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Rudolph Cake Topper- Video

Date: December 1, 2011 • 8 Comments

In this video, you will learn how to make a cute reindeer cake topper. We’re making Rudolph! He goes perfectly with the… Read More » »

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Santa Claus Cake Topper-Video

Date: December 1, 2011 • 17 Comments

In this video, you will learn how to make a Santa Claus cake topper! I had the best time making this cute… Read More » »

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Pregnant Ladies

Date: May 20, 2011 • 3 Comments

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How to Make Number & Letter Toppers-Video

Date: March 26, 2011 • 3 Comments

Here’s a video on how to make number and letter toppers! These are just a few examples of the methods that I… Read More » »

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How to Make a Gum Paste Guy

Date: March 23, 2011 • 8 Comments

Finally, we have a video of a gum paste man posted! :0) — We had filmed one a while back but the… Read More » »

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Farm Cake Part 1

Date: February 8, 2011 • Leave a Comment

This is Part 1 of my two part video of my Farm Cake! In this video, you will learn how to make… Read More » »

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Mother Goose

Date: October 6, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Stand Up People

Date: October 6, 2010 • 3 Comments

Watch as I make a standing girl for the top of a cake.  I am working on some follow-up videos to this one,… Read More » »

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Gum Paste Tiara

Date: July 7, 2010 • 5 Comments

Who doesn’t love a tiara?  In this video, I demonstrate making 2 different styles of gum paste tiaras.  The pillow cake that you… Read More » »

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Baby Shoes Video

Date: April 11, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Baby shoes are so adorable, and so much fun to make! The design possibilities are endless! Scroll down for the template that… Read More » »

Poodles

How to Make a Poodle! –Video

Date: April 10, 2010 • 1 Comment

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Flying Fairy

Date: April 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Fairies are such a great theme for little girls’ cakes!  Scroll down to see the template that I used for the fairy.… Read More » »

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Teen Girl

Date: April 7, 2010 • 3 Comments

This is a fun video—it’s great to be able to personalize your cakes with gum paste people! Get the latest Flash Player… Read More » »

TabbyCats

Tabby Cats

Date: March 29, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Bunnies

Bunnies

Date: March 22, 2010 • 1 Comment

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Striped Bow

Date: March 20, 2010 • 3 Comments

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Cows & Horses

Date: March 11, 2010 • Leave a Comment

In this video, you will learn to make gum paste/fondant cows and horses for your farm themed cakes! Read More → Read More » »

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Baby Friends

Date: March 9, 2010 • 1 Comment

The only thing better than modeling one adorable baby topper is creating three! In this video, you will learn how to make… Read More » »

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Pretty Bows with Four Loops

Date: March 8, 2010 • 1 Comment

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Giraffes

Date: March 5, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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chickens

Chickens

Date: March 2, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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piggies

Piggies

Date: March 2, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Hair Part 2

Date: February 27, 2010 • 2 Comments

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Mermaid

Mermaid Topper

Date: February 25, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Hair: Part 1

Date: February 24, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Adorable Elephants

Date: February 19, 2010 • 3 Comments

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monkey

Monkey Topper

Date: February 18, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Liontoppers

Lion Cake Topper

Date: February 16, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Sleeping Baby Topper

Date: January 30, 2010 • 1 Comment

Learn to make this adorable gum paste sleeping baby cake topper for your baby shower, christening, and first birthday cakes! Read More… Read More » »

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Baby Carriage Topper

Date: January 30, 2010 • 2 Comments

These sweet gum paste carriage cake toppers are the perfect accent for baby shower cakes! Read More → Read More » »

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Classic Bow

Date: January 30, 2010 • 3 Comments

These classic bows are so versatile! Experiment with all different sizes and colors. Get the latest Flash Player to see this player.… Read More » »

LoopyBow

Loopy Bow

Date: January 30, 2010 • Leave a Comment

I just love a loopy bow! Apply the same technique whether you’re making a bow with 10 loops or 20! Read More » »

»» Animals

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Rudolph Cake Topper- Video

Date: December 1, 2011 • 8 Comments

In this video, you will learn how to make a cute reindeer cake topper. We’re making Rudolph! He goes perfectly with the… Read More » »

