Elmo and his cupcakes

The same week I was due to make cookie monster, I received a message asking if I can make an Elmo. I thought to myself, if cookie monster works, then Elmo should be okay.. and vice versa.

Fast forward to couple of month later, Elmo is due and done. Here's some photos of the details:)

"clustering" the cake pops

A long lollipop stick, isnt as readily available here, compared to the states.. Since the last 'cake pop' post, I've been thinking on ways to make the process easier.

The first batch of cake pops was on chupa chup stick. They might need a proper stand made up to hold it whilst the chocolate coating is drying. And its not as easy to pierce through that stick into anything...

So.. Skewers!! I like the medium length ones that i found in the asian supermarket here. They're cheap, and has a pointy end that you can easily pierce through to a styrofoam base to hold it until it set.

I had lots of leftovers "half a cake" .... so when friends and family were coming over for my birthday about a month ago,.. i thought.. why not!!

Made too much... as usual... but i did have a LOT of cake.
Originally going to line them up nicely.. but i ended up with a lot of bases.. so with the brother, we decided to squeeze them onto 1 big base.. and you know what.. it looks better.

Ate a few in the process... :P

The clustering works very well.... They look more interesting that when they are nicely lined up.

shopping is tiring

really?
Shopping sure can be... but who doesn't like shopping? not me.. :P

This set was done to celebrate Era's birthday. The concept is that she's surrounded by all the girly things she loves to do.

a tired birthday girl after a shoppign venture

the shopping (damage)

lingerie, ghd hair straightener, cupcakes, shopping bags


happy shopping!! :)

a twist of the cupcake set

So i've been doing the birthday cupcakes set for a while now. Normally they come on top of a standard cake base, and here's just a little change to give it a fresher look

heart shaped stickies?

They are on a raised base. It just gives the set a "cake" look. It is fuller, easier to carry for those.. "surprise!!!" moments.. and they sit better on the table for a photo :P

Austin the Golden Tiger Baby

Austin Goldwin Wuisan, born in the year of the Tiger, and in particular, the Golden Tiger.

A couple of months ago, he turned 1 month. And 1 month is always a big celebration, with friends and relatives coming over for a get together.

And here's the cake :)

Scenes of tiger cubs playing in the forest is the base of the design. Mum wanted aspects of gold / metal (one of the 5 chinese elements) to be included. So we 'hide' treasure chests and mounts of gold in the forest's corners.

Like the baby shower cake - this is a "story cake"; elements links in from one scene to another. However, the scenes in this cake aren't as distinct and separated as the previous cake. But the idea is the same.

tiger cubs & forest scene

a cave to rest & "come here little birds..."

and of course - cupcakes underneath with the little birds from the cake

and yes, i love my pompoms

Dear Austin, grow up and be a good boy to your parents :)

Sora's Pink Yoshi birthday cake

I've known Rose for about 10 years now. Still can't believe she's got 2 growing kids already :P

Sora is her 2nd - and she turned 4, this week. Their house is full of Mario toys. Older brother Laurie got a Yoshi cake for his birthday earlier this year. So now that it's Sora's birthday - she got one too!! :)

Not just any Yoshi cake though ... Sora loves her Pink Yoshi, carrying her anywhere and everywhere.

So, just for Sora... here's Pink Yoshi!! :)