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2 tier birthday cake

August 23, 2009 by Louise 89 Comments

Viola cake 1

This is the special 2 tier birthday cake that I made this weekend for my daughters 8th birthday party. A very small (4″ + 6″) cake with a replica of my daughters latest love, a dwarf hamster named Viola.

She is made out of gum paste and I think that she turned out really cute. My daughter was thrilled when she saw the cake.

Hydrangea gum paste flowers close up

I decorated the cake with pretty gum paste hydrangeas and some pink “fantasy” flowers and piped vines and leaves. I actually think that this design could work for a wedding cake or maybe a shabby tea party? -Without the little rodent on top of course 🙂

Viola cake

A close up of little Miss Viola.

Happy Caking

Louise

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  1. Cindi

    February 2, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Your little mouse is so cute. I love the detail in it.

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  2. Letty Barnes

    January 27, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I’m not big on ‘cute’ cakes – but I LOVE this! I want to make one too 😀

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  3. asma

    October 15, 2010 at 1:23 AM

    wow, cake looks gorgeous! coincidentally its my daughters 8th birthday tomorrow and I’m planning on making a two tier heart shape cake 🙂

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  4. jhazz

    September 10, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    so adorable! i’m sure your daughter loved it sooo much!

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  5. Louise

    September 6, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Thank you all so very much for all the birthday wishes for my daughter. And also for all the sweet comments about this cake and of course little Miss Viola. xx

    Liza & Denise: I used three straws as dowels. Not sure it were needed but just incase.

    Katie: Sounds like a fantastic idea

    Kathy: You can get them from many cake decorating store who stock uk sugarcraft tools like sunflower sugar art and tinkertech two.

    Winceybabes: your welcome to try.

    Rita, Greer, SC: Now that would be sweet, Rita 🙂

    Michelle, NY: Its my lastes pink cake plate

    becky: Your right, I must remember to take a cut through photo next time….

    Limpy: its a cake plate 🙂

    Terpsi: I used raspberry

    marta: I have three cake layers and two filling layers in each cake. You can get a mould/veiner + cutter from Global sugar art. I dust when the flowers are dry.

    Camilla: Jeg er rigtig glad for at bruge min Hortensia cutter, du skal bare tørre dem på et stk. æggebakke skumgummi. Der bliver de pænest.

    Marymary: Muchas gracias por los elogios sobre mi trabajo y el blog.

    dpotter: small cake pans are the cutest.I would love to hear more about the ball pan.

    marina: I use bakels fondant icing

    Linda: It IS perfect as a teaparty cake 🙂

    carla: Hola, he utilizado los colores marrón, gris y negro de los roedores.

    RAM: no, sorry.

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  6. Jasmine

    September 5, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    You do such lovely work.

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  7. Maria

    August 29, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    Absolutely inspiring! You make it look so easy. I’m going to have to try a 2 tier for my daughter’s birthday

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  8. Danielle

    August 28, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Actually, it would be a lot of fun for a tea party if instead of Viola there was a dormouse. Of course at that point a caterpillar with a hooka or a Cheshire cat might be appropriate for the lower tier.

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  9. Tami

    August 26, 2009 at 5:46 PM

    Oh… he is SO cute. I think the rodent is as shabby as shabby can be. What is more shabby than a mouse in the house? Love the cake. I’m sure my boys would love it minus the flowers.

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  10. KimB

    August 26, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    I am totally in love with this cake! The hamster is the cutest — so remarkably well done. I’m sure your daughter loved it.

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  11. Edith

    August 26, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Louise, your creation beautiful always. Happy Birthday to your little one. Mine two kids just passed theirs last Sunday and my kids were a struggle. Whole cake simply not cut out for me. hehehe.

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  12. Gina

    August 26, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    Louise, this is beautiful as always. I’m such a fan and you are such an inspiration! Thank you for being so generous in your idea sharing. Can’t wait to see your next work of art!

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  13. Ann

    August 26, 2009 at 2:59 AM

    Wow !!!!! It’a a beatiful and perfect cake !!!!! It looks very sweet….and I love the hamster….

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  14. junoqua

    August 26, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    OMG!!! Miss Viola is so gorgeous!! :)Bravo Louise. Your daughters must be so thrilled!

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  15. RAM

    August 25, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Wow! So beautiful! Do you have a tutorial how to make the cake from start to finish? Thank you.

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  16. Pily

    August 25, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Very Cute… I love it!

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  17. carla

    August 25, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    hola louise.Soy de Ecuador, y me anime a escribirte por que vi a otra persona que escribio en español.me encanto tu torta , es muy dulce,los colores son maravillosos, suaves y el raton es perfecto. te felicito. me encantaria hacer una para mis hijos ..que son tres..es fondant? que colores usaste para el raton? gracias

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  18. morgana

    August 25, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    What a cute cute cute thing… I love the little rodent.

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  19. Linda

    August 25, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Loving Miss Viola! I’m planning a Tea Party for friends (after school’s back in) and think this is the party cake I need, sweet hamster & all. Thanks

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  20. Cassie

    August 25, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    So adorable…..Great job….Wish I knew how to make such lovely cakes…Still in the learning process…

    Cheerss…

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  21. marina

    August 25, 2009 at 3:36 AM

    Hi what kind of fondant did you use.The cake is very beautiful.

