{"id":4525,"date":"2014-05-11T22:52:20","date_gmt":"2014-05-11T23:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cake-geek.com\/?p=4525"},"modified":"2021-03-13T16:57:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-13T16:57:21","slug":"wafer-paper-flowers-tutorials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wafer-paper-flowers-tutorials\/","title":{"rendered":"Wafer Paper Flowers &#038; Tutorials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-by-Missys-Custom-Cakes-left-and-Jelly-Cake-UK-right.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4526\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-by-Missys-Custom-Cakes-left-and-Jelly-Cake-UK-right.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers cakes by Missy's Custom Cakes left and Jelly Cake UK right\" width=\"519\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-by-Missys-Custom-Cakes-left-and-Jelly-Cake-UK-right.jpg 519w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-by-Missys-Custom-Cakes-left-and-Jelly-Cake-UK-right-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wafer paper flowers have taken the cake decorating world by storm this year thanks to the fabulously creative and contemporary floral designs by Stevi Auble at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.heythere-cupcake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hey There Cupcake<\/a> in San Diego. Stevi&#8217;s work has inspired decorators the world over and Craftsy now have three classes dedicated to wafer paper cakes presented by the master of the art herself, Stevi Auble (more details on Stevi&#8217;s class at the end of this feature).<\/p>\n<p>To get you started making your own wafer paper flowers, we have some tutorials for you here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tammysfrostedmemories.blogspot.co.uk\/2014\/03\/wafer-paper-flower-tutorial.html?m=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper flower tutorial<\/a> by Tammy&#8217;s Frosted Memories<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.709951512381896.1073741904.455727377804312&amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper flower tutorial<\/a> by Starry Delights<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.karascouturecakestheblog.blogspot.ie\/2014\/02\/wafer-bouquet-rose-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper rose tutorial<\/a> by Kara&#8217;s Couture Cakes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/once-upon-a-pedestal.blogspot.ie\/2012\/02\/wafer-paper-roses-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wafer paper rose tutorial<\/a> by Once Upon A Pedestal<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.karascouturecakestheblog.blogspot.ie\/2014\/01\/wafer-ranunculus-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper ranuncula tutorial<\/a> by Kara&#8217;s Couture Cakes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/marlenessweetthings.blogspot.ie\/2014\/04\/ranunkel-wafer-paper-flower.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper ranuncula tutorial<\/a> by Marlene&#8217;s Sweet Things<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=571424082953327&amp;set=a.386011884827882.88554.369580343137703&amp;type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper peony tutorial &#8211; part 1<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=571424529619949&amp;set=a.386011884827882.88554.369580343137703&amp;type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">part 2<\/a> by The California Cakeldy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tw20jrGCUU0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper stephanotis(filler flower) tutorial<\/a> by Sweet Delights Cakery<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_-Wppg4dDdU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper hydrangea tutorial<\/a> by Sweet Delights Cakery<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/media\/set\/?set=a.557331574331578.1073741843.188387204559352&amp;type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper fantasy flower tutoria<\/a>l (water lily shape) by May Bakes Cakes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oPCiqc_P3bA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper dahlia tutorial<\/a> by Fiona Pearse<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WayBeyondCakesByMayen\/photos\/a.261635412330.148921.205059342330\/10151631206842331\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper magnolia tutorial<\/a> from Way Beyond Cakes by Mayen<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PiU40daXYpA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wafer paper flower bouquet tutorial<\/a> by Liz Marek of The Artisan Cake Company<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/decoratethecakeblog.blogspot.it\/2013\/09\/wafer-paper-flowers-for-fall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">autumn wafer paper flowers tutorial<\/a> by Decorate the Cakes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/acaketorememberva.blogspot.com.au\/2014\/01\/how-to-make-wafer-paper-flower-petals.