My Pink Fix!

As with the Cinderella cake, I was very excited when I was asked to make a ballerina!  Don't get me wrong, I love getting to make all the superheros, dump trucks and lego cakes for my sons and nephews, but getting my hands on pink icing is a bit of a rush!  This was a 4 layer white cake with fresh strawberry filling and buttercream.  The ballerina, large flower and "5" were formed out of gumpaste, while fondant was used for the rest of the decorations.  I was happy to hear that the birthday girl "loved it" and look forward to doing this again one day!

More Pink!

Just had to get the pink bug out of my system, so decided to play a little!  I've been wanting to try this ruffle technique and will definitely do it again, now that I know what I would do differently.  It's not perfect but it's cute and very easy!  Why not add a little flower?!

Spring Cupcakes!

These springy cupcakes were made for a birthday surprise!  I loved the cupcake liners, which influenced the colours used in the cupcakes - should have taken a picture of them!

Happy Easter, Happy Spring!

 A little bit of spring for Easter dinner dessert!  The cake is a maple carrott with a maple icing and pairs well with a large glass of cold milk!

I thought of leaving the cake with a simple border, but just couldn't bring myself to do it!  I decided at the last minute to make a nest and robin's eggs out of fondant...and was glad I did!

Movie anyone?

This cake was surprisingly easy and very fun!!! I'd seen the way to make the popcorn out of white chocolate on the internet and thought I'd try it...was very happy that it actually worked!  This was for a little boy who had his party at the movie theatre.  It was for the same day as the Cinderella cake, so needless to say, it was a tiring weekend, but very worth it!

Finally, something girly!!!

 Being the mother of three boys, I don't often get the opportunity to have Barbies in the house, let alone, make a cake with one!  This was very exciting for me, really, you have no idea!  My mother did this for my sisters and I when we were little (hint - ensure candles are well away from Barbie's hair!) and it's one I've been wanting to try! 

Of course I couldn't just decorate the dress, that would be to simple!  I decided to make this little fellow to sit at Cinderella's feet.  A grandmother had asked me to make this for her 6 year old granddaughter's birthday.  Both are big fans of Cinderella, but I had no idea until she picked it up that the mice are her favourite part of the story!  I love it when things like that happen!

Teddy bear baby shower cake goes green!

The mother-to-be really liked the mauve and white version of this I did earlier this year and requested it in the green she is using for her nursery.  Once again, had a fun time doing this one!