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Cake it Pretty: Gorgeous Fondant Dolls - Cupcake Topper TUTORIAL!!

Posted: 01 Jun 2011 02:13 AM PDT

Ok, so my internet is finally back on and I feel like posting something to sweeten up our day!!

So today's Cake it Pretty post is courtesy of our NEW, mega talented collaborator, Marda from the sweet, sweet blog Belle!! Aren't they GORGEOUS?! Would be perfect for a Princess Party, Ballerina Party, Pink and Girly Tea Party or "just because" :)

What you will need:

1. Fondant or gumpaste and color it as you like

2. Lollipop stick or bamboo stick

3. Cutter or small knive

4. Spuit (optional ,just for cut the head)

5. Edible ink pen

6. Water for the glue

How to do it:

1. cover lollipop stick or bamboo stick with fondant.( around 5 cm x 1 cm).

2. cut fondant with spuit for the face.

3. Make the skirt for the front

4. Make body and attach head , body and skirt with glue to the stick which the part cover with fondant

5. Draw eyes and lip with edible ink pen

6. Make hair and cover the head from up to back the head. And make little hands attach them at both side of the body .

7. Cut 2 pieces the fondant with skin color for the feet , attach it with water at skirt and if you want draw shoes with edible ink pen.

8. Make other skirt and attach it at the back of the stick

9. If you like, you can make belt and little flower in front of the hand.

10. Now topper ready for the cupcake.

So, a HUGE Welcome Marda, and thanks so much for the fabulous tutorial!!

Can't wait to see all the fabulous goodies you have to share with us!! :)

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Cat Care – How to Take Care of a Cat

Posted: 31 May 2011 03:39 PM PDT

Cat Care

"Having a cat in your family can be a great experience for years!"

Giving your cat proper care will result in a wonderful pet with a happy and long life!

Cats are great pets. They provide friendship, love and joy. Feline companions have been involved with thousands of deep and powerful cat-human bonds – one that you can be a part of with your cat! They are beautiful, graceful, and elegant animals, which can make for a delightful companion and pet! Read More