Saturday, July 13, 2013

It All Started With This Cake....

I felt inspired to follow this miniature cake tutorial that I found on Pinterest.


Not bad for my first ever attempt at a polymer clay miniature cake, eh? It's a rich chocolate cake with creamy vanilla frosting.


Then one thing led to another. ;-) 




I had so much fun creating something totally unexpected. I'll show you more about this new project next time. :-D 

Good news: all my greeting cards are back in stock and are in stores around the Portland area as well as in my Etsy shop. Thank you so much for your precious comments. I read every one of them and treasure your blog friendships. I hope you're all staying healthy and cool and having lots of fun too! xoxo Jennifer


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57 comments:

  1. KarolinaJuly 13, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    The positive post! :)
    I invite you to my blog! *

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  2. Sans!July 13, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Jen!!! This cake is FREAKING AMAZING! You did a fabulous job and I swear my mouth actually watered! The whole prep table looks just like the real thing, not a single item out of place! Great job!

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  3. AnnaJuly 13, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    What a wonderful cake and scene!!!! :) wow...perfect!!!! I can smell it here!!!!! I have a "feeling"...this will lead to more!!!!! :)

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  4. 17-17July 13, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    Hi Jennifer! is it your first cake? you are very talented , the cake is great! beautiful done, I wait for next ...
    warm greetings!
    Magda

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  5. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    Oh ist is so beautiful ...

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  6. mcddissJuly 13, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    creo que has hecho un gran trabajo con ese pastel y el resto de escenita, me alegro de que te vaya bien con las targetas

    besitos

    Mari

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  7. The Old MaidJuly 13, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    I love your cakes! Exactly the way I like them! A lot of cream going out a bit.:) Nice work Jennifer!
    Hugs

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  8. IlonaJuly 13, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Hi Jennifer, I always have thought that the most unexpected things in making miniatures will give us the most fun and satisfaction, as you know I always have liked to discover new ways in creating miniatures :D! Your chocolate cake is awesome, it looks so delicious. Yummy, you just have to bite in it :D!! Thanks for sharing this tutorial, Jen!
    Have a nice weekend. Hugs, Ilona

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  9. Mini AddictionsJuly 13, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    Looks great! The cake is so realistic.

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  10. BiWuBärJuly 13, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Aaaarrrrghhh... I need a piece of chocolate cake with loads of creamy topping now!!! My, this looks so da*n good - hard to believe this is your first attempt. Absolutely amazing - and I agree with Anne's feeling... I'm sure we're going to see more of it. Btw - Fluby wants me to tell you he thinks this is the most yummy-looking chocolate cake he's ever seen... but he thinks there are some strawberries missing on top... tsss... that flutterybeary... ;O)

    Hugs
    Birgit (and from Fluby, too)

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  11. Maria Blanca "AyamontinoMaria"July 13, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Has hecho una tarta y una escena fantástica..¡me ha entrado gana de un trozo ahora mismo! Increíble que sea la primera!! Me alegro de que tu venta de tarjetas vaya muy bien...Felicidades por todo..Un beso

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  12. Valentina P.July 13, 2013 at 5:37 AM

    your cake is amazing!!it looks so real congrats!!

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  13. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodJuly 13, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    Wow Jennifer, I really do think you have a gift for working with polymer clay !!!
    Your chocolate cake looks absolutely sumptuous and irresistible!
    The whole scene looks sooo sweet and cozy, you did a wonderful job :)
    Have a great (cool) weekend my friend :):)

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  14. Drora's minimundoJuly 13, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Wow Jennifer! What a delicious looking cake!
    Making miniatures is such an adventure, you only have to try and the results are surprising. I love the preparation scene too.
    Hugs, Drora

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  15. TatianaJuly 13, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Невероятно!!! Такой натуральный торт! Слюнки текут!!
    Вы прекрасный кондитер миниатюрных тортов!!:):):)
    Мне нравятся Ваши сцены!
    Объятья
    Татьяна

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  16. JFolkJuly 13, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Looks good enough to eat!!I am also trying my hand with 'baking' in miniature, what fun stuff! You did an awesome job!!
    Hugs,Jaime

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  17. FabiolaJuly 13, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    The cake is delicious and the preparation scene is very realistic.
    Greetings, Faby

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  18. JohnJuly 13, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    That's your first cake? Wow, it looks exactly like my mom's devils-food with seven-minute frosting...YUM! And the little scene you set up is adorable.

