Be inspired to create celebration cakes that are as desirable as they are delicious Step by step, combine and decorate basic shapes for results as simple or sensational as you desire. Achieve effortlessly eye-catching effects through clever color choices and bold embellishment. Ensure your cake is party-perfect with expert tips and techniques, easy shortcuts and extra design ideas. Make exquisite coordinating mini-cakes to be enjoyed at celebrations or given as delightfully sweet gifts. Inspirational styles include: Funky Flowers Twinkling Snowflakes Opulent Swirls Retro Graphics Quirky Cut-outsDelicate Mosaics Wonky Tiers Beautiful Beads

Lindy Smith is a British Sugarcraft Guild accredited demonstrator with over 20 years experience in sugarcrafting and is the author of eight cake decorating books, including the worldwide best-seller The Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible. She runs a successful cake decorating business and online shop, called Lindy's Cakes Ltd, and teaches cake decorating and sugarcraft courses all around the world. Visit her website at: www.lindyscakes.co.uk