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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

Topsy Turvy All Girl Birthday Cake


Every year when my daughter has her birthday I feel very old.  This year I want to make her a fun cake all about her.  All the candy pieces from the lip stick to the sun glasses were made from … Continue reading

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Barbie or Princess Belle Cake


Normally when I do a Barbie cake, it is with a pick that is only the upper body and head.  For this cake my friend brought the entire doll in to have a cake made from it.  Since this was … Continue reading

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Green Dump Truck Cake


This little dump truck cake was a hit with little boys no matter what age.  The cake is buttercream icing except the tires.  If you start with chocolate icing and add black food coloring gel you won’t have to use too … Continue reading

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Two Tone Cupcakes with Lips, Purses and Shoes


Never under estimate the power of a display.  I purchased this cupcake tower at Michaels and have used it an a couple of my bake sales.  It catches the eye and the cupcake don’t last very long.  You can dress … Continue reading

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Happy Un-Birthday Music Cake


This is for a friend who does not celebrate his birthday, so he is going to get an UnBirthday Cake instead.  He loves music so chocolate musical notes seemed approprate for this cake.

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Mini Sand Castle Cake and Matching Cupcakes


This is a six inch mini cake with a cupcake for the top tier.  The sea shells are chocolate and must be attached to the buttercream before you can cover with the sand.  The sand I made with Nilla Wafers … Continue reading

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Cookie Cutter Shelf


I wanted a small shelf for all of my cookie cutters.  My husband put a 1’x1′ piece of wood all around the kitchen area.  I painted the wood and had a great little place to display my cookie cutters.

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Fall Leaf Cake and Matching Cupcakes


Tomorrow I am hosting a bake sale with an end of summer theme.  We will be raising funds for the Red Cross disaster relief efforts.  The mini cake and cupcake are fast and easy to make.  I have put together … Continue reading

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Sweet 16 Zebra and Lots of Bling Cake


One of my friends daughter is going to get a little surprise tomorrow when I deliver this one.  The sugar gems were the hardest.  It was my first time and I made a mess of the first two batches.  The … Continue reading

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Another Butterfly Cake


On this cake I painted the outside of the mold with blue and used brown candy melts first before adding the white.  Add a few yellow spots and some sprinkles are you are ready for a party. Add some matching … Continue reading

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Acorn, Leaf & Pumpkin Rice Krispy Candy


This is fun and easy to make.  Paint the candy mold with candy melts then layer in rice krispy and add another layer of candy melts.  Put in the freezer for 10 minutes then pop out.  For the two tone effect … Continue reading

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Turtle & Dinosaur Eggs


To make these eggs you must first make sure they are cleaned out and then wash then in an antibacteria wash and let dry.  Paint eggs with clear finger nail polish.  The second coat is with nail polish call crackle … Continue reading

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Sea Horse Rice Krispy Treat


I used a sea horse sand toy (it had never been touched by sand), spray the plastic mold with pan butter flavor cooking spray and press the rice krispy into the mold.  Put it in the freezer for 10 minutes … Continue reading

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Frog Birthday Cake


These cute little frogs are actually from a sucker mold.  Add some lilly pads, fondant flowers and you have a cake for any frog lover.

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Flip Flops, Sun Glasses and Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes


There is nothing that says Summer more than flip flops, sun glasses and ice cream cones.  Having these as cupcakes are even better.  I purchased the pan  at JoAnn craft stores.

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