PigsBasic Decorating Techniques Pigs Use tips 2, 8, 12. With tip 12, hold bag at a 90° angle to cake board. Start at rear, squeezing at a medium pressure, move hand forward to form body. With a heavy pressure, allow head to build up. When desired sized is reached, stop pressure and pull bag away. With tip [...]
Mom's Little ChicksCakeAn easy-to-assemble cut-up cake Created and decorated byGeraldine KidwellIngredients and Directionsin theMay/June Issue 2006ofMailbox NewsTHE Magazine where you can see YOUR cakes, cupcakes and/or cookiesIN PRINT Step-by-StepPhoto Directions
SomberoBasic Decorating Techniques Sombrero Make sombrero brim: Mix 3/4 pk. of fondant with 2 teaspoons of Gum-Tex; tint light yellow and add ivory to achieve a straw color. Roll out and cut an 8 inch circle; reserve excess fondant. Position circle inside cornstarch-dusted mixing bowl. Immediately imprint fondant with tip 48, pressing close together in vertical [...]
POUND PARTY Written exclusively for The PartyWorks.com by Mary Ann Ross May 18, 2006 Dog Cake made from Animal Crackers Cake Pan (refer to end of this party plan for directions) Since many suburban kids have everything they need and more, think about having a birthday celebration to help the local animal shelter. Older children, with your guidance, will have [...]
GRADUATION CAPCOOKIES I made these for my Grandson's high school graduation party in June 2005 and they were a big hit with the guests, most of whom took theirs home. Easy to make with my simplication of the directions I got from the Internet a few years ago. Bottom of Cap:Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (remove paper wrapper) Flat [...]
StorkBasic Decorating Technique Stork Practice with tips: 2A, 3, 5, 12 1. For Standing Storks, secure lollipop stick on waxed paper-covered surface with tip 3 dot of royal icing. Using royal icing, pipe tip 12 ball head and tip 2A body. Position 1 in. length of lollipop stick for beak into head. Pipe tip 5 outline pull-out [...]
Pretty in PinkPetit Fours using... Pre-Made Pink Hard Sugar Roses Decorations Bake and cool 1-layer cake. Cut cake into the following shapes: 2 x 2 in. squares using kitchen knife, rounds using circle cutter and hearts using heart cutter. Brush cakes with apricot glaze; let set. Place pieces on cooling grid over drip pan at least 4 [...]
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...Your Guests Will Be Tickled Pink Mary Ann Ross May 10, 2006www.thepartyworks.com The next time you are planning any event for your lady friends, whether it be a celebration of womanhood, bridal shower, a baby shower, a Girl’s Movie Night, or a birthday celebration, create a party with lots of pink – from decorations and invitations to [...]
Buttercream Icing Ingredients: 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla (see Substition suggestion below) 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approx. 1 lb.) 2 tablespoons milk** Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides [...]