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  19. Ribbonwood CottageJuly 13, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Hi Jennifer I too have been watching polymer cake and pie tutorials. Can't wait to try it. I just bought all the ingredients to start my making and baking!
    Hey you visited my blog and asked me about the bookshelf dollhouse...it was a gift and I don't see any tags or where it is from so sorry. I love it and I'm having great fun filling it up with goodies. HOpefully I will make a little cake to go with the kitchen area! Have a great weekend.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  20. Hairy CavemanJuly 13, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Hi Jennifer! It looks perfect to me, and very appetizing! It's nice to do something you hadn't planned on and have it turn out so well! Good stuff! Kind regards, Brian.

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  21. MelyGiuntaJuly 13, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Jennifer è stupenda! Hai fatto un grandissimo lavoro, sono curiosa di vedere la scena finita!

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  22. Victoria StitchJuly 13, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    that cake looks good enough to eat!!! you certainly have a talent for making mini cakes!

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  23. Maria IrelandJuly 13, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Wow Jennifer your cake is fantastic. I think you have found a talent for this. I am sure there will be lots more yummy cakes now. Wonderful work my friend. I love the baking scene it is perfect.
    Hugs Maria

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  24. GillJuly 13, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Great cake and I love the little scene. It's surprising how long it all takes by the time you get all your bits and pieces out - and then the tidying away! Such fun. I love what you've done. Gill x

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  25. afairytalecometruewyrnaJuly 13, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Your cake is perfect. You have special abilities in this field. Maybe you should make some for your Etsy shop. The scenes you made is so cute and so lovely to look at, and very lifelike.
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  26. Kikka NJuly 13, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Hi Jennifer: Your ChocholateCake looks so delicious, I could eat it! Can't believe it is your first one! The Creamy Vanilla Frosting is perfect! :)
    With those books ...can't wait to see more :)
    Hugs
    Kikka

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  27. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Fantastic job! now you've done it.. it only starts with a little piece of cake.. then bakeries bloom!

    Soon enough you will be surrounded by little bitty yummy cakes and desserts, mnnnnn sounds wonderful!

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  28. PAKYJuly 13, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Wow, it's amazing!! Your chocolate cake looks fantastic Jennifer, very very well done, congrats!! Hugs

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  29. LucilleJuly 13, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Hi Jennifer! The prep table looks amazing! As for that cake, I am now so hungry for a piece of it, you have no idea. It looks fabulous and delicious! This could be the start of a new miniature journey for you in the world of miniature goodies!

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  30. Jeni GrayJuly 13, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Wow, Jennifer! This is fantastic - look SO real! Makes me want cake! Way to go!
    Congrats on the card sales and locations too!! XOXO :)

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  31. Susan@minicrochetmadJuly 13, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Your first? I know it won't be your last!! Incredibly realistic and luscious, love the scene around it too.

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  32. Norma BennettJuly 13, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Not bad??? It's absolutely gorgeous Jennifer - keep a slice for me please!!!! I suspect you are now addicted to mini cake making :)

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  33. rosethe-minimaJuly 13, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    je trouve ce gâteau .. superbe, mais aussi très appétissant ! Oh ! la crème, elle est onctueuse. Très jolie mise en scène.
    Amicalement ! rosethé

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  34. AnaJuly 14, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Fantastico pastel !!! Has hecho un trabajo fabuloso!! y todo se ve muy real y muy rico!!!!!! Me ha encantado!!!! besos

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  35. Tessa LiduinaJuly 14, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Hi Jennifer, your cake looks delicious! And I love the way you displayed it. I enjoy your pins on Pinterest as well.
    ( your Guinea pigs are soooo cute!) Hugs, Liduina

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  36. GiacJuly 14, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Hello Jennifer,
    Your cake is wonderful and I love how you just go with the flow. Inspiration hits and you go with it, and look at the fantastic results. Excellent work my friend.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  37. SanneJuly 14, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Jennifer, the cake looks great! Making mini food is not so easy at all, but you have really succeeded. Love all the rest of the things, too. Yummy. Hugs Sanne

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  38. Miranda IxieJuly 14, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    That is one delicious looking cake! Mmm... nice job!

