) tomorrow - YIKES! I can't wait to see your pic! It's snowing like crazy here in SF and I commute to SF, so I'm leaving early and I'll check this tonight!!
Good luck, I'm in your shoes!!!
As for everyone else - you guys crack me up! Thanks for the laughs!! [/b]
Ok Mel, I have mine done. I think I am going to drive the 8 hours and then stack on site. The flowers are in place all I will have to do is put the dowels from teir to tier after threading thru the center post. what do you think?
The whammbulance is on its way with good wishes and a special bottle for you!
sorry Mel, Edna is my new goddess. 10 WEDDINGS, in one weekend? I am in awe. I might do 10 in a month if I had a shop and that would be pushing it.
Mel, how are things going? Get plenty of rest!
lol..I do have an assistant..I need to finish them in 2 days..
Edna 
sorry Mel, Edna is my new goddess. 10 WEDDINGS, in one weekend? I am in awe. I might do 10 in a month if I had a shop and that would be pushing it.
Mel, how are things going? Get plenty of rest!
Oh... that is SO wrong!! How DARE You turn on me at this point? I am DEVASTATED!! *gasp* did you hear that? I think my cake just crashed to the floor! waaaah!
But seriously, I have always loved the LOOK of TT cakes, but I've been scared of MAKING them. This one totally changed me. I am no longer scared of them one bit. Now, I am a little disappointed about some fondant trouble I had. I finally tried Michelle F's fondant and have some trouble with it. I don't think the problem was with the recipe, I think I just didn't knead it enough before covering the cake, and ended up with some wrinkles and tears in a few places. I was able to hide most of it with decorations, but I know if it weren't for that the cake would be really good! I think my customer is going to be super pleased though.
I promise you I will post a pic tomorrow after I get back, but I have to do some shopping while I'm in the big city, so it won't be until later in the day!
I am so pround of you! You still are my hero! I love TTs, sounds like I need the other thread, but you know what I mean. I did the sweet 16 and I have been hooked. I really want to do a crazy TT.
Hope your family is doing good, stop by the laundry and let us know!
I want pics when I get home!
Drive careful and enjoy the shopping!
OMG, you guys are so funny!
Poor Mel, working her little buns off. I can't help but think of you Mel perfecting those cakes and watching two little ones at the same time! You're my idol!!
(I'm still your favorite, right?)
GrandmaG - What?! I've been waiting very patiently for Mel to get done....
Your just jealous cause I'M Mel's new favorite!!!! 
Edna - 10 WEDDING CAKES?!?! 
OMG, even with an assistant, you're my HERO!!!
jlynnw - Can't wait to see your pics! The whammbulance is on its way with good wishes and a special bottle for you, too! 
Shannellr - Good luck with your cakes! Make sure to post pictures! 
Mel, see how patiently I'm waiting?!? 
Gail
Ok you guys! Your wait is over.
I don't remember how much background I have given, so let me go over it again. This is an open house for an eclectic little shop and art studio combo. The place is AWESOME!! I ended up buying a bunch of cupcake/cake related stuff! Her shop ROCKS!
Anyway, the theme for the party was Alice in Wonderland, they were kind of reflecting the tea party. Her fave part of that movie was the 'painting the roses red' part, so I did some of the ribbon roses on the cake white, but most red. Then reflected that on the cupcakes as well. It turned out really cute. She was thrilled, and I'm proud of it. The best part was when I pulled up in front of the shop I could see all the stuff inside and the cake was the perfect colors!! It was like the cake was a perfect match! That made me happy since she left it all up to me!
She had 2 doen cupcakes, 5 doz. brownie bites, 5 doz fruit tarts, and 5 doz mini cheesecakes as well! Lots of food, but it all looked so great! Wish I could've just hung out there all day but I'd have left owing HER money! Too much cool stuff.
WOW - that is really terrific. You did a fantastic job Mel and I'm so glad you had fun too. I can't wait to see everyone else's stuff too. I'm moving to a place that actually has a kitchen next month, so I'll be able to practice and get tips on how to improve from all you lovely ladies.
Well, not suprising you did an AWESOME job!! What do you think of TT's now??
Great job, Mel! Looks fantastic and I love the way you did the cupcakes, too. Guess you don't need the Lindy Smith directions anymore (I just PM'ed you - sorry - should have read the entire thread)!
Now you're ready to tackle the next TT cake with no worries!
Julie
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