I participated in the Dickens Novella Challenge which finished on 16 June 2023. I am completely delighted to share that I was the winner of one of the three $25 Amazon gift card prizes for the challenge.
A huge thank you to hosts Marsha Ingrao from Always Write blog (https://alwayswrite.blog/2023/06/09/2023-dickens-challenge-ending-soon/); Trent McDonald from Trent’s world (https://trentsworld.blog/2023/06/16/the-2023-dickens-challenge-closes-today/) and Yvette Prior (https://priorhouse.wordpress.com/2023/06/09/2023-dickenschallenge-please-post-from-june-9th-to-june-16th/). I really enjoyed participating in this challenge and reading other people’s interpretations of each Dickens novella and I appreciate the three hosts for their inspiration, encouragement and engagement.
CFFC: Whole of any one item
My blogging friend, John from A Northeast Ohio Garden blog posts marvelous pictures of daylilies. I am sure flower fairies live in his amazing garden and create this beautiful flowers. As a tribute to John, I am sharing a few pictures of my fondant flower fairies for Cee’s CFFC: Whole o one item challenge.
This is a picture of my fondant daylily:
This is a picture of a pair of gardening boots cake filled with flowers that I made for my sister’s 40th birthday. This was early in my baking career and before I started photographing my fondant work for sharing so the background is a bit messy, but it was a great cake.
Roberta I think the fairies are giggling happily. Thanks.
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Who cares if the background is messy?! You made cake in the shape of gardening boots.👏🏻❤️
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Thank you, Melissa 💕🪷
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Who’s a clever girl, then! Congratulations. Virtual hugs. xx
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Thank you, Joy 😁💚🌷
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Congratulations on winning the prize. I loved your reviews of Charles Dickens’ books. The boots full of flowers are fabulous!!
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Hi Darlene, thank you. I showed mum that picture – she’d forgotten this cake- and she’s asked for a similar one for her birthday in October.
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A cute bunch a fairies.
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Thank you 🧚
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Hi, Roberta – I am delighted to hear that you were one of the winners of #DickensChallenge. I greatly enjoyed reading your posts and comments related to this challenge. I was one of the other winners. The GCs were incredibly generous and thoughtful on the part of the hosts.
BTW – Your faires are adorable!
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Hi Donna, it was very generous of the hosts to give prizes. I was so surprised when Trent contacted me.I am glad you were also a winner 🌷. I do enjoy creating art.
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I’m positively giddy, Robbie. I just adore the fondant fairies. Congrats on the win, and on this post. Hugs.
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Hi Teagan, thank you, I am so pleased you like the fondants 🌷
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I am delighted for you, Robbie!
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Thank you, Rebecca 🌾
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Congratulations on your win! The fondant fairy tribute to your friend is delightful.
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Thank you, Annette 🌹
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If writing doesn’t work out for you, I think you could make a FORTUNE on wedding and special event cakes! You really ARE brilliant and seriously creative.
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Hi Marilyn, thank you for your lovely comment 🌻🌞
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Congratulations on your Dickens Novella Challenge win, Robbie! And spectacular fondant creations!
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Thank you, Dave. The win was a fantastic surprise.
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Congratulations!
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Thank you, Andrew
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You’re welcome.
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Congratulations on the Dickens Novella Challenge win and congratulations on the beautiful and fun fairies and the gardening boots cake you made for your sister’s 40th birthday. What a special birthday gift. Happy belated birthday to your sister.
I also just saw your very supportive and kind review of my Leonberger book. Thank you so much Robbie! I am extremely grateful. I wish you a wonderful weekend.
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Hi Thomas, I was surprised and delighted to be a winner.That was a fun cake to make. The flowers were very intricate. I’m glad you liked the review. I will share to my blog later today.
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Thank you so much Roberta for your kindness
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Very creative work, Robbie, and the fairies are SO pretty. Thanks for making me smile. 🙂
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I’m so happy you enjoyed this post, Tim 🌻🌝
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Nice tribute to John and John’s fairies.
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It is my pleasure, Dan. I love John’s flowers.
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Me too!
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The boot cake is amazing. And I especially like those forest fairies. (K)
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Hi Kerfe, I may make a similar cake for mom’s birthday later this year. I also like the forest fairies 💗
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Congratulations and hugs to you, Robbie. Such gorgeous pics of your fondant creations!
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Thank you, Terri 🥰🌸
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That’s a fondant daylily? It looks real! Wow!
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It took me ages to make that lily. Each petal is wired and created separately.
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Many congratulations to you!
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Thank you, Danny. It was a complete surprise
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Reblogged this on Ed;s Site..
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Thanks for sharing, Ed
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Fabulous fondants!
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I’m glad you like them, Jennie
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Outstanding creativity! I am your greatest fan Robbie. Congratulations for winning the challenge.
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Thank you, Balroop, I am so pleased you like my art works. I was delighted to be a winner. So nice to win something for reading books I wanted to read anyway. A win, win situation.
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Congrats, Robbie, and those fairies are adorable, but the boot cake is beyond awe-inspiring. Your talent and creativity is incredible. 🙂
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Hi Lauren, that is very nice of you. My mom has requested a similar cake for her birthday this year.
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I’m always impressed by your artistry. Now I’m hungry.
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Time for another awesome breakfast – smile! Thanks, Craig.
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You are so creative! Just amazing!
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Thank you, Traci.
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Congratulations on your prize, Robbie your fairies are soooo cute…Love them! x
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HI Carol, I am so glad you enjoyed this post.
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Thanks for sharing, Traci
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I love the fairies in their woodland settings!
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Reblogged this on https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Thanks for sharing, Michael.
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Congratulations on winning the prize, Robbie! You are a fantastic creator. Best wishes, Michael
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HI Michael, thank you, I am glad you enjoyed this post. I was delighted to win a prized especially for something I enjoyed doing so much.
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