by admin | Nov 29, 2013 | Birthday Party Ideas, Special Occasions
Birthday Party Etiquette -Question 1 Whether you are a seasoned ‘party-goer’ or have just attended 1 or 2 children’s parties we want to hear your opinion! We have 6 tricky questions related to children’s birthday party etiquette and we want to know what you think. At the end of the poll (over the next week or so) – when all 6 questions have been answered , we will gather up the data and report back to you! If you have other mums and dads who frequent the (children’s) party circuit, feel free to share the poll with them too. You can vote anonymously or login using Facebook, Twitter or Google+ So here is your first question: [socialpoll id=”2178178″] Keep an eye out for question 2 coming soon – thanks for...
by admin | Nov 26, 2013 | Children's Cakes, Christening Cakes, Cupcakes, Religious Cakes, Special Occasions
Christening Cakes – ideas for Baptisms, Christenings, Naming Ceremonies and Blessings. Christening, Baptism or Naming Ceremony – whatever you choose for your child you’ll want it to be a very special celebration; one which brings together friends and family to celebrate a milestone in your child’s life. In this post we’ll give you some ideas on how to organise a Christening celebration including invitations, venues, food, bomboniere and of course Christening Cakes. Organising the Party After the actual ceremony, some type of gathering, party or reception usually follows. Whether you are planning a huge celebration with lots or guests or a smaller, more intimate gathering, here you’ll find a few tips to help you plan the perfect party: Invitations If you would like to follow tradition and send out formal invitations there are many options. You can have the invitations designed and printed especially for your event or you’ll find some gorgeous designs online – we found these pretty invites from partyandco.com.au: They come in pink and blue and also have a full range of matching party items like cups, plates, gift tags etc. We love that you can purchase just the invitations or the whole shebang! Where to Hold the Party (or reception) If you haven’t yet decided where you would like to hold the party here is a list of ideas for you to consider: 1. At Home – great if you have a large back yard or entertaining area. 2. Local park – there are some beautiful local parks to hold the party. As a minimum, search for a venue with a covered shelter large enough...
by admin | Nov 20, 2013 | Adult Birthday Cakes, Birthday Cakes, Children's Cakes, Special Occasions, Weddings
Birthday Cakes – your questions answered: What is Fondant? Birthday Cakes can be created using many different types of ingredients. In this post we answer all of your questions about FONDANT icing. What is Fondant? Fondant is a type of icing used to finish wedding and birthday cakes. Traditionally it was only ever used for wedding cakes or Christmas cakes (usually a fruit cake) with a layer of marzipan (a dough made from almond meal) underneath. Here you can see the layer of marzipan underneath (yellow colour) and the fondant icing over the top. If you are interested in a bit more ‘wedding cake’ history here is a great article. Today fondant is extremely popular on both wedding and novelty birthday cakes for it’s perfectly smooth finish. It is literally a sugar dough which can be kneaded and rolled (much like playdough) and even sculpted into figures. It’s a very versatile medium that can be made into any colour. What is rolled fondant? Rolled fondant is what I use for my cakes.It is a manufactured product that is literally ‘ready to roll’ when you open the package. Once out of the packaging, the fondant is kneaded, rolled out with a rolling pin until smooth, placed over the cake, trimmed and smoothed. You can see on this cake the fondant is ready to be trimmed. What is fondant made of? The main ingredients in fondant are sugar and water. It also usually contains ingredients like gelatin and glycerin to make it soft and pliable. What does fondant taste like? Fondant tastes very sweet – like a soft sweet, chewy...
