Pirate Cake {Omaha Birthday Cakes}

I can't believe I never posted this cake here!  It's a pirate cake with argyle as the bottom tier.  I do believe this is one of my most favorite cakes ever...it was a display at the spring Millard West Craft Fair...I loved getting to look at the skulls and crossbones on the cake all day.  It is made using both the silhouette and the cricut.

Cake Decorating Class coming to Precious Treasures, use your Silhouette or Cricut to decorate cakes

It's back! The class where you use any of your electronic cutters, be that Silhouette, Cricut, Gazelle...and decorate cakes! You do not need to own a special machine just for cake decorating, just a separate housing unit and blade. This class will be held Saturday, October 8 from 10-12:30.

Go see Precious Treasure's blog for complete details.

And the best part? You can take your cake to the Nebraska vs. Ohio State game that night and impress all your friends!

Contact Amy to sign up today.  (402) 727-7706... Space is limited to 12, so don't miss out on this great hands on class, call today to sign up!

More on Ms. K's Zebra and polka dot cake

I thought I should share a few pictures of the inspiration for the cake.  Ms. K wore a zebra striped/hot pink/white polka dotted outfit made by (will fill in as soon as I know, lol).  

Professional portrait by Photos by Liz.  Find her on Facebook or at her website.

The cake topper was based on her invitation (seen below in a cell phone pic) and coordinated perfectly.  Both of those were designed by Simply Said by Courtney.  Her blog and facebook page have more information.

The entire party was put together by Marcia, of Your Perfect Day Wedding Planning (who happens to also be Ms. K's mother).  Find her on facebook as well.

 

The "K" was found at Hobby Lobby the day before the party in a chance encounter!  I didn't know they had alphabet initials for cakes at that store!  It was $3.99...I really want to get some of every letter (in case they quit carrying them) but that seems a bit obsessive, lol.

Abby {Omaha Confirmation Cake}

Leo loves Pac Man and I love my Silhouette ! {Omaha Birthday Cakes}

Leo's mom designed this cake topper.  She also happens to be the one who designed my logo!

Leo loves the NEW Pac Man, not the old one...I didn't even know there was a difference!  I love Mr. Leo...he is so funny and inquisitive. 
I hope he likes his cake...He wanted it to be a surprise so his mom planned it out and isn't giving him any clues about his birthday party.  How fun is that?

To make these decorations, I used my print and cut feature on my Silhouette.  It was very easy to do and makes for such beautiful cakes.  Everything on the cake is 100% edible, too.

Happy Birthday Princess Snowflake {Omaha birthday cakes}

Birthday party decor and cake for an adorable princess born during a major snowstorm.  Banner is embossed with snowflakes, something you can't see in the picture but that was so perfect in real life.

It was a long week, but it was fun! {Omaha Birthday Cakes, Omaha Wedding Cakes, Lincoln Brithday Cakes}

This past week I had THREE cake orders (and my husband's birthday party) and I was a major contributor to a wedding cake (LONG story).
Though I did not see the cake 100% finished, the bride had picked a lovely image for me to cut out of gum paste and I bet Jean did a fabulous job finishing it (I can't wait for the bride to get back from her honey moon and post pictures!).  I did about 55-70% of the total work and loved the bottom layer (the only one I got to see finished in person).
Here are the four birthday cakes I did this past week:

My first time using shimmer dust (or whatever it is called.)  I forgot to cut it with corn starch, so it was a bit strongly colored, but Isabella LOVED it anyway.  This was my first stand up tiara and I thought it was so cute.

This was my first delivery to somewhere more then a few miles away.  I was so nervous, but it worked out great!  My friend said everyone loved it, which made me happy, since I just knew something had magically happened to it during the car trip from Omaha to Lincoln.  :)

This cake was for my friend's son and features the print and cut feature of the Silhouette.

My husband's birthday cake.  He is a huge Phineas and Ferb fan :)

I don't see myself doing this much cake in one week anytime soon, but with some careful planning, a supportive family, and a "figure out plan B" attitude, I survived.  Maybe it was all the frosting I was eating throughout the process.  He, he, he.

Nebraska Cornhuskers Football Cake {Omaha Football Cakes}

Oh my heck!  I am LOVING using the Silhouette for cake decorating!  I made this cake for a play date at my friend's house.  Everything is edible, and I got the design from scrapbooking paper and a Nebraska logo I bought at a scrapbook store. 
I've got a few more idea combos that I can't wait to try out, too!  Scrapbook stores are so great for cake decorating inspiration, especially now that I can recreate exactly what I see if I want.

Five

Be on the look out for FIVE new cakes coming this month.
My first one is a Nebraska Cornhusker cake, just in time for football season...I am making that one tomorrow!  I can't wait!
I am going to be using my Silhouette for all the decorations, too, including using the Silhouette's print and cut feature.  My mom is debuting this technique at ICES convention in California and then she will be selling Silhouettes, DVD's, and other accessories on her site.
This summer I learned a LOT about this newest cake decorating technique and can't wait to put it into practice. 

Baby Boy Shower Cake {Omaha Baby Shower Cake}

While visiting my mother and being tutored in her latest cake decorating techniques she's invented, I received a baby shower cake order (how funny is that?).  I based the entire cake on the invitation using this brand new method.  I have all the tools to make more personalized cakes when I get home, so feel free to give me a call and learn more.