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		<title>How to make sugar cookies with owl motif</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:51:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inspired by the Christening cake that I made back in 2011 I decided to make a tutorial for some sugar cookies decorated with a sweet fondant owl motif. Wrapped in a cellophane treat bag they would be a perfect favor for a baby shower. They are super easy to make with only very few tools required. I hope you will enjoy it! This is what I use: Round baked sugar cookies (size: 3 7/16&#8243;-88mm) Remember that you need to use the same size of cutter for the white fondant disc on top of the cookie Rolled Fondant icing, white Gel paste colors in your color scheme (I used: Pink, Sky blue, Brown &#038; Electric green) Egg shaped cookie cutter (2 1/2&#8243;- 50/60mm) Round cutter (1 1/2&#8243;- 38mm) Small heart cutter (I used a heart cutter from a PME set) Alternative use heart shaped sprinkles. Two sizes of round piping tips. (I just looked through my round piping tips and found what I could use for the eyes) Corn syrup + a small brush Cornstarch dusting bag To prevent the fondant from sticking to your workboard Rolling pin Step 1: Roll out some white rolled fondant. Use the same cutter as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make baby shoes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[About 6 months ago, I tried to make fondant baby shoes for the first time and it ended in a complete disaster! lol However, I learnt from those mistakes and I am now very excited to share the perfect template and tutorial for making these cute baby sneakers You can make them in any color you like and these shoes are perfect as cake toppers for baby showers or any baby event. This is what I used: Rolling pin Dark green 50/50 OR gum paste (please read the note below) Light green 50/50 OR gum paste (please read the note below) Shortening Wilton&#8217;s tip#3 Quilting tool (to create stitch marks) Knife Fondant cutter or pastry cutter (preferably with a small wheel) Gum paste glue or corn syrup (I used corn syrup) Templates (Please print them from Step 1) Paintbrush Wax paper or parchment paper Clay extruder Cotton balls Large circle cutter from the Wilton circle cutter set Small shot glass or a small bottle Toothpicks Scissors NOTE: I prefer using 50/50 to make these shoes because it does not dry as fast as gum paste. Sometimes, I even make 70/30 (70% gum paste and 30% fondant). Using 50/50 or 70/30 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a fondant puzzle plaque</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Renee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In previous posts, we explored making cake decorations from chocolate and buttercream. Now let’s talk about my favorite material for cake decorations: fondant! As opposed to those other materials, fondant is not as messy to work with. It does not require piping bags or tips. Decorations can be made far in advance and will stay good for a long time if stored in a cool dark place, like a cake box. Fondant is also very forgiving. If you make a mistake, you can just smash it up and start over. When I started working with fondant, the first types of decorations I attempted were flat decorations, like the puzzle plaque. It’s fairly easy to turn any character, logo or design into a fondant puzzle plaque. Here’s how: This is what I used: Work mat Colored fondant Corn starch Rolling pin Printed image Parchment paper Fine tip marker Scissors Exacto knife Small brush and water Optional items, specific to my image: Black edible marker (for eyes) Pink petal dust (for cheeks) Royal icing (for rain drops and accents) Impression mat (for bathtub design) Small petal tip (for scale impressions) Step 1: Sketch or print your image to the scale of your cake. I sketched this &#8216;April showers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a Vintage Bird Cage cupcake</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gillian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As spring approaches so does the wedding season and afternoon teas on the patio. So what could be more perfect than these cupcakes? Vintage bird cages are all the rage at the moment whether it be wall paper, table decor or cake!  Here&#8217;s how to make one. Here&#8217;s what you will need: Coloured fondant icing Bowl of non-coloured buttercream (not pictured) Cupcakes (pictured below) Large circular pastry cutter (size depends on your cupcake size, so you will have to play around to find the size to fit yours) Green food colouring Toothpick Spatula Small bag white royal icing with a round tip (I used a Wilton no. 4 tip) Small bag of green royal icing with a very small leaf tip (I used a Wilton no. 65 tip) Parchment/greaseproof paper Step 1: Make and cook your cupcakes. Step 2. Add a large dollop of buttercream to the top and use the spatula to smooth into a dome shape. Then pop into the fridge for 15 minutes to set. (Do not be tempted to go to Step 3 without refrigerating first as the cream will be too soft and won&#8217;t hold its shape). Step 