More Than Meets The Eye

This was my first ever Transformers cake. And while I know that it is technically possible to make an actual Transformer character out of cake, I think that is well beyond my skill level.

So I went more for an overall Transformers theme, focusing on Bumblebee.

I know that it looks like the cake is smiling, but it was supposed to look like Bumblebee's grill, I don't think it comes off so much.

I am however quite happy with the way the Autobot and Decepticon emblems look.

Add some Bumblebee figures, and all is good.

I'm also pretty proud of my flaming cake board.

Cake or Pi?

Check out my new favorite shirt.

It combines two of my favorite things, cake and science!!
Serves 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288...

Bought from ShirtWoot.com

Now if I could only find a cake, science, ZOMBIES shirt....

Life's What You Make It!

Let's make it cake!!!

A Hannah Montana inspired Cake.

There are sometimes I wish for edible inks so I can make some cool transfers.

I bet this template would make an awesome Rock Band Cake too.

Gotta Catch 'Em All!

Started out the year with Pokemon Cupcakes!


Poke balls???? Catcher balls???

Fun and easy to make.

Recharge Part III

This is the view from my craft room. It's no wonder I can stay up there for hours on end. Wouldn't you know it, that is a cherry tree right outside my window. In the summer I can see all those too high to reach cherries ripening, and then watch as the crows eat them all up.

There was also a backlog of projects to get through once I finished my Christmas gifts to keep me busy.

First up was a covered datebook for my friend Janet.

I used this pattern I bought from Skip to my Lou last year. I modified it a little so that it would fit the datebook I bought. Made some personal embelishments to the cover, and moved the pen holder to the inside of the cover.

Reuseable fabric java jackets for my other friend Jessica.

And some jewelry for me. I've fallen in love with the super charm bracelet, and have made several this past year. I think you can hear me coming long before you can see me.



A bouquet of flower pens for a friend who is starting a new job.

These flowers are made using this tutorial, and modifying the backs a little and attaching them to a ball point pen.

I also had to whip up a new bag for my newest piece of aquired technology. The Husband surprised himself and bought me a netbook for Christmas. How nice of him! How did he know that was the perfect gift? Well, it came with a bag, of sorts, no handle, and not big enough to carry the external DVD drive, or anything else.

So I made my own.

Cherries of course!

So lots of crafting done, and it's back to the cakes!

Recharge Part II

Break was not all sitting on my behind eating Christmas cookies and watching MacGyver with The Kid.

Something else that recharges me is my true love.

Crafts!

I love me some crafts!!! Usually sewing, but really, anything creative that at this point is not a cake.

I made a freezer paper stencled t-shirt for Lenae's husband.

He was in the States and called her one night, it was about 1am, and she called him back. What the heck was he doing up so late?? Well, this shirt answers that question.

HA!! You thought it was going to be something rude didn't you?! I'd stay up for Mike Rowe too!

Lots of sewing!

The Kid got several hats.

This one has a cool lining.

Dinosaurs!!!

This one is made from this pattern.

I really should have sized down the crown a little for a better fit on a smaller head. Well, at least it will keep her ears warm. I love this pattern, and have made several of these for myself and as gifts. It is a wonderful pattern and easy to follow tutorial, and great for a beginner. I usually use corouroy, or a stiffer, heavier fabric.

I made these two hats and a little bolero jacket from a fleece blanket from Kik, since it's impossible to find nice (cheap) fleece fabric here. I need to get a picture of that bolero.

We also went on a mini trip to Luxembourg. It is only 50 minutes away from my house, so it was not a long haul at all. I highly recommend this city. It's busy, and there is lots going on, but at the same time, it's small, so you can see lots of things without having to do alot of walking.

I saw a Buffalo at the Natural History Museum.

I also saw a Leonidas Chocolate shop!

Let me tell you. When we lived in Belgium years ago our appartment was right above a Leonidas shop. I didn't go there very often, and it's a good thing too, because these things are fan-fraking-tastic! My favorite are the dark chocolate caramels. They are not like US caramels where the caramel is chewy and crystalized. This caramel is oozy goey, and not too sweet.

As you can see my stash is rapidly shrinking.

There is also a large cinema in Luxembourg, right next to an indoor shopping mall, with a Sephora! And, a really nice, and nicely priced Villeroy & Boch outlet shop, I think you can also tour the factory. I was able to find some plates with a cute cherry pattern for a great price. Very nice.

But wait! There's more......

Recharge

My goal over Christmas break was to do as little as possible.

I think I semi-suceeded.

There were some wonderful snow days that kept us cooped up warm and cozy in the house.

We have a dog who is crazy for snowballs.

And, check out this awesome bit of crafty bad a$$ery I got for Christmas.

Hand painted by my Spang BFF Lenae. It was just what I wanted, I wonder how she knew?!