~Chunky Rose Brooch And How To Make A Tie Dye Cake~

Hey there friends,

Happy Thursday once again- before I dive into the tie dye cake I 

made yesterday I thought I would share the Connie Crystal Chunky Rose Brooch

TUTORIAL  that I created for CC! :) Full instructions! Just head to...

http://sparklebycc.com/chunky-rose-brooch/

Here is a sneak peek...it's really fun!

Now I am by no means a  professional nor do I claim to be

and these photos are taken with  my phone because quite frankly

I was a hot mess yesterday and no time to get the real camera out

BUT so many have asked how I did this Tie Dye frosting I thought

I would put it out here because I could not find it online when

I went to find a how to:

This was my first attempt a few weeks ago...which I loved! :) 

Full Cake: (GIANT sheet cake LOL)

And this was my quick and simple one this week...you 

can tell I was in a hurry on this one BUT if you take time it will be amazing!

 Tie Dye Frosting-

Make your regular stiff buttercream frosting in white- 

cover entire cake. 

Freeze cake- does not have to be perfect- my first try was but 

this one I was swamped LOL

With leftover buttercream frosting- thin slightly with water 

and I mean SLIGHTLY separate into 3 or 4 bowls and color. 

Put into piping bags with no tips- You can use tips but it didn't make a difference.

Freehand all 3/4 colors into swirl on cake- 

I started on outside edge and worked my way in. 

Now here is where you can go old school or use a fancy tool.

I used a butter-knife and a bowl to gently press 

frosting working my way from outside to inside. 

 Oops forgot to use the smooth side! Hey I am far from perfect! LOL

Just ask all the haters! :) 

Using a toothpick- or 2....

 Start in center and drag your way out.

I haven't figured out to keep the center perfect YET...

Mix a couple colors together lightly in bowl. Use spatula or knife

to apply to sides of the cake. 

 Decorate! :) 

Yes it probably belongs on Cake Wrecks but I mean

come on I have 3 kids and I only had an hour---it's not that bad

quit laughing! LOL

So go make it amazing and perfect! Then share with me! :) 

I am off to craft...have a beautiful day!