Lesley's Baby Shower Cake & Diaper Cake

I made these cakes for my cousin Lesley's baby shower. The theme was blue and green and farm animals. So I made a cow out of fondant to go atop a blue cowprint cake for the edible cake. I used blue, yellow and green receiving blankets and cloths to make the tractor diaper cake. I think it is all so cute. I love doing baby cakes.

Halloween Cake

I was asked to do a halloween cake by a client who wanted something gross and gruesome for their annual halloween party. This is what I came up with. It was a little hard to get in the frame of mind to do gross when I had just finished a cake for a baby shower that morning. It was the first time I had the opportunity to do a halloween cake so I am impressed with how it turned out. It's even a red velvet cake so when they cut into it it looks like blood. I personally don't know how anyone can eat something that looks so gruesome, but there are lots who can and will.

Wagon Diaper Cake

I have a list of different diaper cakes I want to try and a wagon was one of them. So I did. I haven't seen any wagon ones online yet so I didn't have a picture to go by but I think I did a pretty good job figuring it out. This wagon costs $70.00. It includes 74 newborn diapers, 8 baby wash cloths, 3 receiving blankets, 1 stuffed animal and 1 bib.

4 Wheeler Diaper Cake

This is the 4 wheeler. This one is a favorite here because my family loves 4 wheeling. Not me so much but I still love this "cake". Looking more closely at the picture I realise it is missing something on the front so in future I am going to add pacifier clip to the front. These "cakes" cost $60.00 and includes 38 newborn diapers, 8 baby wash cloths, 1 receiving blanket, 1 stuffed animal, 1 bib, 1 bottle and 1 pacifier clip.

3 Wheeler Diaper Cake

Isn't the 3 wheeler so cute. I absolutely love these "cakes". Of course this one is for a girl but I can make them in any color you like and as for the motorcycle and the 4 wheeler I can put almost any character on the bike you would like. The 3 wheeler costs $55.00 and includes 30 newborn diapers, 8 baby wash cloths, 1 receiving blanket, 1 stuffed animal, 1 pacifier, and 1 pacifier clip.

Motorcycle Diaper Cake

I've seen these before and wanted to be able to offer them so I went ahead and made one. They are just so cute. These motorcycles can be customized to the colors and themes of your baby shower. I can also stick almost any character on the bikes as well. These "cake" sculptures are $45.00 each and include 22 newborn diapers, 1 receiving blanket, 1 pacifier, 1 pacifier clip, 1 stuffed animal, and 1 hatt, mitt, slipper set.

Mini Diaper Cakes

I spent the afternoon today using all the stuff I have to try some different "cakes". These mini "cakes" have 1 receiving blanket, 1 baby wash cloth, 1 mini stuffed animal and 12 newborn diapers. They cost $15.00 and I can use whatever colors or animals you prefer.

Just a Note about Non-Edible Cakes

I wanted to tell you all that I can't guarentee that I will be able to reproduce any non-edible cake exactly as seen. Some items aren't always available at all the stores I shop at all the time. The same goes for the crocheted items as yarn goes in and out of stock all the time. I can always though customize a cake to your exact style and colors. I just need a theme and a budget and I can make some pretty amazing "cakes". You just tell me what you want and I'll make it. That part goes for the edible cakes as well. I look forward to all the great cakes you will inspire me to make. Thanks!

Mini Foot Spa Towel Cake

I created this "cake" for the gift basket that anyone who made a donation to the cancer society at the trade show had a chance to win. I'm not sure who won the basket but it was full of lots of wonderful treats and all for a good cause.

Mini Foot Spa Towel Cake

This is a mini version of the spa towel cake. It includes 2 hand towels, 1 Avon Foot soak, 1 Avon Foot cream and 1 shower puff. This cake is for sale for $20.00, It is a great hostess gift or for a teacher, etc.

Carriage Diaper Cake

Well here it is...the cake I debuted at the Trade Show. A carriage diaper cake. This "cake" includes 53 diapers (pampers stage 3), 2 receiving blankets, 1 teddy bear, 1 wide neck bottle, 1 pacifier and 1 crocheted granny square blanket. This cake is for sale for $70.00. It was a hit. Everyone thought it was cute and I have to agree. I was very happy with how it turned out. These make beautiful centerpieces for any baby shower.

Women in Business Trade Show

I'm back from the Trade Show. I sold a diaper cake, made some great contacts with some really great women, and I have a few possible cake orders on the way. I would say it was a successful day. YEAH! Thank you everyone for your support. I gave out a lot of cards too, so maybe there will be some fantastic cakes to come.

Women in Business Trade Show

I will be at the Women in Business Trade Show this Saturday October 16th. The show is at the Travelodge Conference Center at 1376 Carling Ave, Ottawa, Ont from 9am-3pm. I will have a table full of my diaper and towel cakes. I also will be debuting a new diaper cake design to my line. The Event is free however there will be a table collecting donations for the Cancer Society. When you donate you will be entered in a draw for a basket full of goodies from a few of the vendors, me included. You can preview who will be there and get more information by visiting womeninbusinessottawa.com. I hope to see you there.

