Sunday, April 18, 2010

Cake Decorating

So, I know I've neglected this blog for awhile (okay a year or so!), but I have decided that I'm going to post some craft or thing I've done at least once a week! It might be something I did a long time ago but at lease it will be something right?! Anyways, I thought I'd start off with the Cake Decorating class that I took in March. I was inspired to take this class after I did the cupcakes for Zoey's birthday (see post here). I really enjoyed taking the class and defiantly learned A LOT from it! I hope to be able to take the next couple classes but I had to take a little break in between (making and decorating a cake EVERY week on top of everything else was getting a little much). So, anyone around here that has a birthday or special even coming up, let me know! I can now decorate cakes!!

This is the first cake we did. We learned how to make all the stars (which is what the rainbow is made out of). I love these colors too, they're probably one of my favorite shades.
I thought I did a pretty good job for my first cake!! I can do a lot of cool and fun things just with this one tip. I think we might have to celebrate half birthdays this year just so I don't have to wait so long to make a cake for Clay or Zoey!

This was the next cake I made. Disclaimer,...this cake was not for looks as much as it was practicing the technique. I'm not so good at those flowers on top but I'm going to practice because in the book they look amazing! I left this cake at the store for the employees to eat because we didn't need another cake at my house (remember, I had to make a cake each week for class!!!)


This is my friend, Rochelle, who sat next to me in class. We bonded on the first class and had a blast the rest of the weeks! She made some great cakes and if our schedules work out then we'll take the next class together in May (hopefully I'll be able to do it that soon).
For the last class we did the rose cake. Of course, I forgot to take pictures and so I have none to show you but I thought mine actually turned out pretty decent! We were so tired of cake by the time that class came around that it sat on my kitchen counter for almost two weeks before we finally just threw it away!
I had a great time taking this class and am excited to see what kind of things I can do with it in the future!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Pics from My First Free Card Night

I had such a good time at my first free card night. Honestly I wish I'd had a few more people show up but I had a blast with the ladies that did come. Here are a few pictures of the ladies that came and one of the cards they made...



For RSVPing my guests each got to pick a little gift. Below is one of the sets. Each had the little pad of paper, the matching pen, mini m&m's and there's a small stamp in each one. I had a fun putting these together for each of the ladies.
Keep an eye out tomorrow night for a post with closeups of the cards and a little bit of how they were made!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Free Card Night Sneak Peak

So, this Friday night and Saturday morning I am holding my first "Free Card Night." It's a come and go as you want time where you get to make 3 cards and see my new place! I thought I might give a little sneak peak as to what I have in store. I have already cut out all the needed pieces and have it all separated, doesn't it look like fun (that's all the pieces to 20 each of 3 cards)! I also added a picture of the cute RSVP gifts that I made, this is just the start (thank you to everyone who RSVP'd). I have a few more ideas brewing in my head to make this weekend wonderful for everyone. Check below for details on the activity and please drop by if can! Don't worry, I made enough for everyone!


Sunday, March 22, 2009

Zoey's Thank You Cards

Zoey's birthday party was just over a week ago and she got tons of great gifts. I wanted to make sure to send out Thank You cards quickly because I always forget or get them half done and never finish or a few times (like my wedding) I got them all made, written, addressed and just didn't get them in the mail! So,... I've been feeling this butterfly theme with Zoey so I made these cute cards the other day. I even got them all written and mailed!!! My favorite part of the card was I put Zoey's thumb print next to her name on the inside to give it a personal touch.
Enjoy -