Thanks to all the information and sharing I found here, I tackled my first ever fondant and gumpaste today and posted pix in my photo file. I used frosting and filling recipes found on CakeCentral.com. Thank you all so much! Before today, I had made just one cake in about ten years or so - my daughter's wedding cake. I am so happy with this one. I am so appreciative of the tips about using shortening on hands and rolling surface for the MMF...oh, and using the heavy vinyl from Walmart. That's a major help! I stopped and took pix before I was finished because I liked the "almost finished" version. I'd be interested in hearing which version others like.

Miss Crimsicle,
I believe that you have done a wonderful job, The cake is beautiful and the roses are adorable. I just love it!!!!!

Hi Crimsicle,
I can´t believe that the cake was your first attemp with fondant. It looks really good. I like both "variations", so I really can´t say witch I like better.

WELCOME BACK TO THE CAKE WORLD!! You did a truly beautiful job!! I hope you stick with it-you have alot to offer us!!

Your cake is so beautiful.

VERY nice!!

You have done a very nice job. Are you glad to be back decorating?

Both cakes are beautiful. Love your roses.

Thanks so much, everyone, for all your generous comments and encouragement.

Yes, I'm delighted to be back in decorating. But, I am one of those people who goes overboard with everything. I spent a BUNDLE at Hobby Lobby this week!

I'm new in this town and don't know a soul...and am unemployed. So, I'm bored. I just sit around thinking about cakes! My daughter's boyfriend doesn't know it yet, but he's going to be taking lots of goodies to work for a while.

OMG that came out great. I love evrything you did. I have added it to my favorites

That turned out SO pretty!! Great job!

Lisa

Beautiful! And perfect ribbon roses. I wish I could do those like that!