New Look

Same blog just a new design. I was designing another blog that I am starting and I came across this design. I just loved it and thought it would work for this blog better. Orange is my favorite color so I just had to change things up. I like the new look, it's a little more bright than the original. I hope you all enjoy the new look. Thanks for viewing my creations.

Kitchen Towel Cakes

This is a new line of "cakes" I have created. Well I didn't create the concept but I did make these ones up to premier at the Farmer's Market yesterday. The blue one includes 8 kitchen towels, 8 dish cloths, 1 measuring cup set, 1 measuring spoon set, and 1 whisk. It sells for $35.00. The Beige "cake" includes 8 kitchen towels, 2 oven hot pads, 1 measuring cup set, 1 measuring spoon set, and 1 whisk. This one sells for $25.00. The purple "cake" includes 1 black spoon, 1 black slotted spoon, 1 black slotted spatula, 6 kitchen towels, 8 bar mop cloths and a ceramic salt & pepper shaker set. This one sells for $35.00. These make great gifts for housewarmings, bridal showers or hostess gifts, etc. I can custom create these cakes to go with any kitchen decor.

3 Tiered Butterfly Bathtime Diaper Cake

This beautiful butterfly "cake" includes 1 hooded bath towel, 12 baby wash cloths, 3 bibs, 1 swan bath toy, 1 Johnson's diaper bag essentials pack and 55 diapers ( pampers stage 3). This sweet pink "cake" would be a great centerpiece for any girls baby shower. This "cake" goes for $60.00.

3 Tiered Bathtime Sailboat and Train Diaper Cake

This adorable transporation inspired "cake" includes 1 sailboat hooded bath towel, 1 train bib, 16 baby wash cloths, 1 dolphin bath toy, 1 Johnson's diaper bag essentials pack and 55 diapers (Pampers stage 3). This is a great gift for soemone having a little boy. This "cake" costs $60.00

Froggy or Ducky Diaper Cakes

Each of these "cakes" includes 1 sleeper (3-6 months), 2 receiving blankets, 1 hat, mitt, slipper set (either frog or ducky), 1 wide neck Nuby bottle, 1 gel Nuby pacifier and 26 diapers (Pampers stage 3). The hat, mitt, slipper sets were the inspiration for these "cakes". I saw them and just thought they were absolutely adorable and had to use them. They also have elephant and pig sets that I can use to make into "cakes". These go for $48.00.

Famer's Market

Well I'm back from the market. It was a good day. Didn't sell anything but gave out a lot of cards and flyers. So hopefully that will mean future orders. All the feed back was positive. I had a good time though and made a fe contacts that could turn into something really good in the future. Thank you all for coming to visit me today. Hopefully I'll be able to make it to more next season.

Farmer's Market

Well I finally received a call this afternoon saying I was accepted by the panel of judges to be a vendor at the Metcalfe Farmer's Market. I am so excited. A little nervous too. This is the first time I am taking my product directly to the public. I have a lot to do before tomorrow morning to get prepared. Not much notice, but I'll manage. I'll do a new post tomorrow to let you all know how it turned out. Hopefully some of you can come and see me. I will be premiering a few new "cakes".

Crocheted Tractor Blanket and Toy

I designed and made this blanket and toy for a John Deere diaper cake. I finished the blanket last night and now I can't wait to go shopping for baby John Deere stuff. I think this is going to be one really cute diaper cake. Coming from a family and community of farmers I think this is a "cake" I just had to make.

Black & White Sweet 16

I made this cake for my cousin Alexya's sweet 16 birthday party tonight. Her friends planned a black and white party including a dj and everything. This cakes design changed about three times before I got this. I was reminded why I hate using marshmallow fondant. Yes it's cheaper but it's too squishy and doesn't sit on the cake as nicely as the regular fondant I usually use. But the cake was saved and she got a beautiful cake for a beautiful girl. I had to throw the one coloured flower in there because Alexya is herself color.

Dale's 30th Birthday Cake

I made this cake for my brother-in-laws 30th birthday party last night. He has a really old studebaker sitting in the barn so I thought I model one so that he could see what his will look like once he gets time to work on it. Right now mine looks much better than his. I thought this cake suited the car guy he is. Of course he got to pick the flavor even though the party was supposed to be a surprise. He picked chocolate and peanut butter, my favorite too. I made the top layer without the peanut butter because I knew atleast one person at the party doesn't like peanut buter. Your welcome Wally.

I think I'm getting pretty good at molding vehicles out of modeling clay. I didn't think I'd like it because it's not cute or pretty but they turn out looking really good and are actually fun to make. Who knew?!