Here's a link to the actual size inspiration photo I used and printed out for recreating her...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wX8n-wVjqYg61EQNyk0S5eahRCWCHAnujyu481yhfAg/edit?usp=sharing
I baked three separate 8" round cake layers for this project, with the leveled, torted and filled layers...

Video on how to create this sweet, sweet peas cake.

Refer to the Fundamentals Course for a more in-depth look at cake structure, and building/icing your cake: https://cakeheads.vhx.tv/videos/cakeheads-session-one

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Related tutorial: Section 3 (Making Ganache) of the Fundamen...

Video on how to make this edible apple 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 QUI...

Annie Villante of SugarPlay shows us how to use her awesome Wood Look Tool to easily and quickly create a realistic wood grain effect on modeling chocolate or fondant!
She also show us how to use Cake Crack powder to create a whitewashed, driftwood finish on cake,
AND she shows us how to expertly...

You can change so many elements up on this design to fit so many occasions! It's easy and relatively quick to make.

The following tools/supplies are discounted 15% off to Cakeheads members at evilcakegenius.com using the code DRESSHEADS at checkout (offer may have expired):
- Silicone Mold Mini ...

Notes:

Can be created on a small square of wax paper so they can be transferred to the freezer in order to add to cake more easily
Place created roses in freezer for 15 minutes minimum (longer if needed to harden)
Use extra buttercream to attach

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RECIPES
- SUPER Easy Mering...

Marbling buttercream, stenciling with a "tile" theme, adding a tilted cake tier (the grad cap), making buttercream flowers, and more.

Notes: Shawna used a 6" round cake layer baked in a 4" deep tin for the grad cap, cut down to a 5" round. 7" square cake card for the top of the grad cap. Wedge c...

This video is meant to be a quick reference video showing the acrylic disc icing method using two discs and some double sided tape to get the job done.
Check out the AWESOME live recording that Gail and Lauren of Sweet Passion Cakery did with us to see a more in depth version of this acrylic disc...

ACRYLIC FROSTING GUIDE DISCS 6-1/2" BY CAKEHEADS
ECG INCREDIBLE PAINT (all sets)
PME PREMIUM ROLLED FONDANT BLACK
PME COOL N' SET SPRAY
PME EDIBLE GLAZE SPRAY-100ML

Notes:

Shawna built a 6" round, 9.5" tall double barrel cake tier for this project (using a dummy tier for the bottom half)
(2) 6"...

ACRYLIC FROSTING GUIDE DISCS 6-1/2" BY CAKEHEADS
ECG INCREDIBLE PAINT (all sets)
PME PREMIUM ROLLED FONDANT BLACK
PME COOL N' SET SPRAY
PME EDIBLE GLAZE SPRAY-100ML

Notes:

Shawna built a 6" round, 9.5" tall double barrel cake tier for this project (using a dummy tier for the bottom half)
(2) 6"...

Visit Gail and Lauren's website, Sweet Passion Cakery, to see all of their gorgeous work!
Check out their Facebook Page for updates!
Follow their Instagram page @sweetpassioncakery as well!
Check out their YouTube channel for some great tutorials!

Written instructions to use for quick reference:...

Check out more of Gail & Lauren's gorgeous work on their Facebook page, Sweet Passion Cakery
their Instagram page, @sweetpassioncakery
or their website, sweetpassioncakery.com

Notes:

Satin Ice fondant works well with the paneling technique
Watch Gail & Lauren's live recording on icing tiers w...

Inspired by the beautiful artwork of Pete Rumney.

Google document link to the exact size inspiration photo used: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17CmDr2t3-BzFYSQJP_Q7Y2KyAc5IGOGYOzcj3kkZ1vc/edit?usp=sharing

Paris script images (mirror image of multiple cropped sizes if needed) as well as the...

Full length tutorial showing how to make and hand-paint an edible teacup and saucer.

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SUPPLIES
- Satin Ice Gumpaste: https://www.amazon.com/Satin-Ice-White-Pounds-Decorative/dp/B000FJPKWO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=mcgcak-20&linkId=6946005572cf110aadc87e1a98b996a8...

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...

Complete Tutorial on how to make this vintage birdcage and distressed box cake. Also, sharp buttercream edges on square cakes.

NOTE!! If you want to get a better, beautiful finish on your square/rectangle tier in buttercream, after fondant, chill your cake in the freezer. Then take it out and us...

The fabulous Cassie Molina of Sweet Obsession Cake Company shows us how to create a gorgeous, EASY, birch tree finish on cake tiers using wafer paper on buttercream!
The effect is striking, realistic and simple…and completely brilliant!
Check out more of Cassie’s work on her Facebook business pag...

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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The link to the actual size inspiration photo I printed to use for this kitty topper...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1is6h-bYYfWZ9Dm5_ohZZR4KoE5ym8oyX6ss6FY4rB1Y/edit?usp=sharing
The link to the actual size, mirror image of the large tiger photo that I printed onto acetate, here...
https://...

Remember to create a mirror image of your photo before printing it out!
(You can do that in Google Docs, or you can do that on picmonkey.com by uploading your picture, clicking on the picture, and then hitting the triangle icon labeled "flip horizontally".)
*I show how to make black buttercream a...

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...

Check out Raewyn Read of Raewyn Read Cake Design. You can follow Raewyn on Instagram, HERE!
Some notes:

Rae ran her fondant through the #4 setting on a pasta machine
She used graphite paper attached to the back of her rose photo so the design would transfer to the fondant when she traced over t...

Garima Bansil of Tiers of Joy joins us live to demonstrate how to stencil on cake successfully!
She shares her tips and tricks that make it quick and easy, using various mediums and different kinds of stencils.
Check out more of Garima's gorgeous work on her Facebook page, HERE!
And her Instagra...