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Kerry Vincent
06/12/12 @ 8:38 pm
cakedesire
Totally boycotting Micheal's now!!!!
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Do tell I go there often !
06/12/12 @ 9:41 pm by Sandys Sweets
I'm sick of their strick rules with their coupons! I will now ONLY shop at JoAnns!
06/12/12 @ 9:57 pm by cakedesire
R U talking about how they changed them so that you can only use the coupons for items that are not on sale? Used to be u could use them on the sale items and they at least took them and used them off of the regular price.
06/12/12 @ 10:24 pm by Debbie Blucher
joanns and michaels tend to have the same coupon policies. it seems that everytime I need something it is on sale.
06/12/12 @ 10:48 pm by sarasmiles
I know what you mean....gets frustrating.
06/12/12 @ 11:03 pm by Debbie Blucher
I don't understand why they have multiple coupons advertised, yet you can only USE one!! Atleast JoAnns will let you use more than one at a time!
06/12/12 @ 11:07 pm by cakedesire
So true Des they are frustrating.
06/12/12 @ 11:50 pm by Sandys Sweets
I've made friends with the management ans employees there, so i never have a problem. Some cupcakes around the holidays and I'm good for the year!!
06/13/12 @ 6:25 am by cakeswithcharacter
Jean is right, you just haven't found the right person yet. There has to be someone that can be bribed with cake! LOL
06/13/12 @ 8:18 am by ivyj2
Yeah Des...it really depends on who you get. I have had it go both ways.
06/13/12 @ 8:27 am by Sally Hackney
In this area JoAnn's will only let one coupon go per purchase as does Michaels. I actually have to go in purchase, put what I want on the next purchas at the register put my things in the car and return to pay for the next purchase with a coupon. I only go to those stores if I am looking for ideas. I never use the "W" brand of fondant but I do love the clay isle.
06/13/12 @ 8:31 am by redtiaraprincess
You tell em Des!
06/13/12 @ 10:45 am by Justin Lynch
Oh Oh..Michaels is in trouble!
06/13/12 @ 1:53 pm by Edna De la Cruz
LMAO Jean!!!
06/13/12 @ 2:13 pm by cakedesire
:(
06/13/12 @ 2:18 pm by TraciiVCL
The coupons drive me crazy... one day they will let you use 2 and other days they won't. I am about to give up on them as well.
06/13/12 @ 8:55 pm by bonnie
But, at least if you can get past the b.s., sometimes you can get somewhat of a decent deal...
06/15/12 @ 1:36 am by Debbie Blucher
I love michaels too much to boycot. but they do make me angry sometimes
06/18/12 @ 3:59 am by Tiona Spade Spade
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Kerry Vincent
06/13/12 @ 6:31 am
cakeswithcharacter
Morning!!! Rain stopped for now so oven is up and raring to go! Lots to get done today so hoping to meet my goals! last night went really well and I'm so happy we could end things for the year on a nice note!!! Wishing you all a great day!!
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I know where your rain went! HERE!!!! But that's okay, I'll take the cool down! Glad to hear your meeting went well, was thinking about you last night. Hope you have a great day!!!!!
06/13/12 @ 8:15 am by ivyj2
We can use some rain here. Thre grass is brown, the ground is cracking but the weather is great low 50s last night and mid 70's today. I can not complain about spring so far (only a few 80/90's) so far. I am a mid weather person.
06/13/12 @ 8:24 am by redtiaraprincess
It's all green and gorgeous here and today is low humidity AHHH! So lovely....but won't last ....
06/13/12 @ 8:53 am by Sally Hackney
Will be looking forward to all your cake pics Jean :)
06/13/12 @ 9:45 am by Roseann Atkins
Hi Jean!!
06/13/12 @ 10:45 am by Justin Lynch
Rain? Still?
06/13/12 @ 1:53 pm by cakedesire
One day of rain here and we are back to gorgeous cooler weather
06/13/12 @ 2:17 pm by TraciiVCL
Hi Jean!
06/13/12 @ 2:27 pm by Sandys Sweets
We have had a lot of rain lately too... humidity is hard on the hair and the cakes!
06/13/12 @ 8:53 pm by bonnie
Nice to finally meet you and taste one of your many awesome cakes last night which was delicious. I have been eating them on Facebook for months. :)
06/13/12 @ 6:41 am by Sal Calderera Jr.
Nice meeting you as well. Thanks as always for the compliments!!
06/13/12 @ 7:26 am by cakeswithcharacter
Me to Jean, Amen! Lol. Thanks for a great year
06/13/12 @ 7:58 am by Kim Regateiro Heihs
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Kerry Vincent
06/13/12 @ 8:31 am
ivyj2
Hello Cakers!!!!!! I have a 1/2 day off today and SO looking forward to cooking dinner tonight for the first time in eons! I can't even remember when Troy and I have had a meal together and before 11 pm at night here lately, LOL! Hope everyone has a wonderful productive day!!!!!
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Well I am so happy for your Jayne!! You work entirely too hard!! (btw...I am sending you an email in just a minute about the wire thing)
06/13/12 @ 8:44 am by Sally Hackney
Morning Jayne, a 1/2 day off what is that? I say grab a bottle of wine, some take-out and dine in your favorite part of the house.
06/13/12 @ 9:54 am by redtiaraprincess
Hi Jayne! Enjoy your dinner tonight and savour every moment!
06/13/12 @ 10:45 am by Justin Lynch
HI Jayne!
