Posts by cakeandpartygirl

Quote:Originally Posted by tonne12I just bought a cake on ebay for $75, and I am trying to find more information about the programs Make the Cut and Sure Cuts A Lot. Looks to me like there is no way to get either now. Other than trying...

Quote:Originally Posted by FromScratchSFDo none of you use alcohol for flavoring? Not just for painting? I don't like the taste of alcohol so I don't use it in baking. I haven't had a customer ask for anything with it so....other than...

I'd lightly spritz somee water and then adhere the fondant to the dummy. I wouldn't use any buttercream as the dummies would move all over the place. I made a 4 tier dummy cake and I didn't need any supports, besides I would dislike to...

Great I didn't need to see another thing that I want!!! lol

yes you can get the cartridges, try www.cricutmachine.com. I bought elegant cakes for 10 when Michaels was getting rid of all of their cricut cake stuff and a set of mats for 2. I wish they had more but oh well. I can't say it was worth...

For the cake itself to sit on I use foam core cute to size covered with press'n seal but for the decorative part I use again foam core usually 3 for the thickness and sometimes like someone suggested cover with scrapbooking paper and...

Quote:Originally Posted by mariacakestooI get boxes from Walmart for stuff like this. They aren't pretty, but they are sturdy and do the job of safe transport, which is the important part really. Plus, they are like 50 cents.Ditto!

Gilbey's Vodka- for painting

What about adding a tbsp of oil just before you put it in the oven? You could try putting a simple syrup on the cupcakes as soon as they come out of the oven.

I am glad it went well!