Check out the free cake fundamentals class to see how to properly cut and add supports into your cakes!

I baked THREE 10" cake layers (in 2" deep tins)...or you could bake only two 10" cake layers but in 3" deep tins. Both will allow for 5 mini cakes, about 5"tall (or slightly taller).

Here's a link to the Google document that has the exact size inspiration photo Shawna used for this project...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12WR3z1AHWZjmaaoMlfF1wnDzlFcZKg8N_iB-qh0e0i4/edit?usp=sharing

When you want to change the size of the inspiration photo on one of my shared documents
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Lily Pads document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VhbecNvWaV8Qr1b9WK3aHvLvOBgw-jF6odGRSJExLE0/edit?usp=sharing

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- Safety Seal Food Barrier: https://www.amazon.com/Doric-Cakecraft-Safety-Seal-Barrier/dp/B01MYYC74C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1485641793&sr=1-1&keywords...

Another really great option for making the book covers is using modeling chocolate instead of fondant (if not in hot/warm climates)!
Note:
The pan I baked my cake layers is a (2 inch deep) 11x15 sized sheet pan, but you can make your books of any dimensions that work for your needs!

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Video on how to make this edible book topper! With some tips on how to make the chalkboard too.

Some tips on how the chalkboard was made: To write the words with a "chalk" look, I just broke a super white candy melt in half and wrote with it on black fondant (mixed with tylose). It wasn't QUITE ...

Timbo has graciously shared a link to a document explaining how to create the “extra” body parts used to decorate the board of this cake. Click HERE to view that document.
Notes from this tutorial:

Timbo’s favorite fondants: MonaLisa fondant, Fantasia fondant and Fat Daddio’s fondant
When creati...

Here's the link to the document with the exact size monster inspiration photo Shawna used for this project on it...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g8y2QDZe0egwlnhWEI4UDzzIhy07eJ88sJurwg6PudM/edit?usp=sharing
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Related tutorial: Modeling Chocolate video tutorial and live session recording (no separate video available)

RECIPES
- Modeling Chocolate

SUPPLIES
- Artisan Accents Gel Pastes: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/shop-1/Chocolate-Chameleon-&-Gel-Coloring-by-Artisan-Accents-c59645319
- Keebler Ice Cr...

ACRYLIC FROSTING GUIDE DISCS BY CAKEHEADS
EASY CUT DOWELS 16 INCH
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES GOLD
MOULD TRAILING LEAVES
GLITZY AS HELL EDIBLE GLITTER

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SUPPLIES
- Sarasota Stencil by Julie Deffense: https://evilcakegenius.com/stencils/stencils-for-cakes/ecg-essential-cake-stenci...

SUPPLIES
- 100 Count Edible Rectangle Wafer Paper, 8x11 Inch, White: https://www.amazon.com/100-Count-Edible-Rectangle-11-Inch/dp/B00024WNVI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&linkId=&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=3db2f213bc8be7c4273ee3937471193b&language=en_US
- Bira 3 inch Circle Lever Action Craft Punc...

Check out more of Teresa's gorgeous work on her Facebook page, Next Generation Cakes by T
and her Instagram page, @nextgencakesbyT
Homemade Wafer Paper Conditioner:

2 tablespoons of (distilled) water
1/2 teaspoon of food grade glycerin

Mix together.
*If using distilled water it can be stored in...

3D Succulent Mold Large
3D SUCCULENT MOLD MEDIUM
3D SUCCULENT JADE MOLD XL
Sweet Sticks Paint Powders
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES BLUE
WAFER PAPER BUTTERFLIES DEEP PINK

The exact size frog inspiration photo that Shawna used and printed out can be found on this google document, here... https://docs....

Used:

Original photo- (1) 6" round cake layer (baked in 3" deep tin)
Original photo- (1) 6" half sphere cake layer (baked in 6" ball pan)

Check out more of Ainhoa's beautiful work on her Facebook page, HERE,
or oh her website at https://www.lovelyandamazingcakes.com/
or on her Instagram account...

Here's the link to the exact size basketball slam dunk cake sketch that I printed out:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qHxtaDzIDw1bT4DVzUJjc5K6adhLzOwGsGc2oQFTmJk/edit?usp=sharing
Printing Photo Inspiration Images from Shawna's Google Docs Files:
To edit the document and change its size...

F...

This cake cake be made fairly quickly and each slice contains cake and jello (but separate from each other- there is a ganache barrier between the cake and jello so that they do not incorporate!)

There is still a good amount of cake in this project, with the added fun of gummy jello as well.

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To make a high, large rose like this one, it's best to use a medium that won't collapse under the weight of the rose, which is why I suggest using either chantyflex cream, buttercream glaze, or bean paste.

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Related tutorial: Chantyflex Cream Video Recipe and Piping a Ranuncu...

This is an amazing medium to use when piping flowers in general, but ESPECIALLY when in a hot and humid environment as you don't have to worry about having hot hands and it won't melt!! Chantyflex cream is a Brazilian cream that incorporates gelatin and can be used to create big, beautifully det...

Blue boots painting inspiration by Amanda Greenwood Art!
Link to blue boots photo inspiration (the exact size Shawna used)... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BMoYP0GdbYsQBqZTmO1FmKksMJgjxhGwtnSUPYJiYRo/edit?usp=sharing

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Related tutorial: gelatin bubbles tutorial (no sepa...

Lisa Cousineau of Creative Cake Designs by Lisa demonstrates for us how she makes her seriously fantastic isomalt nail polish bottles that look like the real thing!
Check out Lisa's cake page on Facebook HERE to see more of her incredible work!
Check out her Instagram page at @mycreativecakedesig...

I baked THREE 10" cake layers (in 2" deep tins)...or you could bake only two 10" cake layers but in 3" deep tins. Both will allow for 5 mini cakes, about 5"tall (or slightly taller).

Link to document with the actual size flamingo photo you can use for reference for a 5" tall cake, 4" wide...
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Check out more of Ann-Maries Cakes gorgeous work on her Facebook page, HERE.
And her Instagram handle is @annmariescakes !
Buttercream Recipe that Ann-Marie Uses in this video (From Queen of Hearts Couture Cakes):
1 cup Butter
1 cup shortening (crisco or trex)
1 TBSP vanilla
1-2 TBSP heavy cream ...

Check out more of Cindy's gorgeous work on her Facebook page, HERE, where you can sign up for private cake lessons with Cindy!
And her Instagram handle is @madl_creations_
Sugar Sheet recipe:
270 grams granulated sugar (some people use sanding sugar in place of granulated sugar)
55 grams glucose
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Jacqueline's second book, Modern Sugar Flowers Volume 2, can be pre-ordered now on Amazon or Book Depository!
And you can find her first book, Modern Sugar Flowers, Contemporary Cake Decorating with Elegant Gumpaste Flowers, on Amazon as well!

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Modern Sugar Flowers Volume 2 ...