06/13/12 @ 1:52 pm by Edna De la Cruz
mmmmmmmmmm food!!
06/13/12 @ 2:16 pm by TraciiVCL
Katherine not sure there is anywhere to sit in her house with all the cake stuff, you know how cake stuff takes over LOL Luv ya Jayne :)
06/13/12 @ 2:24 pm by Sandys Sweets
oh you might be surprised Miss Sandy...... but to ease both your minds, I'm thinking the dining room might be a good place to eat!?! LOL
06/13/12 @ 3:42 pm by ivyj2
Hey jayne!!!! I need some literature and maybe a sign! The Chocolate Duck is a go!!
06/13/12 @ 7:37 pm by cakeswithcharacter
Hope you lit some candles tonight to make your dinner date more special.
06/13/12 @ 8:52 pm by bonnie
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Kerry Vincent
06/13/12 @ 8:57 am
Sally Hackney
Morning cake lovelies! Would someone mind posting the address Kerry asked us to send our donations for Papi? My stupid computer won't let me scroll down far enough and I forgot to write it down. Also....where is the best place to order dummies? I definitely want one that sells them with beveled edges. Hope you are all having a great Tuesday!!!
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Sally for the bevelved edges I would use dallas foam : http://www.dallas-foam.com or Global Sugar Art.
06/13/12 @ 9:07 am by redtiaraprincess
Sally, order NOW.... if you wait until after ICES, it will take 4 times longer to get them!
06/13/12 @ 9:09 am by ivyj2
Thanks Kath and Jayne....I used Dallas Foam and they are on their way!!! YIPEE!!!!
06/13/12 @ 9:47 am by Sally Hackney
Hi Sally!
06/13/12 @ 10:44 am by Justin Lynch
Have you decided what you will be making??
06/13/12 @ 1:07 pm by Debbie Blucher
Yes Debbie I have..but it's a secret!!! lol
06/13/12 @ 1:24 pm by Sally Hackney
Hi Sally!
06/13/12 @ 1:52 pm by Edna De la Cruz
LOL Afternoon!
06/13/12 @ 2:16 pm by TraciiVCL
if nothing else Sally email Kerry she will give it to you again.
06/13/12 @ 2:22 pm by Sandys Sweets
I got it! Thanks Sandy. I thought she had posted it but, of course....she wouldn't have done that. She emailed me with it. Silly me!!!
06/13/12 @ 4:42 pm by Sally Hackney
Glad you got your dummies ordered in time Sally.
06/13/12 @ 8:51 pm by bonnie
Ahhhh, Sallllyyyy, promise won't tell anyoneeeee, lol....good luck to ya!!!
06/15/12 @ 1:31 am by Debbie Blucher
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Kerry Vincent
06/13/12 @ 8:59 am
redtiaraprincess
Morning Cake Junkies, lots of running for the cafe today. We are changing the one we use is closing. A few cakes on the docket and planning for projects.
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Morning Katherine! Have a fantastic day!!!
06/13/12 @ 9:10 am by ivyj2
Hey Katherine. That sounds exciting!! Sound like you're " 'Movin on up". If I read that correctly ...you are closing your current location and moving to another???
06/13/12 @ 9:57 am by Sally Hackney
Hi Sally, no not closing my location, my bank is closing, I missed that in the posting. See what happens when my son comes in to chat with me while I am posting,
06/13/12 @ 10:05 am by redtiaraprincess
Hi Katharine! Have fun today!
06/13/12 @ 10:44 am by Justin Lynch
Hahahaha Kath...I didn't know if it was my sinility showing or yours!!!! (just kidding)
06/13/12 @ 1:24 pm by Sally Hackney
Hi Katharine!
06/13/12 @ 1:51 pm by Edna De la Cruz
LOL Afternoon
06/13/12 @ 2:15 pm by TraciiVCL
hi ya Katherine
06/13/12 @ 2:19 pm by Sandys Sweets
Did you get everything settled at the new bank? Hope they treat you right my friend!
06/13/12 @ 8:50 pm by bonnie
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Kerry Vincent
06/13/12 @ 10:48 am
Justin Lynch
Afternoon all! I am teaching my first sugarcraft class toiday AHHHHH! LOL. I am nervous, but excited at the same time! I am teaching my Pug I made of all things, but we are only making a small version, about the size of two hands! I hope all goes well? I shall post some pictures a bit later on! Have fun!!
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It's with the students in the class I go to, so it's not paid or anything, just a practice run for the future!
06/13/12 @ 10:49 am by Justin Lynch
Justin you will do fine :)
06/13/12 @ 12:59 pm by Brian Shockley
That's great! I would have massive butterfly's, lol.
06/13/12 @ 1:05 pm by Debbie Blucher
You will be great Justin!! Having nerves about it just shows you care!!!
06/13/12 @ 1:23 pm by Sally Hackney
Can't wait to see pics!!!
06/13/12 @ 1:51 pm by cakedesire
Have fun Justin!
06/13/12 @ 1:51 pm by Edna De la Cruz
Hope it went well!!!
06/13/12 @ 2:13 pm by TraciiVCL
You love what you do and you will have no problems i am sure :)
06/13/12 @ 2:18 pm by Sandys Sweets
Good Luck, I'm sure you will be great!!! Can't wait to see the pics!