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Farm Cake Part 1

Date: February 8, 2011 • Leave a Comment

This is Part 1 of my two part video of my Farm Cake! In this video, you will learn how to make… Read More » »

mothergoose

Mother Goose

Date: October 6, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Poodles

How to Make a Poodle! –Video

Date: April 10, 2010 • 1 Comment

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TabbyCats

Tabby Cats

Date: March 29, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Bunnies

Bunnies

Date: March 22, 2010 • 1 Comment

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Cows & Horses

Date: March 11, 2010 • Leave a Comment

In this video, you will learn to make gum paste/fondant cows and horses for your farm themed cakes! Read More → Read More » »

giraffe

Giraffes

Date: March 5, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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chickens

Chickens

Date: March 2, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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piggies

Piggies

Date: March 2, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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elephants

Adorable Elephants

Date: February 19, 2010 • 3 Comments

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monkey

Monkey Topper

Date: February 18, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Liontoppers

Lion Cake Topper

Date: February 16, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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»» Baby Shower

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Pregnant Ladies

Date: May 20, 2011 • 3 Comments

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Baby Shoes Video

Date: April 11, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Baby shoes are so adorable, and so much fun to make! The design possibilities are endless! Scroll down for the template that… Read More » »

BabyFriends

Baby Friends

Date: March 9, 2010 • 1 Comment

The only thing better than modeling one adorable baby topper is creating three! In this video, you will learn how to make… Read More » »

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Sleeping Baby Topper

Date: January 30, 2010 • 1 Comment

Learn to make this adorable gum paste sleeping baby cake topper for your baby shower, christening, and first birthday cakes! Read More… Read More » »

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Baby Carriage Topper

Date: January 30, 2010 • 2 Comments

These sweet gum paste carriage cake toppers are the perfect accent for baby shower cakes! Read More → Read More » »

»» Bows

stripedbow

Striped Bow

Date: March 20, 2010 • 3 Comments

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buttonsandbow

Pretty Bows with Four Loops

Date: March 8, 2010 • 1 Comment

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ClassicBow

Classic Bow

Date: January 30, 2010 • 3 Comments

These classic bows are so versatile! Experiment with all different sizes and colors. Get the latest Flash Player to see this player.… Read More » »

LoopyBow

Loopy Bow

Date: January 30, 2010 • Leave a Comment

I just love a loopy bow! Apply the same technique whether you’re making a bow with 10 loops or 20! Read More » »

»» Fairytale & Fantasy

tiara

Gum Paste Tiara

Date: July 7, 2010 • 5 Comments

Who doesn’t love a tiara?  In this video, I demonstrate making 2 different styles of gum paste tiaras.  The pillow cake that you… Read More » »

FlyingFairy

Flying Fairy

Date: April 9, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Fairies are such a great theme for little girls’ cakes!  Scroll down to see the template that I used for the fairy.… Read More » »

Mermaid

Mermaid Topper

Date: February 25, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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»» Monograms and Numbers

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How to Make Number & Letter Toppers-Video

Date: March 26, 2011 • 3 Comments

Here’s a video on how to make number and letter toppers! These are just a few examples of the methods that I… Read More » »

»» People

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Santa Claus Cake Topper-Video

Date: December 1, 2011 • 17 Comments

In this video, you will learn how to make a Santa Claus cake topper! I had the best time making this cute… Read More » »

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Pregnant Ladies

Date: May 20, 2011 • 3 Comments

Read More » »

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How to Make a Gum Paste Guy

Date: March 23, 2011 • 8 Comments

Finally, we have a video of a gum paste man posted! :0) — We had filmed one a while back but the… Read More » »

standinggirl

Stand Up People

Date: October 6, 2010 • 3 Comments

Watch as I make a standing girl for the top of a cake.  I am working on some follow-up videos to this one,… Read More » »

teengirl

Teen Girl

Date: April 7, 2010 • 3 Comments

This is a fun video—it’s great to be able to personalize your cakes with gum paste people! Get the latest Flash Player… Read More » »

BabyFriends

Baby Friends

Date: March 9, 2010 • 1 Comment

The only thing better than modeling one adorable baby topper is creating three! In this video, you will learn how to make… Read More » »

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Hair Part 2

Date: February 27, 2010 • 2 Comments

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Hair: Part 1

Date: February 24, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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Sleeping Baby Topper

Date: January 30, 2010 • 1 Comment

Learn to make this adorable gum paste sleeping baby cake topper for your baby shower, christening, and first birthday cakes! Read More… Read More » »

