Natural Cake Wins First Prize

The judges thought my fake cake was worth first prize, and I also got a hefty cash gift at the fair for it. I showed how to make this on the Woodsy Fake Cake post, earlier, so you can try your hand at it. Suggested materials: pinecones, cedar, wheat, and any other natural thing in the country. You might even try a sea shell and seaweed cake, which is what I plan to do. If you don't fancy a cake, you can use other shapes such as a frame covered in pine cones, a bucket or planter, a vase, or any number of things. There was a large re-cycling category that caught my eye because I did not see any altered boxes or boxes made into little books, so I might give that a try next year. I am going to use this fake cake on my porch until it deteriorates. It is scented with a berry flavored oil.  I will be using some of my prize money to pay for materials for future entries.   Please have a look at this interesting birch cake stand, with directions for making one yourself. There are also instructions elsewhere for making birch-bark covered candles and other outdoor themed items for the home or garden.