Welcome to the new Fantourage!

Kerry Vincent

10/03/12 @ 1:30 pm

OK those who are serious about 2013 better start getting your themes in to Loydene to get what you want -- there will be only ONE tutu and slippers, and whoever is first gets it. We are already receiving themes, apparently this one is going to VERY popular!

Ballet sounds like such a great theme!!! Those cakes are going to be jaw droppingly gorgeous!

10/03/12 @ 1:36 pm by Liz Marek

Just sent Loydene my theme and it will be related to the flow of dance (no tutu's/slippers for me).

10/03/12 @ 4:26 pm by redtiaraprincess

Coming next year katherine??

10/03/12 @ 4:45 pm by cakeswithcharacter

Jean, I can only say I am planning on it. I hope the business stays busy as it has been the past few months, but I am also hoping that I will get time to start and complete. projects. We will see what life brings next year.

10/03/12 @ 6:27 pm by redtiaraprincess

I know what you mean Jean, I'm waiting on pins and needles for Sarah to settle on a date for her "fall wedding".

10/03/12 @ 7:42 pm by ivyj2

oops, that was supposed to say Katharine, not Jean!

10/03/12 @ 7:42 pm by ivyj2

Jayne she hasn't done that yet???

10/04/12 @ 12:10 am by kerry

So whose tired then?????????

10/04/12 @ 12:12 am by kerry

i guess i better get cracken on my google search!

10/04/12 @ 2:48 am by Dianne Holgate

Kerry, no she hasn't! She is an event planner for A&M so throwing her own event in the mix is a little tricky for her.

10/04/12 @ 7:17 am by ivyj2

Now I realize jayne why she is at sixes and sevens.

10/04/12 @ 3:34 pm by kerry

GET BUSY Ms Holgate and oh BTW I have to say how proud of you I am on your work this year.

10/04/12 @ 4:27 pm by kerry

thank you Kerry i had fun this year and the live comp was a blast! I'm trying to teach myself new things and push myself a little more! hugs!!

10/08/12 @ 11:49 am by Dianne Holgate

Dainne I am loving where you are going -- go girl I am right behind you with a big push whenever you need it!

10/08/12 @ 9:35 pm by kerry

Oops Dianne!

10/08/12 @ 9:35 pm by kerry

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Kerry Vincent

08/17/12 @ 9:22 pm

Need some advice folks. I have been using the Ateco soft gel white paste food coloring mostly for highlights when I paint on fondant. I will need to paint a large area on a dark blue piece. In the past the gel has not dried uniform and has cracked in places. Is there another similar item available out there? Any advice is greatly appreciated!!

jjean do uou get acd the had something in there last issue.

08/17/12 @ 9:57 pm by sarasmiles

No I don't. Is there a link where I could look it up? Thanks.

08/17/12 @ 10:01 pm by cakeswithcharacter

Sorry Jean...have you asked Jayne the brain?? I bet she knows.

08/18/12 @ 9:06 am by Sally Hackney

jean, use cake and candy powered white dye by ck products. Mix with alcohol. works every time

08/18/12 @ 9:53 am by ivyj2

lol Sally just saw you post

08/18/12 @ 9:54 am by ivyj2

Looks like you have soved the problem so I will move on xx

08/18/12 @ 8:12 pm by kerry

oops solved!

08/18/12 @ 8:12 pm by kerry

Thanks, will pick some up tomorrow!

08/19/12 @ 7:02 am by cakeswithcharacter

I've had the same problems! let me know if you find anything!

08/17/12 @ 9:37 pm by Liz Marek

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Kerry Vincent

04/15/12 @ 11:18 am

Cool! my Lost in Space Robot cake was featured on Sunday Sweets on Cake Wrecks!!!!

Congratulations Jean!

04/15/12 @ 1:04 pm by Justin Lynch

Congrats Jean

04/15/12 @ 2:14 pm by redtiaraprincess

Oh cool. Congrats!

04/15/12 @ 3:28 pm by cakesbycarla

Sooooo cool!!!

