Sunday Sweets: Jen Gets Girly
I don't have a specific theme for you today, unless maybe "cakes that made Jen squee like a little girl" is a theme.
Oh, it is?
EXCELLENT.
(By Scrum Diddly)
Whoah. That bottom layer is done in a "billow weave," and this is one of the best examples I've seen. (Here's a tutorial, if you want to learn.) Also love the off-center flowers & color choices; just a gorgeous composition over all.
Speaking of composition, how great is this cheery asymmetrical number?
Such a simple change, but stacking the tiers like this makes an otherwise traditional design so much more fresh and modern!
Now, just so you know, I'm a sucker for balloons. And bright pastels. And pink bicycles with little gift-wrapped presents on them.
(By My Cake School, click for tutorial)
Squeee!
This is another one with a tutorial, so if you can pipe with royal icing candy melts, I bet you can make this yourself! You know, perhaps as a gift. For your favorite cake blogger. [winkwinknudgenudge]
One thing I love about Sweets is that I'm always learning new techniques. That said, I have no idea how this heart was made:
(By Magical Edible Art by Nadia)
That intricate geometric pattern taunts me, you guys. I MUST KNOW ITS SECRETS. Someone explain in the comments, please!
If you look closely at this next one, you'll see little creases that almost look like sheer fabric wrapped around the tiers:
(By For The Love Of Cake)
Such a great texture! And don't get me started on that incredible floral swag. So delicate. So perfect.
I am all abuzz for these sweet bee cookies:
(By Sweet Art Sweets)
SO CUTE. And here's a first: you can actually purchase them on Etsy!
Take an unexpected color combo, throw in some soft petal ruffles, top it off with STUNNING hibiscus flowers, and you get magic:
(By Cake Central member micialuna)
Perfection.
Will I ever get tired of tiny bunting & delicate floral swags?
(By Sarah Edwards Cakes, featured on Marry Me Ink.)
NUH-UH.
And I'll never get enough of sweet vintage-inspired designs like this, either:
(By Mina Bakalova)
Mint green and pink paired with wood planks and a skeleton key? Who would dream up a combo like that?
I'll tell you: a GENIUS, that's who.
And finally, the cake that launched a thousand Jen squeals:
(By Corrie Cakes)
The colors! The teeny flowers & butterflies! THE HAND-PAINTED FAWN!!
I never thought I'd advocate hanging cake photographs as art, but this should be a wall-sized mural somewhere. It's just so... happy.
Hope today's post made your Sunday a little sweeter, everyone! Happy weekend!
