First timer!
So today me and the family took a trip to the craft store Michaels. And I have been talking to the husband about wanting to get into baking n decorating cakes and cup cakes.... so he said... go grab some things with the spending limit of $50.00 =( hahaha Being as Im brand-spanking new I picked up a piping bag, a few tips n a couple other things. When I got home I put some cup cakes in and went to town. I am very proud of my work for being new.... I will post pictures in a few minutes once my 2 month old falls asleep =) Today was a good day =)
Any tips/hints to do better would be great!! Thanks
-Samantha
(PS. My hubby also went to walmart and got me a kitchen aid mixer....man am I spoileddd )
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Permalink Reply by Samantha Pelletier on
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REMEMBER I AM NEW VERY NEW AT THIS!! =D
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Permalink Reply by Anne-Marie Main on
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You did GOOD! This is how you get started. Keep up the good work and ask hubby to pay for some Wilton classes for your birthday. (they might have them at Michal's or a local cake supply store.
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Yes I grabbed a paper about the classes... my birthday isnt until dec but I think he will give me an early gift =D thanks!
Anne-Marie Main said:You did GOOD! This is how you get started. Keep up the good work and ask hubby to pay for some Wilton classes for your birthday. (they might have them at Michal's or a local cake supply store.
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Permalink Reply by Stampinsher on
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Congratulations Samantha!!!! You did a fabulous job. I love your enthusiasm. You are going to love this site!!!!
Your Hubby went to get you a kitchen aid mixer!!! Fantastic!!1 He is a keeper and yes, you are spoiled and just remember that. (I am too!)
Keep making cakes/cupcakes and decorating them you have the right positive and fun attitude!
Smilin' Sher
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Thanks! And yes he is a keeper (today is our 6 year anni) Which is a long time for highschool sweethearts =) hehe)
Oh yes I will always remember I am spoiled =) I cant wait to get more supplies to test them out and get better =D
thanks again ladies
Stampinsher said:Congratulations Samantha!!!! You did a fabulous job. I love your enthusiasm. You are going to love this site!!!!
Your Hubby went to get you a kitchen aid mixer!!! Fantastic!!1 He is a keeper and yes, you are spoiled and just remember that. (I am too!)
Keep making cakes/cupcakes and decorating them you have the right positive and fun attitude!
Smilin' Sher
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Permalink Reply by Sherry Qualls on
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good job Samantha!!!!!!!!...until you are able to get into some classes take advantage of internet videos...Edna's videos on youtube.com are fantastic...http://www.youtube.com/user/tonedna1
there are also alot of other great videos on there just search for cake decorating. To help keep costs down for practicing...stick to box mixes, you can usually find these on sale for 99 cents or less. And study study study how to make buttercream....it makes all the difference in decorating. and above all don't get frustrated...remember it is supposed to be fun!!!!!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Neryl Johnson on
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Well done Samantha and congratulations on your anniversary!!!
Samantha Pelletier said:Thanks! And yes he is a keeper (today is our 6 year anni) Which is a long time for highschool sweethearts =) hehe)
Oh yes I will always remember I am spoiled =) I cant wait to get more supplies to test them out and get better =D
thanks again ladies
Stampinsher said:Congratulations Samantha!!!! You did a fabulous job. I love your enthusiasm. You are going to love this site!!!!
Your Hubby went to get you a kitchen aid mixer!!! Fantastic!!1 He is a keeper and yes, you are spoiled and just remember that. (I am too!)
Keep making cakes/cupcakes and decorating them you have the right positive and fun attitude!
Smilin' Sher
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Samantha,
Sherry says it all. I can tell you she is telling you the truth! Classes are not in my budget (priority really) but the videos that have been shared here like Edna and SeriousCakes will really encourage you in a very positive and fun manner. There are a lot of other videos here too besides these two ladies and they all are absolutely wonderful. That is how I started and CONTINUE to have my fun! I watch all of the videos here on our wonderful site. They are all so inspiring and FUN!
Another way in which you can practice your decorating and save some dollars and Calories (lol) is to turn a pot upside-down and practice (I learned that on SeriousCakes!). Many videos share their recipes and how with a video too! That way you can see it and do the same thing as you watch and make. I did that with Sherry's MMF and SeriousCakes' Buttercream and Edna's Bows! Gosh, who needs classes when we have so many talented people here who want to share?
Thank you everyone!!!!
Sherry Qualls said:good job Samantha!!!!!!!!...until you are able to get into some classes take advantage of internet videos...Edna's videos on youtube.com are fantastic...http://www.youtube.com/user/tonedna1
there are also alot of other great videos on there just search for cake decorating. To help keep costs down for practicing...stick to box mixes, you can usually find these on sale for 99 cents or less. And study study study how to make buttercream....it makes all the difference in decorating. and above all don't get frustrated...remember it is supposed to be fun!!!!!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by jeri c on
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Welcome to this wonderful wacky world of cake decorating! It is very addicting to say the least. I started over 30 years ago and my hubby did the same thing everytime a reason to get me something he'd tell me to get cake supplies if that is what I wanted. So I'd buy a few things each time. Waaayyyy back then there was not anthing like the internet so I'd buy the Wilton yearbook every year and spend hours reading their directions and wishing kind of like a kid with the Sears Toy Catalog at Christmastime!!! I put it all on the back burner while our kids were growing up as I was coaching softball for 25 years and we had 4 kids who were all athletes and I was just too busy with all thier activities to keep up with cakes on a serious level. I have gotten back into it with a passion since all of our kiddos are gone from home. Now... with 3 of them married, I have been able to do all of their wedding cakes and have one more next summer.... and am starting on b'day cakes for the grand kids etc. It is just so much fun to see the joy on thier faces when I come up with a new design. I have NEVER taken a class of any kind just learning everything I can on the internet. I have a lot of DVD's so I guess my own home is my classroom and it is nice to have the DVD's because you can go back and watch them again if it is something you have not done for awhile.... so be sure you take advantage of all the free informatin out there and save your $$$ for cake toys!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Cynthia Jones on
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Great job Samantha and congrats on your anniversary
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Permalink Reply by Aurelio Sanchez on
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Hi So ..... I am new to this .. and by this I am reffering to ..... baking on my own .... and ... this website :) .....
i dont know if its allowed to post links on this but i will and if its not allowed i am sorry but .. its just I think it would help if i posted my blog here you all woulld get to learn a little about me and understand like a back ground of me and how you could help me ............ pleasssssssssssse take me seriously :$ ... i have no class in baking or anything like that .. i pick up from what i see and read around but its so hard to distinguish what is good and what isnt when your the judge of your work an dno real professional is around to help ... thankkkkkkk you :)
http://karamelitoscupies.blogspot.com/ < i just recently opened it so its not much but i hope it helps thank you :)
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