Decorative Cakes & Confections Collage Sheets
These printable collage sheets feature images from a vintage cake decorating and confectionary book from the late 1800s. I’m amazed by the complexity of these spectacular cakes. I can barely smear store-bought icing on a cake without tearing it to shreds.
Scroll all the way down, and you’ll find a sheet of 2” x 3” journal cards and a sheet of 1.5” x 2.5” journal cards.
2” x 3” Journal Cards
Cake decorating has been a popular tradition for centuries and has evolved over time. It dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, who used honey and fruits to decorate their cakes. During the Renaissance, cake decorating became more elaborate and ornate, with decorations made from sugar paste, marzipan, and royal icing.
In the late 18th century, cake decorating was primarily done using simple techniques and materials. Sugar was a luxury item and was used sparingly in cake decorating, often just to add a touch of sweetness. Fruits, nuts, and other edible items were used to decorate cakes, and icing was used to add a smooth finish. Marzipan, a type of almond paste, was also used to create decorative figures and moldings. During this time, cake decorating was mainly done by professional bakers and confectioners, and cake decorating techniques were kept as trade secrets. However, with the increasing availability of sugar and other ingredients, home baking and cake decorating became more popular, and more people began to experiment with new techniques and styles. Cake decorating was transformed by the introduction of new tools and techniques, including piping bags, which made it easier to create intricate designs.
1.5” x 2.5” Journal Cards
Download and print these free collage sheets to use as inspiration for junk journaling, art journaling, collage, and other mixed-media artwork.
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Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
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To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