06/13/12 @ 3:28 pm by ivyj2
First lesson of the class over! I must I did not advertise this class, it is my class mates and they asked me teach them the pug. I was nervous prior to taking on this challenge as I knew how much work was involved and how much time it took me to make mine. I have only 6 hours to complete the whole thing! All I'm going to say is that they are having fun! It is very difficult to make and there are some interesting looking pugs
06/13/12 @ 3:53 pm by Justin Lynch
But as long as they are having fun, then I'm happy! Personally, I would not advertise classes that I'm teaching or going to teach as I still feel I have lots to learn, but between a group of friends is different! There are way too many people here, and I'm sure there who advertises such classes and they may feel ok about this whatever their level!
06/13/12 @ 3:55 pm by Justin Lynch
It has certainly been a learning curve for me today, even though I teach other things on a daily basis. Sugarcraft is an art that must be mastered by the teacher before professing to be a master! Where am I leading with this point? I don't know, but I certainly won't be taking this pug class out and about!! LOL. It's HARD!
06/13/12 @ 3:57 pm by Justin Lynch
I'm sure you did great! You're brave to do it - I don't feel ready to teach yet.
06/13/12 @ 4:02 pm by cakesbycarla
It was fun Carla, but I think they are realising how hard it is. But, as with all things, they can take away what they have learnt and practice to improve the skills!
06/13/12 @ 4:14 pm by Justin Lynch
LOL "interesting pugs" ;) .... friends are the best to try things out on!
06/13/12 @ 4:15 pm by cakedesire
Justin, I am positive the students loved the first class. A pug for the first Sugarcraft class is a great undertaking, you will do great.
06/13/12 @ 4:19 pm by redtiaraprincess
Oh my yes....that pug could not be done by just anyone. I bet they were all in awe of you!!!
06/13/12 @ 4:41 pm by Sally Hackney
Even my pug looks like a seal! Lmao. I was back n forth helping others and it's so hot in the kitchen the fondant dries way too fast and cracks, but they took the poss out of each other's pug which was funny!
06/13/12 @ 4:47 pm by Justin Lynch
Sounds great and I'm sure your students enjoyed it as well!!
06/13/12 @ 7:36 pm by cakeswithcharacter
Sounds like you had a blast and your students/friends had fun as well. Way to go Justin!
06/13/12 @ 8:48 pm by bonnie
Good learning experience!
06/13/12 @ 9:28 pm by Edna De la Cruz
GO Justin, you will be a fabulous teacher! I know it will turn out well.
06/13/12 @ 11:09 pm by kerry
I would love to teach sugarcraft one day, but. It just yet! I am more than happy to help my fellow classmates with their work if they ask me to help them!
06/14/12 @ 1:57 am by Justin Lynch
Not just yet!
06/14/12 @ 1:58 am by Justin Lynch
Justin I know you are a good teacher
06/14/12 @ 9:50 pm by kerry
This is why they love you so!! <3
06/14/12 @ 9:50 pm by TraciiVCL
Also, the fact that you are exposing yourself to new techniques and work abroad will broaden your skills and excite your curiosity.
06/14/12 @ 11:46 pm by kerry
True Tracii! Are you near Port Hope Tracii?
06/14/12 @ 11:49 pm by kerry
I am near Ottawa. Port Hope is 3 hours away. Who is in Port Hope Kathi?
06/15/12 @ 1:27 am by TraciiVCL
Oh, OK. Claire Carrie lives in Port Hope and comes to the sugar art show each year.
06/15/12 @ 1:33 am by kerry
Justin...you put yourself out there for one thing...awesome. But, come on now....plzzzzzz posts some pics, lol....it would be great to view.... :-P
06/15/12 @ 1:34 am by Debbie Blucher
I know Claire. She has been at every class I have attended. Talented girl! Either way it will get there.
06/15/12 @ 9:19 am by TraciiVCL
You need to come down with Claire one year. We love her.
06/15/12 @ 9:36 am by kerry
Oh, and she does a great cake.
06/15/12 @ 11:33 pm by kerry
Yes indeed!
06/16/12 @ 4:17 pm by TraciiVCL
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Kerry Vincent
06/13/12 @ 2:31 pm
Sandys Sweets
well just found out the the air conditioner is ok just needed some freeon in it hope that works.
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glad you have air again!
06/13/12 @ 3:26 pm by ivyj2
Sousa like you've saved a bit of money there Sandy! I have to fork out for my car; the fans are not blowing air inside, I hate spending on my car!!!
06/13/12 @ 4:12 pm by Justin Lynch
Sounds even! Jees my head is the shed tonight! Lol.
06/13/12 @ 4:45 pm by Justin Lynch
Oh that is good Sandy!!! Air conditioner expense can go thru the roof in a hurry.
06/13/12 @ 4:46 pm by Sally Hackney
That's a relief as that can be a huge job!!
06/13/12 @ 7:36 pm by cakeswithcharacter
So far so good I think we dodged the bullet on this one.
06/13/12 @ 8:26 pm by Sandys Sweets
It is nice to save $$ when you think you might have to replace a whole system.
06/13/12 @ 8:41 pm by redtiaraprincess
hooray!!!!
06/13/12 @ 8:46 pm by bonnie
On my way to do it Katharine!
06/13/12 @ 10:58 pm by kerry
Hope they fixed the leak. That is some nasty stuff on the ozone!
06/14/12 @ 9:50 pm by TraciiVCL
No aircon when it is 90 degrees at 11 pm, ugly thought!
