The Making of the Birds
I have been requested to make a Bird-themed Baby Shower Cake and Cupcakes. So I started tonight on the birds. I decided to make the birds from fondant (which I rarely work with) and they turned out beautiful. Note: My brother has my good camera so I apologize for these shaky shots.
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Cardinal Cut Outs |
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Added lemon extract for flavour |
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Painted the birds blue, pink and gold. |
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Paint was Wilton Pearl Dust mixed with lemon and almond extract |
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Each bird will be added to a cupcake or the cake |
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Hopefully the mother-to-be will love them :) |
See more ideas at:
http://www.babylifestyles.com/2012/08/fantasy-elegant-gold-bird-themed-baby-shower-dessert-table/
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