04/16/12 @ 8:17 am by Sally Hackney

That's so cool, I cross my fingers and check every Sunday (such a nerd I know), no luck yet, but it's awesome to see my caker friends on there too:)

04/17/12 @ 10:52 am by julief

Congrats on making it on Sunday Sweets Jean!!! Your robot cake is amazing!

04/15/12 @ 4:15 pm by Liz Marek

Thanks!!! it's my 2nd time and I was so excited!!

04/15/12 @ 5:11 pm by cakeswithcharacter

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Kerry Vincent

02/19/12 @ 6:46 am

Also, I am looking for some NEON food colourings; any good American brands out there you can recommend? I am having trouble finding them here. I have stumbled across Americolor, but I'm not sure! Thanks :)

Americolor has a neon collection!

02/19/12 @ 4:36 pm by Edna De la Cruz

Thank Justin for asking that... I need some neon colors too!!

02/19/12 @ 4:45 pm by cakedesire

Americolor is the best.

02/19/12 @ 5:30 pm by redtiaraprincess

Justin - a lot of the USA food colours do not comply with UK regulations and as such you can not use these colour on customers cakes or any cake that crosses the threshold of your home.

02/19/12 @ 5:36 pm by chrisf

http://www.thecakedecoratingcompany.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=198_249 That is a company in UK that sells americolor, so my guess is that is approved

02/19/12 @ 5:44 pm by Edna De la Cruz

Chefmaster also known as Byrnes Keifer.

02/19/12 @ 8:37 pm by kerry

I think I saw an episode of Food Network Challenge where they put quinine in colored piping gel and it glowed in the dark when the lights went off!! I need to try that one :-D

02/19/12 @ 10:41 pm by Liz Marek

If the label shows Red 3 etc and not 'E' numbers then it can not be legal used/sold in the UK

02/20/12 @ 2:44 am by chrisf

Justin in the 1990's we (the UK) lost a lot of food colours as they were re classified as not safe for food use. The USA still use the coloring that we can't.

02/20/12 @ 2:47 am by chrisf

UK food rules are rather tough don't you think?

02/20/12 @ 2:44 pm by Justin Lynch

No Justin I am onboard with it, people are using dusts here that contain glass and plastic and have no sense of responsibilty, sooner or later there is going to be a massive court case here. Rules prevent that and usually they are put in place because some moron didn't use commonsense.

02/20/12 @ 4:06 pm by kerry

There's SO much to be aware of in cake decorating! I would love to branch out in to the stack 3d cakes like you see them do on tv; I just Marina Souza post pics on facebook of a class she and James Roselle did down under, and it's an amazing cake, but I wouldn't know where to start with structure and what's acceptable to use really. I am guilty of using glitter on cakes; BUT, I am fully aware of what can happen after reading some literature on it, so will no longer use it as a decorative purpose, even if a customer really wants it!

02/20/12 @ 4:42 pm by Justin Lynch

I wish the valleys where I lived was moe exciting with cake decorating; I could never make a career out of it here, I'd have to move to a city to make it work. People just won't pay for cake here.

02/20/12 @ 4:44 pm by Justin Lynch

But I'm in a cosy place with my job and scared to make that leap just incase it all goes bottoms up! I mustn't think like that though, just bite the bullet and go for it! Life's too short!!

02/20/12 @ 4:45 pm by Justin Lynch

Justin you are fine using gelatin, acacia based product also pearl dusts are OK except the nasty super greens and blue (oxides) and beware of those who sell with a play on the word edible -- which usually means it is not edible. "for decorative use only would be fine on removable items, BUT you can't stop the dust migrating onto the cake. I keep to safe colours, not interested in going to court and Christine knows everything from your side so be sure to ask her if you are not sure.

02/20/12 @ 4:50 pm by kerry

Stick with your real job and keep cake as the hobby.

