¼ cup butter, softened 2 ⅔ cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk ½ teaspoon vanilla

If excess cornstarch sticks to the fondant, you can brush it away with a clean paint brush (either dry or barely damp) or lightly rub shortening onto the flower cut-out. If you choose to use shortening, be sure to use a light amount. It will get absorbed into the fondant and leave a little bit of shine. If this layer does not seem to stick to the others, add a tiny bit of water between the two folded flowers at the center point.