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Funky 80's Madonna Style Barbie Cake - Suggestions Pls!

post #1 of 12
8/5/09 at 11:09am
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A friend of mine would like a funky 80's style barbie cake and was thinking more in the lines of 80's Madonna with the teased hair and funky poof-skirt.

Here are my thoughts:
-Use tulle or really thin fondant, layered, under the bottom of the skirt...so for several layers so that its sticking out the bottom
-Colors maybe hot pink, black, white, maybe some aqua?
-A bunch of bangle bracelets and necklaces made of fondant.
-Corset-like top

Does this sound like it might work? I'll take any suggestions or if anyone has seen a cake like this before? TIA!

did I mention this was for her 10 yr old daughter's birthday?
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post #2 of 12
8/5/09 at 11:22am
Sounds like you've hit the nail on the head! I love the colors you're thinking of, and the tulle.....go for it! And don't forget to post pics!!!!
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post #3 of 12
8/5/09 at 11:25am
I love the idea and I agree I think you have nailed it.

But I was thinking about the tulle, if you wanted to keep it all edible, then maybe try piping royal icing over the tool as a mold of sorts. once the icing is dry you could remove the tulle.

I know it sounds like more work but then it would be all edible.

Good luck and cant wait to see pic's icon_smile.gif
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post #4 of 12
8/5/09 at 11:33am
Love it. I think you should try for a neon green or yellow instead of aqua though. Good luck!
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post #5 of 12
8/5/09 at 12:08pm
and make the corset have those big cones and the hose strapes? (what about the bow in her hair like in her vidoes?)
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post #6 of 12
8/5/09 at 12:20pm
Yes...the big black bow in her hair is a must. I look forward to the pics!
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post #7 of 12
8/5/09 at 12:29pm
don't forget to give the doll lots of blush and blue eyeshadow lol
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post #8 of 12
8/5/09 at 12:30pm
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Too Funny! I didn't even think of the cones! LOL!

I will definitely be putting a HUGE bow in the hair....I'm hoping this doesn't end in a disater! icon_smile.gif Thanks for the support and ideas...keep them coming!!
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post #9 of 12
8/5/09 at 12:32pm
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Originally Posted by MissLizzy



But I was thinking about the tulle, if you wanted to keep it all edible, then maybe try piping royal icing over the tool as a mold of sorts. once the icing is dry you could remove the tulle.



MissLizzy, do you think there would be a problem pulling the tulle off the royal icing? I like this idea as I like to do as much edible pieces as possible icon_smile.gif
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post #10 of 12
8/5/09 at 12:35pm
I feel like she also wore lace gloves??? I love the 80's!! LOL
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post #11 of 12
8/5/09 at 1:08pm
hmm wonder i f you could make her be wearing a puppy paint nkotb tshirt tied at the waist with a scrunchy look? lol
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post #12 of 12
8/16/09 at 11:50am
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Here is what I ended up putting together icon_smile.gif Thank so much for the ideas and help!

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1438221.html
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