06/14/12 @ 11:48 pm by kerry
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Kerry Vincent
06/13/12 @ 4:23 pm
redtiaraprincess
I need a bit of help from all of my cake junkies if you will. They are having a "contest" of sorts for Simply the best. One vote per person, it is however great FREE advertising for me. If you can go to: themukwonagochief.com contest simply the best and list the Hidden Cafe for the best cafe/diner. I know you haven't eaten here but many of you have had my virtual soup from time to time. LOL thanks in advance for your help
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Katharine, I will vote for you when I get to my computer in the morning! I am using my phone now and it's a pain to copy and paste sites and they don't always support the pages.
06/13/12 @ 4:49 pm by Justin Lynch
Did it!!!
06/13/12 @ 4:59 pm by Sally Hackney
Done!!!
06/13/12 @ 7:35 pm by cakeswithcharacter
Done!
06/13/12 @ 7:54 pm by Sandys Sweets
Thank you everyone.
06/13/12 @ 8:40 pm by redtiaraprincess
Done!
06/13/12 @ 8:45 pm by bonnie
We will make sure you get lots of votes Katharine, have voted!
06/13/12 @ 11:07 pm by kerry
Done!
06/14/12 @ 9:49 pm by TraciiVCL
done! ... on every computer and phone in the house! LOL
06/14/12 @ 9:50 pm by ivyj2
Does it make a difference jayne, if I use another compouter to do it again? Can I be Doug?
06/14/12 @ 11:47 pm by kerry
It let me do it. I used different emails and numbers. '
06/15/12 @ 12:19 am by ivyj2
OK, I will have a vote for Doug!
06/15/12 @ 12:34 am by kerry
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Kerry Vincent
06/10/12 @ 9:02 am
bonnie
I was having an interesting conversation the other day and the person I was speaking to asked why everyone was so enthralled with cake decorating these days. She said all she sees are pieces of fondant that have stamped out with cutters or molds and glued to hunks of styrofoam. She made the observation that cake decorating is no longer the art of transforming a real cake into a materpiece by piping royal or buttercream onto it. She said we are no longer true sugar artists, but sculpters who use clay made of
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I did say that it takes talent to create beautiful flowers out of gumpaste and to build objects that look so real. She responded by saying most of the "masterpieces" people create are made of materials other than soft crumbly cake and the "art" of cake decorating was to be able to use only cake and and icings and pipe the decorations. That, she said, is where only the most talented cake artists would shine. She said we are like childrne cutting and pasting decorations on styrofoam that hardened to concrete and was fail safe to take to shows... but totally not to be replicated into a real, edible cake. She got me so confused that what ever I said just soudnded nonsensical. In the end I assured her we all could pipe intricate patterns and make royal icing flowers... and we all made cakes for consumers for their parties and special occasions. We were not just cut and paste artists. I think I won... but I am not sure I wonher over completly
06/10/12 @ 9:14 am by bonnie
That's funny Bonnie. I think some of the older, traditional techniques of stringwork and royal icing, buttercream piping etc isn't as popular anymore and it's just not done as often as a result. I think when it comes to cakes we're all artists and we all have our favorite mediums. We think nothing of a person using watercolors versus oil paint. I do think there are levels of difficulty obviously, but to say sculpting isn't art is pretty bold. I bet the guy who carved Venus would be offended not being called an artist! LOL. Everyone has their specialty. Maybe she was defensive because her preferred mediums are not as marketable for her right now?
06/10/12 @ 10:53 am by cakesbycarla
Sounds like an inquisitive one there Bonnie! Tell her to try some of the designs cutting and sticking...I'm sure she'll realise it's quite a lot more involved than that!
06/10/12 @ 11:20 am by Justin Lynch
She needs to take a long hard look at the winning cake from OSSAS last year. He had used all molds and cutouts, etc., but had done such intricate work with them it was amazing. And he didn't do it in a day. I read he said he had worked on it for months!!! Not that I don't admire those who do extnsion and stringwork. I sooo want to know how to do it also.
06/10/12 @ 11:29 am by Sally Hackney
It sounds like she has only experienced the under belly of cake designers. Maybe she hasn't had a truely exceptional cake?
06/10/12 @ 12:14 pm by TraciiVCL
Bonnie, I think what she meant was many cakers don't know how to do the stringwork and Lambeth styles. It is coming back if anyone looks at some of the new designs. I figure people who work on cakes know the time and work that goes into it and those that don't know cakes are clueless.
06/10/12 @ 3:25 pm by redtiaraprincess
I think she was just being a sour puss because she cannot sculpt and manipulate gumpaste/fondant. She is probably old school and sad because royal icing flowers are not in vogue any more. Since I am moving away from this area, I will not have to listen to her condescending attitude ever again! I think she worked at a local cake shop that does not have time to "cut and paste" and she is threatened by those of us who have the time to make custom designed cakes.
06/10/12 @ 5:15 pm by bonnie
Glad you are leaving the sour puss behind then!
06/10/12 @ 10:12 pm by Debbie Blucher
I would so love to learn the old techniques but the classes I just can't afford . I understand the cost it is a true talent and the teachers be serve every bit .
06/10/12 @ 10:26 pm by Sandys Sweets
Yeppers leave negative people behind they can suck the life out of you!!
