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post #46 of 456
5/2/10 at 9:22am
Wow, Thank you all for posting all of this great information. I just got mine yesterday and can't wait to play with it. My daughter turns 2 this week and I can't wait to use it on her cake. I was looking for some recipes to make the frosting sheets is there any that you all would recommend?
A mother of Two little Girls and new at cake decorating but loving it. I really wish I had started this sooner
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post #47 of 456
5/2/10 at 10:54am
I got my machine on ebay with a cartridge for $260 and free shipping if you're in the USA...I'm in Canada so I had to pay $53 shipping but it's still much less expensive than the $429 I saw on HSN...can't wait to try all the great tips you ladies are sharing!!
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post #48 of 456
5/2/10 at 11:10am
Cricut Cake on ebay http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=cricut+cake&_sacat=See-All-Categories icon_smile.gif
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post #49 of 456
5/2/10 at 11:41am
I'm doing my 'happy dance', I've been playing with my cricut cake using the icing sheets it came with and no joy, tried leaving to dry and freezing. I just finished another play session using wilton fondant and woohoo sucess. I rolled the fondant onto the cutting mat and froze for 20-30 mins. I've now changed my mind, I'm not going to throw my machine out the window anymore.
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post #50 of 456
5/2/10 at 11:52am
COSTCO IS HAVING CRICUT CAKE COME THROUGH ON A HOME SHOW!!! Will be a great price, great return policy...call for schedule!
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post #51 of 456
5/2/10 at 12:54pm
When you purchase the Cricut Cake does it come with any fonts initially ? icon_razz.gif
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post #52 of 456
5/2/10 at 2:42pm
Call me crazy, but wouldn't the fondant be a sticky mess once it thaws out of the freezer?
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post #53 of 456
5/2/10 at 2:48pm
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Originally Posted by tony_sopranos_ebony_girl

When you purchase the Cake does it come with any fonts initially ? icon_razz.gif



I think the cricut cake comes with the Basic cake cartridge included.

I got mine on HSN and it came with the basics and the elegant cartridges.

The basic cartridge has a set of font some designs(flowers, butterflies, crown, scrolls ,etc. and a few phrases, Happy Birthday, Happy mothers day, congratulations etc.)

If you get one of the computer programs(SCAL or MTC) you don't have to buy more carts. you can cut images , clipart, etc. straight from your computer.
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post #54 of 456
5/2/10 at 2:55pm
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Originally Posted by dreamacres

Why does the pressure setting make any difference since the rollers are only touching the mat, not the product?



The pressure on the CC is for the pressure of the Blade. I am not sure if that is the same as on the Expression , but it controls how hard/deep the cutting blade presses.
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post #55 of 456
5/2/10 at 4:09pm
I understand from this forum that you can use the deep cutting blade used for the expression cricut with the cricut cake. Also that it is ok to cut paper. I had heard this before, but the Provo Craft rep at a Midhaels demo said your couldn't What is right? I used paper once and it worked perfect. Confused!!!!
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post #56 of 456
5/2/10 at 5:49pm
thumbs_up.gifThank you so much JaimeAnn ... by the way what font did you use on the frosting sheets that you posted ... thank you !!!

p.s. I would ask you the same thing of kileyscakes ... in the photo you submitted what was the font on your cake please icon_twisted.gif
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post #57 of 456
5/2/10 at 6:25pm
what do you do with the rest of the fondant/gumpaste/frosting sheet once you've peeled it away?? is it still good enough to be rolled out and used again??
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post #58 of 456
5/2/10 at 6:31pm
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Originally Posted by cakemamaP

Oh my goodness...now I'm REALLY excited for my cake to arrive!! Thank you so much for all the info, it seems like it will be really helpful!! BTW how do I save this thread???



Go to the very bottom of thread and on the left click on "watch this thread", then if you go to the top later and click "forum" then in the purple area right under that you can click "watched topics" and any that you are watching will be listed and you can easily go back into it.

Thanks everyone for all of the great posts...can't wait for mine to get here and try it out....this is a dream come true for a graphic designer turned cake decorator!!! I need to purchase sure cuts alot and turn all of my cool art into cake or cookies or cupcakes!!
Sugar, spice & everything nice!
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post #59 of 456
5/2/10 at 7:08pm
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The font I used in my cake was with the cake basics cartridge. The fondant was fine once it was thawed with the wilton fondant. I did try to freeze some satin ice fondant and that did not work, It's like it never really froze and just got sort of sticky, I did have some luck with satin ice rolled thinly and then cut. I like the idea of sticking with wilton with gum tex added since I can get it locally and it comes precolored like the black and red since I only use it for decor anyway. Also add your gum tex and then let it rest I noticed that the next day when I went to roll it out it worked even better.
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post #60 of 456
5/2/10 at 7:13pm
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Originally Posted by auntiecake

I understand from this forum that you can use the deep cutting blade used for the expression with the cake. Also that it is ok to cut paper. I had heard this before, but the Provo Craft rep at a Midhaels demo said your couldn't What is right? I used paper once and it worked perfect. Confused!!!!



Yes you can I have done it just fine with making my own cupcakes wrappers, that is the whole reason I broke down and bought the cricut cake since I knew it would cut paper too. I just use the deep cut housing and blade and the mats that are made for the expression! Another thing I can see getting addicting is making banners and stuff for birthday parties!
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