Zoe’s mama wanted a carnival themed cake with a carousel and an animal train ride with cute animals for her beloved daughter’s first birthday. Pf course, Polly was over the moon! Here was her chance to finally make a carousel cake! She envisioned it in the bold and striking colours that she loves to decorate her cakes with. Why, it would be the centre of attraction at the birthday party to be held at a swell establishment. But there was a catch! Zoe’s mama wanted it in sweet and soft pastel colours! Whaaaat? (sounding like Jerry the Minion in the “Despicable Me” movie)

Polly was now in a dilemma. How on earth was she going to make an all pastel cake in soft pink and baby blue without it looking dull and washed out? Polly then decided to throw caution to the wind and with fingers crossed, she made a vintage style carousel topper with white horses embellished with both pastel and bold coloured blossoms; and incorporated bright 24K edible gold accents and bolder shades of colour into the pastel pink and turquoise. Check out Polly’s hand painted rose themed panels framed with hot pink and hand painted pink sheen spirals that added texture to the otherwise plain roof. Also, take note of her first time ruffles ribbon on the cake (inspired by a ruffles ribbon she saw on a cake by Sweet Janis and which took her forever, being a “non ruffles person”) and the cute, pastel coloured animal train ride with touches of hand painted striking colours.

Guess what? Zoe’s mama squealed at the sight of the cake and said she never expected it to be so beautiful and detailed. Phew! Mission accomplished and Polly can now put the kettle on and enjoy her tea over a job well done!

P/S: Polly was so encouraged that she is coming up with a tutorial on how to make the vintage style carousel horse! Stay tuned.

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