06/10/12 @ 10:29 pm by TraciiVCL
Interesting - I am a royal icer who specialises in extension work, but I can create other styles of piped work. Do I create this style of cake for customers – not often as the price is normally more than they want to pay or it’s a case of ‘they only want sponge’ so due to the shelf life of the cake its not feasible. Yes at the moment there appears to be a lot of cut/stick or push the paste into a mold empty out/stick style of cakes around at the moment, but part of the reason for that is cost ie time is money. As to the comment re sculpted cakes - a lot of skill/knowledge is required to sculpting a cake.
06/11/12 @ 8:40 am by Christine Flinn
Christine... how wonderful that you can do all that inticate piping! I came into cake decorating just as the fondant/gumpaste craze took off and therefore never took the time to learn to pipe... at least not with any skill. As I told my afore mentioned conversation partner. There does not seem to be a demand for that sort of hand piping from customers... they want what they see on TV and in magazines. I did not stop to think that it would be cost prohibative to hand pipe a wedding cake. How did they make all those beautiful cakes in the 50's and 60's before Americans discovered fondant?
06/11/12 @ 8:27 pm by bonnie
A lot of the cakes from the 50's/60's in the UK were the heavy scroll type ie reasonably quick to pipe, as to the piped flowers a lot of bakeries bought those in by the box load
06/12/12 @ 5:01 am by Christine Flinn
OHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! They bought those flowers premade?? I always thought they spent hours piping them! LOL
06/12/12 @ 6:36 am by bonnie
Some bakeries would have made boxes and boxes of flowers in their quiet periods, but on the whole most bakeries bought the flowers in as it was more cost effective.
06/12/12 @ 6:45 am by Christine Flinn
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Kerry Vincent
06/09/12 @ 4:06 pm
kerry
It suddenly occurred to me this morning that it would be fun to share the details as to how you got to Fantourage.
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I started because the PR dept sent out a circular saying it would be a great way to connect with fans, the fan thing wssn't up my alley, but friends yes, so thought why not. In the beginning I was all alone just me and look at where we have all come and what wonderful friendships have evolved. We have met at events, shared red carpet moments, lost precious friends, shared the great moments and the sad ones, who knew what a tight knit family we would become.
06/09/12 @ 4:10 pm by kerry
It is a good thing the PR department sent out the circular. Kerry we have met so many people along the way due to that memo. How fun is that.
06/09/12 @ 4:48 pm by redtiaraprincess
i cant quite remember but it was in late summer of 2009 that i found my family of cakkers here and have never looked back. thank you so much kerry for having this place for us to come to.
06/09/12 @ 6:02 pm by Sandys Sweets
I think it will be two years ago this december that I found this site. I had seen a post on Cake Central from Andrea about her audition for FN. So I posted a response asking how she got asked to audition and she said she was asked through this site. So I checked it out and found something much better than I ever expected. It's my new go to place for cake talk and I love it. I rarely hang out on CC anymore. I have a great group of people hear to ask questions to and just talk with for fun. Cake and friends - who could ask for more??
06/09/12 @ 8:16 pm by cakesbycarla
I have been reading posts for over a year but could never figure out how to post one until just latley! yes...i am that pc challenged!
06/10/12 @ 12:03 am by Dianne Holgate
I saw a post on your FB page and clicked the link, as te rest have said it a great place to be part of.
06/10/12 @ 4:37 am by Christine Flinn
Same as Christine...
06/10/12 @ 5:15 am by Debbie Blucher
I was invited via Mrs V, and it was the best invitation I have had! It led me here to the most amazing group of people I have met throught the internet; but they are no longer "people" they are friends, and very good friends at that! I will be forever grateful for you coming into my life, you really are amazing friends and I look forward to seeing you all again soon! :o)
06/10/12 @ 7:23 am by Justin Lynch
Isn't it just the "truth"? I accidentally (or by divine intervention) stumbled onto this site. I was so hesitant at first and didn't even know you're names ....just the name you had posted by your pics. I started out just adding a little post to some of your post and then gradually got really comfortable and got to know you as people and ...."wow". Now I can't even imagine my life without all of you in it!!!
06/10/12 @ 8:18 am by Sally Hackney
I had talked to Kerry a few times on Face Book and found her to be quite delightful. One day I get a message from a stranger in my email saying Kerry needs me to help wiht a problem person in her fan chatroom. (The stranger was Edna, btw) Anyway, I joined this site and became on of the FAb 5, who like mongooses, drove the cobra from this sacred place! It was a blast and I have never meet such a hoot'n hollar'n bunch of crazies in my life. I was hooked and the rest is history. Losing Papi was a big blow to me and I find it hard to come here and act silly and inappropriate like we often times were prone to do. We walked the edge, constantly worried Kerry would call us out on being over the line. I am not a competition caker, I am barely beyond a novice decorator. But I was always accepted as one of the gang here. I am rambling... have no idea what I have just written because you can only see the last few words that were typed. But any way, I love you all and especially our sweet Kerry.
06/10/12 @ 8:52 am by bonnie
I know I'm not on here very much but I saw the link on Kerry's FB page. I do read a lot of post's, and look at people's cakes! :) This one of the BEST place's for cake people!!
06/10/12 @ 12:46 pm by ajbowyer
It makes me happy to read that everyone is enjoying their Fantourage experience and friendships.
06/10/12 @ 8:24 pm by kerry
There is a strength and commitment that knits everyone together.
06/10/12 @ 8:25 pm by kerry
Yes, Binnie, we have been very lucky, only one painful time with a stalker.