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  39. Cinderella Moments July 14, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    First try? That's incredible!! It looks perfect. You found another talent. Congrats on the greeting cards. I knew you'd be a huge hit. Continued success forever. ♥
    hugs
    Caroline

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  40. ilovelittlethingsJuly 14, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Looks too good for a first attempt..

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  41. JackieJuly 14, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Jennifer you completely nailed this! It's uncanny how well you captured the details so perfectly and made it so realistic for a first attempt. You go girl!! This is awesome. And I have to mention that adorable pink mixer, as you know my penchant for tiny dollhouse mixers LOL. Great job - splendid!

    Many mini hugs,
    Jackie

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  42. stil-blicke.blogspaot.comJuly 15, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    Ohhh Jennifer... der Kuchen sieht aber lecker aus. Vielen Dank für das Tutorial... und die Küchen-Szene ist sehr nett anzuschauen. Schöne Sachen!

    Schicke ganz liebe Grüße an Dich mit

    PuNo / monika

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  43. PiikkoJuly 15, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Jennifer, I see that you have had fun with a clay!
    Well done girl! Your cake looks delicious. And so looks a whole scene you created around it. :) I have a lots of fun and smiles with your post! What is coming next? Can't wait!

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  44. Momma Cat July 15, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Jennifer,

    Yummy! That looks so delicious! I am jealous, you are so talented. Thanks for sharing you secrets.

    - Momma Cat

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  45. RaquelJuly 16, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    ¿De verdad es el primero? ¡No quiero imaginarme cómo van a ser todos los que vengas detrás! Dan unas tremendas ganas de meter el dedo en la nata.
    Gran trabajo
    Un beso

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  46. AscensionJuly 16, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Que maravilla, se ve delicioso.
    Has hecho un fantastico trabajo.
    besitos ascension

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  47. Momma Cat July 16, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Wow, that cake looks so real it is making me hungry! Excellent work, I would never guess that it's your first try!

    -Baby Cat

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  48. LindseyJuly 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    That's amazing for your first cake! My first cake did NOT turn out as well, haha. :) The mini pink mixer is absolutely adorable as well. Great work!

    toddlindsey.com

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  49. ElianaJuly 16, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    The cake is great, Fennifer!
    Thanks for sharing the link. ;)

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  50. Jane ChérieJuly 17, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    First time? My God you are good!!! It looks incredible! You have talented hands! The cake looks amazing and the same goes for the rest!

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  51. AlessandraJuly 17, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    I' m a new follower. Your blog is adorable like your lovely creations. I' ll follow you with great pleasure.
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  52. EemaivaJuly 18, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    yumm, looks delicious =) Good work!

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  53. BeverlyJuly 19, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Highly impressive and YUM-mee!! WOW! This is something, Jennifer! I bet you were grinning from ear to ear upon stepping back to admire your splendid work! Imagine the possibilities, especially since this was your first try. You'll be a pro in no time. This is very exciting and you must be having a load of fun right now!Can't wait to see what kind of mini treats you'll eventually feature in your Etsy shop!

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  54. Indy_PoppyJuly 20, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Yum, yum, yum. Watch out! Pinterest is as addictive as cake.

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  55. UnknownAugust 4, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Your first? It looks perfect, you have done a great work.
    Mona

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  56. ANDAAugust 6, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I love the cake! Well-selected scene!
    embrace

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  57. Den MotherOctober 18, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    I really want to eat that cake. I mean. I reaaaally want to. It looks so very scrumptious!

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