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Feed:+ACakeToRememberVa+%28A+Cake+To+Remember+VA%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">textured wafer paper petals tutorial<\/a> by A Cake to Remember, VA<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/leascooking.blogspot.ie\/2014\/11\/wired-wafer-paper-flower-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jewelled wafer paper flower tutorial<\/a> by Lea&#8217;s Cooking blog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(Don&#8217;t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wafer-paper-flowers-texture-movement\/\">Wafer Paper Flowers &#8211; Part 2<\/a> here)While most of the stand-out designs to date with wafer paper flowers have been contemporary in style, wafer paper flowers work beautifully with vintage style cakes also to create a soft, blousy style flower, with two gorgeous examples above by Missy&#8217;s Custom Cakes (top left) and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jellycake.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jelly Cake UK<\/a> (top right), both with fabulous pearl centres<\/p>\n<p>Below, we have one of Hey There Cupcake&#8217;s latest designs with a strong vintage influence blending soft wafer paper roses with 2-D handpainted floral appliques for an exquisite multi-dimensional cake design. And on the right, some fantastically realistic wafer paper peonies, again from Stevi.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flowers-and-painted-appliques-by-Hey-There-Cupcake-plus-wafer-paper-peonies-right.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4653\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flowers-and-painted-appliques-by-Hey-There-Cupcake-plus-wafer-paper-peonies-right.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers and painted appliques by Hey There Cupcake plus wafer paper peonies right\" width=\"530\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flowers-and-painted-appliques-by-Hey-There-Cupcake-plus-wafer-paper-peonies-right.jpg 753w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flowers-and-painted-appliques-by-Hey-There-Cupcake-plus-wafer-paper-peonies-right-300x152.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Netherland&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sweetlakecakes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sweet Lake Cakes<\/a> have created two fabulous shabby chic style cakes below in candy pink and vintage blue, adorned with terrific over-sized wafer paper flowers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-vintage-cakes-by-Sweet-Lake-Cakes.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4530\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-vintage-cakes-by-Sweet-Lake-Cakes.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers vintage cakes by Sweet Lake Cakes\" width=\"530\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-vintage-cakes-by-Sweet-Lake-Cakes.jpg 530w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-vintage-cakes-by-Sweet-Lake-Cakes-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Inspired by a beautiful Claire Pettibone gown, designer Sada Ray of the Flutterby Bakery, Brighton created this beautiful wedding cake dressed with ethereal wafer paper roses in pristine white against and ivory background.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flowers-wedding-cake-by-Sada-Ray-Flutterby-Bakery.com-Brighton-Claire-Pettibone-inspired.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4654\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flowers-wedding-cake-by-Sada-Ray-Flutterby-Bakery.com-Brighton-Claire-Pettibone-inspired.jpg\" alt=\"wafer-paper-flowers-wedding-cake-by-Sada-Ray-Flutterby-hyphen-Bakery.com-Brighton-Claire-Pettibone-inspired\" width=\"530\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flowers-wedding-cake-by-Sada-Ray-Flutterby-Bakery.com-Brighton-Claire-Pettibone-inspired.jpg 630w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flowers-wedding-cake-by-Sada-Ray-Flutterby-Bakery.com-Brighton-Claire-Pettibone-inspired-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dutch designers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CakeYourday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cake Your Day<\/a> created the wonderfully vintage style cake below with elegant printed vintage patterns and a contemporary twist with ribbon loops and a wafer paper flower-covered central tier.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cake-vintage-style-by-Cake-Your-Day.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4529\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cake-vintage-style-by-Cake-Your-Day.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers cake vintage style by Cake Your Day\" width=\"530\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cake-vintage-style-by-Cake-Your-Day.jpg 602w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cake-vintage-style-by-Cake-Your-Day-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An exquisite over-sized wafer paper peony below, also by Cake Your Day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-peony-by-Cake-by-Day.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4555\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-peony-by-Cake-by-Day.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper peony by Cake Your Day\" width=\"530\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-peony-by-Cake-by-Day.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-peony-by-Cake-by-Day-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A marvellous selection of wafer paper decorated cakes below (not just flowers) from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prettywittycakes.co.uk\/pretty-witty-cakes-magazine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pretty Witty Cakes<\/a>, including a fabulous wafer paper lace cake on the right.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-tutorial-on-Pretty-Witty-Cakes1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4548\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-tutorial-on-Pretty-Witty-Cakes1.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers tutorial on Pretty Witty Cakes\" width=\"530\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-tutorial-on-Pretty-Witty-Cakes1.jpg 648w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-tutorial-on-Pretty-Witty-Cakes1-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A close-up of the variety of wafer paper blossoms adorning the botton tier of this fabulous ice blue cake by Hey There Cupcake (see the full size image below).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-by-Hey-There-Cupcake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4531\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-by-Hey-There-Cupcake.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers by Hey There Cupcake\" width=\"530\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-by-Hey-There-Cupcake.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-by-Hey-There-Cupcake-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another ice blue beauty with gold accents and wafer paper flowers this time by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/covecakedesign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cove Cake Design<\/a> (below left) and Hey There Cupcake design (below right, via The Cake Blog).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-wedding-cakes-blue-by-Cove-Cake-Design-left-and-Hey-There-Cupcake-right-via-The-Cake-Blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4532\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-wedding-cakes-blue-by-Cove-Cake-Design-left-and-Hey-There-Cupcake-right-via-The-Cake-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers wedding cakes blue by Cove Cake Design left and Hey There Cupcake right via The Cake Blog\" width=\"530\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-wedding-cakes-blue-by-Cove-Cake-Design-left-and-Hey-There-Cupcake-right-via-The-Cake-Blog.jpg 591w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-wedding-cakes-blue-by-Cove-Cake-Design-left-and-Hey-There-Cupcake-right-via-The-Cake-Blog-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A selection of softly tinted wafer paper flowers and fans adorn this chic vintage style cake by Lorena Gil Vasquez of More Sweet Cupcakes, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-vintage-style-cake-by-Lorena-Gil-Vasquez-More-Sweet-Cupcakes-Switzerland.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4533\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-vintage-style-cake-by-Lorena-Gil-Vasquez-More-Sweet-Cupcakes-Switzerland.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers vintage style cake by Lorena Gil Vasquez, More Sweet Cupcakes, Switzerland\" width=\"521\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-vintage-style-cake-by-Lorena-Gil-Vasquez-More-Sweet-Cupcakes-Switzerland.jpg 521w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-vintage-style-cake-by-Lorena-Gil-Vasquez-More-Sweet-Cupcakes-Switzerland-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wafer paper\/rice paper is probably the best medium for making edible ranunclua flowers allowing you to capture the wafer thin effect of this cupped flower just perfectly.\u00a0 A beautiful white ranunclus flower features in the pretty white cake (below left) by Made by J4 Cake.<\/p>\n<p>To the right, delicate wafer paper flowers are embellished with edible pearl centres and paired with vintage lace piping in a beautiful grey wedding cake design by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmartisancakes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Natalie Madison&#8217;s Artisan Cakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-by-Made-by-J4-Cake-left-and-Natalie-Madisons-Artisan-Cakes-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4534\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-by-Made-by-J4-Cake-left-and-Natalie-Madisons-Artisan-Cakes-right.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers cakes by Made by J4 Cake left and Natalie Madison's Artisan Cakes right\" width=\"521\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-by-Made-by-J4-Cake-left-and-Natalie-Madisons-Artisan-Cakes-right.jpg 567w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-by-Made-by-J4-Cake-left-and-Natalie-Madisons-Artisan-Cakes-right-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Olofson Design UK have created a superb sculptural wedding cake design below centred on a dramatic assymetrical floral design based on the dahlia petal shape, the most on-trend sugar flower of the moment (see last week&#8217;s <a title=\"A Compendium of Sugar Flowers\" href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/sugar-flowers-tutorials\/\">Compendium of Sugar Flowers<\/a> for dahlia tutorials).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flower-wedding-cake-by-Olofson-Design-UK.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4535\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flower-wedding-cake-by-Olofson-Design-UK.