In about 3 weeks there is going to be a County Fair in my area. Wilton is sponsoring a cake decorating contest for youth, ameture, and professional. I am definetly not a pro, but I still think it would be fun to enter. There are no catergories, just make whatevery we want. You don't have to bake a cake, a cake dummy can be used, but all the decorating needs to be frosting and fondant/gumpaste etc. Because there are no limiations on what we can creative, I can't seem to decide on what to make.

So.. what inspires you people? Any ideas, tips? I want to go a little crazy and try things I don't usually try since this isn't for an event with a paying customer to impress. I'm really up to try anything

I like to look at pretty patterns on the internet for inspirations for designs and to see what colors look great together. HTH!

I love looking at the patterned papers, stickers and cutouts in the scrapbooking aisles. So many cool ideas!

You mentioned County Fair and this cake popped into my head.

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=gallery&file=displayimage&pid=1752231


It was posted last week by Juneclever. She stated that after she dropped the cake off for judging, she found out she was disqualified. She's a hobby baker, and they said that because she sold a cake once in a while, she was a pro and they disqualified her. It's a shame, it's an awesome cake.

I thought the cake was over the top. Good Luck deciding what to make!

yea i see it and wish i could explain better what i would do. they feather are very delicate at the ends and could be done well with royal icing wilton tip one.

Someone on cc made an ice cream cone. It was really cool!!!

I love to enter the fairs! I made a consession stand cake last year. It won Best in Show! Take a look in my profile.

I think doing something related to the Fair is fun.

KimAZ

Oooooo I love the peacock idea. You guys have been so much help I love CC! Ill have to start searching around. Thanks everyone