Want to learn how to make a beautiful custom cake board to match your cake design WITHOUT the expense and drying time of fondant?
If you are like me, an impatient and thrifty cake decorator (ok you are probably not, I’m just a weirdo), you will like what I have to show you today. I’m one of those people who is always searching for a quicker, easier and cheaper way to do things. It’s just the way my brain works (it’s kind of cool like that). I suppose I would have been a great inventor. I’m always trying to figure out ways to do things more efficiently.
So I have come up with some pretty cool cake decorating hacks over the years. I will definitely be sharing them with you in my blogging journeys.
Today I want to show you how I make my custom cake boards. They satisfy my need for speed and creativity and they are gentle on your budget so they don’t add a big expense to the cost of a cake. They take about 5 minutes to make and depending on what paper you use, can cost around $1.50 – $1.75 in materials.
Gather your materials!
Some helpful links for you, here is where I some get my supplies.
And this company has some GORGEOUS paper ~ Mulberry Paper – Design and More
Ok, Got your stuff together? Let’s do this!
So now you know how to create gorgeous artisan cake boards without the expense and time that fondant cake boards take. You are going to be looking at every roll of gift wrap and every piece of scrap book paper a little differently. So many beautiful colors and patterns out there, you are sure to find one that compliments your next cake masterpiece perfectly!
Have a Sweet Day!
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