Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura

Submitter's Comments: (High Res Image)
This was my first experience baking anything with a goal in aesthetics! On a whim last week I went to the grocery store and wandered the aisles, channelling Food Network shows I'd seen on baking, and gathered ingredients and tools. At first I selected ingredients to make my own fondant, but I decided against it mainly because I didn't want to set myself up for utter failure! So I got creative with how I'd decorate the two cakes. I found simple cherry fruit roll-ups that I thought I could cut out for the milk carton. (Which worked beautifully, I might add.) I knew I needed something I could mold into arms and legs; the first thing I thought of were "brownie bites" because as a kid, my brother would mash them up into balls and make little people to destroy! They turned out to be more flaky than I needed, but adding water was highly entertaining. *squish*

Every other ingredient was basic - I did mix my own tan frosting out of the milk chocolate and fluffy white. I chose a pure white cake for the carton and dark chocolate for the cookie. Only two really mishaps occurred while baking - #1 I didn't know box cake mix was meant for two separate pans, so my white cake was pretty gelatinous for a while in the oven, and #2 while pouring the chocolate cake mix into pans, I totally dropped the bowl into one, almost landing cake batter over the entire floor. I was really proud of my icing knife! I couldn't find one long enough that wasn't serrated, so at the store I bought a letter opener to use. It was perfect! And stacking oatmeal boxes and pans made for a good icing surface.

Structurally the only part I'd redo are the hands. They were the hardest, because although the brownie bites worked to model, they didn't harden and strengthen. I decided to add a heart where their hands join on the t-shirt because I just didn't know how to fix it. (Plus it was day three, and yes I wanted to just get it done! :) ) But I think the decision was cute and tasty regardless.

Overall, this job took 3 days - I'm not really good with time management, but I got it done and the two cakes actually tasted fantastic!!! (I brought my brother in to verify.) I highly recommend fruit roll-up on cake. I think future birthday cakes will feature it in my household.

Thanks Threadless and Threadcakes!! Enjoy my entry!
^_^ Laura