»» Flowers, Plants, & Trees

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Shabby Chic Design with Ruffled Flower-Video

Date: October 24, 2011 • 31 Comments

Hi everyone– in this video, I demonstrate one method that I like of attaching a gum paste flower to the front of… Read More » »

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Pretty Ruffled Flower in Gum Paste

Date: October 4, 2011 • 30 Comments

In this video, you will learn how to make a beautiful gum paste flower with layers of ruffles. This was the perfect… Read More » »

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How to Make a Gum Paste Hibiscus

Date: June 22, 2011 • 5 Comments

I love hibiscus flowers! They are such a great addition to a cake, especially when you are working with summer or tropical… Read More » »

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How to Make a Gum Paste Poinsettia-video

Date: December 14, 2010 • 11 Comments

This is the perfect accent for your Christmas cakes! In this video, I use pre-colored red Satin Ice fondant (with CMC/tylose added)… Read More » »

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Stargazer

Date: October 18, 2010 • 2 Comments

I love lilies! These Stargazer lilies are really beautiful. Once you know how to make them, you can change the coloring just… Read More » »

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Peonies

Date: June 23, 2010 • 1 Comment

I just love peonies! These partially closed peonies are so impressive, and (hooray!) so simple! I am using a peony cutter in… Read More » »

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Gum Paste Roses

Date: March 31, 2010 • 2 Comments

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Gum Paste Daisies

Date: March 8, 2010 • 2 Comments

**Make beautiful daisies! I would recommend using corn starch to powder your countertop and cutters with (to prevent sticking), rather than shortening!… Read More » »

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Palm Trees

Date: March 6, 2010 • 1 Comment

Luau & Jungle cakes shout for a palm tree! Remember to allow a few days for the leaves to dry! – Also,… Read More » »

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Fondant Ribbon Roses

Date: January 30, 2010 • 2 Comments

Try these whimsical ribbon roses on your next cake! Get the latest Flash Player to see this player. Return to the main… Read More » »

»» Fondant Techniques

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Elegant Garland of Ruffles–A Wedding Cake Video

Date: February 19, 2012 • 23 Comments

Ruffles, ruffles everywhere! In this video tutorial, we are going to demonstrate how to make a garland of fondant ruffles. This is… Read More » »

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Overlapping Ribbons of Fondant- Part 1

Date: September 6, 2011 • 5 Comments

In Part 1, you will learn how to do the elegant technique of wrapping your cakes with overlapping ribbons of fondant. This… Read More » »

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Overlapping Ribbons of Fondant-Part 2

Date: September 6, 2011 • 7 Comments

In this video, I finish out the cake that we began in Part 1– I add some lace embellishments, a bow, and… Read More » »

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Zebra Print Video Tutorial

Date: August 1, 2011 • 21 Comments

In this video, you will learn to make a cake with a zebra print! Zebra print continues to be a popular choice… Read More » »

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Alien Cake & Exploding Technique

Date: July 2, 2011 • 4 Comments

I like this Alien Cake tutorial for two reasons—number one, cute aliens!! Number two, you’ll get to learn the “exploding cake” technique!… Read More » »

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How to Make Molds using Silicone Plastique

Date: January 21, 2011 • 2 Comments

Making your own molds is a great way to ensure that your cake will stand out from the rest! I loved making… Read More » »

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Fondant Draping

Date: January 21, 2011 • 1 Comment

In this cake video tutorial, you will learn the art of draping fondant–such an elegant look for wedding and other special occasions.… Read More » »

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Quilting Fondant & Buttercream

Date: May 26, 2010 • 5 Comments

In this video, you will learn the tools needed to add a beautiful quilted pattern to both fondant and buttercream. Read More… Read More » »

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Scalloped Overlay

Date: April 17, 2010 • Leave a Comment

Scalloped fondant overlays are a great way to dress up your cake tiers. Read More → Read More » »

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Fondant Overlay

Date: March 20, 2010 • Leave a Comment

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to add character to your fondant and buttercream cakes with an elegant fondant overlay.… Read More » »

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Covering Cakes with Fondant

Date: March 4, 2010 • 11 Comments

In this video, you will learn how to cover a cake with fondant. Fondant is an edible sugar dough that is used… Read More » »

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How to Make a Fondant Button

Date: March 12, 2010 • 1 Comment

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Dots and Daisies Cake

Date: March 5, 2010 • Leave a Comment

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