Island monkeys

I made this island of monkeys yesterday and this time I remembered to take photos so I'm able to share some instructions today. :-)

1) Knead some blue gel colour into white fondant but do not mix the colour thoroughly so you'll get a marbled effect to look like sea waves. Use a fondant roller cutter to cut out a flat disc about 5" in diameter. You can use a circle cardboard template or just use a large bowl as a guide.

 2) Take one LCM breakfast bar (the Australian equivalent to Rice Krispies Treat).

 3) Shape the LCM into an irregular shape and cover with green fondant.

 4) Roll out some more green fondant and cut a random shape.

 5) Stick the random piece on the first 5" disc using water or sugar flower glue.

 6) Attach the LCM shape like this.

 7) Shape LCM into tree trunks and attach a piece of thin spaghetti to the bottom of the trunks.

 8) Cover the trunks with brown fondant and attach to the island like this.

 9) Add some leaves on the trunks.

 10) Add monkeys (I'll make a monkey tutorial in future, I promise!), or any other creatures - puppies, teddies, sunbathers, crocodiles, birds.... etc. I'm thinking a bunch of people marooned on a deserted island would be fun!

 11) Add details - more leaves on the trees and bananas.

 12) To make coconuts, roll balls of brown fondant and using a ball tool make an indent, then stick some white fondant in the indent and shape the insides with the ball tool.

 13) Finishing touches...

 14) Now all that remains is to bake the cake, ice it with buttercream and place this on top of the cake right before serving (surrounded by birthday candles of course - trick candles will add to the fun...hahahaha).