tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38383772141010821052024-03-13T21:53:21.707-07:00Fabulously FierceAlternative Pet Products & Home DecorKyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-51311142072906160152011-04-19T10:32:00.000-07:002011-04-19T11:22:29.030-07:00Dear Attack of the CraftDear <a href="http://attackofthecraft.com">Attack of the Craft</a>, <br />Thank you for being an amazing group of crafting misfits that make my days better. Your breadth of knowledge, friendship and support is boundless and has helped me become a better crafter, designer, business owner and person. It's strange that a forum could add so much depth to someone's life, but I know you have done it for many. Keep on being awesome.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Faboo <br /><br />Seriously folks, <strong>GO CHECK OUT ATTACK OF THE CRAFT!!!</strong> If you're a crafter, or handmade enthusiast, this place is for you. With business advice, tutorials, funny discussions and much much more, there is always something for everyone. This forum is frequented by so many talented men and women, I am constantly amazed by the pure kickassery that comes out of it's members.<br /><br />If you've ever felt out of place or ignored in other forums, then come to <a href="http://attackofthecraft.com">Attack of the Craft</a>...it feels like home :)<br /><br />Check out some of the member's items <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dadd0b2e4696d91715d8c59/the-talented-attack-of-the-craft">HERE</a> and search the tag "attackofthecraft" on <a href="http://etsy.com">Etsy</a>!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1c4JS8FOTv8/Ta3SuL1J9II/AAAAAAAAAaU/Z1t5T-KSeA8/s1600/Untitled.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1c4JS8FOTv8/Ta3SuL1J9II/AAAAAAAAAaU/Z1t5T-KSeA8/s400/Untitled.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597361602782950530" /></a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-77592131753355566192011-03-09T09:18:00.001-08:002011-03-09T09:26:17.442-08:00Handmade Picks of the Week 3/9I've been longing for summer for a few weeks now, so this week's picks all remind me of the sun!<br /><br />First is this fun and flirty <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54462609/handmade-50s-polka-dot-swing-dress-beach">Beach Bunny Dress</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/smarmyclothes">SmarmyClothes</a>. I can almost smell the ocean just looking at it!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DxQdxdcIDAw/TXe3DibK25I/AAAAAAAAAXM/ukcCwLACwu8/s1600/smarm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DxQdxdcIDAw/TXe3DibK25I/AAAAAAAAAXM/ukcCwLACwu8/s320/smarm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582131534557272978" /></a><br /><br />Next are these super pretty <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46272944/steampunk-hardware-earrings-with-yellow">Steampunk Hardware Earrings</a> with yellow Swarovski Crystals by <a href="Hardware Honey Jewelry! http://www.etsy.com/shop/hardwarehoney">HardwareHoney Jewelry</a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cMuABgFbvYI/TXe3l8yg3CI/AAAAAAAAAXU/jqa-OQTlDkU/s1600/hardware.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cMuABgFbvYI/TXe3l8yg3CI/AAAAAAAAAXU/jqa-OQTlDkU/s320/hardware.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582132125750058018" /></a><br /><br />And last is this gorgeous <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/36618077/beaded-necklace">beaded necklace</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blueberryblonde">blueberryblonde</a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WT_QjHNFHy8/TXe385eZ5DI/AAAAAAAAAXc/icuxN-2Gm2Y/s1600/blonde.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WT_QjHNFHy8/TXe385eZ5DI/AAAAAAAAAXc/icuxN-2Gm2Y/s320/blonde.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582132519997400114" /></a><br /><br /><br />Don't forget, for more awesome handmade items, be sure to search the tag "attackofthecraft" on Etsy!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-8973389529815884212011-02-28T09:02:00.000-08:002011-02-28T09:28:41.935-08:00Handmade Picks of the Week 2/28Another week has gone by and it's time again for some awesome handmade picks from the members of <a href="http://attackofthecraft.com">Attack of the Craft</a>!<br /><br />First is this gorgeous <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49468941/custom-17-inch-gothic-laptop-messenger">messanger bag</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beanbun">Warning Label</a>, perfect for work or school!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EN0HdoEiZlw/TWvXEHK_7pI/AAAAAAAAAWU/v67ymIBbarY/s1600/beanbun.