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LaBellaFlor
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Joined: Jan 16, 2009
Posts: 3254
Location: The Eye of the World
Birthday: Jul 15
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Mon Jan 26, 2009 8:58 pm |
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$20,000 consultation fee?!?!??!?! You got to be kidding me. It's a trip how some of the bigger cake makers are willing to help and some aren't. I guess some remember what it was like when they started out (thank goodness) & some don't! |
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CarolAnn
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Joined: Sep 22, 2004
Posts: 2357
Location: Kansas
Birthday: Nov 10
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Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:29 pm |
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Just out of curiosity I did a search for Gail Watson's Cakes and was surprised to see that she sells kits for some of her cakes. One sells for $800. They send you the florals , fondant, etc, you'll need and step by step instructions for making the cake. I'd never seen anything like that before. When I think of cake kit I think Wilton stuff. I wonder how many she sells. I wonder what she charges for her custom cakes after seeing the kit rates. I just thought it was interesting.
I am always always always impressed when I hear about pros helping out the little guys/up and comings. It takes heart and class to give of themselves and not act as though everyone is a threat. I really do believe there are enough cake orders to go around. There are many of those people right here at CC and I appreciate them ever so much!! |
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MissRobin
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Joined: Sep 01, 2005
Posts: 1036
Location: Rolla, Missouri
Birthday: Jun 22
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Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:20 am |
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I tried contacting Colette Peters for this last cake I did, and got absolutely no response, guess she is way too busy!! Thank you Shirley for the great info, I will be waiting to see your beautiful creation!!!! |
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terrig007
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Joined: Jul 31, 2007
Posts: 528
Location: VA
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Fri Oct 23, 2009 3:45 pm |
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| MissRobin wrote: | | I tried contacting Colette Peters for this last cake I did, and got absolutely no response, guess she is way too busy!! Thank you Shirley for the great info, I will be waiting to see your beautiful creation!!!! |
You know I took a class with her when I was first starting out at one of the cake shows. Man, she was really annoyed at those of us who were beginners. The class said "all levels". As one woman told me as she left early, I guess you shouldn't believe what you read. I left about 20 minutes later as I had a long drive home myself. Maybe she was having an off day that day too but Kim Morrison & Carrie Biggers are very patient and more than willing to answer any questions as well as the Two Sweet Sisters. |
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lchris
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Joined: Nov 04, 2008
Posts: 140
Location: Odem, TX
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Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:15 am |
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I have emailed Sharon Zambito several times with questions, and she always responds. Very promptly and sweetly. She's a doll to help us beginners and wannabe's.  |
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Joanne1944
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Joined: Feb 11, 2006
Posts: 160
Location: Tampa, Florida
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Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:12 pm |
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I love this cake. Thank you for sharing the information. If anyone else makes it, I would love to see a picture.
Speaking of celebrities, I once sent an Email to Kerry Vincent asking where I could get a mold for a specific piece of fondant jewelry on one of her cakes. Within a few days, I received a note saying she had made it from a piece of her own personal jewelry. To my great surprise and delight, Kerry also made a mold for me and included it with the note. I just can't express how much I appreciated her kindness and generosity. |
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cylstrial
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Joined: Aug 12, 2008
Posts: 5973
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Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:58 am |
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Wow Marina's blue cake is GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing! She was so nice to share all of the details as well! |
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Cristi-Tutty
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Joined: Jul 29, 2009
Posts: 746
Location: Miami
Birthday: Aug 18
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Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:28 am |
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Beautiful cake....and thank you for sharing the steps....lol |
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solascakes
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Joined: Jan 12, 2008
Posts: 732
Location: London
Birthday: Jan 01
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Mon Nov 23, 2009 4:27 am |
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I love that blue cake,JanH showed it to me,thanks for sharing. |
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