02/20/12 @ 4:52 pm by kerry

Liz, it was Mary Maher who used quinine, in the 70's our drinks were neon because quinine was in G & T's, now they have substitutes. It was more fun and I am still here I drank a few of them at the time.

02/20/12 @ 4:54 pm by kerry

Lots of black lights on dance floors so the drinks looked lovely -- glowing.

02/20/12 @ 4:55 pm by kerry

OK, thanks for that! It's always nice to have more input into situations. I don't usually use dusts on cake, just on decorations, but that's down to being scared at messing up. I need to be a bit more adventerous with my cake coverings.

02/20/12 @ 4:55 pm by Justin Lynch

That is so interesting Kerry! I love learning new things :) I bet it was really something to see!

02/20/12 @ 5:16 pm by Liz Marek

Justin people over here use 4-inch brushes painting their entire cake and then the decorations to be! Talk about overkill and if they only knew every flaw is magnified 10x the bride doesn't care, but the judges love it, they don't have to look too hard to see what's wrong.

02/20/12 @ 6:49 pm by kerry

It was fun Liz, the worst part was wearing a white shirt with a white bra and uh oh, everything clear to see, the drink finished 'the total look.'

02/20/12 @ 6:50 pm by kerry

WE WERE GLOWING ALL OVER!!!

02/20/12 @ 6:50 pm by kerry

We learned quick we needed to change that picture, I started wearing black A LOT!

02/20/12 @ 6:51 pm by kerry

Talk about white teeth!!! They were glowing too.

02/20/12 @ 6:52 pm by kerry

Marina and Dawn did that cake in their class here after they finished their presentations at the suga art show.

02/20/12 @ 6:53 pm by kerry

oops, sugar, and it was a few years ago.

02/20/12 @ 6:54 pm by kerry

I agree with Kerry, keep sugarcraft as a hobby. It always sounds nice ‘decorating cakes for a living’ but the reality is that you have to create cakes you hate, create cakes when you would prefer to be doing other things. The knock on effect from this is the fact you can end up hating the craft you once loved

02/21/12 @ 2:37 am by chrisf

The food colouring agents that were reclassified in the 1990’s where thought to be carcinogenic

02/21/12 @ 2:39 am by chrisf

Sounds true with the creating cakes you hate thing! I enjoy it, but I do think when some people ask me to do cakes that I won't enjoy it, that's when I say no! I would like to work somewhere though that does make elaborate cakes, just so I can progress myself at home.

02/21/12 @ 5:00 pm by Justin Lynch

Only for work experience. Christine; where will I find informatiuon on what's allowed for structure support for cakes here? I want to play with some 3D stuff, but I have no idea of support systems; what to use or how they work!

02/21/12 @ 5:01 pm by Justin Lynch

As a general rule its cake boards and dowels, and food grade silver covering paper (not tin foil) Sometimes if making a tall tower (all cakes the same size) you will add a lynch pin to the above (I tend to use the extra thick cake dowels which are 12inches in length and 1/2 inch thick). Years ago I made a 3D standing sheep the legs/plinths where made from wood all of which needed to be covered with board covering paper. Due to gravity certain parts needed to be made from Styrofoam this again was covered with food covering paper ie needed to create a sealed unit before place any cake.

02/21/12 @ 5:38 pm by chrisf

Justin, kind of like having your cake and eating it too!

02/21/12 @ 9:38 pm by kerry

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Kerry Vincent

02/07/12 @ 5:19 pm

I'm super excited to be going to OSSAS this year and am eagerly planning my entry for headgear, hats and headbands. I'm unfamiliar with the how to's of OSSAS since this will be my first time. What category should I enter my piece in? I want to do a sculpted cake but is the theme only for wedding cakes?

Hi Liz the theme is primarily the wedding cake category but you can enter your design in the lower division under sculpted cake

02/07/12 @ 8:29 pm by Sandys Sweets

Sorry I didn't get to finish, there are several divisions which you pick your skill level. Hope that makes since and helps.