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EN0HdoEiZlw/TWvXEHK_7pI/AAAAAAAAAWU/v67ymIBbarY/s320/beanbun.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578789029073120914" /></a><br /><br />Next is a super clever <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67599287/bloody-vampire-fangs-necklace">Bloody Vampire Fangs Necklace</a> for all you vampire fans out there by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cdchyld">CDChyld</a>!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5WBeV1RHuZU/TWvaKM8QP6I/AAAAAAAAAWc/D4tk9cABqBU/s1600/cdchyld.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 308px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5WBeV1RHuZU/TWvaKM8QP6I/AAAAAAAAAWc/D4tk9cABqBU/s320/cdchyld.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578792432235986850" /></a><br /><br />And last is this super cute crochet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46522824/omnomnom-amigurumi-cupcake">Red Velvet Cupcake</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Concertina3">Concertina3</a> - ZERO calories :)<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXf2fNkAqXM/TWva7z9xH_I/AAAAAAAAAWk/fds8bN1LpeU/s1600/cupcake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 275px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXf2fNkAqXM/TWva7z9xH_I/AAAAAAAAAWk/fds8bN1LpeU/s320/cupcake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578793284524908530" /></a><br /><br /><strong>For more awesome handmade goodness, search the tag "attackofthecraft" on Etsy!</strong>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-19914995979305455232011-02-23T09:34:00.000-08:002011-02-23T09:44:57.231-08:00Handmade Picks of the Week 2/23This week's picks are from two talented ladies from the <a href="http://attackofthecraft.com">Attack of the Craft</a> forum. <br /><br />First up is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theclaypony">The Clay Pony</a>...this shop features some amazing clay work in jewelry and figurine form. Her cameo pendants are amazing and this little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66172554/pink-fox-cameo-pendant-and-ribbon">fox</a> is my favorite!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OZjEbRIb4Cc/TWVGg_XTkjI/AAAAAAAAAV0/yUFOpqCht5k/s1600/clay%2Bpony.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OZjEbRIb4Cc/TWVGg_XTkjI/AAAAAAAAAV0/yUFOpqCht5k/s320/clay%2Bpony.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576941246147170866" /></a><br /><br />Next is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kissmedesigns">Kiss Me Designs</a>, a shop featuring handmade aprons and hair accessories. I love this Asian inspired <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65168281/adult-sized-full-apron-made-with-asian">apron</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2LHpobbiJgs/TWVHWExuvpI/AAAAAAAAAV8/PBkmvU3Ud4s/s1600/kissme.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2LHpobbiJgs/TWVHWExuvpI/AAAAAAAAAV8/PBkmvU3Ud4s/s320/kissme.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576942158133247634" /></a><br /><br />For more great items from Attack of the Craft members, search the tag "attackofthecraft" on Etsy!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-37900403816864593422011-02-14T16:38:00.000-08:002011-02-14T16:54:56.103-08:00Handmade Picks of the Week 2/14Here are three awesome handmade items picked from my fellow Attack of the Crafters! For more amazing DIYers, search the tag "attackofthecraft" on Etsy, or join the <a href="http://www.attackofthecraft.com/stage/index.php?referrerid=2">forum</a>!<br /><br />First up is this awesome stainless steal <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54585467/winter-star-stainless-steel-bracelet-by">Star Bracelet</a> from chainmaille jewelry artist <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NevarsongDesign?ref=pr_shop">NevarsongDesign</a>!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8mb40DBSTmI/TVnL90hHs6I/AAAAAAAAAUs/tEn8Mr1qCMQ/s1600/Nevar.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8mb40DBSTmI/TVnL90hHs6I/AAAAAAAAAUs/tEn8Mr1qCMQ/s320/Nevar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573710276777718690" /></a><br /><br />Next up is this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66934179/aromatherapy-pillow-comforttherapy-black">Aromatherapy Pillow ComfortTherapy</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/invernessstudios?ref=pr_shop">Inverness Studios</a>. I have the headache therapy and let me tell you, it works wonders after a long day at work!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-onnMi-uPe3Q/TVnN6QRxEOI/AAAAAAAAAU0/jlS0WEME6NE/s1600/inverness.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-onnMi-uPe3Q/TVnN6QRxEOI/AAAAAAAAAU0/jlS0WEME6NE/s320/inverness.