sunshinesupernova Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Anyone seen these ? I saw a photo in the Marks and Spencer cupcakes book I got yesterday and decided I HAVE to have a go. I've spent this evening colouring sugarpaste and making sugar flowers.... I've been to the floristry wholesaler for an oasis ball, vase to suit it, florists wire and tape... etc there are loads of photos on google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I had to go and look........ I like this one - I wonder how they're held in?......I'll have to go back and find out....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 They are gorgeous, but I bet if I did it all the icing would slide off and my 'flowers' would wilt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Thats so gorgeous, I wouldn't want to eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 stunning - aren't they ! They're held in with lollypop sticks or toothpicks. I'm dreadful at icing - I can slather it on - but I can't do anything clever like that with it. Instead, I made a little cardboard template and cut out flower shapes from coloured sugar paste. I've got some other stuff to use too.... We're going to see my mother-in-law on Sunday - so I'm going to make her one.... as a practise run ! A 6" ball needs 24 mini cupcakes / muffins. An 8" needs about double that. I'll see how the little one goes, then do a large one for next time I see my mum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Yes, I looked a bit further and found out about the cocktail sticks. I found one picture where they had used an icing tube which is usually used for royal icing roses (I think - that's what it looks like) I have got a small tube for that but might look for a larger one. The next birthday coming up is my son's - I don't think he'd appreciate a cupcake bouquet I'll have to wait for May for a girly birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted March 7, 2010 Author Share Posted March 7, 2010 I've just finished mine .I'm ultra pleased with it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 It looks a really lovely bouquet - sounds like you had fun making it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 It looks great! - and what a nightmare you had to get there! I like the stalks in the vase - a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 thanks the vase looked really odd with nothing in it - so I had to do some extra pruning in the garden ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 My goodness! But the end result was worth it - lovely! My 5 year old has just seen the sausage rolls on your blog and asked if we could make some too - with custard in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 wow, thats amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Snowy - now THERE'S an idea. How about Custard and strawberry jam puffs - sausage roll style. I like that idea !!!!! I bet my 16 month old would like those...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 sunshine-supernova I LOVE your blog. You are one talented lady ... I am especially in awe of your talent since you have little toddler "helping" ... [ I know how that feels ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 lol - he does like to help. Oliver likes to copy everything. I was rolling out sugar paste icing to make those flowers - and he had to have a shot doing the same on a bread board on the lounge floor. I have a little chef in the making at 16 months ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Well lets hope he doesnt try to clean the toilet with a toilet roll .. It became a speciality of my little one [ I had to put a lock on the outside of the door in the end ! ] I guess its all memories in the making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshinesupernova Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 mmmm - we got a CHISEL down there last week - if that isn't trying to tell me something .......I don't know what is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 It's one thing cleaning the toilet with loo roll, it is quite another when your toddler decides to clean the bathroom with the toilet brush, which my DS did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I was going to make a bouquet for my sister's birthday but was running out of time......so I made this instead..... I added small fresh bay leaves in the gaps but forgot to take a photo of it finished. I used a wrapped block of Oasis (I would have made a slab cake if I'd had more time) and cut lengths of willow and hazel and stuck them to the sides with double sided tape. Very quick and easy to do - and no worries about cakes or icing dropping off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 That is so beautiful Lesley, what a lucky sister you have. They really look like roses. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 That looks brilliant! Can I ask - What size icing "nozzle" did you use to get those great looking roses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stehaggan Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 wow that cake looks amazing... I have just seen your link to the bagels and shall certainly have a go at making them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 That is beautiful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
