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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

Make Earring out of Minature Ornaments

Posted on November 17, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

Make holiday earrings out of minature Christmas ornaments in just a few minutes.  All you need is a some ornaments and some earrings shown above.  Use plyers to pull open the loop then slip on the ornament and close the … Continue reading →

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Reindeer and Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Posted on November 17, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

The reindeer pick I purchased at Hobby Lobby along with the baking cups.  To make the little Christmas trees use a star tip and pile one on top of the other each getting  a little smaller.  The star at the … Continue reading →

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Candy Coated Christmas Tree Pretzels

Posted on November 15, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

These are great to make for class room parties or bake sales.  The pretzel molds and be purchased at Michaels or JoAnn craft stores or over the internet.  Melt the candy melt wafers and spoon into the mold and make … Continue reading →

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Snowmen Cupcakes

Posted on November 14, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

These little snowmen cupcakes are fast and easy to do.  A marshmellow as a head, put a dab of icing on the top and one oreo cookie on top with a mini oreo on top of that to make the hat.  … Continue reading →

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Minnie & Mickey Mouse Mini Cake

Posted on November 12, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

This little cake was for a birthday party with a Minnie & Mickey Mouse theme.  I made the pink and blue mouse background out of fondant with a skewer inserted and left to dry before they were inserted.

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Teapot Miniatures

Posted on November 11, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

These teapots I found at a swap meet and cut them using a miniature drill. You have to do this on a ceramic teapot. Once I cut the teapot I paint the inside with glass paint then sprinkle in some … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread Cookies

Posted on November 10, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

These little guys were made with a silicone mold.  I used some small confetti sprinkles for the eyes, cheeks and buttons.  You can also use brownie mix for this little mold.  These little bit size treats are always a hit!

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Eggs as Ornaments

Posted on November 9, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

You can make beautiful ornaments out of eggs.  The first thing is the crack the egg and pierce the yoke so it is easier to get out.  Once out I put the egg in an antibacterial bath and let it … Continue reading →

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Moving Office Cake

Posted on November 8, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

I had a little too much fun with this one.  One of the guys from work had to move up Tustin from our Aliso Viejo facility so they asked me to make a cake and told me I could have … Continue reading →

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Santa Stories just Published on Amazon.com

Posted on November 6, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

Just released on Amazon.com as a Kindle version available now.  The paperback version will be available in 5 days.  

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Sugar Sheet Designs Heart Cake

Posted on November 4, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

I used a Cricut Cake Machine to cut these sugar sheets.  It can cut some very detailed images.  You can do the same thing with a pair of sizzors.  The sugar sheets came make a dramatic looking cake.

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Dog & Cat Stockings

Posted on November 3, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

I put Halloween away and it’s time to start working on my Christmas projects.  The stocking above are fast and easy to make.  For the dog stocking cut out the shape of a bone and for the cat a mousey.  … Continue reading →

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Mini Train Cake

Posted on November 3, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

This little cake I made for my grandson who is a train nut.  The mold I purchased at the Orange County Novelty Company.  Naturally he only wanted the chocolate train, forget the cake.

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Sweet-Heart Cake

Posted on November 2, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

What better way to show your girl friend then a heart birthday cake.  I used sugar sheets to make the hearts and swirls to decorate this cake.

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Halloween Bake Sale

Posted on October 30, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

Today was our annual Halloween Bake Sale at work.  We had a types of treats and crafts for sale with all of the proceeds going to the homeless shelter down the street from where I work.  A special thank you … Continue reading →

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