Dora the Explorer & Deigo Cake

I have been looking forward to making this cake for my good friend Tram for her son's 3rd birthday. She sent me a picture of what she had in mind and this is my version of it.

After several unsuccessful attempts at making Dora and Deigo out of chocolate transfers I decided to cut cut them out with my cricut using MTC. 

The bottom layer is chocolate with ganache and top layer is butter yellow with lemon filling.

SVGAttic - Be Mine

SVGAttic released their newest file this week called Be Mine. I fell in love with the card and knew I had the perfect Basic Grey paper to go with it. I did modify the file slightly by making an shadow on panel 1 so I would have a black layer and a leopard layer. I also added a black shadow to the LOVE word and cut out the V in the red version of LOVE.

I love how this turned out just wish I could of gotten a better picture of it.

Pink, Black & White Birthday Cake

I got a text from an old co-worker asking if I would make the cake for her birthday - her only request was something PINK - EASY since Pink is also my favorite color. I had so much fun making this cake. I hope she loves it!! I made MMF for this cake. The white wasn't white enough so I added white gel coloring.

I also decided to use this as an opportunity to play with some recipes. I made a vanilla milk chocolate cake with coffee instead of water, filling was a vanilla bean butter cream and I added crystal sugar to the filling for crunch - not sure how that will play out. Can't wait to get some feed back.

100 Cupcake Boxes - Prototype

My girlfriend asked me to make her 100 cupcake boxes for her daughter's first birthday. I found to be more of a challenge than I expected, one was the short amount of time I had to make them and finding enough paper and ribbon in stock to get them made in time.

This is my prototype - I plan on adding some rhinestones to bling this out!

I am also making the cake for the party. Will post more pictures later! :)

Valentine's Heart Shaped Candy Box

Earlier this month I made a candy box using the cricut cartridge George Basic Shapes. I decided to make another one using Valentines papers - I love how this turned out.

Here is the video again in case you missed it!

Happy First Birthday Vincent - Mickey Mouse Club

Here is my latest cake made for my great nephew's 1st birthday. I didn't have much time to spend on this cake with the passing of Grandma Vicky this week. It is fairly simple. I used my Cricut Cake to cut out the Mickey head and the stars.

3-D Heart Box

**Update on 1/9/12 to include a video**

I have seen so many beautiful 3-D SVG projects online lately, bought many of them but found I needed to get back to my roots of using my collection of cricut cartridges more often. This heart is my "prototype" for a class I want to do for February. Maybe, I will make a video on how to make it as well 

Cricut Cuts: Heart from page 119 Basic George
Cut two at 7 1/2, one at 6 1/2 and 1 at 6 1/4
You also need two strips at 12 x 2 1/2 and 12 x 1 1/2

Leave me some love!!

Happy Birthday Roxy - Hello Kitty Cake

My beautiful sister-in-law, Roxann, gave me the honor of making the cake for her birthday. Her request was Hello Kitty with animal print or damask and of course red velvet. I used my Cricut Cake and Wilton's Sugar Sheets to cut out Hello Kitty - I loved how it turned out, however, was a little sad to cut it. So, I made a custom cake box that she could keep after the cake was gone.

Snow People Cookie Box (Snowmen just didnt seem to be PC)

Hi All, My Mrs. Claus cookie box with the online video did so well that I decided to do another. Yup, I am hooked! I can't wait to do more of these and get better. So, This Snowman 6x3 cookie box is my latest workshop at Hearts-n-Crafts etc. using files from SVG Attic.
Click HERE for the Video

Mrs Claus Cookie Box Class

Yay, I Finished my next class. It is a Mrs. Clause Cookie box with a sleigh that holds candy using SVG Attic files. Kits will be available at Hearts-n-Crafts etc. AND this is my first kit with a video to help you put it together, from the comfort of your home. Can't wait to hear your feedback!

Click HERE for the video.

Doorhangers from SVG Cuts

I downloaded this kit from SVG Cuts awhile ago and came across it today... I loved how they turned out.... I am thinking I need to make more for the store. Yup, think I will.

Raider Cake - Really Randy?

I really got a lot of slack from my Facebook friends that this cake was Raider - but it was Randy's birthday and his request. This cake turned out much better than I expected.

Pumpkin Pie Box and Announcement

I am so excited, the store is now offering classes and kits using files created by the very talented Jessica at SVG Attic. The first class offered is this Pumpkin Pie box and Pumpkin wagon on November 12th for $12.00. If interested, please call the store at 626 967-9036 to reserve your spot.

Jessica Bashaw will be at Hearts-n-Crafts on Nov 12th from 1pm to 4pm demoing the use of her files, answering questions and offering a make-n-take for $5.00 OR free with a $10.00 store purchase.In addition, with every $10 spent, on Nov 12th, you will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of my upcoming classes featuring files from SVG Attic.

We hope you will join us Saturday, November 12th for the class, Meet and Greet with Jessica, the Make-n-Take and (oh) did I mention light refreshments?

Hello Kitty Ornament using Vinyl

Who loves Hello Kitty? This ornament class is being offered at Hearts-n-Crafts etc. on Dec 1st 6-9 for a low price of $10.99 - Supplies are limited, only doing 34 so if you are interested call the store at 626 967-9036 and sign up. My classes usually sale out in 2 or 3 days so call soon if you want one of these.

Sneak Peek

Sneak peek on an upcoming class at Hearts-n-Crafts etc...... Class details will be announced soon along with a new business partner....... I can't wait to share!

Bring the challenge on!

I had a customer ask me to make a Scarecrow using the Shopping Bag on TBBC cartridge. This is what I came up with - everyone loved it! Another sold out successful class. Eyes, nose, cheeks and flower are from Plantin Schoolbook.

Mini Monsters Door Hanger

I saw a door hanger like this someone online (sorry I can't give you credit for the inspiration). I made the sample while at the store where I volunteer and before the end of the night I had sold 24 kits, all I had paper for. So, instead of ending it there - I grabbed different paper and sold another 24. I am so blessed to have such amazing customers.

Do Not Enter - Okay, you can come in and do this project.

Join me this Wednesday for another session of Cricut Tips with Tee and make this door hanger. Just $5 - bring your 12x12 cricut mat and basic tool kit!

3-D Daisy on Plantin Schookbook - Yup!

I cut the flower out of Paisley (page 41) at 3.5" three times. I used a tooth pick to score the petals. The center of the flower was cut at 1.5, 1.25 and 1" and curled with a tooth pick. I love how this turned out.

Hip Hip Horray - Card Class

I am teaching a class on Aug 11th at 6pm in Covina California -there are a few spots left if anyone is interested in coming. It is 4 cards and two purse gift card holder for $18.00 - Kits are also available and we do ship. :)