This gorgeous cake is entirely made of paper, well... it has a chocolate center if that counts! I needed to come up with something fabulous for Kyler's Christening favors and I wanted to make it special. So I started creating these cake slices...one thing led to another and I ended up with a beautiful 3 layer cake with some cupcakes gathered at the base (possibly looks like a 4th layer?). Whenever I'm working on a project I usually don't have my entire project mapped out ahead of me, maybe I have a general idea of what I want to do and then just let creativity take over.
Both the cake slice box and the cupcake box were cut from the Eclips Albums, Bags & Boxes #2 cartridge. I cut the cake slices in two different sizes to get the layered cake effect and then topped it with one of the cupcakes.
Each one has is filled with HUGS & KISSES from baby Kyler!!!
I have always loved Penny Duncan's creations and she had just the perfect cross for this occasion. And, of course I had to dress up those sweet little cupcakes! I used the Flower Burst punch from EK Success to adorn the all the sides. A perfect fit!
The flowers on this cake were all cut with the Eclips using the Albums, Bags & Boxes #2 cartridge. I liked that I could cut the flower at a variety of sizes to give them a more natural and nonuniform shape. That is as natural as blue flowers can be. I cut them all from white card stock and then sprayed them with my homemade shimmer mist. Once all my flowers were cut, I rolled them while zoning out in front of the TV. A quick spritz of water before shaping helps soften the paper making it easy to mold just how you want, even on the tiniest of flowers.
I just love how this favor cake turned out. I see making many more in the future! So many ideas running through my head...the wheels are spinning...
Don't worry there will be a video coming in the very, very near future on how exactly I made this. I just wanted to share the pics right away with you. But I promise you it will be coming :)
How gorgeous is that??? What a brilliant idea! Looking forward to the video.
ReplyDeleteThis cake is beautiful! I love the decorations and design. TFS. Can't wait to see the video.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! love it !! Thanks for sharing!
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Debbie Chapman
Love it!!! Great job.
ReplyDeleteYep, it is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow amazing! What a work of art - bet a lot of time went into that!
ReplyDeleteYou are soooo talented...and patient!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
THIS IS SO LOVELY
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HUGS CHRISSY O
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Having made those cake boxes, I can really appreciate the work you put into this cake! Amazing design and creativity! Do you craft in your sleep? ;)
ReplyDeleteWow this cake is stunning! You really outdid yourself with this one. The flowers are just beautiful.
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KimMJ
bast830@comcast.net
I love it...beautifully done. I love all the layers to it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI recently made a cake also and if you get a chance I'd love for you to check it out.
http://createbyburffrau.blogspot.com/2011/08/wedding-cake.html
Hugs
Brenda
This is stunning, So pretty with the scallop edge and the cup cakes are beautiful with their flowers.
ReplyDeleteyour grandson will be sooooooooo proud - love it
ReplyDeletewhat a super gift - is there anything you don't do???????????????
God bless
Kristi, how in the world do you get all this done? Your creativity amazes me and the amount that you create seemingly in such a short time. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful creations and keep up the good work. I am always excited to see a new post from you. God bless..Ann West Orlando, FL
ReplyDeleteVery impressive! I love the soft colours as well. Love seeing what you have been up to as well.
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This turned out beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSharon
Stunning :)
ReplyDeleteThis is just lovely, great work.
ReplyDeleteWOW!
ReplyDeleteLove this
Terribly fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty I love it all... I really love the cross which die did you use for it????
ReplyDeleteStunning cake. Love the cross.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE!!! You need to sell these!
ReplyDeleteAnna Hall Grillot
Stunning presentation!!! Isn't being a grandmother the best???? I have 4 grandbabies that I ADORE, truly my heart walking outside of my body! I can tell you feel the same way about yours!
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the PaperTemptress
Fabulous Christie.
ReplyDeleteLynn
WOW!!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!
ReplyDeleteChristie - God gave you a big dose of creativity! Thank you for sharing...this is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow...excellent!!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on these banners. Of course there have been banners for years, but this is your take, your decorating or designing the banners. I think you did a fantastic job. I think you are so creative and talented, I appreciate what you do. I would get rid of the "mean spirited" comments.
ReplyDeleteI just came across your website today and I was just wondering are you still using SCAL with your Cricut, because of health issues I have not been able to craft in a while and was hoping I could still use it, I already have it at home. Your site is great and I am sorry about your friend you and your friends are in my prayers.
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