Posts by DanaG21

I would have charged $200 for the cake.  I've been where you are and made a commitment this year to making my business be successful then I needed to value my work and time.  I've lost a few orders but at least I wasn't...

I agree with Baking Irene.  I would use their colors as the accent colors and put them on a lighter cake (cream, or pearl) or possibly a gold background which would go great with the art deco theme!

You should check out this tutorial - http://jessicakesblog.blogspot.com/2011/07/maddies-fashion-birthday-cake.html.  Her website is extremely helpful and her cakes are flawless!  Good luck!

Check out Chef Rubber they sell larger containers of it.  It's no where near a pound though!  Will your current supplier give you a discount if you buy in larger quantities?

Get a degree in business (w/accounting, legal etc.)  - you'll need those skills just as much as decorating to be a successful baker if that is what you want.  Education is never a waste if you give it a 100%.  Also, look...

If you want to keep building on what you have, which is a GREAT start, look at the Craftsy classes,  there is a free butter cream one and they go on sale all the time.  Also, it's kinda pricey but Cake Camp is in Las Vegas...

Great job - square cakes are hard to do!  And good for you for putting it on a very cute board and not just card board or aluminum foil (like I used to do!) you want to showcase that cake!  

I bought it and haven't had time to sit down to put all my information in - I'm hoping over the holidays!!!

Depends on the laws for your state.

I just checked and my business account was dinged for $149.99 at Newegg.com.  I will not be using GSA again, I don't care how much cheaper they are.  This is the second time in 3 months.