"generic" Birthday Cake Ideas For 70 Year Old Man

Decorating By Edibleart Updated 17 May 2009 , 12:53pm by suzted7

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Edibleart Posted 15 May 2009 , 2:41am
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The only thing the client said was that he spends most of his time as a spectator watching his grandkids games/concerts, etc. I thought about making a sheet that looks like a gift, but I'm not sure if the bow would be too feminine. The client specifically requested that it be manly - so no flowers!

Any other great ideas out there?!?!?!?

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jimandmollie Posted 15 May 2009 , 3:27am
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Maybe a square cake with a baseball cap on top with "#1 Granddad" on it?

Or a trophy that says "Grandfather of the Year"?

Just a few ideas that popped into my head.....HTH

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Edibleart Posted 15 May 2009 , 3:36am
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Thanks jimandmollie. She did specifically request that both "Dad" and "Grandpa" be used on the cake so I'm not sure how to play that angle either!

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mandyloo Posted 15 May 2009 , 3:39am
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I don't think a bow would be too feminine, especially if it's in a "manly" color, like a hunter green or navy blue. I can't really think of anything to go along w/the whole grandkid spectator aspect of it...I hope someone can help!

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RAGDOLLCATS Posted 15 May 2009 , 3:51am
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You could say something like"You are a Super Dad,and Now a Fantastic Grandpa"

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Yenep Posted 15 May 2009 , 6:56pm
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I agree that gift cakes can look masculine. How about a gift cake that says "Grandpas are the greatest gift! Happy Birthday, Dad". You could make fondant shapes like sports balls, music notes, and/or happy faces and paste them on the gift's "wrapping paper".

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2SimplySweet Posted 16 May 2009 , 5:32am
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How about using Mallards? Or a Grandfather clock and your saying could be " We will love you till the end of TIME"

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Edibleart Posted 16 May 2009 , 7:24pm
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Those are terrific ideas everyone. Thanks!

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suzted7 Posted 17 May 2009 , 12:53pm
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I just had a cake for a gentleman turning 75 and she left it open to me. She did say she liked the colors of brown and blue!
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