3. While your cupcakes are chilling in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make gum paste pansies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:20:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abeer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my favorite things about Spring is seeing flowers bloom. Maybe it has something to do with my background in Botany but I find all the colors and intricate details of flowers fascinating! Pansies are one of my favorite flowers. They are so colorful and pretty I will show you how to make gumpaste pansies today. My technique is very simple with no fancy cutters or expensive tools. This is what I used: Yellow gum paste Dark purple gum paste Light purple gum paste Black edible marker with a fine tip Blue or purple petal dust Paintbrush Gum paste glue or corn syrup Foam mat Balling fondant tool to thin out each petal Leaf veiner (I ordered a set of these from Ebay for very cheap) Flower forming cups (I used Wilton&#8217;s large size) Roling pin Medium heart cutter from the Wilton heart cutter set Medium oval cutter from the Wilton oval cutter set Powdered sugar to dust your work area Note: My tutorial will show you how to make a yellow pansy with shades of blue, using petal dust. However, you can also use purple and yellow gum paste petals to make your pansies. If you look at my pictures [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a gum paste peony (part 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the second part of my tutorial on how to make a gum paste peony. In this tutorial you will end up with a finished gum paste peony dusted with powdered colors. I have decided to make a part 3, to show you how to make the last row of petals with wired petals instead. I will also show you, how you can make a peony bud. I have edited the material list and added a tall drinking glass (alternative a flower vase/flowerpot can be used instead) Make sure that the top of the glass is wider than the bottom. As this will support the peony flower better. You would also be needing a square piece of thin foam to place on top of the glass. The foam should be flexible, but it should still be able to hold and support the peony flower while the petals are drying. If you can&#8217;t find such foam just try with something else. As long as its lint free and you can push the flower wire through the material it would be fine. When you see the photos I am sure it makes more sense. OK! Let&#8217;s continue with the peony. Step [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make a gum paste peony (part 1)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know that a lot of you have asked if I could make a tutorial on how to make my gum paste peony flowers, so here&#8217;s a little treat for you. This is what I use: Gum paste (white or colored pink in your chosen color. You would also need a little green gum paste if you decide to make peony buds) Rolling pin Peony petal cutters: Colette Peters Jennifer Dontz Sunflower Sugar Art Special petal veiner: Peony flower veiner Round Styrofoam balls 1 1/2&#8243; or smaller for peony buds #20 gauge wire #24/26 gauge wire Green floral tape Craft glue Chocolate egg mold Apple foam trays (you can get those at your local grocery store) Powdered food colors (Matching the color of the gum paste. Remember green color for buds) Cornstarch Brushes (for coloring the peony and for the tylo glue) Ball tool Foam pad Small pieces of foam/paper Square piece of thin flexible foam about 6&#8243;x6&#8243; Large piece of styrofoam/cake dummy Tall drinking glass Plastic bag/zipper bag (stops the petals from drying, while you work) Cel board 5 petal flower cutter (1&#8243; or a little bigger) Peony cutters: I have used a set of peony cutters from Colette [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to make embossed teddy bear fondant cupcake toppers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Louise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I loved making the fondant cupcake toppers for Easter so much. So I came up with these sweet teddy bear cupcake toppers. I have made them in pink and blue and they are just perfect for a baby shower. This is what I use: Rolled fondant icing Tylo powder Rolling pin Tylo glue Small brush Gel paste colors Small blossom cutter with ejector (PME) Teddy bear embosser from the Cradle 3D set (PatchWork Cutters) Round cookie cutter (40mm) Round scallop cookie cutter 2 1/4&#8243; (58mm) Round Piping tip no 2 Round piping tip with a 10mm opening A little cornstarch for dusting and a small knife (not showing) if you want to make the tiny leaves on the girl cupcake toppers Start adding some tylo powder to your white base. This will help the cupcake toppers to hold the shape better when they are placed in the frosting. Step 1: Roll out the white fondant to a 3 mm thickness and cut out circles with the scallop cookie cutter. Place them on a lightly cornstarch dusted tray as you go. Step 2: Take the round piping tip and “cut out” a small hole in each of the scallops. Step 3: [...]]]></description>
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