Today I made two identical little purse cake for a few moms at my daughter’s school. These ladies have blessed me so much with unexpected gifts, cake stands and beautiful hand me down clothes. So, what better way to say thanks than to make them a cake! I had a 9″ single round that was […]
Misc. Tools, Photo Tutorials
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I know I am! We started going to church on Saturday nights! Kind of weird in the beginning but now it’s crazy how nice and relaxing our Sundays are…truly a day of rest and play! Love it! This morning my kids and I got out the home made […]
Modeling Chocolate, Photo Tutorials, Sugar Flowers
Last night my husband’s school, St. Thomas More, held its annual fund-raising auction at a beautiful location downtown Portland. Last year I had created the Latin Lady cake for their themed event and raised $600 for the school! This year they asked if I’d take part in the dessert portion again, so of course I […]
Celebration Cakes, Photo Tutorials, Sculptured Cakes
If you haven’t been over to The TomKat Studio, go now! It truly is “a place for all things pretty”!! The colors, the pictures, the decorations, tips and ideas are brilliant! A few weeks ago, they spotted my Vintage Ruffle Cupcakes seen here that I had done for Cake Central magazine and asked if I’d […]
Cupcakes, Modeling Chocolate, Online, Photo Tutorials, Sugar Flowers
Another Cake Central magazine publication!!! I am so inspired by vintage accessories and fashion! I’ve seen these beautiful little felt ruffle flowers on head bands, shoes, purses and various other places. I’ve been thinking, “OH, I’ve got to make that out of fondant!” So, when Cake Central asked me to do a cupcake project for […]
Cupcakes, Magazine, Photo Tutorials
Happy Birthday to my amazing daughter!! She turned 5 yesterday…I can hardly believe it! She wanted a princess dress cake, so that’s what she got! I wanted something a little different than the traditional barbie doll princess cakes, so I went for a 18th century inspired dress form cake…on a pedestal! There was more detail […]
Birthday Cakes, Photo Tutorials, Sculptured Cakes
I have been neglecting the blog lately…sorry friends! I’ve actually had a few secret projects I’ve been working on for a new magazine coming out and I can’t publish any of my work until a month after the issue is on the shelves! I’ve been doing stuff…I just can’t show you yet! Cake Central is […]
Birthday Cakes, Cakes, Photo Tutorials
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY AMAZING HUSBAND!!!!!!!!! I have THE best husband in the world!!! I am SO blessed that God allowed me to marry this man – he is the man of my dreams!!! He is the best daddy, the most loving and patient man I know!! I love you and wish you the best […]
Birthday Cakes, Photo Tutorials, Sculptured Cakes, Templates
I had put a request out on the blog a week or two ago mentioning I wanted to make a stiletto type shoe and shoe box for someone! Well, I got someone who wanted JUST the shoe I wanted to make!! Thank you thank you thank you Jen! This was SO fun to make and […]
Celebration Cakes, Photo Tutorials, Sculptured Cakes