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573712414533292258" /></a><br /><br />And last is this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65736437/space-invaders-gamer-wristlet">Space Invaders Gamer Wristlet</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StellarCheri?ref=seller_info">StellarCheri</a>. I happen to know first hand that Cheri's items are made to perfection!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t4ZmuLG1oEw/TVnOuYxElEI/AAAAAAAAAU8/I0U_ufXCXXM/s1600/Cheri.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t4ZmuLG1oEw/TVnOuYxElEI/AAAAAAAAAU8/I0U_ufXCXXM/s320/Cheri.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573713310165275714" /></a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-16795218759929055812011-02-08T13:47:00.000-08:002011-02-08T13:54:23.625-08:00Awesome Pirate Girl Room!A few months ago I was contacted by a customer about my pink girly pirate lampshade.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TVG6aLxZ0MI/AAAAAAAAAT0/HNew6QevfMo/s1600/Pink%2BSkulls.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TVG6aLxZ0MI/AAAAAAAAAT0/HNew6QevfMo/s320/Pink%2BSkulls.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571439173033382082" /></a><br /><br />She was re-doing her step daughter's room and wanted the shade to be the inspiration (this made me soooooo giddy!). She bought the shade and I made her promise to send pictures once the room was finished (I even sent her scraps of the fabric which she added to the throw pillows on the bed - LOVE IT!). Here is the finished product...I would have killed for a room like this when I was 10!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing Summer :)<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TVG7H-44D5I/AAAAAAAAAT8/jhfrM1mj-2Q/s1600/IMG_1456.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TVG7H-44D5I/AAAAAAAAAT8/jhfrM1mj-2Q/s320/IMG_1456.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571439959849045906" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TVG7X423xkI/AAAAAAAAAUE/JPjNGW55A3Q/s1600/IMG_1457.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TVG7X423xkI/AAAAAAAAAUE/JPjNGW55A3Q/s320/IMG_1457.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571440233107932738" /></a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-53870767094792266512010-09-01T09:47:00.001-07:002010-09-01T10:54:36.523-07:009/1 Handmade Picks of the WeekI'm a total bonehead and completely forgot to post my superfly handmade picks last week! So I'll be doubling up this week which means you get to see even more awesome choices all in one little bloggy blog. I'm also including links to these shop's Facebook Fan Pages as well so you can keep up to date with all of their DIY goodness.<br /><br />First up, for all you book fiends out there, is this super cool and totally convenient <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52401483/pillow-lap-reading-comfortread">book pillow</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/invernessstudios?ref=seller_info">Inverness Studios</a>! Rest it on your lap while you read away and it will even keep your place should you nod off! Check out her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/InvyStudios?ref=ts">FAN PAGE</a> too!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6GLyC2JMI/AAAAAAAAARo/mGfgcrQnQqQ/s1600/INVY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6GLyC2JMI/AAAAAAAAARo/mGfgcrQnQqQ/s400/INVY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511990530918458562" /></a><br /><br />Once again I need to sing the praises of these amazing hand carved stamps from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55120824/rock-n-roll-devil-horns-hand-carved">SkullandCrossbuns</a>. My newest favorite is this bad ass <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55120824/rock-n-roll-devil-horns-hand-carved">Devil Horns stamp</a>. ROCK ON, my friend, rock on! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/skullandcrossbuns.stamps?ref=ts">FAN PAGE</a> <-- like it!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6KOFswCUI/AAAAAAAAARw/WVvi4PeSzO4/s1600/SNC.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6KOFswCUI/AAAAAAAAARw/WVvi4PeSzO4/s400/SNC.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511994968600742210" /></a><br /><br />Another one of my all time favorite designers is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/aNGrYGiRLGear?ref=seller_info">aNGrYGiRL Gear</a>. This ooak <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54892439/black-and-purple-tartan-custom-corset">purple tartan corset</a> is to DIE for! So tough yet with a touch of femininity....LOVE it! Check out her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/angrygirlgear?ref=ts">FAN PAGE</a> too!