DIY and Crafts — fake cake

This one’s for all of you bakers out there! Actually, pretty much anyone can do this craft with a little bit of practice. I used spackle (yep, you read that right!) to mimic the look of cake frosting and add a whimsical touch to a plain picture frame. Just add clay sprinkles and cherry pom-poms for the sweetest faux cake frosting picture frame ever! Ready to put your piping skills to the test? Stock up on a few supplies and get to crafting. I think this project would be so fun for a crafting night for teens or adults. Check...

In case you’ve missed it, I’ve been loving this “fake cake” trend that’s popping up everywhere lately. I’ve already shared the picture frame I embellished using this technique, but today I’m taking it to the next level with a DIY fake cake Easter basket! Are you ready? Let’s get into it. So cute, right? This look just feels fresh and fun to me. You can head right here to see the full DIY video. Instead of stocking up at the grocery store, hit your nearest hardware store and grab your supplies to get this “cake” cooking. Then let your inner cake artist take flight....

You’ve seen my fake cake DIYs, but today I’m raising you a faux pop tart! I made this delectable-looking DIY pop tart clock, and you can snag your own in my shop right now. Or, get creative and follow along with my DIY tutorial. I used my Glowforge 3D printer to cut out the pop tart base, but you can get creative and use whatever materials you have—plywood, a solid piece of plastic…maybe even some really sturdy cardboard! You can see the full DIY video here for more details on how I made it. Supplies: Pop tart base (3D printed or cut from your...

I love me a good “fake cake” craft, and this round mirror version is just the latest idea I had! I decided to make this one pink instead of white, and I love how it turned out. This is a super easy craft, so follow along while I walk you through the steps. Definitely a good one for beginners. And this fake cake mirror just looks so darn cute mixed in with my colorful summer decor. Here’s a link to the full video tutorial! Supplies: Round mirror DAP lightweight spackle Pink acrylic paint Piping bags Clay sprinkles Cherry pom-poms Instructions: Step...

If you’ve been on my blog before, you’ve probably seen some of my DIY fake cake projects (like this mirror and this Easter basket). They’re always a blast to make because you get to pipe the spackle like it’s cake frosting! It should come as no surprise that I made a Christmas version. Ready to see my DIY fake cake wreath mirror? So festive! Let’s make one together. Just gather your supplies and follow my step-by-step instructions below. Check out the full DIY video tutorial for a closer look. Supplies: Round mirror Lightweight spackle Green acrylic paint Piping bag and frosting tip Faux Christmas sprinkles...