Black Friday Birthday Cake

I have a tradition that is twelve years strong:  Black Friday Shopping with my friends Kari, Jill & Marla.  Marla has a end of November birthday, so every year we are either shopping on her birthday or really close to it.  This year I decided to make a small 6" cake for us to enjoy during our Black Friday Lunch.

I made little fondant shopping bags from some of our favorite stores, and of course, the essential steaming Starbucks cup!  I also got a chance to practice some drop strings from the top border (such a pretty look that takes practice).  

Just a simple and yummy little cake for us girls to enjoy together~