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6LP59NXCI/AAAAAAAAAR4/-VvRc5pacc0/s1600/ANGRY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6LP59NXCI/AAAAAAAAAR4/-VvRc5pacc0/s400/ANGRY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511996099319913506" /></a><br /><br />This adorable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54879497/handmade-upcycled-plaid-lace-flutter">upcycled plaid lace flutter sleeve top</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/smarmyclothes?ref=seller_info">Smarmy Clothes</a> is definitely going on my birthday wish list. It's so cute and I love the lace accents *makes grabby hands* "Like" her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/smarmyclothesdiy?ref=ts">FAN PAGE</a> to see her latest and greatest creations!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6OvBgSn0I/AAAAAAAAASA/b0_h3QZLqM8/s1600/SMARM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6OvBgSn0I/AAAAAAAAASA/b0_h3QZLqM8/s400/SMARM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511999932456935234" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Platipuses?ref=seller_info">Platipuses</a> makes some amazing clothing for girls with curves. This sweet little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55022444/paisley-dress-mlxl">paisley dress</a> is just one of the many wonderful things Plats offers in her shop. Check out her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PlatipusesDIY?ref=ts">FAN PAGE</a> as well!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6Q4l1MOzI/AAAAAAAAASI/C99qN9hD3L0/s1600/PLATS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6Q4l1MOzI/AAAAAAAAASI/C99qN9hD3L0/s400/PLATS.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512002295850351410" /></a><br /><br />Last up is for all you Harry Potter fans: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54747823/snape-memory-bottle-necklace">Snape Memory Bottle Necklace</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheClayPony?ref=seller_info">The Clay Pony</a>. You know you can't resist it!! Go "like" her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/TheClayPony/141315032572925?ref=ts">FAN PAGE</a> for more of her awesome accessories.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6SdIWge7I/AAAAAAAAASQ/uHzWHWaUbzI/s1600/PONY.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TH6SdIWge7I/AAAAAAAAASQ/uHzWHWaUbzI/s400/PONY.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512004023103814578" /></a><br /><br />And remember: to find more super funkilicious handmade items just search the tag "craftanon team" on Etsy!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-1496811586743605572010-08-17T12:06:00.000-07:002010-08-17T12:19:39.076-07:008/17 Handmade Picks of the WeekThis week is all about the tees!! I love t-shirts and own more than I need, but these are tempting me to break out my wallet and grab some more! <br /><br />First is this amazing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46036665/cold-metal-sleeveless-raw-edge-tee-by">handmade black and grey knit tee</a> by <a href="http://www.EyeScream.etsy.com">EyeScream</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGrgPM99kfI/AAAAAAAAARQ/5KD3H3n_E1g/s1600/nixx.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGrgPM99kfI/AAAAAAAAARQ/5KD3H3n_E1g/s400/nixx.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506460046197625330" /></a><br /><br />Next is the super cute hand painted <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52108413/xs-to-l-zombie-kitty-t-shirt">Zombie Kitty tee</a> by <a href="http://www.rockythezombie.etsy.com">RockytheZombie</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGrgU1_afaI/AAAAAAAAARY/QcyzTVtAb3M/s1600/rocky.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 289px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGrgU1_afaI/AAAAAAAAARY/QcyzTVtAb3M/s400/rocky.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506460143108914594" /></a><br /> <br />And the last <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52664704/jesus-loves-me-and-my-tattoos-tee-large">tee</a> is for all of you tattoo lovers out there! By <a href="http:/www.jenellsrevenge.etsy.com">JenellsRevenge</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGrgcWw_YBI/AAAAAAAAARg/nL8om4ybOuE/s1600/jenell.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGrgcWw_YBI/AAAAAAAAARg/nL8om4ybOuE/s400/jenell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506460272165871634" /></a><br /><br />Want to see more great clothing, accessories and art?? Search the tag "craftanon team" on Etsy!