02/07/12 @ 8:31 pm by Sandys Sweets

Sweet! I am def not ready to submit a wedding cake but a sculpted cake I could do :)

02/07/12 @ 8:35 pm by Liz Marek

There are many categories in each division that is what makes it so great.

02/07/12 @ 8:44 pm by Sandys Sweets

Do you know where on the website that it lists all the categories and such?

02/07/12 @ 8:52 pm by Liz Marek

Liz google OSSAS it should bring up the website . Oklahoma State sugar art show

02/07/12 @ 11:21 pm by Sandys Sweets

Theme is only for the Grand National Wedding Cake Comp.

02/07/12 @ 11:49 pm by kerry

I have poasted information and in about a week or so the rules will be posted.

02/07/12 @ 11:49 pm by kerry

Oh bummer ok let me know when the rules are posted. I feel totally lost since I've never gone before but I want to participate somehow

02/08/12 @ 12:02 am by Liz Marek

Shall look forward to meeting you Liz!

02/08/12 @ 2:13 am by Justin Lynch

Very cool Liz! Can't wait to meet you!!! Still haven't figured out my design yet, as that all depends on how I'm getting there!

02/08/12 @ 6:24 am by cakeswithcharacter

That's awesome Liz! You will LOVE it! Can't wait to meet you and see your work in person!

02/08/12 @ 8:26 am by ivyj2

I am going to try and bring three cakes this year. I already have been researching what I want to do and I can't wait!!!!

02/08/12 @ 9:23 am by Sally Hackney

Lovely to see all of the enthusiasm!

02/08/12 @ 10:54 am by kerry

OSSAS is great for cake but is also about reunion, so many friends getting together -- love it.

02/08/12 @ 10:56 am by kerry

Me too Kerry! (Only my second time there but can't wait!!!)

02/08/12 @ 12:01 pm by Sally Hackney

You will have a great time. This will be my third year attending. I was going to take a cake last year but became a foster parent to a 7 month old and a 18 month old the little over month before and so all my time to work on a cake went OUT the window. But I hope to this year. As Kerry said it is like a reunion. I met some of my friends there from last year from my first year and it was so awesome to see them. We keep in touch through facebook.

02/08/12 @ 9:25 pm by virginiadawn

Thank you Virginia, nice commentary.

02/08/12 @ 9:36 pm by kerry

Sally, did you see that Kentucky is having it's 3rd Annual Cake Show in April?

02/08/12 @ 11:54 pm by ivyj2

Liz... this will be my first year as well!!! Can't wait to be with all of you at Kerry's big party! Oh? You weren't invited to her party? So sorry... Just kidding. Her big party is the cake show! God knows she doesn't have time to sleep and shower during that time, much less throw a party. LOL But what a great idea to have her throw a fantourage party... like in the middle of summer. Hey Kerry... you listening to your peeps? We want to party with you!! PARTY ROCK IS IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT! EVERYBODY'S GONNA HAVE A GOOD TIME! EVERYDAY I'M SHUFFELIN.... (that's a party song in case any of you guys don't listen to pop radio).

02/11/12 @ 8:52 am by bonnie

Oh My Gosh Bonnie I am so excited too! You are definitely excited this morning lol!!! I do love that song but it gets stuck in my head "wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah" lol Great now it's stuck again!!! lol

02/11/12 @ 12:44 pm by Liz Marek

I would love a party, but getting everyone in one place would be impossible -- huge geographical challenge!

02/12/12 @ 12:54 pm by kerry

Oh yeah... and then there is that.... lol

02/12/12 @ 4:17 pm by bonnie

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Kerry Vincent

01/22/12 @ 2:57 pm

Morning cake friends! Soon I'll be off to San Francisco for Macworld and I still need to pack so of course I'll probably put it off until a few hours before I leave hahaha! Hope you are all having a great day today! Yay Sunday!

What is Macworld Elizabeth?

01/22/12 @ 10:16 pm by kerry

Did you will Liz.

