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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

Two Tier Doll Cake and Matching Cupcakes


  I took the Wilton Tier class because when every I started to stack my cakes I always had a problem with the icing coming off when I took the top tier off.  The instructor told us to put some … Continue reading

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Purse Cake with Sugar Pearls


Make your Valentine special with a purse cake.  I used the star tip for most of the cake.  The LV was made with candy melts and then I used sugar pearls around the purse and handle.  Guaranteed to make your … Continue reading

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Fancy Heart Cake with Sugar Sheets


This would make any sweet heart smile.  The  sugar sheet designs were cut with a cricut cake machine.  There are different cartridges that have more designs.  If you don’t have a machine you can always use scissor to cut out … Continue reading

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Valentine Trail Mix


My sweet and salty Valentine Trail Mix is made with Mini Nestle Morsels, pretzels, chocolate rice krispies, Gripz graham and chocolate chip pieces, peanuts, candy hearts or suckers.  I found the cute little carry out boxes and valentine bags to … Continue reading

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Cowgirl Cake and Matching Cupcakes


I found the cowgirl hat and boot candy molds at Orange County Novelty Company.  The boot and cow pony are wood already painted pieces from Michaels.  I put plastic food wrap on the back of these before putting them on … Continue reading

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Heart Woopie Pies


These thin little cake sandwitches are fast and easy to make for you Valentine celebration.

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Flower Pot Cake For Your Valentine


Surprise your Valentine with a flower pot cake.  The larger flower pot holds an entire cake which is baked separately and layer each two inches with a layer of cake then frosting until you have filled the pot.  The smaller … Continue reading

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Valentine Mini Cakes


These little cakes are just the thing for any Valentine party.  Michaels has a silicone heart shaped mold.  Decorate with candy hearts and lip confetti to make your sweet heart smile.

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Hello Kitty Duck Tape Purse


This is a great craft project for kids.  I purchased the wood purse at Michaels then covered with the Duck Tape.  There is all type of unfinished wood projects that you could use this on.  Best of all there is … Continue reading

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Making Dragon Eggs


To make dragon eggs chip out a small hole and use a knife to cut the yolk.  Soak the egg is an Antibacterial bath.  Once the egg has dried coat the egg with fingernail polish before you start to cut … Continue reading

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Valentine Bundt Cakes


Make your own Valentine pics by using a toothpick and foam stickers you can purchase at the local craft store.  The foam stickers can be used to decorate frames, cards, Valentine card boxes.

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All Girl Cake


This cake was made for one of the ladies in my office who is always dressed in the latest fashion.  So with my candy molds I made the candy to accent this cake along with sugar pearls and silver sugar … Continue reading

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Heart Chocolate Candy Boxes


Now is the time to order your candy box mold in order to get it in time for Valentine’s Day.  The first time I purchase the heart box mold I quickly found out I should have ordered two.  My first … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Muffins


Last night I had my two grandchildren over for a slumber party while their parents went out to a play.  Milena and Dorian love to decorate cupcakes and their faces fell when I didn’t bake any.  I did make a … Continue reading

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Craft Umbrellas


I purchased these craft umbrellas at Oriental Trading Company.  I used fabric markers and some little gems to decorate the umbrellas.  My grandson is a train nut and my granddaughter likes lots of bling.

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