Fifty years ago, this couple got married. This was their wedding cake: To celebrate their anniversary, their daughter asked me to make their cake. These are the design notes I took: ~Inspired by (but not…
Today is the official launch of my first Craftsy class and I am VERY excited. I hate watching myself on video or even listening to the sound of my recorded voice, so it was with…
Great news! My first Craftsy class, A Cake for Every Season, launches next week, and I can’t wait to share some of my favorite tips, tricks, tools, and techniques with you. To celebrate the launch,…
You’ve probably heard me mention Amy Champagne before (like here and here). She’s crafty, and a force to be reckoned with. I love her edgy sense of style, and her habit of turning convention on its head,…
When I was growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, Virginia Slims created and marketed a cigarette specifically for women. Their ad campaign, seen in magazines and larger-than-life billboards, always featured a beautiful woman holding…
So I guess “new” doesn’t quite apply anymore. I did these cakes back in February and the magazine published in the spring, but I’ve been so busy I never shared their story. The theme for…
Here are a few things you should know about me: 1. I’m a much better cake artist than I am in any other medium (as you will see below). 2. I am not, nor have…