by admin | Nov 13, 2013 | 30th Birthday Cakes, 3D Cakes, Adult Birthday Cakes, Birthday Cakes, Birthday Party Ideas, Character Cakes, Cupcakes, Photo Cakes, Sheet Cakes, Special Occasions
Birthday Cakes for Adults Do you need a cake for an 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th birthday celebration (or anything in between) and don’t know where to start? Look no further. Here, we have compiled the Ultimate Guide to the Best Birthday Cakes for Adults. So grab a coffee, get comfy and let the inspiration roll… Birthday cakes for adults can be just as fun as a cake for the kids. If you are planning a celebration and need some inspiration for a birthday cake for adults, take a look at some of the ideas below: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Birthday Cakes for Adults! Birthday Cake idea #1 – The Dream Car Cake Ferrari, Maserati, classic Mustang….can’t afford your dream car? Well why not have it in ‘cake form’? There are lots of options for car cakes from a 3-D replica of your favorite make and model to an edible image plaque sitting on a delicious ganache covered mud cake! Dream Car Cakes are a tasty option for the rev head in your life. Birthday Cake idea #2 – Favourite TV Show or Movie TV shows or movies make great themes for cakes. Pick your favourite and use it as the inspiration for your celebration cake. See our Doctor Who and Star Wars examples: Birthday Cake idea #3 The Fashionista Love fashion, make-up, shoes and handbags? Then a fashionista cake is for you! Add some interest with a leopard print like in our cake below, or edible fondant ‘make-up’. Birthday Cake idea #4 The Happy Camper Are you a happy camper, or perhaps...
by admin | Nov 6, 2013 | Birthday Cakes, Birthday Party Ideas, Children's Cakes, Special Occasions
Birthday Party Ideas! 7 Places to Host a Kid’s Party (and you don’t have to clean up)…. If you are looking for some new ways to celebrate your child’s birthday but don’t want the mess (and hassle) of hosting a party at home, you’ve come to the right place! Here is our Top 7 List of Places to Host a Children’s Party: 1. Farm Birthday Party Pony rides, animal feeding and cuddles from baby animals – what could be more fun than a farmyard party? At Trevena Glen Farm, approximately 35 minutes from Brisbane CBD, you can host your own farm party. Set on 25 acres there is plenty to do from bottle feeding lambs to bumpy hay rides. Bring your own cake and party food and enjoy a fantastic day out! Check out this post for more Farm Birthday Cakes and ideas. Why this is a great party: plenty of opportunity for cute pics with the baby animals 🙂 Here is a recent Farm Cake we created with matching cookie pops: 2. Indoor Rock Climbing Party Looking for birthday party ideas to suit ‘all types of weather’? What about indoor rock climbing? Check out Rock Sportsin Fortitude Valley and Logan City. They offer kid’s party packages where you can climb for 2.5 hours (that should wear them out!). They also offer self catering which is a great option to keep your budget on track or you can order ahead for a pizza party. Why this is a great party: burn off all those sugary lollies and wear them out on the climb! 3. Skirmish Party Action...
by admin | Aug 29, 2013 | 1st Birthday Cakes, Birthday Cakes, Children's Cakes, Cupcakes, Special Occasions
3 Princess Cake Designs…for the little girl who loves all things princess by Robyn Bent What little girl doesn’t love a princess cake? A princess themed cake is one of the most requested for little girls and you can see why when you take a look at the options available.. Step inside the magical world of the princess cake….. One of the very first cakes I ever made for a paying customer was a gorgeous princess castle cake. Today, the castle cake is still a popular design – I have even made them for some ‘not-so-young’ princesses! With edible turrets, tiny handmade flowers, hand painted vines and chocolate fondant castle doors, your little girl will be thrilled with all of the edible details. This castle cake is finished in fondant icing and dusted with edible glitter for that finishing princess sparkle. Castle cakes can be customized to any colour – pink, purple or another favourite colour. Larger cakes with a second tier can also be created to accommodate extra servings for a bigger celebration. No princess is complete without a tiara………an edible tiara! This fondant finished, 2 tier cake comes complete with an edible, handmade tiara that has been dusted in silver to add extra sparkle. The top tier of the cake has a classic quilted effect, while the bottom tier features candy pink fondant stripes. Matching princess cupcakes You can even add some matching cupcakes to your cake. These crown cupcakes are finished in buttercream icing and topped with pink and silver fondant crowns: Barbie Doll Princess Cake The last of our princess cake designs is the classic...
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