A gift with love ...

APARNA WISHING YOU A VERY VERY HAPPY AND DELIGHTFUL BIRTHDAY !!!


aparna bday8, originally uploaded by sundeepswati.




aparna bday cake1, originally uploaded by sundeepswati.




Its a delight to make something especially for someone .. Made with a lot of love for you Aparna :))

A chocolate cake with chocolate butter icing and covered with fondant. I chose to make these blue glory bower flowers... very dainty and exotic flowers !!

I also made some drapes and small butterflies coloured in the same scheme of blue and violet.

53 comments:

  1. FHMay 5, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    Really beautiful and delicious too!:))

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  2. UmaMay 5, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    That's a wonderful treat for a birthday! Lovely cake.

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  3. aparnaMay 5, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so touched! Speechless........this is such a beautiful gesture, Swati!! I only wish I could whet my appetite for chocolate cake and taste the wonderful cake in person! This is soooooo sweet. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You so very much!!!!:)))))))

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  4. ChamMay 5, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    Another eye catching creation :) Love the purple flower

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  5. glamah16May 5, 2008 at 2:12 PM

    So beautiful and delicate.

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  6. Beyond CurriesMay 5, 2008 at 5:33 PM

    Wow! you are one talented sugarcrafter! I went through all your creations and each and every piece looks like a masterpiece for me.

    Great job. Keep up the good work.

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  7. RachelMay 5, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    beautiful flowers...dainty as you mentioned it...lovely!

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  8. SwatiMay 5, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks Asha..Its great to have you back after a long time :))


    Uma, thanks... Really feels nice doing small things for people you know :))

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  9. SwatiMay 5, 2008 at 10:44 PM

    Aparna..Happy birthday to you..May all your wishes be fulfilled and may you always be smiling and laughing...Its been great knowing you and having you in my life...:))

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  10. SwatiMay 5, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    Thanks Cham, Glamah... glad you liked it this time too..All of you are so sweet ...


    Madhu, thanks a ton for the lovely compliments ...Great to have you here :))

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  11. aparnaMay 5, 2008 at 10:49 PM

    Wow!!!! Thanks for your kind wishes:))) I feel the same...its been great knowing you too. Will meet up this year:))

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  12. ~nmMay 6, 2008 at 1:15 AM

    OMG!!! Thats such a beautiful looking cake!! I wonder if I would be able to ever dig into it lest I spoil it! :D

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  13. AnonymousMay 6, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Hey!! now is that a great testament for a truly felt friendship, or what!!!

    How wonderful for Aparna to have a creation of unique and sublime beauty dedicated on the special day.

    My toast to the very lucky friends.

    The color combination choice is fab!!

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  14. ErikaMay 6, 2008 at 8:01 AM

    Your work is gorgeous! I wish my flowers were as realistic and delicate as yours!

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  15. NamrathaMay 6, 2008 at 11:27 AM

    Very pretty Swathi, love those flowers, very delicate!! :)

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  16. AnnieMay 6, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    Wow. Totally gorgeous!! I wish I had just an ounce of your talent.

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  17. AnonymousMay 7, 2008 at 12:53 AM

    This is such a beautiful cake!!!

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  18. EdithMay 7, 2008 at 4:37 AM

    haha I didn't realised that you have already got this award. Nevertheless, you deserve it one more time. http://preciousmoments66.blogspot.com/2008/05/yummy-blog-award.html

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  19. ShilpaMay 7, 2008 at 7:31 AM

    Thats such a beautiful cake Swati. I am not sure how anyone cuts such a beautiful piece of art. I would save them all :).

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  20. SwatiMay 7, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    Aparna, look forward to see you too.

    nm, Thanks for your kind words... great to have you here :))

    anonymous, thanks for your lovely words..anything for friends!!!

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  21. SwatiMay 7, 2008 at 7:49 AM

    Erika, I am so glad you found me and helped me see your lovely cakes!!

    Namratha, thanks dear..glad you liked the flowers !!I particularly have a weakness for flowers and wish to try and make as many as I can!!

    Annie, welcome to my space and hope to see you often :))

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  22. RosieMay 7, 2008 at 2:13 PM

    Oh my goodness this is really beautiful and what a lovely thing to do Swati for aparna bday!!

    Rosie x

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  23. Susan from Food BloggaMay 7, 2008 at 3:34 PM

    I can't think of a more deserving recipient for a Yummy award. Your cakes are exceptional, Swati. This one is particularly lovely with the drape effect along the side.

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  24. DoriMay 7, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    Wow, these are some beautiful pics of an amazing cake! I'm glad you visited me... sometimes I lose track of blogs when I forget to add them to my links. Thanks for reminding me :)

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  25. SigMay 7, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Wow beautiful... Swati, I know I say this every time I am here, but you are one talented lady :)

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  26. CakelawMay 8, 2008 at 4:47 AM

    How gorgeous Swati! And lucky Aparna!

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  27. SwatiMay 8, 2008 at 8:49 AM

    Thankyou Homecooked ...

