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The Coach "C"
We searched high and low for a stamp but after two days of looking we decided that we could make our own "C" stamp. We purchased some rubber foam from the local craft shop and traced the shape from a print out.

Cutting out the Coach "C" stamps
We used a craft knife to cut out the shape from the foam. It was necessary to cut out two shapes because the pattern requires an inverted C.

Putting a handle on the stamps
A handle was glued onto the back of the stamps to make them easier to use.

Using the stamp
The stamps worked great! Instead of dipping the stamp into the "paint" we painted the bottom of the stamps; this reduced the dripping effect.

Filling in the stamp
With a steady hand, the stamped "C" was painted in using a small brush.

Creating the buckles
While the "C" pattern was getting applied to the cake the buckles were created. Strips of fondant were cut and the stitches were applied before construction. The connectors were created with a simple fondant "snake". These would be the first part of the strap to be added to the cake.

Creating more buckles
Strips of fondant were cut and the stitches were applied before construction. The buckle parts were created with a simple fondant "snake".

Painting the buckles
After the straps were applied to the cake the buckle parts were painted.

Adding the extra touches
We added the tassles and the "Happy Birthday" tag to finish off the cake.