A few years ago I loved to bake but I didn’t know how to pull it all together. I could make a good cake but as far as decorating it I didn’t go much farther then a tub of frosting and a butter knife. Then I was asked to be a Wilton Mom and everything changed. I flew out to Chicago and they taught me how simple it was to take that same frosting and put it in a bag with a tip and take my decorating to a whole new level.
They didn’t teach me anything that you can’t learn. If you are still looking for a fun gift idea consider giving someone a gift card to Michael’s to go towards taking a cake decorating class. You could even take it with them! How fun would that be?
I’ve made a few cakes since then too! The very first character cake pan I tried was this SpongeBob cake. It wasn’t perfect and it took me a really long time but it was worth it all. Gavin was absolutely thrilled with it and knowing I made it for him was literally icing on the cake!
For something fun I made this soccer ball cake for an end of season celebration. It’s two cakes put together and was the fastest one I’ve made so far. It was the first time I got to try out the fun grass technique too!
The most recent cake I made was for Sawyer’s 1st birthday. It was the Mickey Mouse cake and it was tricky mainly because a lot of the lines didn’t come through but in the end I think it turned out fabulous!
Part of making a good cake is having the right tools. You don’t need many to start off with but once you get a good collection of supplies together keeping them organized is key. When you start decorating it is key to have everything you need in reach! This Decorator Preferred Decorating Set is everything you need to get your decorating on! It provides all the tools you need and a great place to organize and store them all.
Inside this caddy, you’ll find all the essential tools for decorating with buttercream and royal icings—all stored in our brand-new Decorator Preferred Decorating Caddy. Caddy measures 8.25 in. x 16.25 in. x 6.25 in. Set/48.
LOOK AT ALL YOU GET! GREAT SAVINGS!
• 16 Decorating Tips: Round 3, 5, 12; Star 18, 21, 32, 1M; Basketweave 48; Leaf 352, 69; Petal 103, 125; Drop Flower 225, 109; Multi-Opening 233; Bismark 230
• 9 in. and 13 in. Angled Spatulas
• 4 Standard Couplers
• 2 Bake-Even Strips
• 16 in. Professional Decorating Bag
• 2 — 10 in. Professional Decorating Bags
• 12 — 12 in. Disposable Decorating Bags
• 1.5 in. Flower Nail
• Tip Brush
• Flower Lifter
• 6 Silicone Tip Covers
Right now one (1) Mom Spotted readers has the opportunity to win a $99 Decorator Preferred Decorating Set. To enter use the Rafflecopter form below. Good Luck!
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I have never taken one , but would love to never a sitter !
I have never taken a cake class. I’d like to but have never found the time.
I’ve always wanted to take a Wilton Decorating Class, but they’ve never fit into the schedule! Perhaps 2014 will be the year!! Fingers crossed!
I tried to sign up for one at a Michael’s store last month but they were all full. It’s on my 2014 to-do list!
I have never taken a class even though ive been dying to! i even worked at michaels and couldve taken it free! ugh. i just have never found the time.
I have never taken any classes, can’t really afford to spend the money on something I can learn myself.
I haven’t taken a Wilton decorating class, but my parents baked and decorated cakes. My dad was very talented…I have some of his pans and generally buy Wilton products. I decorate as a hobby and my grandchildren love the cakes I have done for them.
I haven’t taken one, but would like to.
I have not taken a class from them b/c I’ve never heard of it! Will have to look into this – looks like great fun!
I want to take a class so bad
I have never done a Wilton decorating class. I don’t think I’ve seen one offered at a time when I could do it.
Never had the money or transportation to get to a cake class but it would be neat to do
I have taken two Wilton cake decorating classes and I loved them! I can’t wait to move on to the third! I’m really addicted, I would love to learn to make more of those beautiful flowers. Also I’m excited to learn how to use the modeling chocolate. I could really use one of those caddies! All my stuff is in Wegman’s bags.
I have not taken a class, mostly because I haven’t looked into them. I figure there is a charge, and we don’t have it in the budget.
No, been busy with my home and business but would love to
I’ve never taken a class, my grandmother owned a cake decorating shop and I learned from her but the tools are expensive.
I’ve never taken one. However, it wasn’t for the lack of interest 🙂 Just time management.
I haven’t taken one; there hasn’t been any available in our area
I am interested in taking a few classes. I love to decorate and be creative. I have never taken one because most of them occur at night and I have 2 young children.
I’ve never taken a class, just can’t afford it, but I see wilton has awesome items to decorate and just be creative.
I’ve never taken one because I don’t do decorating that often, and I know enough from what my mom taught me.
I have not. I guess I didn’t know there was even such a thing!
Never have, would be fun
No I haven’t taken a Wilton class – when stationed in England I did take take some classes over there.
i have not. i never knew you could! it sounds fun!!
I have never taken a class. I didn’t know it was an option!
I have never taken a class. I did not know it was an option!
I never have taken a class. They don’t offer it here.
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I have not taken a class because the Michaels are all an hour away.
I’ve never taken a cake decorating class. I’d love to.
I have not- because I never knew about them- now I can’t wait to take one with a friend! It would be the PREFECT gift for her!
I took a Wilton decorating course many years ago when I was a newlywed. I remember learning to freeze your cake before you iced it, brushing away any crumbs. Also you can practice your icing piping techniques on a cookie sheet – you don’t need to make a cake to practice – LOL!
I have never taken a Wilton decorating class before but I would LOVE to. I’ve always been intimidated by making cakes, but this past year I’ve taken the leap and made a couple of cakes… not great at it (have a lot to learn) but I’ve had fun.
I just finished the first Wilton course and loved it!
i have never taking a class before because i didnt know they had them. it would be great to take.
No, I haven’t. Didn’t know you could!
I have not taken a class because I never really thought of it.
No I haven’t taken a Wilton class before.
I have never taken the class because I’ve never had the time or opportunity.
I have not but I have been trying to get my daughter to go with me for years.
I’ve never taken a Wilton class because there has never been one close to where I live. I’d love to take one because I suck at frosting cakes. =p
I haven’t taken a Wilton class because there aren’t any craft stores nearby, I have to drive pretty far to bigger cities.
i tried teaching my self the first cake i made was a castle
I totally love the Mickey Mouse cake, but you knew that because I told you when you made it. =)
Yes I have. I’ve taken 3, one a repeat. Gave all my cake decorating things to my granddaughter so I’d love to have this.
I haven’t because I had no idea they existed! I really want to now!
I haven’t. I’m a self taught cake decorator
I have not, but I would like to.
I haven’t taken any Wilton classes, none nearby…but I would love to learn new skills.
I haven’t been to a Wilton Cake Decorating class. The closest one is about an hour away.
No, I have not had a class, but my mother bought the books and taught herself and I learned from her and am still learning.
i’ve taken a cake decorating class but not specifically by wilton
My computer fliped out so I don’t think my comment went through so I am trying again. I haven’t taken a Wilton cake decorating class because my hubby has not beed comfortable watching the kids…. but I think that is soon to change and I love making special fancy caked for my kids, so I would love to do it!
I have never taken a class mainly because I really didn’t know about them. Great idea though, will check into it!
i havent yet but my sister and i are planning to this year
NO i haven’ but would love to.
I have taken 2 classes. Would love to go back and take the wedding cake class.. Lost all my cake decorating supplies in my divorce and need to re-buy everything.. Would be awesome if I could win this..
I have wanted to take it at the Michael’s and my schedule never allows me to do it weeknights.
I haven’t. We finally got a Jo-Ann a couple of towns over, but I don’t think they ever offer classes.
I have not taken a Wilton cake decorating class, because my grandmother taught me how to decorate cakes using Wilton products.
I haven’t yet but have always wanted to
no- never been able to schedule around work! 🙁
I haven’t taken one because I didn’t know much about them and I didn’t know they were available at craft stores.
I have never taken a Wilton class but i think it would be fun. I live so far away from any craft store, that it’s hard to fit it in around all our schedules.
I have never taken a Wilton class, maybe I will
I have never taken a Wilton’s cake decorating class. I have always wanted to take a class.
No i never havent, I’ll have to check and see if theres one near me!
No, I haven’t because I didn’t know about them. I’d really love to take a class.
Yes I have! I didn’t get to finish it though because we didn’t have a sitter for the last 2 sessions 🙁 I am hoping I can take it over again but only way that will happen anymore is if they can find someone to teach it. So, I would have to go an hour away to do it.
I have not, I’ve never heard of them before.
I have not, but I have wanted to..but the husband watching the kids has stopped me
I haven’t. I’m not sure if anyone offers them around here.
I have never taken one, I didn’t know they existed! Fantastic news.
I had never taken a Wilton class, because I was lucky enough to have my mom start my wanting to do cakes (she used to decorate cakes for the birthdays at a nursing home she used to wrlk at when I was a pretween). I dabbled by starting to buy the Wilton books and leaned a lot from a friend. But never got into too much for my own creations. Never have tried fondant and have not doen much for cakes the past 10 years. Now that my duaghter wants to learn, as we have done CUPcake decorating together, she’d like to do crazy on this art!
I would love to win this I hope I win
I have never taken a Wilton Cake Decorating class but have always thought it would be so much fun! I never buy cakes for parties or box mixes…I do it all from scratch and I love all the Wilton products!!!
I would love to take a class but I’ve never known a wilton class to be available in my area. I would love to be able to make all the birthday cakes for my grandchildren.
I have never taken a Wilton Cake Decorating class either because I was working at the time or it was not offered wherever I was living. I am retired now and have the time to do this.
No I haven’t..never had the opportunity but I bet that is alot of fun!
Not yet, but when my last child begins school next year, I’m determined to go take cake decorating classes at Michael’s. I’ve already decided this and told my husband several times.
I would to be able to take one of their classes. It looks so fun.
No, I haven’t had the money to take the class.
I havent had the money but would really love to take the class
I haven’t. I’ve taught myself everything I know. When I first got into cake decorating I didn’t have the extra $$ for classes or the time.
They have classes at Michaels, but I have not taken any yet. I would love too, but don’t have the money to spend. Oh, that just gave me an idea to tell my husband. He could get me classes for Christmas!
I haven’t attended any because I don’t have the time or money for them.
I have not taken a cake decorating class before. I am on a tight budget at this time rather. I am on SSI and I don’t get much at all. I cannot afford to take a cake decorating class rite now, things are too high these days. I would love to have a cake decorating kit, because I love cooking and baking as well.
I don’t think I’ve ever taken a Wilton Cake decorating class because I don’t know if my area has them. Would love, though!
no, havet had the money
these always look so cute, but like i could never accomplish it, would love to try
I have never taken a class. Didn’t even know they existed. Sounds so fun.
I took one about 35 years ago with my mom. We had such a good time.
I have not, but I would love to! I love making my girls cakes for their birthdays and would love for them to look that beautiful!
No, I haven’t because the closest class to me is 180 miles one way. I’d love to, though!
I have always wanted to take a class. It’s on my wish list.
I haven’t attended any because I don’t have the time.
I have been trying to bake foe years just havent ever had the money to buy new baking supplies!!
I haven’t taken a class. I really never thought about taking a class but I would love to.
I GOT SOME LESSONS FROM A GRADUATE WHEN I VOLUNTEERED AT A WEEK-LONG CHURCH FESTIVAL. I NEVER REMEMBER ANYTHING MORE THAN ‘DO NOT OPEN THE STOVE DOOR WHILE YOUR CAKE BAKES AND ALWAYS TEST WITH A NEW TOOTHPICK FOR THE ‘DONE’ TEST!
I have not taken a class. I never really checked into classes to be honest. Thanks
I have not ever taken a class, but I’d like too!
no there is not one in my area
I have at a craft store in CT and loved it.
I never have. Why? Because one of my besties is a cake maker/decorator. She loves to do it and is great at it and I love to “allow” her to do my cakes!
No I haven’t. I wouldn’t know where to look for one around here!
I’ve never taken a Wilton Cake Decorating Class. I usually learn what I need to outside of a classroom.
Ive never taken one but I would love to.
I have not taken a class but I have learned through their magazines how to decorate cakes.
I didn’t realize they were offered, and I live in Chicago.
I haven’t, but family members have.
I haven’t, but it’s been on my to do list for a while! The schedule’s never worked out for me, but maybe in the new year…
I’ve never taken the class. But, I would love to. I could use all the help I can get!
Never taken class, haven’t thought about it.
I have not taken one yet, but maybe will later on
No, I have not taken the class but now that I know there is one I will have to check into it.
I have not taken a class, but perhaps in the future.
i have taken one
I have.
I’ve never taken a Wilton class but have wanted to. But I’m a recent graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, so I have learned a bit of cake decorating.
I haven’t.. I’ve never had the time.
I have not but would love too.
I have not maybe someday.
Thanks for the chance!
I have not taken a class yet. but I’ve always wanted to.
I could not afford to take it
I haven’t taken one mostly because I never got into baking cakes that much until this past year.
I have not yet taken a Wilton class, but I LOVE the cakes you show in this post! I, too, limit myself to homemade icing and a spatula – when I really want to get fancy, I’ll take a tip or two out and attempt some writing or little “swirlies” on the edge of the cake! I bought my daughter the larger Wilton decorating set (as well as the class books) – she’s our “Cake Boss” and her cakes are fabulous-looking! I’d love a set for myself (I’d need to take a class or two for myself as well). thanks for the chance to win!
I have not taken a Wilton decorating class YET, but I am going to soon!
I’ve never taken a class. I would love to, but don’t seem to have the time!
I have never taken one because I don’t have any free time.
I haven’t but I would like to. I have never seen a class offered near me.
I haven’t yet because I haven’t made the time. I bet it would be fun!
I haven’t because I make most of my things with vegan icing.
No, but I would if there was one near me.
I have not. Honestly, I never really thought about it before. If it was not too expensive I would consider it.
I have not taken one, have not seen them offered around me before. Will have to watch for them! I would love to learn to decorate cakes better!!!!
I never have, but if I won this set I would definitely look into it! Would save me money on birthday cakes for my kiddos every year
I have not taken a class, I didn’t know they were offered.
I have never been to one, because I don’t have one near me. Looks fun though!
Have not taken one – schedule just wont match. Hope I can someday
I have never taken a Wilton Cake Decorating Class before because I didn’t know they were offered.
not yet but it sounds fun!!
I’ve always wanted to but there is not a class near me since we live in the middle of no where.
I’ve never thought thought of taking a class but it sounds fun.
I have not taken any classes because honestly I have never heard of them before so I did not know about the class
I haven’t take one, but would like, too.
Never heard of the class. Not in our area
No, but I would love to, just havent had time or money to sign up for the class
nope, i’m probably hopeless
I have never through of taking a class but it sound exciting. I have to look for classes in my area. Thank you for this giveaway.
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Yeah I took one before at michaels craft store it was a lot of fun
yes i did- at michaels
No, because I’ve never heard of their cooking classes until today.
I have never taken a Witon cake decorating class because I have not had time. I have always wanted to take the classes.
I have not but I want to and have looked up dates and times!!!
No I’ve never taken one of their classes. I’ve always wanted to but haven’t been able to find the time. 🙁
No, I have never known where they are offered. It would be fun though!
Thanks for the chance.
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I havent taken a class because I’ve never seen one offered in my city! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
No I haven’t taken a class maybe when I have time and money I would love too but I would love to win this!!!
I haven’t take one but would love to! I am just getting started with decorating cakes, cupcakes and desserts!
No I haven’t because Im just so busy!
I never heard of it before.
No class offered around here
I havent but it sound like it would be a lot of fun.
I took 2 years of cake decorating in High School
I never have…never thought to!
I have not taken their class mostly because of lack of time
ive always wanted to take a cake decorating class
I haven’t but would love to!
yes, years ago
I didn’t know they gave classes but I’d love to.