Tacky, Ugly Or Unique?

Decorating By Rylan Updated 3 Sep 2009 , 8:54pm by JenniferMI

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Rylan Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 2:48am
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I guess I am just not the type of person who wants to do something over and over again, trying to master a specific technique. I'm the type of person who wants something new everytime. I am always up for a challenge. I only make cakes about once a month and the excitement you get from wanting to try something new just piles up and you just can't wait to try it. I guess I am very ambitious, that is why.

Even if I get 100,000 views, I still won't feel satisfied. It's not the views I want. I'm pretty sure that I am not the only one but even outside cakes, I have this issue. Also, as you can see, I am different. Kind of like the odd one in the group. I just want something that isn't typical. I mean how many people would love the silver on the black bow? Very little and I'm one of them.

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playingwithsugar Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 2:53am
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Kind of like the odd one in the group.




Cakers are all odd, we're just in all odd different ways.

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Rylan Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 2:55am
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And I will have to be the weirdest.

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Noey Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 3:16am
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I love that cake! I want to find orange pull and peels and make a halloween gothic cake icon_smile.gif

I know you weren't exactly going for goth, but I love how it turned out! Hopefully the contest judges will be open to your new creative ideas!

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madgeowens Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 3:31am
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Thats an amazing cake...............very artistic and original........no way is it tacky or ugly.....unique for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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snowboarder Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 3:40am
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I like it because not only is it well executed, it's bold and it doesn't look like every other pristine pearl dusty cake out there. Have confidence in your eye. Do what you do, not what you think you should be doing.

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Spuddysmom Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 3:53am
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Wait a minute... there were haribou raspberries? And you put them on a cake instead of eating them all?? What willpower... ok.. onto the cake. Of course this is not going to be everyone's "cup of tea" but that's not why you created it, is it? You obviously know that it is unique but do you also see that perhaps you are taking a very interesting turn in your decorating path? This is new and edgy and uncomfortable - very artistic. Think of Picasso and how his work changed from his early period, suddenly he finds himself and his genius emerges. This cake is interesting and for artists sometimes there is nothing better.

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favrtdtr Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 3:54am
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It's funny - one of my favorite parts is the silver on the black - so I'm just as weird as you are Rylan. From your description, I too thought it was going to be awful but it's not - it truly is amazing and I love it. I agree with another poster who mentioned possible using some red raspberry candy centers for some of the flowers but either way it's unique and wonderful and I think you defininately got the stylistic - fashionista theme you were going for.

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Juds Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 4:01am
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I Love it!!! I think your work is great and you're being way too hard on yourself. Best of luck in the competition.

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Rylan Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 4:13am
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Thanks for the last comments, they are very motivating. It totally made my day after recieving a very unmotivating message.

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xstitcher Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 7:15am
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Rylan you've got to quit being so hard on yourself. I love that your cakes are so unique and this one is no exception. Keep caking my friend! thumbs_up.gif

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CakeWhizz Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 7:49am
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I think it's creative. Stop beating yourself up. All you've done is stumble on a genre that you like and you are good at. Keep on doing fab work!

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cylstrial Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 1:34pm
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Very cool cake! You are so creative!! If I made a cake for that competition, it would come out looking like a 3rd grader made it. Great job!!

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Rylan Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 5:32pm
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Thanks everyone!

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BCo Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 8:36pm
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Guess I'm weird too b/c I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! You're no weird-er then someone liking fountains under their cakes!!! icon_lol.gif What's weird to one is awesome to another!!!
PS- I think fountains are kind of weird!!! icon_rolleyes.gif I like your style!!

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panchanewjersey Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 8:52pm
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It does look goth but I like it, nice job on your cakes!

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DeeDelightful Posted 2 Sep 2009 , 9:10pm
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It's very neat, so it's not tacky....it's VERY unique.

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classiccake Posted 3 Sep 2009 , 2:56am
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I like it...very well done, precise and clean.

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Bellatheball Posted 3 Sep 2009 , 3:10am
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I will be the first to admit that the reactions others' have to my cakes can make up for the flaws I see in them. If I post a cake and immediately receive feedback and a few favorites, my view of the cake rises. If no one comments, it reinforces me feelings that the flaws were too great. Sad, but true. So, that said, how many favorable comments is it going to take (on each of your cakes) before you are satisfied?

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madgeowens Posted 3 Sep 2009 , 4:30am
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I feel the same way............it doesn't matter if I get 3 or 400 views in a day or two, if I don't get comments I am bummed lol..its really stupid....I guess we are only human

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Rylan Posted 3 Sep 2009 , 8:14am
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Like I've already mentioned so many times, it ISN'T the comments, favorites and views that will make me feel satisfied. Even if I get 1000 favorites, 500 comments and 1 million views, I still won't feel satisfied because, like I have already said, I know what I want and unfortunately I didn't plan well enough.

It's really different when you look at someone's point of view. I have a huge issue with flaws on my cakes. If a line isn't straight or if there was a small dent on the fondant, then it will just bother me. Of course not all people are like me, but there are people out there who are (especially people with OCD).

I honestly don't hate this cake nor do I love it. I am just not satistfied with the outcome. It is my style yet not impressed with the final look.

Anyways, I just wanted to thank the people who motivated me to keep doing more cakes rather than stop doing it. I learned how to atleast love what I create with all your help. THANKS!

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JenniferMI Posted 3 Sep 2009 , 8:54pm
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I think it's awesome and very creative!

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