Happy 70th Birthday!

This special cake was for a friend who was throwing a

surprise 70th birthday party for her close friend.

The family and her friends are BIG fans of my cupcake bites

so I decided to incorporate them on the cake.

I made the number 70 out of gumpaste

and painted it a bronze color

to go along with the fall feel I was going with, with the flowers.

I also did a brush embroidery technique on the sides of the cake.

After I drew the flowers on the side,

I took a damp paint brush

and pulled the edges of the design in toward the center.

First time trying this and I like the look,

needs more practice, but good first try!

Happy Birthday!