Fun with ( Faux ) Cake + More Blue Inspiration
Back in May, I finally got up the nerve to try my hand at making my first "faux" cake. I will at some point (when things settle down around here a bit) take cake decorating classes and honestly, I didn't plan on trying a cake until after I had several classes under my belt. But I got the itch and decided to give it a go. 
So here are the results. Though it's far from perfect, I'm really, really pleased with how my first attempt turned out. I'm sorry that I can't give out the secret fake cake recipe, but I hope you enjoy looking at the photos:) I keep this cake on a plate stand in my kitchen.
I couldn't resist also making some coordinating yummies like baby cupcakes and some fancy cookies...
I'm going to love coming up with new designs and creations...it's so much fun making these inedible treats!
Here are a few more "bleu" inspiration photos that I've had on file for a while. Don't you just love this color?!
I love the idea of covering books with colorful paper and writing or painting words on the spine...
Doesn't red look pretty with this shade of blue?
Do you see the old blue bench in the background? Fabulous!
And more beautiful blue...
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The faux cakes are gorgeous! I'm afraid I'd stay hungry all the time if I had that sitting in my kitchen, though. ;-)
I dearly love that blue chair with the stack of books. What a great idea!
I would never have thought of pairing red with blue, but those beds and pillows look fantastic.
I love the pictures you share! :-)
Wow Kim! The Cake is Gorgeous! You should try selling your gorgeous faux creations to a bakery for display...
Anyway, The bench you pointed out is so sweet! I've eyed one that is identical several times online at
cottage chic's photo gallery: http://www.cottagechicstore.com/PhotoGalary1.ivnu
and also at Layla Grayce: http://laylagrayce.com/searchresulthome.aspx?CategoryID=211
My favorite is the Fanny-May.
Thanks for this very gorgeous post!
You are SO talented Kim! I can't even believe those aren't real!!!
Keep up the great work,
Layla
Okay, my sweet chick, and I mean sweeeeet!, if that's your first try I might as well just shoot myself and get it over with!!!!!! WOW! WOW!!! Beautiful, sweet thang!
Smoochies,
Connie
Your cake turned out beautifully! Which icing tip did you use for the overall white piped icing? It looks so fluffy and decadent! :) Those roses are too perfect considering you've never taken a class! Wonderful work!
Your cakes and other goodies look scrumptous!!! I love the heighth of the cake and all the fancy work! Beautiful job!!!
Your roses are SO beautiful! Great job on the cake. I'm very impressed that this is your first try!
Those faux goodies are making my mouth water. Mmmm! Delectable.
The blue pictures are beautiful - but it's hard to go wrong with blue in my book. It's my "bestest", most favourite colour!
If you are a novice cake decorator, then I cannot even imagine what you will do after some classes! Those cakes are absolutely gorgeous. I just don't know how you get all this done with three children too!
Your cake turned out great! I love the other little treats you made as well. The blue pictures were nice-very inspiring!
Yes, I know they're fake but I can still feel my fat cells expanding ;)
Really, Kim, you are a very talented woman.
WOW!!! I'm pretty darn impressed with those cakes!!! You did a great job on them, and I can't wait to see what you come up with AFTER your lessons!!
That bench is awesome, and I also love the chairs at the kitchen table!!
Michele
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I think you did a fantastic job on the faux cake. You definitely have a special knack for it if you haven't even taken any classes.
Those blue pictures are so inspiring. I am so into blue lately.
Kelli
I love the cake. You are so talented. If they were around my house I'd probably try to eat them they look so yummy. The blue is a perfect shade of blue.
WOW! I can't believe those are a first attempt, the cakes are gorgeous.
I also adore all of the blue pictures; thanks for the inspiration!
I love those cakes they look so real! You did a beautiful job, I can't believe you have never done this before. They actually look better than real...hmmm is that possible!
Mmmm! This cake looks so good! I could eat cake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner so it might be a problem. he he Love blue in the summer. It feels so cool.
Hey Kim ~ Sorry I haven't commented in awhile. Life has been more hectic than usual, but I *think* its settling down for a lil while.
Saw your online yard sale, thought that was a kewl idea. =)
Are you going to Alabama for what I think you are? Ours is next weekend in Ohio. So we are getting ready for that. We have the CO this week so its been a really busy month with moving and everything.
You did a real nice job on that cake, it looks very real!
Well have a safe trip! Thinking of you ~ Jessica
I love your faux cakes!
The blue inspiration photos are beautiful! Oh I just love blue but I guess everyone who reads my blog knows that! I swear my heart started beating faster when I was looking at those photos!
Oh! Huntsville is a few hours away. Hope you have a great trip!
The cake was magnificent!
Hi everyone! I'm back in town now from our wonderful trip and just had to let you know that your comments about the cake have been so sweet and inspirational! It makes me so eager to work on more! Thanks so much:)
I'm glad you enjoyed the "blue" photos...maybe someday I can incorporate blue into our own home!
Ambrea, those benches are fantastic! Thanks for sharing the links!
Amber, I believe I used tip 1M. Lots of fun!
Jessica, yes! We went to our convention - you are going to love it! I wish I could attend the whole thing again and *might* get to go back for at least one day. I hope you have a safe trip...you're probably very busy getting packed and ready right now!
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