06/10/12 @ 8:26 pm by kerry
oops!!!!! BONNIE! (sp)
06/10/12 @ 8:29 pm by kerry
We are glad you finally figured it out Dianne, better late than never.
06/10/12 @ 8:30 pm by kerry
Everyone is kind to each other here, which was not the case on CC and I was often the target of very mean spirited comment and some outright lies were quoted as truth.
06/10/12 @ 8:33 pm by kerry
I know CC has some very good people but there are some bossy ones who think they know everything, here everyone has their say no matter what.
06/10/12 @ 8:34 pm by kerry
We have definitely become family here.
06/10/12 @ 9:53 pm by Sandys Sweets
Isnt' it amazing, Kerry, that people think they "know" someone simply from print, television, and comments? Kinda dumb.
06/10/12 @ 10:17 pm by Debbie Blucher
I think I got an email invitation. I truely don't remember (that's an age thing) I really like the supportive atmosphere here. I am not a fan of some of the people who go on other boards & don't even think before they post. It makes me sooooooo mad. When you post you have had a bad day , I don't expect or appreciate reading a post from someone giving kudos to the person who gave the poster a hard time or caused the bad day. I tend to speak my mind and then get in trouble for it. I don't like bullies & I will call them out on it. It sometimes just becomes too easy for people to type something on the key board and hit enter without even thinking about that other person's feelings. Ok stop ranting now Trac, LOL Anywhoo this place is peaceful, knowledgeable, funny, sometimes heartbreaking but always loyal all rolled into one! I'd love to be able to do the meet & greet face to face but for now I'm ok with this little piece of heaven :) OMG I'm a wind bag BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA
06/10/12 @ 11:05 pm by TraciiVCL
Tracii... I remember when I first "met" you. I could never learn to spell your name right, but you never said anything about it. My other friends called me out on it several times, until I finally got it right. To this day I stil put an "E" on the end of Justin. But that is because I have a friend named Justine. Bless his baby heart, he never says a thing about it.
06/11/12 @ 6:55 am by bonnie
Bonnie I didn't?? Most time I tell people "Hey I have 2 ii's, I'm not a cyclops? HA HA HA it's not a huge thing for me Only on legal stuff does it really matter. Justine... HA HA HA that's funny ..oh sorry inside voice HE HE
06/11/12 @ 8:40 am by TraciiVCL
Too true Sandy!
06/11/12 @ 7:40 pm by kerry
Yes, Tracii you are right, here it is freedom to speak and people are respectful and they share share share, which I find is refreshing.
06/11/12 @ 11:03 pm by kerry
Kerry... we all came here to kind of honor you. You were this TV star who we were all in awe of... and you ran this cake show and wrote this book. I thought each and every one of us would pee our pants when you first spoke to each of us by name. Now you are just one of us. And we are all friends... I notice that, as in real life, people drift in and out and when they come back everyone is ready to catch up on their news as if they never left. It is like having coffee or tea with your friends over at Katharine's place. I love how we do not bicker or get mad with one another and if we do have a misunderstanding we can talk it out. I have laughed and cried and learned and grown from knowing all my friends here. All I can say is Thanks to you Kerry... you made this all happen for us.
06/12/12 @ 6:33 am by bonnie
Bonnie, that is exactly right, we are all at tea!
06/12/12 @ 12:49 pm by kerry
I love that concept :-)
06/12/12 @ 10:16 pm by Debbie Blucher
IT was all brian shockleys fault! I saw him post about it a few times, i saw prizes..i had to join, now....i am hooked
06/18/12 @ 8:27 am by Tiona Spade Spade
Yes, everyone is so friendly you will enjoy it here Tiona
06/18/12 @ 10:52 pm by kerry
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06/10/12 @ 7:21 am
Justin Lynch
Good morning all! I am putting off the task of having to scrap wall paper today...I'd rather watch paint dry! Lol. Hopefully I will be making my reservation for Tulsa today; I don't want to miss out on not getting a room at the DoubleTree! Have a great Sunday!!!
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Justin, are you staying for the class this year?
06/10/12 @ 8:21 am by partyart101
Oh Justin....I just got thru doing that type of thing and I know I am done for awhile!!! It is NO FUN! It's just at the end and everything looks so good you are so happy you did it!!!
06/10/12 @ 8:25 am by Sally Hackney
OMG! I know the pains of scraping wall paper. My entire house was covered in gaudy wallpaper when we bought it and I have scraped every single room!!! It sucks! LOL! But - I did learn a lot. A) Use one of those scratchers to poke little holes in it. B) Then spray it down with a mixture of fabric softener and warm water. C) Let it soak a few minutes (make sure it's good and wet and wait about 5 mins) and then scrape a stroke or two and see if you can lift a bit of the paper up. Sometimes, you can start it going and pull it off in big chunks.
06/10/12 @ 10:43 am by cakesbycarla
After you're done wipe the walls down really well with a diluted soap and water mixtures so it's clean and will take your paint later. If there's damage afterwards (sometimes wallpaper isn't applied properly and takes bits of drywall with it when you remove it) you can always texturize your wall before painting. But that is a whole other DIY lesson. Hope it goes well for you! Holler if you need help!
06/10/12 @ 10:47 am by cakesbycarla
Leslie, I am staying for the class yes! I cannot wait! I am hoping to buy all my materials there though as it will be easier...hopefully! Lol.
