Using store bought 'decorations'

Click on the link below to see a great example of using store bought bits and pieces for novelty birthday cakes

http://www.coolest-birthday-cakes.com/coolest-toy-story-birthday-cake-design-33.html

 

Lollies and candy are also a cake decorators best friend.  Read more about that here...

http://www.noveltybirthdaycakes.org/cake-decorating-techniques/cake-decorating-techniques-candy-lollies

 

So don't think of buying 'decorations' and props as cheating when making novelty cakes, they are a great way to actually make it better, more individual and unique.