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-91105169956043989332010-08-10T10:01:00.000-07:002010-08-10T10:08:57.334-07:008/10 Handmade Picks of the WeekI've got two super cute handmade picks for you this week.<br /><br />The first is this adorable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39434820/nation-in-mourning-kennedy-assassination">newsprint bag</a> from <a href="http://www.beanbun.etsy.com">Warning Label Creations</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGGG1ejljmI/AAAAAAAAARA/6zBRvx2kFIs/s1600/jamie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGGG1ejljmI/AAAAAAAAARA/6zBRvx2kFIs/s400/jamie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503828472916971106" /></a><br /><br />And the second is this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50312414/romance-ruffle-wrap-top-in-your-size-and">ruffle top</a> by <a href="http://www.poppyswickedgarden.etsy.com">Poppys Wicked Garden</a>, perfect for those upcoming fall evenings!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGGHRjJQgzI/AAAAAAAAARI/3Htw9si5ups/s1600/poppy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TGGHRjJQgzI/AAAAAAAAARI/3Htw9si5ups/s400/poppy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503828955185054514" /></a><br /><br />Want to see more awesome handmade items from the talented Craftanon Team? Just search the tag "craftanon team" on Etsy!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-10884364361448572742010-08-03T12:18:00.001-07:002010-08-03T12:36:55.790-07:00CraftAnon4Charity and Tri-State Bird Rescue & ResearchThis week's handmade pics are special because they all come from our team charity shop <a href="http://craftanon4charity.etsy.com">CraftAnon4Charity</a>. Team members donate items and all proceeds go to the featured charity.<br />Currently we are supporting <a href="http://www.tristatebird.org/">Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research</a>, a wonderful organization that devotes it's time to rehabilitating wildlife effected by oil spills. This is a concern for many people with the current spill in the Gulf.<br />The great part about this shop is that you will receive an awesome handmade item while knowing that you helped out with such an amazing cause. Win, win!<br />So...on to the goodies!<br />This adorable little pair of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/44533535/pretty-pansy-panties">Pretty Pansy undies</a> would make any gal feel sexy! Donated by the lovely miss Lex of <a href="http://smarmyclothes.etsy.com">SmarmyClothes</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TFht3iUcTPI/AAAAAAAAAQg/H76kmVSQ2mM/s1600/smarmiroos.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 255px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TFht3iUcTPI/AAAAAAAAAQg/H76kmVSQ2mM/s400/smarmiroos.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501267745705839858" /></a><br /><br />Or how about this awesome <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50399660/hot-pink-zombie-pirate-top-ladies-small">Pirate Tee</a> handpainted by the super talented <a href="http://rockythezombie.etsy.com">Rocky the Zombie</a>? You know you would totally rock this shirt!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TFhujDJ84DI/AAAAAAAAAQo/Lk2JisPfzD8/s1600/rtz.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 391px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TFhujDJ84DI/AAAAAAAAAQo/Lk2JisPfzD8/s400/rtz.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501268493254582322" /></a><br /><br />And if you're looking for something a little more edgy, then check out this cute and creepy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50130001/venoms-kiss-spider-resin-necklace?ref=v1_other_2">Spider Necklace</a> by <a href="nightsrequiem.etsy.com">NightsRequiem</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TFhveDZyNmI/AAAAAAAAAQw/5LfVtUdzw8M/s1600/nr.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TFhveDZyNmI/AAAAAAAAAQw/5LfVtUdzw8M/s400/nr.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501269506933274210" /></a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-39772139451597536342010-07-21T08:44:00.000-07:002010-07-21T09:26:32.713-07:007/21 Handmade Picks of the WeekIt's time again to delve into the magical word of DIY and share with you some of my favorite items from the <a href="http://www.craftanon.com/">Craftanon Street Team</a> on Etsy.<br /><br />Ok, so seriously, who WOULDN'T want a frickin ninja in their pocket???!!! This tiny <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50547902/ninja-in-your-pocket">needlefelted ninja</a> can go with you anywhere and make you even more awesome than you already are. Brought to you by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/damenamedredd ">DameNamedRedd</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TEcZv7B2alI/AAAAAAAAAQI/rsX9Wk4SNlM/s1600/redd.