Poker Cake

December 17, 2011

A lady requested a poker cake for a surprise party she was having for her husband. The entire cake is covered in fondant on a fondant covered base and hand-painted poker chips and cards.

Buzz Lightyear (Senior)

November 26, 2011

This is the first Buzz Lighyear cake I made. Buzz is one popular space ranger...I'm actually a pretty big fan myself. =)

Class Reunion Pops

November 26, 2011

Over Thanksgiving weekend, I had my 10 year class reunion at Generations in Wheeling. In order to celebrate this MILESTONE, I obviously provided some sweet treats for the party. Top right cake pops are chocolate cake with milk chocolate coating decorated with pearls, pictured center are both dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate coating decorated with chocolate chips and white cake with white chocolate coating decorated with coconut flakes. Bottom right are white cake with white chocolate coating decorated with MAROON sprinkles....GO KNIGHTS. =)

Playstation 3 Groom's Cake

August 26, 2011

I made this Playstation 3 groom's cake for a couple's rehearsal dinner, which was requested by the bride as a surprise for the groom. The cake was flavored to mirror a pineapple upside cake, the groom's favorite. The controller is also completely edible as it is made out of rice krispy treats and covered in fondant. =)

Sports Balls Cupcakes

August 7, 2011

When your last name is Ball and you're celebrating your first birthday, it seems only fitting to have a "Sports Balls" theme at your party. These are always cute and pretty fun to make as well. =)

Peach Pearl Wedding Shower

August 7, 2011

The maid of honor requested simple yet elegantly designed cupcakes for a wedding shower. Peach was one of the colors of the wedding and edible pearls & glitter added the final touch to the layers of buttercream. The maid of honor, who is also a close friend of mine, was nice enough to capture and share pictures with me of the cupcakes displayed at the shower, which was held at Sandscrest in Wheeling.

Scooby Doo Cake

July 2, 2011

My brother's friend asked me to make a Scooby Doo cake for his nephew's 4th birthday. He had planned on showing up at the party with the cake to claim that he had made it himself. Although he thought the cake was great, I do believe he was a tad disappointed as I don't think anyone at the party actually believed him. =)

A "Wise" Wedding Cake

June 4, 2011

I made this wedding cake for my good friends, Mandy & Matt Wise, for their wedding this past summer. The colors of the wedding were very vibrant and each person in the wedding party had a different "accent" color that really popped against the mostly black attire. Mandy requested a non-traditional cake that would incorporate the colors used in the wedding. Based on some ideas Mandy had sent me in addition to fabric swatches, I really think this cake captured the vibe of the wedding. And, I was pretty relieved that an all buttercream cake survived a hot summer day in June on the 3rd floor of the artisan center!! Fun times were had by all. =)

John Deere Groom's Cake

June 3, 2011

For years, a groom's cake has been a wedding tradition in the South (i.e. the red velvet armadillo cake in the movie Steel Magnolias); however, more recently, it has became rather popular and common at ALL weddings. It is usually served at the rehearsal dinner or as a separate dessert at the actual wedding reception. Although the wedding cake is often a white cake, the groom's cake tends to be chocolate or something a bit more exotic. It also takes many forms usually reflective of the groom's hobbies, favorite sports team, interests, etc....and, that's what brings us to this John Deere cake made for Mandy & Matt Wise's rehearsal dinner. The cake is chocolate with buttercream icing, fondant accents, and even some chocolate dirt. =)

Happy Retirement Cake

May 29, 2011

This cake was made for a teacher's retirement party. The cake is both chocolate and vanilla, buttercream icing, and fondant accents. The beach, sun, blue water, palm trees, & fancy drink sound perfect to me for retirement.....and her teacher's apple tops it off. =)

Thomas the Train

April 17, 2011

This "Thomas the Train" cake was made for a little boy's 2nd birthday party held at Wheeling Park playground. It was requested that the cake be mostly buttercream with minimal fondant decorations, so only Thomas' face is fondant in order to truly capture his character...accompanied by Thomas and train track cupcakes. =)

Under the Sea Cake

April 9, 2011

I really enjoyed making this cake for my niece's 4th birthday. "The Little Mermaid" was always one of my favorite Disney movies growing up. I remember seeing it in the theater and loving the "Under the Sea" scene for all of its vibrant colors & excitement. I was six at the time, so it must have made a big impression. With this cake, I was hoping to recreate that feeling as much as possible and ended up pretty pleased with the final result. =)

Crazy Daisies!

April 2, 2011

This cake was made for my friend's bridal shower, and you guessed it, the theme was "Crazy Daisies." The colors of the flowers for this cake were really beautiful and perfect for a spring time shower. To make sure we had enough cake for everyone in attendance, I made matching cupcakes with baby daisies. =)

Pink Camo Cake

March 19, 2011

This pretty in pink cake was made for a little girl's 4th birthday party, which was being held at Cabela's at the Highlands. Very fitting for the venue as she requested a cake covered in pink camouflage fondant. Glitter & gumballs for the final touches. =)

Cowboy Cake

January 29, 2011

This cake was requested for a western cowboy themed 1st birthday party. The cake is chocolate and vanilla iced with buttercream and completed with fondant decorations. A fondant cowboy hat, bandana, and sheriff's star top it off. =)