Author Archives: lynndaviscakes

Unknown's avatar

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

Memorial Day Cake

Posted on May 24, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

With Memorial Day weekend here at last it’s time to think about dusting off the grill and getting everyone together for some outdoor fun.  This strawberry and blue berry cake would be the highlight to any party.  I used the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Holiday | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Bicycle Cake for Dad

Posted on May 22, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

If your dad loves to ride his bike, this is an easy cake to make.  For the road I used chocolate icing in a can and added black food coloring gel.  To make the smooth, surface dip you spatula in water … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Father's Day | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Dump Truck Cake

Posted on May 21, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

This dump truck is great for Father’s Day or a boy’s birthday party.  I used chocolate from a can I bought at the store and added black gel food coloring to make that dark black coloring.  The rest of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Father's Day | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Mini Race Cars & Rocket Ship Eggs

Posted on May 19, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

Mini race car and rocket ship eggs.  These are really tiny as you can see their size next to a 3″ bottle, they are 1″ tall.  The wheels are mini buttons and the drivers are Squinkies.  You can use the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Easter | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Chocolate Tool Box and Tools

Posted on May 18, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

For the father who loves tools this chocolate tool box and tools will be quite a surprise.  He might even forget that you sold his cat to get money from the ice cream truck and it cost him twice as … Continue reading →

Posted in Candy, Father's Day | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Construction Cake for Dad

Posted on May 17, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

The ultimate cake for any guy that knows his way around a construction site.  The dirt is crushed Nilla Wafers.  The boulders are Milk Duds.  Add some construction equipment and this will bring a smile to any little boy no … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Father's Day | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Father’s Day Idea

Posted on May 16, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

For the father that is a super guy you can make this superman cake.  The jacket is fondant along with the tie.  The superman logo is piped in.  I make this cake as a groom’s cake for a friend’s wedding.

Posted in Cakes, Father's Day | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Sport Car for Day on Father’s Day

Posted on May 15, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

Every year when we went on vacation my Dad liked to listen to the Indy 500 on the radio when he was driving.  We would go out to the Hover Dam and the road had a lot of hills, curves … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Father's Day | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Father’s Day book just re-released on Amazon

Posted on May 14, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

My parents were blessed with three high-spirited teens.  Each year we would try to find the perfect gift for my Dad in hopes that he would not dredge up all of our past indiscretions.  We would put our heads together and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Candy, Crafts, Cupcakes & Gifts to Make, eBooks, Father's Day, Home Projects | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Walking on Dinosaur Feet

Posted on May 12, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

For my grandson’s birthday I found these dinosaur feet at Michaels.  I didn’t know if he would like them or not.  Anyway my granddaughter demonstrated how to use them and soon all the other children took turns trying to walk … Continue reading →

Posted in Kid fun | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Dirt Bike Volcano Cake

Posted on May 11, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

My grandson at first wanted a dirt bike cake but changed is mind and wanted a dirt bike volcano exploding cake.  My daughter found the little lego guys for the cake.  I made this a two tier cake, the volcano being … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Candy | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Two Tier Cake for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

This two tier cake is perfect for a formal occasion or large get togethers.  My daughter and I took the tier class at JoAnn.  The instructor told us to relax and just remember you are making two cakes.  One question … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Mother's Day | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Breakfast in Bed for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

Posted in Cupcakes & Gifts to Make, Mother's Day | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Take your Mom to a class for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

If you want to surprise Mom why not take her to a case for Mother’s Day.  I surprised my daughter with a cupcake decorating class.  This was the starting point to my cake business.  We arrived at class and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Cookies, Crafts, Cupcakes & Gifts to Make, Mother's Day | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Gem Show for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 7, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

For the last couple of years it has been a tradition that my daughter, granddaughter and I attend the Gem Show at the Orange County Fair Grounds in Southern California.  They had a show that last for three day and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cupcakes & Gifts to Make, Mother's Day | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment