"Ouiser, can we call a truce long enough for me to get a piece of cake?" ~Drum (Steel Magnolias - 1989)

For those of you familiar with the movie Steel Magnolias, this should make you smile...  I was asked by a new client to create a replica of the armadillo groom's cake from the movie.  You know, the "bleeding" red velvet cake that was done in the shape of an armadillo.  For starters, I didn't have much to go by since the only photo I could find was this one.

Well, I took that and created a down-sized replica (since the bridal shower was smaller than the movie wedding).  Check this out...

It's a shame they're not this cute in real life!  I made the cake out of the classic red velvet.  I then iced with a thickened buttercream before adding the design work.  I did an armor patterning on the body and head,  a separate armor pattern for the banding, created slightly darker feet and tail,  looped and "glued" two ears, and hand-painted the facial features.  I personally was a bit surprised how well it turned out.

I even gave him a scaly little tale...

Best of wishes to the new bride!!!   Here's some advice every bride should take from the ladies:  Don't make the sanctuary look like it's been hosed down with Pepto-Bismol...  Don't blow your friends off to scream at your husband cause you can do that anytime... And (my personal favorite) an ounce of pretension is worth a pound of manure -- LOL!  Congratulations!!!!