Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Piece of cake!

I made this a month or so ago for a contest that I entered, and I can finally show it to you because I didn't win.  Waaahhh!!!

Seriously though, I loved making this cake!  This is probably the most satisfying project I have ever made.  It sat on my kitchen counter on a cake stand for weeks!  I almost shed a tear as I glued it all together because it is going to be on display at my local Joann for an upcoming class.

For those of you who haven't seen these before, the cake is made using the triangle box from the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge.  Put a bunch of triangles together, and what do you get?  A cake!  The very top layer was made from an embellished paper mache box.  Some of the rosettes were made from an Imaginisce Roly Rosies pack, but then I figured out how to do them freehand - even better! 

The best part of this project is you can actually use the pieces of the cake to hold party favors.  What little girl wouldn't love this at their party, and then be able to take a little piece of "cake" home with them?





Cricut CartridgeTags, Bags, Boxes & More, Gypsy
Paper:  DCWV, Doodlebug Design, AC Cardstock
Paper Punch:  Martha Stewart Scallop Dot
Embellishments:  Offray ribbon, Imaginisce Roly Rosies

16 comments:

SiskiyouSue said...

So pretty. I can see why you'd leave it out on your counter.

kelsey said...

You are, as I have said many times, a true domestic Goddess. Amazing!

Glora said...

This is gorgeous. I have a hard time believing it didn't win. Awesome job. Hugs- Glora

JulieK said...

This is great! I may have to "borrow" the idea for my daughters upcoming birthday!

Libby Beach said...

That cake is so so gorgeous!! Amazing!! :) I love everything about it! Fantastic work!! :)

Maria said...

Well you should have won!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!!! You need to make another one and keep it out all the time :)

Crafting with Faith said...

I love this! I haven't seen this before...I may have to do something similar for my daughter's birthday. TFS.

MsJay said...

Very pretty cake. TFS

CA Scrapper said...

Your cake is gorgeous, just love it! I can't believe you did not win, who could top this??

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Edna Marie said...

Wow! this is super duper pretty!!!! and I have been wanting to create one just never had the reason Lol!! you did a fabulous design with the colors, paper, ribbons, and the flowers very beautiful Thanks for the inspiration :)

Cheryl said...

Wow that is wonderful :) I wish I had a reason to host a perty and crate something like that! It is lovely, TFS

readysetstamp said...

What a beautiful cake!!! So pretty!! XOXO, Julie. :0)

emily said...

Andrea, that is gorgeous! I can't believe you didn't win the contest. I love it.

Anonymous said...

Wow Andrea - Beautiful Work..I work overnight in a hospital and have been having a blast going through all your past project...So very talented. I have a question..On those Imaginisce roly Rosies... - - Is that a die cut. I had watched the video..and the woman said "This is the flower I cut" - so I'm looking for a die..but all I see are pre-packaged flowers to use with your tool? I love the rose looks..please email me at amajokay@yahoo.com - thanks so much :) - Karen - or anyone who may know the answer :)

Tammy said...

Love this, will have to make for my daughters b-day.

Sharon said...

Hi, I love your blog! I also love the cake made from the boxes. Can you send me more info on how to do this? I have the gypsy! Help I want to use it for my daughters baby shower...Thanks for your help...sharon

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