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flower wedding cake by Olofson Design UK\" width=\"521\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flower-wedding-cake-by-Olofson-Design-UK.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flower-wedding-cake-by-Olofson-Design-UK-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Combining\u00a0 a silver metallic finish with over-sized wafer paper roses and a ruffle rose base tier, Romeo and Juliet Cakes have designed a super on-trend silver and white wedding cake below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-silver-metallic-wedding-cake-by-Romeo-and-Juliet-Cakes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4536\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-silver-metallic-wedding-cake-by-Romeo-and-Juliet-Cakes.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers silver metallic wedding cake by Romeo and Juliet Cakes\" width=\"521\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-silver-metallic-wedding-cake-by-Romeo-and-Juliet-Cakes.jpg 694w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-silver-metallic-wedding-cake-by-Romeo-and-Juliet-Cakes-300x165.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exquisite hand-painted vintage style flowers set against a chic black backdrop, antiqued gold accents and delicate wafer paper peonies, anemones and gold accents, makes this cake design by Hey There Cupcake one of the stand-out cake designs this year<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cake-handpainted-from-Hey-There-Cupcake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4538\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cake-handpainted-from-Hey-There-Cupcake.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers cake handpainted from Hey There Cupcake\" width=\"521\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cake-handpainted-from-Hey-There-Cupcake.jpg 574w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cake-handpainted-from-Hey-There-Cupcake-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fabulous wafer paper tulips and pastel pink gumpaste anemones are paired with super-cute mini black hearts in this ultra pretty design below by Erin Gardner of <a href=\"http:\/\/wildorchidbaking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Wild Orchid Baking Company.<\/a> (See Erin&#8217;s latest Craftsy class here: Cakes in Full Bloom)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-tulips-and-hearts-by-The-Wild-Orchid-Baking-Co..jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4537\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-tulips-and-hearts-by-The-Wild-Orchid-Baking-Co..jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper tulips and hearts by The Wild Orchid Baking Co.\" width=\"521\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-tulips-and-hearts-by-The-Wild-Orchid-Baking-Co..jpg 671w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-tulips-and-hearts-by-The-Wild-Orchid-Baking-Co.-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A pastel pink and blue pairing with an asymmetrical arrangement of wafer paper flowers in a pretty cake design by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amelies-kitchen.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amelie&#8217;s Kitchen Wedding Cake Design<\/a> (below left). Below right, another beautiful cake by Hey There Cupcake showcasing the wafer thin petals than can be created with rice paper\/wafer paper in this pretty blue peony and snowberry design.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-from-Amelies-Kitchen-Wedding-Cake-Design-left-and-Hey-There-Cupcake-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4542\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-from-Amelies-Kitchen-Wedding-Cake-Design-left-and-Hey-There-Cupcake-right.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers cakes from Amelie's Kitchen Wedding Cake Design left and Hey There Cupcake right\" width=\"521\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-from-Amelies-Kitchen-Wedding-Cake-Design-left-and-Hey-There-Cupcake-right.jpg 616w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-from-Amelies-Kitchen-Wedding-Cake-Design-left-and-Hey-There-Cupcake-right-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ditsy pattern&#8221; prints are a style trend not just in fashion this year but in cake design also, with a fabulous example from Stevi Auble below in super cute baby&#8217;s birthday cake, with a splash of brightly-coloured wafer paper flowers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-1st-birthday-cake-by-Stevi-Auble-Ashley-Keleman-Photography-via-100-Layer-Cakelet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4541\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-1st-birthday-cake-by-Stevi-Auble-Ashley-Keleman-Photography-via-100-Layer-Cakelet.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers 1st birthday cake by Stevi Auble, Ashley Keleman Photography via 100 Layer Cakelet\" width=\"521\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-1st-birthday-cake-by-Stevi-Auble-Ashley-Keleman-Photography-via-100-Layer-Cakelet.jpg 638w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-1st-birthday-cake-by-Stevi-Auble-Ashley-Keleman-Photography-via-100-Layer-Cakelet-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cobalt blue is an unusual colour in cake design but the designs below show just how striking it is. Below right, Stevi Auble has created a stunning blue watercolour effect cake and a hand-painted blue floral cake paired with fabulous coral and pink wafer paper flowers.<\/p>\n<p>To the right. Layers and Crumbs have designed a distinctly vintage style cake with gold accents and damask stencilling whilst giving it a chic contemporary edge by opting for a bright, cobalt blue palette.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-blue-by-Hey-There-Cupcakes-left-and-Layers-and-Crumbs-right.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4543\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-blue-by-Hey-There-Cupcakes-left-and-Layers-and-Crumbs-right.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers cakes blue by Hey There Cupcakes left and Layers and Crumbs right\" width=\"521\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-blue-by-Hey-There-Cupcakes-left-and-Layers-and-Crumbs-right.jpg 696w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-cakes-blue-by-Hey-There-Cupcakes-left-and-Layers-and-Crumbs-right-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below, we have two abulous patisserie style cakes in chocolate and gold by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jensjustdesserts.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jen&#8217;s Just Desserts<\/a> dressed with beautifully crafted wafer paper corsage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flower-cakes-by-Jens-Just-Desserts.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4658\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flower-cakes-by-Jens-Just-Desserts.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flower cakes by Jen's Just Desserts\" width=\"521\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flower-cakes-by-Jens-Just-Desserts.jpg 558w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/wafer-paper-flower-cakes-by-Jens-Just-Desserts-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>More sensational wafer paper florals in an elegant metallic gold cake design below by Michelle Keel, Scrummy Mummy&#8217;s Cakes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-and-metallic-gold-wedding-cake-by-Michelle-Keel-Scummy-Mummys.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4544\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-and-metallic-gold-wedding-cake-by-Michelle-Keel-Scummy-Mummys.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers and metallic gold wedding cake by Michelle Keel, Scummy Mummys\" width=\"521\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-and-metallic-gold-wedding-cake-by-Michelle-Keel-Scummy-Mummys.jpg 646w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-and-metallic-gold-wedding-cake-by-Michelle-Keel-Scummy-Mummys-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pink on pink makes a fabulous style statement in the wafer paper rose design below left by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Gillian-mercer-cakes\/395347090536359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gillian Mercer Cakes.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To the right, the ever creative Miso of <a href=\"http:\/\/misobakes.blogspot.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miso Bakes<\/a> demonstrates the possiblities of what can be created with wafer paper in your cake decorating, using a similar (but clearly inedible medium &#8211;\u00a0 paper coffee filters).\u00a0 You&#8217;ll find more on Miso&#8217;s design here via The Cake Blog: <a href=\"http:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2011\/06\/paper-rose-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">coffee filter flowers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-by-Gillian-Mercer-Cakes-left-and-Miso-Bakes-right-via-The-Cake-Blog.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4545\" src=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-by-Gillian-Mercer-Cakes-left-and-Miso-Bakes-right-via-The-Cake-Blog.jpg\" alt=\"wafer paper flowers by Gillian Mercer Cakes left and Miso Bakes right via The Cake Blog\" width=\"521\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-by-Gillian-Mercer-Cakes-left-and-Miso-Bakes-right-via-The-Cake-Blog.jpg 618w, https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/wafer-paper-flowers-by-Gillian-Mercer-Cakes-left-and-Miso-Bakes-right-via-The-Cake-Blog-300x142.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wafer paper flowers have taken the cake decorating world by storm this year thanks to the fabulously creative and contemporary floral designs by Stevi Auble at\u00a0Hey There Cupcake in San Diego. Stevi&#8217;s work has inspired decorators the world over and Craftsy now have three classes dedicated to wafer paper cakes presented by the master of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[17,192,187],"class_list":["post-4525","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-wedding-cakes-design-inspiration-and-tutorials","tag-cartoon-cakes","tag-contemporary-cake-designs","tag-wedding-cake-trends","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4525"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4525\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4525"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cake-geek.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}