Cake, Decor and Cairns!

Welcome to Part 4 of my Back To Basics series! This edition is a little over due, but you know that's what happens when I make cakes for my daughter in-between blog posts! (More on her cake during the week)   Well I have to say it has been so much fun exploring the 6 different shapes included in the popular 18 piece cutter set currently available from Kmart Australia. (If you don't have the set don't worry you can still buy them individually elsewhere.) So let's continue to be inspired to make some gorgeous sugar decorations that you can store and use up to 6 months later! As you can see by the header photo I am so excited to say that I  have twisted this into a Christmas theme!! Please ensure that you have read   Part 1 Using Butterfly Cutters   as I will not be repeating the basic step of using a plunger today, and of course it would only be logical to recommend checking out  Part 2 Using Snowflake Cutters.   Each...

Welcome to Part 3 of my Back To Basics series. It has been so much fun to have you all join me over  these weeks exploring the 6 different shapes included in the popular 18 piece cutter set currently available from Kmart Australia. (If you don't have the set don't worry you can buy them individually elsewhere) So let's continue to be inspired to make some gorgeous sugar decorations that you can store and use up to 6 months later. Ensure you have read  Part 1 Using Butterfly Cutters   as I will not be repeating the basic step of using a plunger today, and of course it would only be logical to recommend checking out Part 2 Using Snowflake Cutters.   Each part comes with new hints and tips so don't skip ahead! Okay are you ready?  Get yourself set up with today's cutters, a mat, rolling pin, corn flour, CMC/Tylose treated fondant in your colour choice, and let's have some sugar play! **New Items needed today: Copha or Vegetable Shortening ...

Welcome to Part 2 of my Back To Basics series. It is a pleasure to have you all join me over the next few weeks exploring the 6 different shapes included in the popular 18 piece cutter set currently available from Kmart Australia. (If you don't have the set don't worry you can buy them individually elsewhere) Be inspired to get your cutters out and make some gorgeous sugar decorations that you can store and use up to 6 months later. So come on let's get started. Ensure you have read Part 1 Using Butterfly Cutters as I will not be repeating the basic step of using a plunger today. Get yourself set up with your cutters, a mat, rolling pin, corn flour,  CMC/Tylose  treated fondant in your colour choice, and let's have some sugar play! **New Items needed today:  Some new Chux style dish cloths. (Any brand will do) CMC/Tylose Glue (Recipe here)  Set Two: Snow Flake Cutters The second set from this fabulous box is the Snowfake Cutters in two ...

A few weeks back we all got a little excited over on Facebook about Kmart Australia selling these super cheap plunger fondant cutter sets. A box of18 cutters for only $10! Eeeeek! Bargain Alert OMGOSH! So cheap! It seems like a lot of you ran out and bought them but haven't actually used them yet, and lately I have been carried away with my own elaborate cake designs I have been neglecting my fabulous beginners.... so I am super excited to introduce to you my: Back to Basics Series!! Join me over the next few weeks exploring the 6 different shapes included in the box. Be inspired to get your cutters out and make some gorgeous sugar decorations that you can store and use up to 6 months later. So come on let's get started. Get yourself set up with a mat, rolling pin, CMC/Tylose treated fondant in your colour choice, and let's have some sugar play! Set one: Butter Fly Plunger The first set from this fabulous box is the Butterfly Cut...