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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

Easter Egg Feathered Flower

Posted on March 7, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

A little different way to decorate your Easter eggs.  Using feathers and a little hot glue transform your Easter egg to a fun flower.

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St. Patrick Suckers

Posted on March 6, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

With St. Patrick Day right around the corner and time to get started making your shamrock suckers.  These are great to give your to family, friends, co-workers or class room parties.  The molds can be found at most craft stores.  … Continue reading →

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Making a Phoenix Egg

Posted on March 5, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

This phoenix is hatching out of the fire.  The egg was painted with red finger nail polish to give the egg strenght.  After the first coat paint the second coat with red crackle finger nail polish.  Cut a hole for the … Continue reading →

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Bunny Candy Box

Posted on March 4, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

These little bunny boxes are made with Candy Melts.  These candy box molds I purchased at KitchenKraft.com.  The first time I brought a heart candy box to work and to my surprise I received an order to 20 heart boxes.  One of … Continue reading →

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Easter Egg Kit

Posted on March 3, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

My husband surprised me for Valentine Day.  Forget the candy or flowers he gave me something he knew would love, a kit to make fancy Easter egg.  He found it on eBay.  This was a challenge but worth effort.

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Chocolate bunnies and egg holder

Posted on March 2, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

This mold is two pieces.  The bottom piece has a slot you put the bunny in.  The egg holder part you can put in an Easter egg or fill with candy.  I purchased this mold at Michaels last year.

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Brownie Bunnies & Eggs

Posted on March 1, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

Can you believe that it is March and Easter is just a few weeks away.  Time to take stock and get out my pans.  These little bunnies and eggs were made in a silicone mold.  The bunnie eyes are mini … Continue reading →

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Holiday, Birthday & Unique Parties just published on Amazon

Posted on February 28, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

If you’re looking for some ideas that won’t break the bank, then this book should give you some ideas.  Enclosed are tips on cake, cupcake, candy, craft and gift ideas, along with of my family’s more unique parties, i.e., Pre-Prom … Continue reading →

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Garden Cake

Posted on February 27, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

Tough assignment make a cake for one of the guys for work.  His hobby was gardening.  The cabbage and carrots are made from fondant and the dirt is crushed Nilla Wafers.

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Just Released on Amazon.com

Posted on February 26, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

2 Hours of Babysitting and Free Cupcake Class for $15 – How I started my home base business.  This has just been released as a paperback on Amazon.com.  For the search type in Lynn Davis Babysitting and the Kindle and … Continue reading →

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Glass Painting

Posted on February 24, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

Do you want to give a gift or throw a party and add personal touch that won’t break the bank?  I found the salt shakers and martini glass at the dollar store.  The paints shown are made for glass.  In … Continue reading →

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3D Chocolate Bunnies

Posted on February 22, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

With Easter just around the corner, it is time to check out my molds.  This 3D bunny and egg mold I purchased from KitchenKraft.com.  After you have put the chocolate in the mold and tapped the side to make sure … Continue reading →

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A Bunch of Carrots??

Posted on February 20, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

These carrrots are made with piping bags, goldfish crackers and some green ribbon.  A great treat for any party.

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Make your own hair pins and barrettes

Posted on February 17, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

This activity is great for a teen slumber party.  When my daughter was in high school we had a pre-Prom slumber party.  All of the girls brought over their dresses and accessories.  They practiced with hair arrangements and make up.  … Continue reading →

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Sunflower Cake

Posted on February 17, 2013 by lynndaviscakes

This bright sunflower cake will brighten up even the darkest day.  I purchased the cake pan at Michaels.  You can also find it on the internet.

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