Cath Kidston inspired cake
Today was the day for the danish cake exhibition and time to show my Cath Kidston inspired cake. When looking for inspiration to the cake I went by the gorgeous fabrics that Cath Kidston designs. I used: Roses, dots and strawberries for my cake. The pink roses, some of my best, is made with single rose petals glued on one by one simply because I did not have a quick rose cutter that was big enough (I do now because I have just ordered one 
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The dots was the easy part on the cake and at the bottom of the cake I decorated with strawberries made out of modelling paste. I used the strawberry cutter set from JEM for the leaves. The small white flowers are just simple 5 petal with pink non-parelis.
But I was not the only one who came with a Cath Kidston themed cake. My cake friend Pia Marianne and I agreed on making cakes using CK as inspiration and this is what she came up with.
A true masterpiece and she so well deserved won the 1st. prize. Congratulation again my friend I just love your cake to bits 
So as you can see two very different cakes inspired by the same source
Happy Caking
Louise
1. Alice Lindberg
April 26th, 2009 9:55 pm
Oh my! your cake is just fantastic, it is so… Louis
You have both done a terrific job, i just love them!
2. ButterYum
April 26th, 2009 10:17 pm
Absolutely adorable… both of them!
3. Meow
April 26th, 2009 11:37 pm
Wow, so sweet cakes! Both are very nice, and as you said, so different!
4. Annalisa
April 27th, 2009 2:13 am
Omgosh both are so lovely and well done! Bravo. I wish I could do stuff HALF as lovely. I can bake but the decorating is beyond me
5. apparentlyjessy
April 27th, 2009 2:25 am
You made a beautiful cake, I am amazed it was inspired by fabric! I really love the roses, they are stunning, and look real, and the strawberries and the leaves are just so intricate and cute!
6. fabelicious
April 27th, 2009 3:33 am
Both cakes are marvelous! I love your roses and the colour scheme is soft and beautiful.
7. Lindsey
April 27th, 2009 4:04 am
That rose looks amazing. It’s a beautiful cake.
8. missi
April 27th, 2009 4:30 am
OMGosh! That cake is so beautiful! Looking at it just made me smile! My husband is heading for Iraq so I’m happy to find all the smiles I can! Thank you for sharing!
9. Zahra
April 27th, 2009 5:18 am
oh wow! Both of them are s amazing! **im jealous of your talent
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I love LOVE the roses on yours…. :O
Also, is the bear on top of your friends a teddy bear? or is it cake/sugar?
10. Eunice
April 27th, 2009 6:10 am
Louise that’s BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
11. Eunice
April 27th, 2009 6:13 am
By the way, Louise, I’d love to see how you cover a cake with fondant! Your finishing is spotlessly perfect!
12. vashti
April 27th, 2009 6:23 am
Stunning! I love them.
13. Mermaid Sweets
April 27th, 2009 7:35 am
Wow, those cakes are AMAZING, so inspiring.
14. Kathryn
April 27th, 2009 10:05 am
Stunning!!!! Well done Louise. Both cakes are amazing!
15. Louise
April 27th, 2009 11:27 am
Zhara: the teddy’s body is styrofoam eggs so it dont gets too heavy. Such a clever idea.
Eunice: Ohh that is nothing really as I had much trouble with the fondant this time, you can find so many great podcasts on youtube
16. Sonya Begg, Australia
April 27th, 2009 12:24 pm
I AM VERY IMPRESSED. Both cakes are just marvellous. It makes me realise what a raw beginner I am..and at the tender age of 63 I realise I’ll be 80 before I’m even close to creating masterpieces such as those two cakes.
I enjoy the inspiration.
17. Siri
April 27th, 2009 12:38 pm
WOW! I love your cake
It is SOOOOO amazing! Would you mind if I made a post about your cake on my blog?
Siri
18. dpotter
April 27th, 2009 12:42 pm
your roses are amazing, they are so realistic i can almost smell them…..
just stunning!!!!!
19. Ladybug Luggage
April 27th, 2009 12:49 pm
It is amazing how one can translate inspiration!!!!!
20. Kookie
April 27th, 2009 1:06 pm
OMG!! Those are just CUTE! Everything looks so real.
21. Louise
April 27th, 2009 1:07 pm
Siri: Your welcome to post it on your blog, if you would just be kind to leave a link back to me
22. Tea Party Gal
April 27th, 2009 1:33 pm
Beautiful cake! Love the roses. How long does it take to make a cake like that?
23. Kati
April 27th, 2009 1:36 pm
beautiful cakes–I love Kath Kidson’s beautiful patterns and designs. I have one of her books and never thought to get inspiration for my cupcakes from her-great idea! Thanks for sharing such beautiful and hard work-looks ALMOST too good to eat!! great job
24. Louby Lou
April 27th, 2009 1:50 pm
These are beautiful! I love these cakes, you always continue to inspire me!
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Thank you
25. Joanne
April 27th, 2009 2:01 pm
Gorgeous!
26. Tamara
April 27th, 2009 2:05 pm
Beautiful cakes, the roses and your cake are my favorite I love how the petal furl.
I went to CK website and wanted everyone to know you can order a catalog for free to get more cake inspiration!
http://www.cathkidston.co.uk/s-10-request-a-catalogue.aspx?
As always thanks
27. Margarita Albaladejo
April 27th, 2009 2:08 pm
The roses are gorgeous. Both cakes are masterpieces. Thanks so much for sharing them.
28. Louise
April 27th, 2009 2:09 pm
Tea Party Gal: Ohh I am so bad on how long time I use on my cakes because you can make decoration while the cakes is baking and some things like the roses needs time to allow to dry before you can continue with them. So I dont know really.
Tamera: Thanks for the tip about the catalog.
29. Paulette
April 27th, 2009 2:20 pm
Your cake is beautiful. Well done
30. dulzuramagica
April 27th, 2009 2:40 pm
Wow! OMG such beautiful roses, the very detailed work I absolutely love both of them. But i love yours the best!!!
31. katyrzinia
April 27th, 2009 3:20 pm
Just love the cakes—-the roses are exquisite and I find the small petal flowers so dainty—just what I need for the dress cake I am planning for my granddaughter’s christening. Also, on the prize winning cake—how was the dainty rose “printing” made—similar to individual painting of each one in a pattern?
Were your roses glued together with your “tylo” glue or what?
Sorry for all the questions but there is so much to absorb and learn.
Love them both.
kathyrzinia
32. Becky
April 27th, 2009 3:22 pm
What great cakes. The whole thing is beautiful but your roses?! My goodness, they are INCREDIBLE!! As always, you leave me with awe and inspiration (as does your friend). Thanks for sharing
33. Toi
April 27th, 2009 3:48 pm
Your cake is absolutely beautiful. I just love it!
34. Leana
April 27th, 2009 3:50 pm
Love the cakes. The designs are so cute.
35. Lori @ RecipeGirl
April 27th, 2009 3:51 pm
Gorgeous, really! I love that you’re inspired by fabric design. That’s a true artist! The strawberries are so cute
36. SusieQ
April 27th, 2009 4:00 pm
Magnificent, they are both just splendid!!!!!
I would like to know how the Teddy Bear was made could she show us sometime?
Louise you are truly the best cake decorator, and most generous teacher!
I so appreciate you talent.
Love Love your work Big Huge Fan!!
37. Tiffany Nash
April 27th, 2009 4:09 pm
Your roses are divine! I am so inspired and must try that technique. What are they made of? Please share tips.
38. Shaaron
April 27th, 2009 4:11 pm
Louise your cakes are always the most stunning I have ever seen. I am always amazed at your wonderful choice of colors as well as your fine attention to details. You are a true artist at her finest.
39. Lisa
April 27th, 2009 4:29 pm
ahhh wow Louise. I’m gobsmacked and wish I could create such beautiful cakes!!! Absolutely lovely!
40. Carol
April 27th, 2009 4:43 pm
You are a talented lady. I’m very inspired!
41. Patricia
April 27th, 2009 5:03 pm
Wow….
Amazing job on this cake!!!!
Keep the good….
love,
Paty
42. Dhanya
April 27th, 2009 5:17 pm
Awesome Cakes Louise.
43. sugar dimples
April 27th, 2009 6:14 pm
So beautiful and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.
44. Annette
April 27th, 2009 6:27 pm
Wow, the roses on your cake are absolutely amazing!!!
45. Heather
April 27th, 2009 6:59 pm
What an awesome cake. You did a fantastic job!
46. Mandy
April 27th, 2009 7:37 pm
What a beautiful cake.
47. Mary
April 27th, 2009 8:53 pm
I am in love!!!! You both did an amazing job!
48. June
April 27th, 2009 9:00 pm
Louise, your cake is beautiful, I love those strawberries & your roses are fabulous. Your friends cake is also fabulous, it is unique. Wonderful work both of you.
49. paula
April 27th, 2009 9:15 pm
louise,
so pretty your cake, really beautiful, and your friend ’s funny too…….
well done……
gr paula
ps, my daughter said that i was a dummy for not regcognising your bunny with easter……
50. kerry rowe
April 27th, 2009 9:56 pm
I love it………….its very very pretty
51. Louise
April 27th, 2009 10:35 pm
katyrzinia: Jeps only tylo glue
SusieQ: She told me that she have covered styrofoam eggs with fondant for the head and the body.
Tiffany Nash: The roses are made with modelling paste and I promise there will come a post with a podcast on the roses by the end of the week.
52. Kate From Oz
April 28th, 2009 1:55 am
Ok Ok Ok so i cant breathe!!!!!……. those roses are soooo amazing! Tutorial please!!!!
Congratulations on yet another masterpiece
53. Dessert Lover
April 28th, 2009 2:32 am
Wow, your roses are absolutely stunning! Really gorgeous cake.
54. Clena´s Tårtor
April 28th, 2009 6:42 am
I love the big roses.
55. Margaret Ban
April 28th, 2009 11:51 am
Your site gives me so much of inspiration. you never fail to impress with your work of arts.
Thank you so very much for sharing your cakes so generously.
56. Meri Anne
April 28th, 2009 12:19 pm
OMG!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE both cakes, but your roses are AWESOME!!! They are SO real looking that after I read that you made them, I had to go back and look again. Absolutely stunning!
57. Edith
April 28th, 2009 12:31 pm
Louise,
I am blown away by your roses. They look sooooo real. Simply stunning.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs
Edith
58. Shelly Jaronsky
April 28th, 2009 1:19 pm
Your cake is absolutely beautiful! I love the strawberries!! So cute!
59. marielba
April 28th, 2009 4:05 pm
Hi Louise, the petals of the rose are so real and the whole package cake is so delicate and beautiful, elegant as usual. You did a very, very, very good work in this cake, congratsonce more,
Hugs from Venezuela
60. nenu
April 28th, 2009 7:34 pm
OH… MY…GOD!!!!!!!!!!! Those cakes are just beautiful, I don’t think there’s a word that can describe how amazing they are. I just wish for half of the talent you have. And those roses… BEAUTIFUL!!! You need to post a tutorial on those, Please!!!!!!!!
61. Las Minervas
April 30th, 2009 12:53 pm
AMAZING CAKES!!!!!!
62. Amy
April 30th, 2009 2:29 pm
Your flowers are amazing and I really love the falling petals. They look great. Did your friend make the teddy bear topper? It looks very real!
63. Louise
April 30th, 2009 4:00 pm
Ok, I am trying to work something out for the rose tutorial. Unfortunately is the video I mentioned earlier too big. So I cant upload it here or on youtube I have tried
So I hope that I can make it into a step by step version instead. So it might take a little bit longer than the end of the week. Also my little girl is sick with fever and a sore throat so she needs mommy’s TLC 
But I am working on it…….
Thanks
Louise xx
64. Norma
May 1st, 2009 3:37 pm
Love the way this cake looks. Great job.
65. Becky
May 2nd, 2009 3:38 pm
What a great idea: using fabric as an inspiration! Your cake is GORGEOUS in it’s simplicity…although making those roses is hardly simple. You should have won first place!
66. Eve
May 3rd, 2009 2:38 am
You are so talented!
I have a question though, is modelling paste edible? Is it something I can get at a cake supply store, or is it what my (almost) 6 year old twins play with and call clay??? I need to make cakes for their birthday and will be sculpting pieces, and fondant can be tricky. THANKS!
67. aribian girl
May 3rd, 2009 1:11 pm
its amazing
68. jale fikircioglu
May 4th, 2009 2:58 pm
ohhhh my god very beautiful cake I love your cake very nice
69. Sue
May 6th, 2009 7:36 pm
Very Nice, it brings back memories of my wedding cake a few years ago.
http://www.zoeclarkcakes.com/cakes_wedding_iced.html
70. Kaylee Mitchison
May 12th, 2009 7:57 am
wow this is beautiful! Nice blog site too!
71. Stacey
May 13th, 2009 10:18 pm
Gorgeous!
72. Louise
May 14th, 2009 10:15 pm
Eve: You can eat modelling paste wich is the same as gumpaste. But it dries up hard so I would not eat it.
73. Angie Wood
May 30th, 2009 6:29 am
These are amazing! The unbelievable detail and time it must of taken to do the flowers and strawberries. What a beautiful cake for any party but especially a wedding. I have never photographed such a unique but very beautiful wedding cake before.
74. Emily Saunders
June 18th, 2009 12:34 am
WOW!!!
I want a cake like this for me wedding next year! Are you based in UK???
So amazing i love it!!
Emily xx
75. Anonymous
June 20th, 2009 1:06 pm
so beautiful..is awazing..thank u for your inspiration
76. Louise
June 22nd, 2009 12:28 am
Emily Saunders: Thank you but no, im not located in the UK. Im from Denmark
77. Sally
July 6th, 2009 9:28 pm
Beautiful cake!!! – how did you get that gorgeous dusky green? Plus where can I see how you made the Roses?
78. Louise
July 19th, 2009 9:56 pm
Sally: The green is made with Americolor/Advocado and there is a post in the tutorial section for the roses (gum paste roses)
79. BirgitteA
July 22nd, 2009 1:00 pm
Dubai is also looking at your work – just found this surfing the internet
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http://www.houseofcakesdubai.com/store/index.php?productID=1587
80. silvana
July 27th, 2009 3:07 pm
buon giorno vorrei chiedere per favore che ditta è che fa gli stampini per i fiori delle fragole sulla sua torta meravigliosa? Chi li vende?
grazie saluti Silvana Baldo
81. dewi adiyanti
February 16th, 2010 9:56 am
I love it so much…These are amazing !!!