i've often wondered how it's like to make them. some years back, a friend asked me if i can bake her a dozen cupcakes with a simple fondant topper. So I did, it was quite a task since I didn't have the tools yet back then. But I guess, they turned out pretty fine.
fast forward a few years, one of my peers ordered cupcakes for his life partner's birthday and particularly wanted them to made of fondant. and again, i was lucky enough to get a positive result.
it has been just cupcake toppers. until one of my good friends asked me to bake the cupcakes for his daughter's baptismal. four dozen pink and purple red velvets to go with the pink & purple theme which he and his wife liked very much.
a couple months after, he then ordered spongebob theme for a nephew's 2nd birthday. much to my surprise, they looked pretty cute.
right after the event, my friend texted me that our next project would be his daughter's birthday and i just agreed since he was already a repeat customer. little did i know, that would open up an entirely different experience. he wanted fondant toppers for the cupcake, along with a CAKE! a FONDANT cake. i told him that i'm quite hesistant coz i haven't made one AT ALL but my friend was so supportive and he thought i'll be able to pull it off.
so after weeks of research, consultations, and preparations, the week of the event came. i started making the toppers which happened to be a breeze. i kinda had a project plan in mind just so i can finish on time. but i guess, since it was my first time, anything that could go wrong, went wrong. i had to have a panic attack at 3 o'clock in the morning (..thanks God for an amazing boyfriend and an awesome housemate/friend for helping me get through that). i had to stop, rest, and sleep for a couple of hours just to reset and refocus. after recharging, i started working on the project again. and much to my surprise, it was the prettiest project i've made so far.
so i guess all the effort, sweat, and tears were all worth it. everyone who saw it loved it. it was such a lovely feeling. plus, i got soft bookings for orders from a couple of friends and peers. a couple of weeks after, i had the chance of making another hello kitty cake.
i am just thankful for the God-given talent that i might have. i have no formal training, but then i was able to pull these projects off as best as i can. i guess it was God who's always by my side whenever i make these creations.
so i'm thinking, i guess it's time for me to save up for those fondant lessons. :)
