My Mom's Birthday Cake

My mom's birthday was this past Wednesday, the 16th and since she's in the city and I'm in the burbs, it was better for me to wait until this weekend to see her. And of course, I made a cake! That's my new thing now!!! LOL

Chocolate cake with buttercream icing, design is rosettes made with a Wilton 1M tip. 

Wilton Course 4 - Advanced Gumpaste

I haven't posted any of my projects because honestly, course 4 is quite different from the rest of the courses. The first class I made one Gerbera Daisy, 2 very very small flowers, and started the bud for another flower that I'll do in week 3. Today I made ivy, leaves, and one rose type flower. I think in the end they're suppose to go together to make a collage of flowers. So I won't post a pic until the end of this course, but will give updates until then. 

Wilton Method Instructor

Soooooo......I might be a Wilton instructor soon!!!  Yikes!  My instructor, Lynda, is leaving : -( and she recommended me to the store manager to take her place.  I do want to be an instructor, but I never thought this soon.  She said, well you know everything, and in my head, I'm thinking no I don't.  I do, but am I ready to teach others?  I'm a little nervous because I'm scared to mess up and look like I have no clue in front of my students!  What is a gal to do.  I finally filled out the online Michael application and now I need to touch base with the store manager to let him know that I completed it.  I'm sure he's wondering what happened considering we spoke about this last Saturday.  But, I'll take a deep breath, practice what I haven't went over since class and make the best of it! : -)

I don't know why I second guess my self when it comes to cake decorating, I do see my progress and I know that I do a good job.  Wish me luck!

50% off Michael's coupon!!!

Say what?!?!?!?!  Yes, Michael's has yet ANOTHER 50% off coupon that's only good for tomorrow (7/12).  I can't waiiiiittttttttt!!!!

The sinus infection from hell!!!

This week has been extremely rough for me.  All I've done is get up for work and sleep (except Thurs. & today, I called in).  I've had by far the worst sinus infection of all time and it has been kicking my butt!!! I don't usually go to the doc unless it's time for my annual and this time I knew something was a little different with this sinus infection.  I've been so lethargic and have not done anything that I wanted to do this week.  This Sunday is the cake tasting and I haven't prepared not one frosting, filling, or cake!!!  I hope this antibiotic kick in so I get moving.  In addition, I've done no homework this week!!!  Grad school is a mother, and now I feel like I'm behind this week!  Well gotta get to work! 

Wilton Course 3 - Class 4

Today was the last day of my Fondant and Gumpaste course. I had to bring a crumb coated cake so I could lay it with fondant. Guess what?  My fondant didn't crack. Woo hoo.  I'm so happy, and I can't wait for the next cake. 

I have some bad news...Lynda, (my Wilton instructor is leaving), do you all see the tear about to drop? LOL. Her last day was suppose to be the last day in July, but my course 4 won't end until August 2nd so she's sticking around until then. Yippee. 

So without further ado here's my cake...it's freakin' awesome. 

Happy Birthday Brittany

My sisters birthday is Sunday (7/6), but since we were all getting together for Independence Day, I made and gave her a Red Velvet cake today (her fav.). This was my first time dealing with cream cheese as a frosting, and boy was it a task!!!  Here are the pics. 

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