01/22/12 @ 10:41 pm by Sandys Sweets

Kerry, it's a huge conference that happens once a year and they roll out all the newest apple gadgets, gizmos and fun apps at really good prices because its all new and they are trying to create hype. Most people have booths where they talk all about their product and you can actually ask the makers how and their product works straight from the developers. Lots of nerdy fun :)

01/22/12 @ 10:53 pm by Liz Marek

As a MAC user I might go one year, make sure you post when you know what's what for 2013 please.

01/22/12 @ 11:18 pm by kerry

will do! I love my mac and thinking of getting a macbook, do you like yours Kerry? Pros? Cons?

01/22/12 @ 11:40 pm by Liz Marek

Have fun Liz, safe travells!

01/23/12 @ 2:20 am by Justin Lynch

Enjoy Liz!! I haven't gone to one in a few years! Maybe I should keep it mind for next year!

01/23/12 @ 6:12 am by cakeswithcharacter

I have had nothing but MAC from the beginning, and have a desktop and Air; we are getting ready to buy new desktops.

01/23/12 @ 9:55 am by kerry

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Kerry Vincent

01/22/12 @ 2:27 am

a close up...

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Awesome hand painting!

01/22/12 @ 11:43 am by cakesbycarla

Very Cute!

01/22/12 @ 11:45 am by Edna De la Cruz

Very nice.

01/22/12 @ 12:14 pm by redtiaraprincess

Very cool breanna!

01/22/12 @ 1:02 pm by Sandys Sweets

wow that hand painting is spot on! very nice line quality! you should be very proud!

01/22/12 @ 2:56 pm by Liz Marek

love it!!

01/23/12 @ 12:02 am by hautestuff

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Kerry Vincent

01/22/12 @ 8:27 am

Afternoon all! A lovely warm sunny Sunday here! Hope you're all having a great weekend! Happy Sunday folks!

Good Morning!

01/22/12 @ 11:44 am by Edna De la Cruz

Hi Justin, we have ice/rain on the agenda today. Have a great Sunday.

01/22/12 @ 12:14 pm by redtiaraprincess

Hi Justin

01/22/12 @ 1:01 pm by Sandys Sweets

hey there justin!

01/22/12 @ 2:55 pm by Liz Marek

Sorry you weren't feeling well Justin!!!

01/22/12 @ 4:03 pm by kerry

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Kerry Vincent

01/20/12 @ 4:41 pm

Good morning my cake friends. Trying to stay dry here while painting the cupboards for the cart. RAIN RAIN GO AWAY

You can have our snow instead!!

01/20/12 @ 8:40 pm by cakeswithcharacter

Houston is wet too and very warm and humid when not raining.

01/21/12 @ 5:27 pm by kerry

hey liz! what have you been working on lately? miss your pics.

01/22/12 @ 5:21 am by breannassugardreams

I've been working on my food cart, trying to focus and get it up and running. I can't wait to actually make a savor cake IN the cart haha! you can see the photo progress in this album http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.136422289766307.33073.136421579766378&type=3

01/22/12 @ 2:55 pm by Liz Marek

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Kerry Vincent

01/19/12 @ 6:39 pm

Hey, I've entered yet another random contest, would you mind voting for me? I'll have a chance to win $500 at macworld when I go next week :) http://bit.ly/xz4g7N

Hi Liz! I shall vote for you when I get to a computer!

01/20/12 @ 2:10 am by Justin Lynch

Thank you so much Justin! You're a peach!

01/20/12 @ 2:25 am by Liz Marek

Hope you are feeling better today btw!

01/20/12 @ 2:25 am by Liz Marek

Will do! Good luck!!

01/20/12 @ 6:28 am by cakeswithcharacter

Did it!!

01/20/12 @ 9:25 am by Sally Hackney

Yay I won guys! Thanks for your voting! Hooray for extra spending money at Macworld! Apps apps apps!

01/20/12 @ 4:40 pm by Liz Marek

LOL Whoot!

01/21/12 @ 7:53 pm by TraciiVCL

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Liz Marek

You may Invite your Friends many Different Ways!