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About lynndaviscakes

This blog is for everyone who likes to try something new craft projects, easy holiday crafts for the entire family, decorating cakes and cupcakes, to all of books published on Amazon.com. The books are on the cakes and crafts but also adventures stories from children to teens. I have retired from the corporate world and now enjoy taking adventures with my grandchildren and going on adventures and learning new things that I will share with you. I hope you enjoy some of these posts. All the best, Lynn

Owl Flower Arrangements

Posted on August 17, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

I found these little owls today at Michaels.  They make great bases for a flower arrangement.  The fall flowers and picks were also on sale.  They only take a few minutes to put together and are a great decoration for … Continue reading →

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Nilla Wafer Cookie Sandwich

Posted on August 16, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

These little cookie sandwiches are a great activity for kids of all ages.  Whether they want to make funny faces, pretty flowers, a little butterfly, pretty kitty or a special messages, these little wafers are perfect.  I used a little … Continue reading →

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Shark Cupcakes

Posted on August 8, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

What better way to celebrate Shark Week than some Shark Cupcakes.  The shark was made in a sucker mold.

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Pirate & Mermaid Cake

Posted on August 4, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

Today is my granddaughter’s 7th birthday.  She wanted a pirate and mermaid cake.  I found all of the characters at Toys R Us.  The seashells are made out of chocolate.  The sand on the island is crushed Nilla Wafters.  It should be a great party.

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Wine Bottle & Glass Cake

Posted on August 1, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

What better way to celebrate a birthday then a nice bottle of wine and glass of sugar pearl bubbles.  The mold I found at Orange County Novelty Cake Supply.

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Turtle Crunch Brownies

Posted on July 31, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

These brownie bites were made with a mini-cupcake pan.  To give my guest a surprise I added a little bit of Turtle Crunch sprinkles I purchased at Michaels.  Everyone gave them a thumbs up rating.

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Minion Birthday Cake

Posted on July 25, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

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Tile Mosiac House Project

Posted on July 23, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

Tile mosaics are a great way to brighten up any room.  The fish mosaic we put behind the shower and the fruit as a back splash for the kitchen.  You can find all type of tile sets ready to install … Continue reading →

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Making Wine Glass Charms

Posted on July 20, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

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Mad for Minions

Posted on July 19, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

I saw these on Pinterest and had to give it a try.  The bodies are twinkies and smarties for the eyes.  The arm and hand was made with a push mold and fondant. The Minion car has a large toothpick that goes through … Continue reading →

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Doll Houses – Great Family Projects

Posted on July 18, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

Doll house projects are a great way to bring the family together.  Over the years we have made over 15 dollhouses for competitions or gifts.  The two above were for my nieces.  Everyone in the family would help out, my … Continue reading →

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Big Girl Cake

Posted on July 17, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

What better to decorate a big girl cake than candy lipstick, sunglasses, fan, purse, shoes, etc.  The mold for these candy I found over the internet and made the candy with candy melts.

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Pet Pictures

Posted on July 16, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

While I was cleaning out my husband’s office I found all of the disks that I had thought was last forever.  I’ve added a new page to share some of the funny pictures of our four-footed friends.

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Egg Christmas Night Light

Posted on July 6, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

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High Flying Cake

Posted on July 5, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

I saw this in a book and decided to try it.  The wing, tail, propeller, and person are made from fondant.  You can bake inside ice cream cones then frost the top.  Use tooth picks to attach the wings and I … Continue reading →

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