It's DONE!!!!!

The contest cake is done!!!!!!  Here was the process.

I molded both birds and piped every single feather!!!

My signature cushioned lattice.

Gumpaste halo I saw in a magazine.

I had to make some mistletoe to fill in the poinsettias.

I laminated some shiny poster board for my base and already had the ribbon.

These things were DIFFICULT!!!!  I've practiced before but never with a #1 tip!!!!

I made the holly and my darling hubby made the berries.

I wanted to use roses and the pine needles I made but had to change plans.

And here it is...Taaaa Daaaa!!!!

Wish me LUCK!!  I'll post more when we get back from the contest.

I wanted to paint gold detail on the swirls but I ran out of time.  

No sense in stressing myself out when my cake already looks fine as it is.