    Precious dear, thanks so much .. I am thrilled again!!!

    Shilpa its great to have you back... Missed you :))

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  28. SwatiMay 8, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Rosie, am glad you are better and back again... Oh yes, Aparna was really thrilled and it so nice to see people around you happy, isnt it!!

    Susan, thats so sweet of you to say so.. I am touched!!
    I am glad to know that you liked the drapes as much as I did.

    Sig, :D ..Its really nice to see you here after such a long time.. Thanks for your compliments.

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  29. IvyMay 8, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    What a beautiful cake and Happy Birthday Aparna.

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  30. MaggieMay 8, 2008 at 2:01 PM

    Wow! How beautiful. Too good to eat.

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  31. carmenMay 9, 2008 at 10:07 AM

    wow
    beautiful cake
    yesssssss
    brava

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  32. sraMay 9, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Those photos are ethereal!

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  33. CynthiaMay 9, 2008 at 11:56 AM

    A beautiful cake for a beautiful person from a beautiful person.

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  34. maybelles momMay 9, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    OH, my, everytime you post a cake, I have to look two or three times to make sure that it is actually all sugar--it looks so real. Stunning.

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  35. SwatiMay 9, 2008 at 7:24 PM

    Thanks Cakelaw for your sweet words :)

    Ivy thanks so much..It been really nice knowing you.

    Oh Margaret, thanks sweetie :)

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  36. SwatiMay 9, 2008 at 7:29 PM

    Sra, I really envy you guys havin so much fun with the get-togethers..But very happy to know that you really enjoying yourselves... Cheers!!

    Cynthia, you are one of the sweetest bloggers I have come across.. Inspite of your heavy schedule you still manage to squeeze in time to visit our blogs and write such wonderful things for us that keep one smiling and happy :)) God bless you!!

    Maybelles Mom, thanks dear..Really enjoyed your posts with violets :))

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  37. tartasacherMay 10, 2008 at 12:39 AM

    Hello Swati- I'm Tartasacher,my blog is "Mil postres". Your blog is very, very beautiful.
    The cakes so wonderful, beautiful and delicious. Thank you for your visit and comments.
    Lovely cake and delicate purple flower. Thank you, Swati

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  38. tartasacherMay 10, 2008 at 12:41 AM

    Hello. I'm the link of your blog in my blog. Thank you an kisses

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  39. tartasacherMay 10, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    Thank you dear Swati. Your blog is very, very wonderful. The recipes and presentation so delicate and lovely. I'm a link fo your blog, Thank you. Carmen is also lovely and your blog so beautiful.
    Thanks and kisses

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  40. HULYAMay 10, 2008 at 4:52 AM

    Dear Swati,
    you make gorgeous cakes.I love them a lot.I have given you EXCELLENCE AWARD in my blog i also write a small English part for you but if you don't understand i can come and explain it to you.HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!LOVE FROM IZMIR TURKIYE:-)))

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  41. SuganyaMay 10, 2008 at 6:53 AM

    Hi....U have a excellent blog with beautiful cakes... Love them all...

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  42. TBCMay 10, 2008 at 6:37 PM

    Congrats on the award. Well deserved! Your cakes are too pretty to be eaten, Swati.:D

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  43. Deeba PABMay 11, 2008 at 8:03 AM

    Absolutely stunning Swati...really really nice. Even the top 10 pics are fabulous! Would love to attend a workshop; maybe next time you have one in Gurgaon! Ciao Deeba

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  44. RosieMay 11, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    Swati me again - I have an award for you on my blog :)

    http://rosiebakesapeaceofcake.blogspot.com/

    Rosie x

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  45. Michelle | Bleeding EspressoMay 11, 2008 at 10:38 AM

    Wow, what a birthday gift :)

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  46. FaeryMay 11, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Wow Swati this is so beautiful an delicate the colors are perfect

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  47. AnonymousMay 11, 2008 at 10:28 PM

    That's a gorgeous birthday cake! I'm sure it will just melt in mouth, when eaten:)
    Yes, during summers, I love taking lots of nimbu-pani and lassi(a little sweetened) as well. Ripe mango juices are also my favorite summer drinks.

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  48. AnonymousMay 11, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    Hello Swati, I have a new blog now, which you might like,
    http://spicelove-starryromance.blogspot.com/

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  49. JMay 12, 2008 at 1:03 AM

    You're really talented Swati! Your creations are marvelous!

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  50. Swati Raman GargMay 12, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    just another creation by you .. over which i can drool over for hrs...
    u r too good swati...

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  51. PixieMay 12, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    You must have the patience of a saint. I'm going to find out if there are any cake classes in town and perhaps, I'll make my petal one day. ;)

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  52. SwatiMay 12, 2008 at 8:37 AM

    Thanks everyone...All of you make my day...everyday!!! Lots of love to all of you ..:))

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  53. STJuly 17, 2008 at 12:49 AM

    WoW ...what a birthday gift...Lovely cake....

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