Cupcake Creations!

Remember back in February when Angi and I went to the cupcake class in Ft. Wayne?

Well, Angi was asked if she could make some cupcakes for a wedding shower of someone we know through work. She said yes, and then she asked if I'd want to help her.

Gulp.

I hate the idea of messing up someone else's project. But I love cupcakes more than I fear messing up, so I said yes. :)

And so it was that last Friday night, I donned a Paula Deen apron: Yes. THE Paula Deen. If only it had given me a southern accent. (I have always wanted a good southern accent.) My job was to cut out the fondant flowers. 192 flowers. Thank goodness I had a little press!

In case you weren't sure...192 flowers...not a quick job. But I'm a good little Paula, so I cranked those puppies out!

Angi had already baked the cupcakes before I arrived, so she spent her time filling them (I'm learning this is really the only way to go with a cupcake), and making the frosting to put on top. My philosophy on that? More is more. (My philosophy on staff meeting: less is more.)

My handiwork. She had two sizes of presses - so some flowers were big and others were tiny. After I rolled out the fondant and pressed out the flowers, I had to flatten and shape the petals. Then I had to layer some of them - and all of them got a pearl in the middle. I whipped up a little assembly line! Then we just pressed the flowers into the frosting. Angi also had THE CUTEST cupcake wraps to go around them.

Don't you just want one??

Kinda wish I still had one myself! I did sample one because I thought it only right to make sure it was edible before the bridal shower folks got a taste. HA!!!!!

Thanks, Angi, for inviting me over for the festivities! I hope my work was satisfactory!