06/10/12 @ 11:21 am by Justin Lynch
I managed to get out of the wallpaper scraping; my bro did it all! Warn soapy water works a treat though Carla; a steamer is even better!! :o)
06/10/12 @ 11:21 am by Justin Lynch
You have no idea how badly I want to attend... I would have to take a part time job just to be able to pay for it :(
06/10/12 @ 12:16 pm by TraciiVCL
Wallpaper no good glad you where able to get out of it.
06/10/12 @ 4:25 pm by Sandys Sweets
Scraping wallpaper! Yuck!!!
06/10/12 @ 4:44 pm by cakeswithcharacter
I have gaudy wall paper in my new house in the kitchen/breakfast area. My darling son said he would have it down and walls repainted by the time we got out there in Sept. He is also replacing my counter tops with a black/brown granite and taking out the stainless steele sink and replacing it with a chocolate brown granite one. I can't wait to see it!
06/10/12 @ 5:27 pm by bonnie
Wow, Bonnie, you have a gooood son!
06/10/12 @ 10:14 pm by Debbie Blucher
Debbie, he is an amazing son with an amazing wife and kids. He is also installing new can lights in the vaulted ceilings of my living room and rows of them in the kitchen so I can get rid of the flourescent light that is in there now. Oh, did I mention he removed a bunch of upper cabinets and broke through the wall into the living room in order to build me a breakfast bar? LOL I could go on and on... but I am starting to sound like a blow hard. But trust me, there is no other kid like him in this world!
06/11/12 @ 6:59 am by bonnie
I wish my sons would take lessons, lol. So I take it you are moving soon to be by them, or?
06/11/12 @ 1:52 pm by Debbie Blucher
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06/10/12 @ 12:41 pm
TraciiVCL
Oh yes wanted to share this pic I took of a Giant Leopard Moth. Never seen anything like it around here before. It is a tad over 2 inches long. GORGEOUS!!!
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06/10/12 @ 1:25 pm by cakesbycarla
That is just amazing.
06/10/12 @ 3:17 pm by redtiaraprincess
To cool
06/10/12 @ 4:11 pm by Sandys Sweets
Very cool!!!
06/10/12 @ 4:40 pm by cakeswithcharacter
That is a pretty big moth! Did you see it wih it's wings open?
06/10/12 @ 5:19 pm by bonnie
Where was that at Tracii?
06/10/12 @ 10:08 pm by Debbie Blucher
No I didn't Bonnie but the under belly was white. When I looked at pics on line, they showed a colourful bottom! This fella was in our new shed Debbie
06/10/12 @ 10:19 pm by TraciiVCL
Wow, he's awesome! Thought maybe at a zoo or something like that. Never saw anything like it.
06/10/12 @ 10:39 pm by Debbie Blucher
Ne neither, hence the pic...thank goodness for Google !!
06/10/12 @ 10:49 pm by TraciiVCL
lol, too true
06/10/12 @ 11:09 pm by Debbie Blucher
I think I would love a scarf with that pattern.... it is almost a black and white leopard/cheeta print
06/11/12 @ 6:48 am by bonnie
EWWWWWW!!!
06/11/12 @ 8:51 am by Sally Hackney
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06/10/12 @ 10:57 am
cakesbycarla
Enjoying Summer break immensely! Going to swim again today most likely. I have been enjoying the time with my kids so much, lots of books, games and fun. Hope you all are having a great Sunday!
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Sounds like you're having a great time Carla! Enjoy every moment!!
06/10/12 @ 11:19 am by Justin Lynch
Carla you sound so rested. Enjoy the kids.
06/10/12 @ 3:20 pm by redtiaraprincess
Swimming sounds so refreshing
06/10/12 @ 4:14 pm by Sandys Sweets
hey carla!!! We opened outr pool last weekend so the kids were in there today! Still too cold for me!!
06/10/12 @ 4:43 pm by cakeswithcharacter
Sounds like heaven Carla!
06/10/12 @ 5:24 pm by bonnie
Ouor pool was 80 degrees today. Even I was in it LOL
06/10/12 @ 10:27 pm by TraciiVCL
swimming is one thing i have not tried since i lost my legs, people say its all in your arms but what do they do for kicking??lol it has to be ok in my own head first i guess, i wish i had my own pool to play in!
06/11/12 @ 1:16 am by Dianne Holgate
Dianne..I have never seen you post before the other day..but assumed after you wrote the sweet, kind words to me about the accident scene that you must have been involved in one yourself. I so hope my postings didn't drudge up any painful memories for you. I can't even imagine the horror of being the victim in an accident like that. If I caused you any discomfort at all by posting that please forgive me. I was so shook up from it all and didn't stop to think there might be others on here who have been on the other end of that kind of tragedy. Millions of sugar hugs coming your way from me!!
06/11/12 @ 8:44 am by Sally Hackney
sally thanks for your kind words but I'm good you did not say anything that would hurt me. in 2008 i had overian cancer and in 2009 I got pnumonia(sp) and lost my legs when it turned septic. I just know that any thing that is unexpected in our lies can be tragic and hard to deal with but we can handle anything with our faith and a great support system from family and friends it is true that time heals all wounds but time does not always erase the memories. I am at pease with my life and it is a wonderful feeling. I don't want anyone to worry about saying something they think might upset me because it wont! I just was trying to give you a little comfort from one sugar friend to another!
