The Very Hungry Caterpillar was the theme for Adam's first birthday! In one short year, Adam has grown and changed just like the caterpillar.....but he is MUCH cuter! Here's his cake! Happy Birthday, precious Adam......Did I mention how much I love your mom and dad?
I see all kinds of techniques and cake designs on the internet but rarely have any time to just practice. But today was just one of those days....no cakes due and no specific plans for the day. So I used my cake "dummies" [styrofoam cake tiers] to try some things I think are lovely -- pleating, quilting, and stenciling fondant. It was great fun, and NO PRESSURE!
Buttercream is my nemesis! I have a hard, hard time with it. This cake is the first cake, decorated completely in buttercream. A birthday cake for my brother-in-law, Denny!
Kari was not the traditional bride with her cowboy boots under her wedding dress! So her cake was not going to be traditional either -- chocolate cake with bright swirls and flowers! Blessings on both of you for many years of happiness!
Shelby is not wild about cake, but she IS wild about "afro circus, afro circus, polka dot, polka dot, afro circus"! So we gave her a cookie cake with her the polka dot zebra on it! Happy Birthday, Shelby!
Lainey and Aubrey celebrated their 3rd birthday with a "Sweet as Candy" birthday party. Months before their birthday, their mom found the perfect cake for the celebration! She always challenges me with her cake ideas, but I think it was a success! The 2 tier base and the lid are all cake, and the bubblegum is real. How much fun is this!
Ben is turning one year old, and Mom wanted a Mickey Mouse cake for him. She is going to put various figurines on this cake, and I think when she does, it will be just perfect for the celebration! Happy Birthday, Ben!
Hannah wanted a simple wedding cake topped with small, pastel flowers. Here it is with many best wishes for the bride and groom. May your marriage be blessed!
Ms. Benson, an elementary school principal, is retiring after many years of service. Her new found free time will be spent with her horse at the stables. What a fun idea for her retirement cake!
Good Luck, Ms. Benson. Have a wonderful retirement!
Anushka decided what she wanted the theme of her 6th birthday party to be -- THE LORAX! Mom worked and worked on the party supplies, and I worked and worked on her cake!
High school graduation is a very big deal, and Adrienne's mom wanted a cake to match the occasion! Congrats to Adrienne, and thanks, Mom for allowing me to help in your family's celebration.