My First Cakes

   I have always wanted to decorate cakes like my Grandma Hart.  I loved just watching, smelling, and tasting everything she made.  It became a rare treat when we moved to Texas so I just had to learn for myself.

    If you have ever wanted to learn how to decorate cakes take a Wilton cake decorating class at Michael's. They will show you all the basics and how to use all the tools.  I really enjoyed taking these classes and they inspired me to try more on my own.  Here are the cakes I have made.

My first cake I made with my sister in-law, Marijane, for Lana's 1st birthday.

Mini butterfly smash cake.

This cupcake cake was the first cake I made in my cake decorating class.

 I made this basket weave cake with flowers in the flowers and cake design class.

This book cake I made for the school I taught at, what a tasty way to start the year. 

Raggedy Ann "Hannah" cake.  This cake was made for my DG after  5 alum group.  It was featured in our magazine,
 The Anchora.

  I made this Hawaii cake for fun while we were planning our family trip to Hawaii.

Pound cake with fresh berries.  

This monkey cake for made for a special boys' first birthday.

This 2011 cake was made just for fun.  New year, new cake.

I made this 2 tier Texas cake for our going away party.  We were moving to Colorado and this was my last easy cake to bake in Texas.

 This Valentine cake was one of my first successful cakes  made in Colorado.  I had to find all new recipes,  and it has taken lots of trial and error, but I finally got it.  So glad to be decorating cakes again.

When trying new recipes it's always fun to make a practice cake.  Game night anyone?

  I can't wait to see how I will be decorating my next cakes.  Looking forward to a monster truck cake next month.  :)

   ~Sarah

Cupcakes

   Cupcakes are a great way to serve up individualized cakes for everyone.  Don't worry about packing plates, forks, or knife to cut, just peel away the wrapper and enjoy.  If you just need a bite, try mini cupcakes.  Here are some of the fun cupcakes I have made.

Palm tree cupcakes.  These were a perfect treat for our day at the beach.

Angels and Outlaws cupcake made for the Pasadena BBQ Cookoff.

Star cupcakes for National Night Out.

Cupcakes with candy ducks.

Dora and Boots ring cupcakes for Lana's 2nd birthday.

Mini cupcakes with butterfly and flower mini cookies for Lana's 3rd birthday.

Butterfly cupcakes and mini sprinkle cupcakes for Kaylee's 1st birthday.

     ~Sarah

Cookies

     I love to make sugar cookies and decorate them with color flow icing.  They look so perfect and they travel well.  Here are some that I have made over the years.

These darling animal cookies were made for my nephew's 1st birthday.  My sister in-law Melissa and I taught ourselves how my make these adorable cookies.

Star cookies for National Night Out.

Pumpkin cookies before I turned them into Jack-O-Lanterns.

Halloween cookies.

Pilgrim, Indian, and turkey cookies for Thanksgiving.

Christmas stockings personalized for family members.

Santa with Rudolph, and Clarice reindeer cookies.

Cookies for our open house.  We sold our home in Texas and moved to Colorado.

These onesie cookies were a great way to let family across the nation know we were expecting.

When our friends were expecting I made these onesies with Colorado  State  colors, where they met.

Baby shower cookies, I love the added ruffles.

Princess crowns for a special friend on her birthday.

Another princess party, focused on the shoes.

My best friend was getting married, so I made these cookies for her bridal party to enjoy.

Mini-cookies made a great topper for these mini-cupcakes for my daughter's 3rd birthday.

   ~Sarah

Embroidery Machine Gifts

   Did I tell you that I just love my sewing/embroidery machine?  There is so much more I can do with my Brother SE400 than I could ever imagine doing on my first Brother sewing machine. I enjoy making applique shirts with my daughter's names, but I can also do these same designs on towels, blankets, burpcloths, and more.

Mitten long sleeve onesie.

Mitten long sleeve turtle neck with ruffle.

Valentine alpha long sleeve onesie.

Valentine alpha in red and white.

Cupid Alpha featuring the letter K.

Cupid Alpha can be done with all letters.

St. Patrick's Day Shamrock.

Easter Bunny.

Long sleeve Hello Kitty shirt with ruffle.

Birthday Dora shirt with bow embellishment.

All sports shirt.

Baseball shirt, any number can be added or omitted.

Baseball jacket.

  Airplane blanket.  These designs were added to two opposite corners.  Designs can be placed anywhere on a blanket.

Ice cream heart.

Embroidered washcloth.

   Thanks for looking at all the fun gifts I have been making with my sewing/embroidery machine.  There will be so much more to come.

   ~Sarah