Posts by Lambshack

An electric pencil sharpener (just for dowels) works great! Just cut the dowel to the height you will need, and then get a real sharp tip on one end. It will go thru your boards without any problems. I thought I read about one lady who...

I would put a cardboard round under each layer, with straws cut to the exact height in the layers below. For instance:2 cardboards or drum board for base; then cake, frosting, cake; smaller cardboard round; cake, frosting, cake; then...

I had a request for tie-dye for a 70's theme party. I hand-painted the design on a t-shirt shaped cake - turned out really cute. Maybe you could do one of the layers like that? Its in my pics if you want to see details...

One of my most popular cakes is a light lemon cake with a spreading of raspberry preserves and then IMBC - very light and refreshing - not too sweet.

I did a western-themed shower cake and used various ideas - all except the cow pattern - but it might give you some ideas. Pics are in my gallery. It is a wedding after all - do they want something kitchsy with barnyard animals all over...

Aren't we all so blessed?! After pulling all-nighters (which I don't recommend if you're more than 3 years out of college!) I wake up to find a 'silent auction' on my counters. I will leave the cakes ready for delivery on the counter...

If you're really concerned about the sugar breaking down, you should use Everclear. The alcohol content is so much higher than Vodka. Vodka actually melts the powdered sugar, but Everclear does not. I didn't think anything of it until...

I am also left handed but haven't made a ton of the flowers. I did buy some of the leftie tips and they worked out great, however I probably would have just trained myself to use the rightie tips and the proper twist direction anyway! ...

http://www.foosecookiecutters.com/store/odds_ends-ss2.htmlTry this link... is this the one you are looking for?

There are several different shades of gold - personally I find Old Gold to be too brassy looking, but I think the Champagne color will not be dark enough. I think you should try to replicate the real instrument, not a picture, as the...