A camping birthday!

Jared had his fourth birthday party this last month and I'm just now putting up the pictures.  It was so much fun!!! From the adorable invites made with my circuit, to watching children chase butterflies around with their nets, it was idealistic.  There is nothing like a summertime party.  

Instead of a traditional cake I made individual dirt puddings for everyone.  Then we had a small cake for the birthday boy to be able to blow out the candles.  Each child upon arriving received a butterfly net filled with bug treats and a bug catching kit that we decorated.  My mom who is a born Cub Scout leader led them all through a nature walk and taught them about leaves and flowers.  All the kids followed her around like puppies, eating up everything she had to say.  Afterwards we had a bug hunt (with plastic bugs).

Jordan's art show

OK so this is really just a brag post.  My oldest son had his kindergarten art show last night.  Here are just a few samples of his work.  Next week will be my preschoolers show.  I'm sure I'll post those too :).  

On another note I have not worked on anything today because I have been watching the original stars wars movies withy boys all day!  May the force be with you.

My new blog style

I'm giving the blog thing another go.  This time however,  I will be changing it up a little.  Instead of just talking about my cake projects I will also share my other crafting ventures.

I have been up to so much lately that I feel like sharing some of my recent projects. 

My son Jordan turned 6 in march and his theme was angry birds.  His party was complete with a giant angry bird game,  a make it yourself angry bird pizza station, and of course a great big angry bird cake.  The kids all had a blast throwing the birds around and rebuilding towers.

Another few projects I have been working on recently are a cake that I made for a local auction fundraiser for my churches youth,  a birthday cake for my niece and another birthday cake for my nephew.  I ended up getting to make the My little pony cake twice because a friend of mine loved it so much she asked me to make it for her daughter too.  I also made a "manly" cake for a carpenters birthday.  It was fun to come up with a design that was not your typical flowery cake.

A non cake related project that I just finished is an art display area that I made for my boys room.  I love how it turned out and my boys use it constantly :). I took 4 wooden rounds that got from acmoore and painted the two toned.  Then I stapled a line of twine between two of them in two rows.  I hung clothes pins on them for the boys to use.  I then got dot wall decals (also from acmoore) and decorated the surrounding area.  This was such a simple and fast project but it really brought a lot to their room.  It also gave me a place to hang their art other then the fridge :)

Christmas cake

I made a Christmas cake today and created a poinsettia for the first time! I am really happy with the outcome. The holly are the same that I sell on my Etsy shop. Coconut cake with lemon filling. YUM!

Favorite Treasury of the day

today's lovely treasury comes from Amanda who has the lovely shop A Sweet Reverie
http://www.etsy.com/shop/asweetreverie Enjoy!

Favorite Treasury of the day

Todays favorite treasury is actually one I made because I'm totally in love with it! Enjoy!

Favorite Treasury of the day

sorry I've been away the past couple of days. The Christmas season has taken its toll :) today I want to share a beautiful treasury created by Fablabulous http://www.etsy.com/shop/FabTabulous
It is just so pretty!

Favorite Treasury of the day

Today favorite treasury was curated by the wonderful Rebecca who run The Crafting Place http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheCraftingPlace  I think it is so cheerful and festive!

New Item in my Etsy store!

New from my Etsy store, fondant snowflakes!  Gorgeous snowflakes in 3 different shapes and 5 different designs.  Perfect for either decorating a full sized cake or topping off cupcakes.  Come by and take a look.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Emmyluucakes

New Item in my Etsy store!

I have just added these adorable fondant princess cupcake toppers.  Great for your little birthday princess :)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86715872/24-fondant-princess-cupcake-toppers

Last Chance!!!

Thanksgiving is only 6 days away! It is your last chance to order these lovely decorations for your Thanksgiving desserts. Don't delay!
Find these items at my Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/Emmyluucakes?ref=si_shop

Trouble with new products

I'm having a bit of a block. I am trying to decide what to add to my etsy shop. It is a little harder then just making pretty decorations because they have to be very durable for the shipping process. I just ordered a crown cutter to make little princess cupcake toppers and I plan to make snowflakes as well but I really need to kick it up a notch so that I really have a large selection to choose from. After all they cant by it if I don't sell it. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. To see what I have up already please visit my Etsy shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Emmyluucakes?ref=si_shop

Favorite Treasury of the day

Today I chose the most lovely treasury curated by http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNewtonLabel Check out my calla lilies that are on the bottom row :)

Favorite Treasury of the day

This treasury reminds me of gathering of family for the holidays. It was curated by Elsa Pakopoulou who runs this lovely shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/elsahats?utm_source=CraftCult&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=api

Favorite Treasury of the day

Today's lovely treasury was curated by http://www.etsy.com/shop/KimberlyAnnMarie Lots of beautiful ideas for this Christmas season!

Favorite Treasury of the day

My favorite treasury of the day is a lovely and fresh collection curated by  Krochetlady http://www.etsy.com/shop/krochetlady

Santa Baby

I have officially made the cutest baby in the world today! Introducing Santa Baby! He is my newest product being sold on Etsy.  He is a steal at a mere $7.  All fondant/gumpaste.  Perfect for a December baby shower.

Favorite Treasury of the day

My sister in law curated a treasury that made the front page on Etsy today! So in honor of the occasion I've used this treasury for my favorite pick of the day :)  Curated by Toriska bags and crafts http://www.etsy.com/shop/toriska?ref=ss_profile

New Items added today

I'm finally getting some of my Christmas items out today! I've made holly cupcake toppers and Christmas wreath cupcake toppers. I think they are adorable. I am planning on making snowflakes and candy canes too. I would also like to make little stockings if I can find a good cutter. If anyone has any ideas that they think would be a good product for me to carry please let me know!

A treasury I made today

I needed to feel the love and this is what I found