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  22. Tanya

    August 25, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    So cute!

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  23. RoseIraNatasha

    August 25, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    Wow, It’s really amazing, so beautiful. How I wish you are in Malaysia, so that I can take up classes with you. Anyway I have learned a lot from all the tips that you have posted here.

    Thank you.

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  24. dpotter

    August 25, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    love it, sooooo cute, i recently got a 4″ tin too and did a 6 and 4 tiered cake, it was the cutest even before i decorated it, just got a 4″ ball tin now so cant wait to try it! well done again, if you get a chance id love a few more recipes from you, your banana cupcakes are a big hit…..

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  25. Marymary

    August 25, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    Son increibles todas las cosas que haces, me gustan todas.
    Te sigo desde hace tiempo, nunca te dejo comentarios porque no se si entenderas bien el espa;ol, y yo de ingles… regular jaja
    Tienes un blog que es una maravilla, felicidades!
    Un beso

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  26. Lyzzie

    August 25, 2009 at 12:18 AM

    Hi I love the fondant, this cake is beatiful gift for
    friends .I hope make every day

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  27. apparentlyjessy

    August 25, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    Be still my heart! That cake is just divine, and the little hamster, I think she is just so darn cute!

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  28. Sharlene

    August 25, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    I love the hampster’s expression.. love it

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  29. June

    August 24, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Gorgeous cake Louise. I love it.

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  30. Dawn Harmer

    August 24, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    WOW…You are so clever…A really great cake…

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  31. Didi

    August 24, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Louise – Wow that is beautiful! And little Viola looks soooo real!

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  32. Hillary

    August 24, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful cake as always. I like the plate this is on too! At first it seems odd that a hamster is topping this beautiful floral cake but after reading it’s for your daughter’s birthday, it’s very sweet!

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  33. Camilla (Himmelske kager)

    August 24, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Ej, hvor er den sød, Louise! Simpel hen bedårende. Jeg har også købt hortensia cutter og veiner, men har ikke lige haft anledning til at bruge det endnu. Skønne blomster man får ud af det.

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  34. Maggie

    August 24, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Louise,
    I just found your blog a few weeks ago and am blown away with the beautiful cakes you are creating. Thank you for sharing your ideas, recipes and also your beautiful photos. This cake is too darling. Loving rodents is funny, my six year old grandaughter’s favorite animal is a hippo, first place we visit when we go to the zoo. I am going to check out your tutorials as soon as I get a chance. I really do want you to know you take beautiful photos as well as all of the other talents you display. Thanks for sharing.
    Maggie

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  35. Marta

    August 24, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    OMG this is sooooo beautiful… the color composition and tone of the fondant is just perfect! Very artistic. What kind of recipe did you use for this high cake? Also where can I get the molds for the hydriangeas? Do you dust the color before or after they dry? Sorry I have so many questions, but your work is fantastic! Great site.
    Best,
    Marta

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  36. Terpsi

    August 24, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    Miss Viola it’s adorable! I made a “surfer” dog last year for a friend. Its name is Ragú, and is a guide dog.
    Louise, wich filing you used this time for the cake?

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  37. Kelly

    August 24, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I love it!!!! Soo cute and Miss Viola is amazing…Congratulations once again:)

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  38. Candace

    August 24, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Adorable!!!

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  39. Limpy

    August 24, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Beautiful as always Louise. Could I ask how the cake board is decorated & with what? Thanks a bunch.

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  40. Jenny

    August 24, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    How cute is your cake?! IT’S AWESOME!!

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  41. becky

    August 24, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    That is ADORABLE!!!! And it certainly would do for a fine tea party, not just a “shabby” one 🙂
    One day, I would love to see a photo of your cakes before and after they’ve been cut. I’d love to see the insides 🙂

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  42. Michelle, NY

    August 24, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    What a lovely and adorable cake! Next purchase are those cutters and veiners. One question, is that a cake plate the cake is sitting on or pulled sugar? It compliments the cake so well.

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  43. Sharlaine

    August 24, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Beautiful, how she must have love it, the detail is wonderful!

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  44. leana

    August 24, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    beautiful cake, love the mouse

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  45. Rita -Greer, SC

    August 24, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I think you should just ahead and make a bride and groom version of that adorable little rodent…cause mark my word…somebody is gonna want them on their wedding cake!

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  46. Christie

    August 24, 2009 at 4:21 PM

    Wow, you really just do more and more amazing things! Thanks for always taking the time to show us the goods!

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  47. Sil BsAs

    August 24, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    So cute! just curious, what was the flavor of the cake and filling? Thanks!

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  48. flechtliesl

    August 24, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Wonderful……….

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  49. Wendy

    August 24, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    That is so cute. Love the hamster.lol. Your flowers are beautiful.

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  50. Midori

    August 24, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    The cake is beautiful and the hamster is very cute. Yes, I agree with you it can be used for a wedding.

