Fun With Fondant!!! (I am hooked!)

I have wanted to work with fondant for years... really, years. I thought it was reserved for professional cake decorators. My wedding cake was fondant, and it was expensive, so I figured I would never be able to afford to mess around with it on my own. Then back in April, I was watching Studio 5, and a segment came on about how to make your own fondant. You can find the link HERE. I was still a little worried about making my own, so I filed it in the back of my mind for a later date. Well, that later date was today, (...and last night - It is a two day process.) It is super easy, just takes a bit of time, and the fondant needs to sit over night, before it is ready to work with.

Here are just a few of the DARLING cupcakes we made today:

I almost think they are too pretty to eat! They are sitting on a dish in my kitchen and the kids are putting dibs on which one they want. I am not convinced they are getting any!!!

One more look - different angle. I can't help it!


The Close-ups:

Ghost:My inspiration was www.abakedcreation.com. I used fondant for the center instead of gumdrops, as I wanted a bigger ghost.

Spider - I just rolled it out, and used a spider cookie cutter.


Cat - just used a cat and moon cookie cutters I got from... you guessed it - Hobby Lobby. I think there were 12 in a pack for $2.99. I also used a basic circle cookie cutter.

Witch - This was my inspiration. She was the last of the dozen I made today, and I think she is my favorite :)

Pumpkins - super easy! I found the how-to on distracted gourmet.

Witch legs were on Woman's Day.

I pulled this one out of my own brain, but I don't know if I should claim it! :)

I hope this brought a smile!

Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

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