Make Over Party Cake

My cousin asked me to make a cake for her daughter's birthday. She is paying for a manicurist to come and do the girls' nails. She originally asked for a cake in the shape of lipstick but I asked if I could try molding some fondant. So this is the result. The "make up" is all fondant that I sculpted and painted. I guess it's not too bad considering I've never really sculpted anything and barely passed art class. The icing is of course butter cream and the circles are also fondant. I just couldn't think of anything else to go with the other "make up." I tried doing a nail file but it didn't turn out. It looks a little undone to me but it will have to do.

I worked on the "make up" on Tuesday and then baked and decorated the cake today. I chose the colors after walking through the recipient's room. She had a photo frame that was all electric green with little purple and orange funky circles. I don't think she knows yet that the cake is coming, hopefully it's a good surprise.

Tagged

This one's for you Jen *wink*!

A: Attached or single? Married to Spencer since 2000.

B: Best friend? On earth, my best friend is Spencer.

C: Cake or pie? Pie, all kinds of yummy pie and cheesecake.

D: Drink of choice? Water, Decaf Blueberry Iced Coffee w/ Cream and Sugar from Dunkin' Donuts. YUMMMMMMMMMMMM!

E: Essential item? Nail polish

F: Favorite color? Enjoy them all but I would say Pink.

G: Gummi bears or worms? Bears

H: Hometown? *Flat*Wayne, IN.

I: Indulgence? Shopping of any kind not related to groceries! LOL!!!

J: January or February? Feb. it's closer to Spring and it's Brock's b day month.

K: Kids? Two beautiful red heds. Boys: Brock and Ty.

L: Life is incomplete without? Family and friends.

M: Marriage date? Oct. 14

N: Number of siblings? 5

O: Oranges or apples? Apples.

P: Phobias/fears: Heights and large open bodies of water.

Q: Favorite quote? More of a verse but "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."

R: Reasons to smile? There are endless reasons to smile, and they surround us on a daily basis. Life is such a gift, and I smile because of each day that I’m given. (I kept Lisanne's. How can one say it better?)

S: Season? Dead tie for Spring and Fall.

T: Tag three? Hmmm....all of my SILS were already tagged, I tag Lois.

U: Unknown fact about me? According to the BMI scale I am considered obese.

V: Vegetarian or not? NOT!!!

W: Worst habit? Constantly being judgemental and critical of *me* and comparing myself to others.

X: X-rays or ultrasounds? Sort of an odd one! I would say ultrasound because you get to see your precious babies!

Y: Your favorite foods? Pizza, Bread sticks, Pasta, Mac and cheese and Shredded BBQ Meats

Z: Zodiac? I don't participate.

Back Home Again In Indiana

We've been trying to adjust to being home. Everything felt so new and different for the first 48 hours. Isn't that so strange. It was nice to sleep in my own bed. Don't get me wrong, everywhere we slept was nice and comfortable but there's nothing like the niche you've carved in your own bed.

I had a great time! I have to say by far this was one of the most incredible vacations ever. I'm so thankful to Lisanne and Jeff for letting us come to stay. We had a great time visiting with them. I'm really really grateful for the wonderful trip to NYC. It was absolutely without a doubt every thing I hoped it would be. The sights, the sounds, the smells, it was wonderful. There was so much left undiscovered and I can't wait to go back. I think it would take a month or more to experience everything in a city that size! Incidentally, I've discovered the secret to weight loss. Move to NYC! I lost three pounds from walking the city. We never took the subway or a cab. I wish this city was more exciting. :(