Beautifully done, as always with your painting. This would be wonderful to use in Easter decorating I think, the colors are perfect. Or a Spring table setting.

hugs, Karen

Amazing! The set is lovely. But I am really taken with the fact that you made two distinct pieces look like a set.
Tell us what material were they are made of. Metal, wood, glass?

I'm thinking that the cake and stand would make a great focal point for the center of a tablescape. Then, after lunch/dinner has been served, eaten and finally cleared, you can pop the doom off and voila - dessert!

Karen, I think you are right, perfect for Easter/Spring. I have a few dishes that should go with it well. Hmmm, your comment made me think that maybe I need one for every season--BUT we usually only eat cake for birthdays! LOL

OA, I was sort of thinking that same thing--maybe add a couple vases of flowers on each side and maybe some candles.

The cake cover is a heavy weight metal, and the base is a nice metal pedestal plate that was badly tarnished. I really tried to clean it up, but nothing took the tarnish off enough. I used a fine grade sandpaper, then sprayed on a couple coats of primer and then some white Krylon spray paint. After I painted on the flowers, I sealed it with a couple coats. I have a clear glass plate that I will use to hold any cakes I serve so nothing will touch the painted surfaces.

I found another cake cover for 99 cents but it is not as heavy and has some dings and dents in it that I hope to be able to hammer out. I'm looking for a cute pattern to use on it--something my grandaughter might enjoy I think. I'll have to try to find a metal tray or even a nice glass platter to use as a base for it.

Where I'm going to store these things is a whole 'nother issue! I'd better get creative about moving some stuff around to make room for them, huh? LOL

Luvs

Luvs,
Why not make a Happy Birthday cake dome for your granddaughter? I bet she'd love it - I know my grandkids would!
I remember a birthday tablecloth my mom used when it was my birthday. It had lollipops, balloons and cupcakes with lit candles. Probably had other stuff too, like confetti and things. (It's been a long time, so can't really remember specific things.) Although it was cute more than sophisticated, it could be used for adults too - if I remember correctly. As a kid, I loved it. As an adult, I was so disappointed to find that she sold it in a yard sale. She had no idea how much I loved it until I asked for it to use for my own kids.
Any, that's an idea.

What I wouldn't give to have your talent. Amazing what you did with that cake holder. Just amazing.

Another lovely painting by Luvs! So pretty in pink! I think you could take ANYTHING and make it a work of art with your painting skills. I agree it would make a terrific centerpiece for a tablescape.

OA, that sounds like a special tablecloth and how sad your mom sold it before realizing its sentimental value to you. Just shows, we should let others know when we appreciate the little things they do to make our lives special!

DD

I love the idea of doing my next one as a Happy Birthday one! And how neat to have the special matching Birthday tablecloth too--I need to find a white one that I can paint on now! I think I even have a pattern with a birthday cake on it that I thought was cute--that would be a good starting point, then I could add some extra "goodies" too. Thank you so much for the suggestion OA--and for sharing the story about the one your Mom used. That is a shame that she didn't think to keep the tradition going by passing it on to you. Good reminder to all of us to not assume things mean nothing to our kids--we should at least ask before getting rid of certain things shouldn't we?

Funny that this topic came up actually. My grandfather put notes on the back of furniture pieces saying who he wanted to have them--I got the dresser with the mable top and two little drawers on each side. ;o) I've enjoyed it so much through the years and have had it in a dining room, stair landing, and now in the guest room. But since I'm getting older, I've started thinking about certain things, and know I need to ask my son and DIL if they are interested in keeping it and passing it down to little GD. If not, then I want to find a niece or nephew that would treasure it and get it shipped back to them so it can remain in the family. Just know I NEED to take care of this and not hope DH or DS will see to it if I'm gone

Brutuses and Jane, I saw you sweet comments on the painting forum--glad you enjoyed seeing it. DD, I'm not so sure about that, but I love to try! ;o)

Luvs

That IS beautiful, Luvs..
And YES, you must make one for your dear grandchild.

She will love it and cherish..
OA, so sorry about that tablecloth...it would have been wonderful to pass down!