Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Just some thoughts..

I haven't posted in a while, huh? I haven't decorated anything either. I haven't had any special occasions or even felt like baking or decorating.

I have been doing some thinking though (this could be really scary or really good. lol)  I had this idea of starting my own little business. Not sure where to go with it or how to begin or if I even want to put the idea out there for others to steal. I have not seen this idea anywhere. It would combine the success of the party sales companies and my own cake decorating expertise minus the actual cake. Do I even want to say what I am thinking? What is it you ask? I am thinking about teaching cake decorating, but in the party type setting like the popular companies like Scentsy, Pampered Chef, etc. I would charge a flat fee depending on the number of people that will attend the party, supply the icing/fondant/gum paste and a dummy cake. The only thing that party goers would need is a basic cake decorating kit they can get at a craft store or I could include it with the fee (I haven't decided yet).  In order for me to do this, I would need to brush up on my cake decorating skills, so I was thinking about taking the Wilton classes offered by Michael's. I know the basics and can make a pretty rose, but as far as other flowers go, I have no clue. I also don't have much experience with fondant or gum paste. Knowing more about them and how to use them would be helpful in teaching others.  I put the idea out there on facebook and have some hits, but not nearly enough for me to consider this as a business. So whatcha think? Should I go for it? Take the classes and go from there?

Any business names are welcome.. :D

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