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  51. Annette

    August 24, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Happy birthday to your daughter, and her lasted love is adorable, fabulous cake Louise 😉

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  52. Katie

    August 24, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Louise, This cake is SO beautiful!! What a lucky daughter you have. I think I might give my own rendition of this one a try (minus the hampster) with all purple flowers of various shades for an Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk fundraiser at my school. I think I could use forget-me-nots instead of the pink flowers, as forget-me-nots are the symbols of the association. Thank you so much for all of your beautiful ideas. I really enjoy reading this blog.

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  53. Mylene

    August 24, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Outstanding!! What an adorable cake… love the hammie.

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  54. megasilvita

    August 24, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Increible, preciosa, maravillosa, perdón, soy Española y no sé ingles.

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  55. Fera Rosalina

    August 24, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    oowwwwww….speechless…love it so much

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  56. Suzanne

    August 24, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    your talents still amazes me!

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  57. sandy

    August 24, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    absolutely gorgeous was the flower made with gum paste or fondant

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  58. Winceybabes

    August 24, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    That is so baeutiful. I’d love to have a go and make this is your happy for me to copy it. It would just be for me and my lttle girl who would find it adoreable. Both of our birthdays have already gone for the year but I’m sure I can find a reasojn to celebrate. 🙂

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  59. Carol

    August 24, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    beautiful cake love all the details!!!

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  60. Bridget

    August 24, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    The hamster is adorable! The cake looks great–very well-balanced. I need to take a page out of your book–I always overdo it.

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  61. gerda

    August 24, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    So so cute!!!!!! thanks for sharing with us and HAPY BIRTHDAY to your daughter

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  62. Joanne

    August 24, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Amazing. Such a clever cake and so beautiful…but then again, I’m with your daughter and tend to have a thing for mice or cute little furry animals in general.

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  63. Kathy

    August 24, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    You certainly are talented. Love your work. I to would like to know where to buy the flower cutters.

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  64. LynHitchins

    August 24, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    A beautiful cake, I love the flowers and she is so cute.

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  65. Denise

    August 24, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Really, really beautiful — lovely detail. I’m interested too if dowels are needed. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  66. Kati

    August 24, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    gorgeous as always Louise–I am always amazed at the beautiful fondant and flower work you complete–just stunning, thanks for sharing!

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  67. Celene's Cuisine

    August 24, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    This is so cute. Excellent job!!! Congratulations

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  68. Gis

    August 24, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    It looks so so so gorgeous Lou!!

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  69. Linda o´holy sweet!

    August 24, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    ooh, Louise!! this is SOOO adorable!!! wow! Love it!

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  70. Bakee

    August 24, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Wow! what a lovely cake Louise.

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  71. paula

    August 24, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    hi louise
    congratulations……
    what a lovely, happy and beautiful birtdaycake…..
    it’s magic….
    thanks for the tutorials from the past weeks….
    gr paula

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  72. Sarah Fairlamb

    August 24, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Beautiful cake, so pretty with all the lovely colours..and of course Viola!

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  73. Lisa

    August 24, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    Gorgeous work, love the sweet little hamster. What a very special cake.

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  74. girlwhocan'tcook

    August 24, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    OMG…that hamster is too adorable for words…another amazing cake to add to the list! 🙂

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  75. Liza

    August 24, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Beautiful work… simply lovely. Wanted to ask..with cakes as small as this, did you still use dowels? thanks!

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  76. Anja

    August 24, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    So cute 🙂 I love it… and I think I want to make a small tired cake for my own bithday i September !
    Hugs Anja

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  77. Louise

    August 24, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Crystal Leann: How fun 🙂 They are so cute.

    Julie: The pink ones is made with a Petunia cutter- Please look in the tutorial section (gum paste decoration) where you will find more info on the cutter.

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  78. Elaine

    August 24, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    oh wow, this is gorgeous!!

    Thank you for blogging again, I missed looking at your beautiful creations

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  79. Ashley

    August 24, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    How cute!!! Love all the details and the hamster is just darling.

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  80. Annette

    August 24, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Louise, this cake is absolutely the cutest!!! thank you for sharing 🙂

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  81. Sumaya

    August 24, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    awesome and great work

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  82. Christy

    August 24, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Lovely. You do good work. Detailed, simple, elegant.

    Reply
  83. anncoo

    August 24, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    This is really cute and pretty! Hope I can do it like yours 🙂

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  84. Alicia McCarthy

    August 24, 2009 at 3:01 AM

    Very cute – I love the vine and leaf detail, very pretty.

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  85. Melanie

    August 23, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    aw I love it!

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  86. Dorian

    August 23, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    I LOVE this. As a fellow pet rodent fan, I would be thrilled to get this for ANY of my birthdays. 🙂

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  87. Penny

    August 23, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    How sweet of you to do this for your daughters eigth birthday! it’s darling!

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  88. Julie

    August 23, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    What a beautiful cake. Your work is so awesome! Would you be willing toe share where you get your flower cutters from? I especially love the little pink flowers on this cake.
    Great job again!!

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  89. Crystal Leann

    August 23, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Awe, this is adorable. I have a dwarf hamster at home, a little darker than this one. I’ll have to try something like this sometime. Great work!

    Reply

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