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Show Your Support with Ribbon Cupcakes

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. When I participated in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this year, I had never realized what an impact that weekend would have on me, nor would I have imagined so many shades of pink! Everyone unites with the purpose and goal…to end Breast Cancer. (more…)

Posted in Cupcakes, Fondant, Punch. Cut. Decorate! | 6 Comments »

Make Exciting 3-D Decorations With Our New Decorative Press Set

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Have you seen the new Decorative Press Set? It’s one of Wilton’s new tools for the Fondant/Gum Paste Assortment. It will come in handy for various trims to accent your cakes and various projects, especially those thin ropes which are hard to roll smooth for some of us. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Decorating Tools, Fondant | 16 Comments »

Take a Step Out of the Ordinary With a 3-D Cake for Dad

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Celebrations are always surrounded by one thing in the Wilton world – the cake. We make them for weddings, baby showers and birthdays. This month, the focus is on Father’s Day. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Father's Day, Fondant | 17 Comments »

A Sweet Spring-Cleaning Incentive Plan

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Finally… spring is in the air! As much as I look forward to longer days, warmer weather and the smell of flowers, there’s one thing that I dread: Spring Cleaning. (more…)

Posted in Contests & Sweepstakes, Cupcakes, Easter, Fondant, Mother's Day | 626 Comments »

Tricks & Tips – How to Achieve Vibrant Halloween Colors on your Fondant Treats

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

With Halloween just around the corner, some of you might be thinking of specialty treats to create for this special ghoulish, fun time of year. Whether you’re decorating cakes, cupcakes, cookies or brownies, using fondant can be a quick and simple way to bring color and dimension to your design. (more…)

Posted in Fondant, Halloween | 24 Comments »

Topsy Turvy Cakes – A New Angle on Cake Decorating

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Topsy Turvy Cakes add a whimsical touch to any celebration. These tilted cakes may look architecturally confusing, but they are surprisingly easy to create! I’ll walk you through the process in this tutorial. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Fondant | 87 Comments »

Go Figure: Using Molded Fondant to Make People and Animals

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

As a decorator in the Wilton decorating room, I am always thrilled when I get a sketch that involves fondant animals, people, or any project that uses molded fondant. Fondant is my favorite medium to work with because of its smooth clean look and the countless ways to use and be creative with it. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Fondant | 35 Comments »

Make a Great Impression with Fondant Imprint Mats

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Imprint a beautiful pattern on your fondant cakes in less time than it takes to decorate a cake! Our Fondant Imprint Mats make it easy. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Decorating Tools, Fondant | 29 Comments »

Summer Fun with Fondant at the Family Fun Tent in Millennium Park!

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Last week Wilton made its debut at the Family Fun Tent organized by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. However, before all of the fun could begin there was a lot of prep work involved. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Fondant, Kids | 6 Comments »

Decorating Tools Demystified – Cut and Press Sets

Friday, July 9th, 2010

I purchased the fondant imprint tools a couple of months ago and have not used them yet. I thought I’d stop by the Decorating Room and ask for a quick demonstration on how to use them. (more…)

Posted in Cake Decorating, Decorating Tools, Fondant | 11 Comments »

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