Hello there! This is a cute little dust ball from My Neighbour Totoro.I've lost count of how many times I have watched this wonderful film.
This little character was fun to make!- First, dye your fondant black. If you have pre-coloured fondant (we highly recommend getting red and black fondant, everything else can be easily dyed from white fondant), roll it into a nice ball, about the size of a slightly larger marble.
- This is optional, but I added some texture by rolling on a dimpled pattern.
- Two small pieces of white fondant for the eyes. Rolled them into tiny balls and flattened it on the "body."
- Pressed in brown sprinkles for the eyes. Finally, the fun part, sticking pieces of sprinkles randomly onto the dust ball!
Very cute! I do buy several colors and then I dye chocolate fondant black, since it is already dark. Chocolate fondant is the only type that seems to be consistent enough without too many bubbles that I can make myself from marshmallows.
ReplyDeleteMy kids would have a great time with this cupcake. I wish the real dust balls would disappear as fast as these would!!!
ReplyDeleteJennywenny - Yum, I love chocolate fondant! And you're right, they can easily be dyed black as well.
ReplyDeleteLadybugLuggage - Hahaha I know, real dust balls just keep appearing!
Oh my goodness, its so cute! I haven't seen 'My Neighbor Totoro', but I desperately want to!
ReplyDeleteAs always, your fondant work is sooo adorable!!! Wow!
ReplyDeleteWho knew dust could be so cute on food! absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteapparentlyjessy - It is a very touching film, I highly recommend it.
ReplyDeleteAvanika [YumsiliciousBakes] - Thank you! =)
Donna Childree Gotlib - Thanks!
The Scootabaker - Hahahhaa, I loved your comment. Indeed, who knew dust would be so cute?
I love love love this! So cute :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Bryt!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this film. What a great cupcake idea, really cute!
ReplyDeleteMe too, I need to make Totoro cupcakes! Thank you for stopping by!
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