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TEcZv7B2alI/AAAAAAAAAQI/rsX9Wk4SNlM/s400/redd.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496390181318978130" /></a><br /><br />Goonies never say die!! Show your Goonie love with this cute little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50643395/the-goonies-diy-mini-tube-top-dress-mlxl">tube dress</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cupcakeninja69">KuteGurl Klothing</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TEcbzrMMS3I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/NSxrnPbrRu4/s1600/goonies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TEcbzrMMS3I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/NSxrnPbrRu4/s400/goonies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496392444810120050" /></a><br /><br />Versatility is a girl's best friend. This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41345578/strands-of-black">jersey necklace</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/poppyswickedgarden">PoppysWickedGarden</a> caters to many of your accessory needs - necklace, choker, bracelet - you name it! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TEcfRZKx-aI/AAAAAAAAAQY/cndSCoDug1U/s1600/poppy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TEcfRZKx-aI/AAAAAAAAAQY/cndSCoDug1U/s400/poppy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496396253903321506" /></a><br /><br />As always, search the tag "craftanon team" on Etsy to find more team member's awesome handmade items.Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-15535806884191108862010-07-14T09:25:00.000-07:002010-07-14T09:48:46.234-07:007/14 Handmade Picks of the WeekI've got three more wonderful CraftAnon Team members to highlight this week. These three are completely different but equally awesome :)<br /><br />First is Ms. Mara, the turquoise goddess of <a href="http://www.Indiscretion.etsy.com ">Indiscretion</a> . Indiscretion offers clothing and accessories that are fun and whimsical. Right now I'm loving this crocheted <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/39016280/indiscretion-rainbow-scrumptious-no-wool">Rainbow cowl</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TD3oiH6MtQI/AAAAAAAAAPw/AS_Nj2oQ8Rg/s1600/ind.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TD3oiH6MtQI/AAAAAAAAAPw/AS_Nj2oQ8Rg/s400/ind.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493802793398220034" /></a><br /><br />Next up is this gorgeous <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46305107/alina-sash-or-head-band">flower headband</a> made for your not so typical bride by <a href="http://www.eclecticbride.etsy.com">EclecticBride</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TD3pNM2OPQI/AAAAAAAAAP4/NYSHFtYyFOA/s1600/jen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TD3pNM2OPQI/AAAAAAAAAP4/NYSHFtYyFOA/s400/jen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493803533458095362" /></a><br /><br />Lastly, is a shop full of wonderful handcarved stamps by Emily of <a href="http://www.skullandcrossbuns.etsy.com">SkullandCrossbuns</a>. This <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/49812519/blingin-skullie-hand-carved-rubber-stamp">Bling Skull Stamp</a> is pure money, baby!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TD3p2Pll5GI/AAAAAAAAAQA/N3LC5QjRvSA/s1600/skull.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TD3p2Pll5GI/AAAAAAAAAQA/N3LC5QjRvSA/s400/skull.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493804238568285282" /></a><br /><br />Don't forget! CraftAnon Team has many wonderful alternative DIYers, you can find their goodies by searching the tag "craftanon team" on Etsy!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-8622964535430137482010-07-06T16:43:00.000-07:002010-07-06T16:57:08.007-07:007/6 Handmade Picks of the WeekAhoy matey! If you love the sea then these nautical inspired necklaces will surely keep your inspiration afloat!<br /><br />The first necklace is by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theclaypony">TheClayPony</a> and features a beautiful star compass.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TDPA3MCKQWI/AAAAAAAAAPU/e564510_nx8/s1600/attack3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TDPA3MCKQWI/AAAAAAAAAPU/e564510_nx8/s400/attack3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490944425050390882" /></a><br /><br />Next up is this beautiful necklace by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/candiedstrands">CandiedStrands</a>. The wire pendant reminds me of a ship's wheel!