06/11/12 @ 12:30 pm by Dianne Holgate
I have got to find a way to edit my posts for spelling!...lol
06/11/12 @ 12:33 pm by Dianne Holgate
Oh gosh girl...what a great attitude you have. Not sure I could be this upbeat after what you went thru. Isn't this just the best place ......so many wonderful people who care!! (Don't worry about the spelling....I make mistakes constantly)
06/11/12 @ 12:37 pm by Sally Hackney
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06/10/12 @ 12:18 pm
TraciiVCL
A Browning cake. Saw this painting camo technique and loved it. Customer was thrilled! Said she just set the bar pretty high for her girlfriends. I said send them my way (grin)LOL
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I saw this on FB. Really nice job!
06/10/12 @ 1:27 pm by cakesbycarla
Nice!
06/10/12 @ 4:13 pm by Sandys Sweets
Really nice!!
06/10/12 @ 4:42 pm by cakeswithcharacter
It is a very masculine cake. Good work!
06/10/12 @ 5:23 pm by bonnie
What is that on top?
06/10/12 @ 10:09 pm by Debbie Blucher
Coooooooooooooooooooooooookie LOL
06/10/12 @ 10:24 pm by TraciiVCL
The 1st cookie was a complete cut out. I covered the back side on chocolate 1st. When I tried to turn it over it was stuck and I broke it LOL but it was a nice cooke! here's a twit pic of it... http://twitpic.com/9typs8
06/10/12 @ 10:26 pm by TraciiVCL
Browning logo Debbie deer within a buck
06/10/12 @ 10:47 pm by TraciiVCL
That's awesome...now that I know what to look for, lol.
06/10/12 @ 11:13 pm by Debbie Blucher
very cool!
06/11/12 @ 1:14 am by Dianne Holgate
That is amazing as usual Traci girl!!!
06/11/12 @ 8:48 am by Sally Hackney
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06/10/12 @ 12:20 pm
TraciiVCL
Some cookies, not my design but they are cute. Had to custom make a cookie cutter for these.
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Love them! Is that Royal icing on them?
06/10/12 @ 1:27 pm by cakesbycarla
The owls and fish are aso cute.
06/10/12 @ 3:19 pm by redtiaraprincess
Were tehy part of the "postponed" order?
06/10/12 @ 5:22 pm by bonnie
Royal with fondant accents. Yes they were part of that order. I guess if you have never made royal iced cookies before you don't know how long it takes! LOL
06/10/12 @ 10:16 pm by TraciiVCL
These are to cute swim fishy swim
06/10/12 @ 10:23 pm by Sandys Sweets
So, Tracii, you made your own cutter...? Kewl beans!!
06/10/12 @ 11:11 pm by Debbie Blucher
Yes with a little kit called...... wait for it..... "Make Your Own Cookie Cutters" HA HA HA HA
06/10/12 @ 11:51 pm by TraciiVCL
O My G....you're such a NUT!! Love it, lol
06/11/12 @ 12:04 am by Debbie Blucher
Cute!!
06/11/12 @ 8:49 am by Sally Hackney
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06/10/12 @ 12:21 pm
TraciiVCL
Owl cookies. Not my design again but oh so cute.
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Customer called 3 hours before pickup time to ask if I had started baking yet, she'd like to postpone the order...seriously I kid you not! This is why I am always paid in full before I do anything!!
06/10/12 @ 12:23 pm by TraciiVCL
Very cute!
06/10/12 @ 1:26 pm by cakesbycarla
Yes very cute
06/10/12 @ 4:12 pm by Sandys Sweets
Can you freeze them or are you just going to let your family eat them?
06/10/12 @ 5:21 pm by bonnie
She did come and get them. I gave here detailed instructions on how to freeze & thaw them.
06/10/12 @ 10:23 pm by TraciiVCL
in my cake contract everything must be paid in full 30 days befor because of some rubber checks i got early on!
06/11/12 @ 1:13 am by Dianne Holgate
Thanks guys. Dianne do you only do big stuff? I find it is the smaller orders that come in 1-2 weeks before that are the ones to worry about. I have never had an issue with a wedding couple only a birthday cake once for me but I did get paid 1/2 just never saw the rest.
06/11/12 @ 8:21 am by TraciiVCL
I don't do cookies...at least not for sell. Pain in the backside!!
06/11/12 @ 8:50 am by Sally Hackney
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06/10/12 @ 12:25 pm
TraciiVCL
Tilling the garden today. Late, yes! but I'm going to get it planted today if it kills me!!! Then probably a jump in the pool!
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Sounds good. What are you planting!
06/10/12 @ 1:26 pm by cakesbycarla
I am on lawn duty this evening when it cools down.
06/10/12 @ 4:11 pm by Sandys Sweets
My husband won't let me touch the garden!!
06/10/12 @ 4:42 pm by cakeswithcharacter
Every year I say I am planting tomatoes and cucumbers... but it never seems to happen. Don't get over heated out in the sun Tracii.
06/10/12 @ 5:21 pm by bonnie
Well I borrowed my bestie's rototiller WOW who knew it was so easy to freshen up a garden I hadn't planted in 5 years. Needs so cow poop tilled in and I'm good to plant. Going to put in all kinds of stuff the garden is 17feet by 25 feet
06/10/12 @ 10:22 pm by TraciiVCL
We stopped at a vegetable stand and got the best corn and roasted it on the BBQ. Yummy
06/10/12 @ 10:22 pm by Sandys Sweets
'so' should be 'some'
06/10/12 @ 10:22 pm by TraciiVCL
Have to mow this week ...YUK!!
06/11/12 @ 8:50 am by Sally Hackney
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