Gingerbread Story

[scarey55]

I saw your name come up and I thought "I'll bet it is finished" so I came to have a look. IT'S FANTASTIC Well done.

[veggiechicken]

That is fantastic CT. Quite amazing - I'm lost for words - its that good

[Creemteez]

It's really lovely. I do hope it sells plenty of raffle tickets and raises lots.

How did you do the garlands? Or is that a trade secret? I won't tell anyone, just whisper it.....

Thank you Jules! Now if you promise to keep it to yourself, I make the garlands by clouring three separate pieces of fondant three shades of green (In this case Gooseberry, Christmas Green and Spruce). I roll each piece into a long sausage, then twist them together so they are stuck together but not totally blended, It's then just a case of breaking off a garland sized piece and attaching it to whatever needs "decking with boughs of holly (Fa la-la-la lah, la-la, la laah!). The texture is achieved using a pointed sugar craft smoothing tool, but much the same effect would be gained using a cocktail stick. Tiny sugar flowers were stamped out of red fondant, but you can buy them already done if you want.
Now, PROMISE me you won't let ANYONE else know! ;D

[Bren In Pots]

CT its beautiful and has a magical look about it

[mrswadders]

absolutely stunning CT, you should be so,so proud of yourself, you are so talented, wish I could buy a raffle ticket, although i'd hate to break it up.Good luck transporting it, you'll be like a mother with a newborn i'll bet!

[Dorothy rouse]

Just beautiful

[Nannysally99]

A M A Z I N G


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[julesapple]

Thank you Jules! Now if you promise to keep it to yourself, I make the garlands by clouring three separate pieces of fondant three shades of green (In this case Gooseberry, Christmas Green and Spruce). I roll each piece into a long sausage, then twist them together so they are stuck together but not totally blended, It's then just a case of breaking off a garland sized piece and attaching it to whatever needs "decking with boughs of holly (Fa la-la-la lah, la-la, la laah!). The texture is achieved using a pointed sugar craft smoothing tool, but much the same effect would be gained using a cocktail stick. Tiny sugar flowers were stamped out of red fondant, but you can buy them already done if you want.
Now, PROMISE me you won't let ANYONE else know! ;D

Cor!! This secret agent stuff's going on everywhere today!! Shhhhhhh!!!!!!!! Won't tell a soul. Else I'll have to shoot them and turn them into mulch....

[Jeanied]

Fabulous work, CT. You are so talented.

I wonder why that icing bag and nozzle set jumped into my shopping trolley? Inspired by CT do you think?

[mothhawk]

Creemteez that is the most wonderful gingerbread carousel. I goggled gingerbread carousel to see what the rest of the world makes, and yours is far and away the very best, none of the other images I saw come anywhere near it. If that doesn't end up being the best raffle prize ever I'll be very put out on your behalf!.
I just love the finishing touch of the sparkly gold star on the top.
You are one very clever lady!

[Creemteez]

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments. I must say, I LOVE it when a plan comes together!
Will let you all know how it goes on the night!

[Vegifuture]

That really is amazing! Your very talented and should be very proud of your work. Well done!!!


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[binley100]

Fantastic .........

[Creemteez]

Just to let any interested parties know, The Carousel was auctioned at the Prize Draw Evening and went for £50! - Taking the total raised in the evening to over £1000 for the first time!

[Bren In Pots]

Thanks for the update CT