Sunday, June 13, 2010

My Mother's 50th Birthday Cake

I thought I had  gotten to the point where I was comfortable making gumpaste shoes. Turns out maybe not so much! My mother was about to celebrate a milestone birthday and a cake involving shoes would be perfect for her because she absolutely LOVES shoes!!! Another one of her loves is Coach purses so I decided to try my hand at one.

The shoe process started off as it normally did. Cutting a shape from a template , making the heel and letting them dry for a week. I added the piece for the ankle strap at the beginning of day 3. So far so good.


 I started to finish the shoe the day before her birthday.
Problem #1. When it came time to attach my heel I found that I had made it a bit shorter than it needed to be. Problem #2. The sole of my shoe broke in 3 pieces. I made repairs using black candy melts. I was hoping no one would notice once the shoe was completed.

The cake was made using the method I learned in my class at Cakegirls. She loved the cake! So much so she refused to cut it. I had to buy one from a store so the guests would have something to eat at the party.

10 comments:

  1. It is fabulous! I don't blame her not wanting to eat it! :)

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  2. Great job and what a great compliment from your mother!

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  3. You did a great job. Happy Birthday to ur mom

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  4. Just FABULOUS!! I'm not sure how I found you but oh so glad I did!!

    Michelle
    www.maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com

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  5. i love it! you did a great job! my sister's birthday is coming up and i'm going to be attempting my first gumpaste shoe... any tips?

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  6. The shoes turned out very pretty - great job!!

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  7. The shoe and the purse are soo pretty. I dont blame her for not wanting to cut it. What kind of cake was inside?

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  8. This cake is absolutely stunning—what a beautiful tribute to your mother on her 50th birthday! The elegant design and soft color palette really capture the warmth of the occasion. Milestone birthdays deserve cakes that are both meaningful and memorable. For anyone planning a special celebration in India, it’s now easy to order Birthday Cakes Online in Pune, with plenty of custom design options and convenient delivery. Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt creation!

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