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.

Contest Cake: Part 1

Well, I have 6 days left to complete my contest entry.  I never thought it would be easy but, it is DEFINITELY taking me longer than anticipated.  Wish me luck and pray that I finish in time!!

Take a look at what I've got so far...

Painted spaghetti for my pine needles.

Holly leaves...duh.

Gumpaste halo to hold my poinsettias, berries, and doves.

Poinsettias before...

Poinsettias after.

Doves: Part 1

It's coming along nicely but still have a long way to go.