Monday, November 19, 2012

MMMMMM..... smells like SUGAR!

Is there any one thing that has the ability to mend a broken heart.... apologize....express appreciation.... commemorate milestones.... smell amazing???
YES! in a word.... FLOWERS
Although this post features the amazing art of molding and manipulating gum paste into intricate creations of nature, they still evoke similar emotions in all of us: wonder and awe...


Roses touch our romantic heart, with sentiment and tradition:



 Cascades of tropical florals or pedals leave there mark in a colorful and whimsical way:



Bunches and single floral stems create an eclectic and interesting way of incorporating several colors on the cake without it looking like a Jackson Pollock. Play with shades of your accent color as well as complimentary colors to get a well rounded and stunning composition: