FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS AND CAKE TOPS : Page 291
ROSE BASKET DESIGN
The detail of the basket and border of this 12-inch with a shell border using a pastel green icing. It is
cake top are explained under "Special Techniques." customary to write on a cake top such as this, and here
The basket is woven in purple and white with pink is an idea that has genuine appeal. Obtain some small
roses and buds completing the design. A No. 104 tube gift cards such as used by florists, and write your per-
was used to achieve a ribbon swag border on the outer sonal message. The card is then placed in the basket in
edge. The flower portion of the cake was finished off an upright position.