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TDPBotNh1ZI/AAAAAAAAAPc/d8A1vQpCjKQ/s1600/il_fullxfull_153962270.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TDPBotNh1ZI/AAAAAAAAAPc/d8A1vQpCjKQ/s400/il_fullxfull_153962270.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490945275770033554" /></a><br /><br />Last, but not least is this fun little necklace featuring and anchor and ship wheel by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kisszombies">kisszombies</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TDPCd1ohiCI/AAAAAAAAAPk/-TX9aSbO3tI/s1600/attack1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TDPCd1ohiCI/AAAAAAAAAPk/-TX9aSbO3tI/s400/attack1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490946188563810338" /></a><br /><br />All items are by CraftAnon Team members. More member's awesome handmade items can be found by searching the tag "craftanon team" on Etsy!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-40374135024285350862010-06-28T15:32:00.000-07:002010-06-28T15:46:23.075-07:006/28 Handmade Picks of the WeekAnother week, another awesome mini collection of handmade goodness. <br /><br />I have been eyeing this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/38663394/dark-rhapsody-gunmetal-charm-necklace">Dark Rhapsody - Gunmetal Charm Necklace</a> from <a href="http://www.NightsRequiem.etsy.com ">NightsRequiem</a> ever since she listed it. I love the layered chain style and that big gorgeous turquoise gem!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCkjugtZAlI/AAAAAAAAAO8/UbWNDoxFEEk/s1600/nr.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCkjugtZAlI/AAAAAAAAAO8/UbWNDoxFEEk/s400/nr.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487956902888931922" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.kezbirdie.etsy.com">Kezbirdie</a> makes all kind of wonderful things: hand painted shoes, clothing and bags but I am in love with this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/31081763/blue-brown-and-black-ooak-finger-knitted">finger knitted scarf</a>!<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCkkz6QWrEI/AAAAAAAAAPE/-pEOkJVWLj4/s1600/kez.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 331px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCkkz6QWrEI/AAAAAAAAAPE/-pEOkJVWLj4/s400/kez.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487958095157439554" /></a><br /><br />Who doesn't love a serial killer with a heart? Show your adoration with this lovely <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/31713464/dexter-blood-splatter-on-blue-pendant">Dexter Pendant</a> from <a href="http://www.KalliopeKreations.etsy.com">KalliopeKreations</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCklv7SmwvI/AAAAAAAAAPM/5ACxD5FlcVk/s1600/dexter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCklv7SmwvI/AAAAAAAAAPM/5ACxD5FlcVk/s400/dexter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487959126227469042" /></a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-82752224452368579852010-06-22T16:10:00.000-07:002010-06-22T16:26:09.300-07:006/23 Handmade Picks of the WeekHere are this week's handmade picks. I love searching through these shops for my favorite items. It kills time, it's kinda like window shopping and I get to discover some amazing DIY talent!<br /><br />First up is this badass hoodie from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stitchesxstones">Stitches & Stones</a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCFDy-shypI/AAAAAAAAAOk/9kOS1q8GM3M/s1600/s%26s.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCFDy-shypI/AAAAAAAAAOk/9kOS1q8GM3M/s400/s%26s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485740364216257170" /></a><br /><br />Next is this necklace I have been eyeing forever by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/syntheticseduction">SyntheticSeduction</a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCFE3suJM8I/AAAAAAAAAOs/GqoXgv7LMTU/s1600/SS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCFE3suJM8I/AAAAAAAAAOs/GqoXgv7LMTU/s400/SS.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485741544802169794" /></a><br /><br />And the last pick this week is an absolutely amazing dragon necklace from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AfterMidnightDesigns">AfterMidnightDesigns</a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCFGSNOUkiI/AAAAAAAAAO0/5iwnXxCIGmU/s1600/amd.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TCFGSNOUkiI/AAAAAAAAAO0/5iwnXxCIGmU/s400/amd.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485743099715293730" /></a><br /><br />Check out all three of these shops for more kick ass clothing and accessories!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-81485442971815210262010-06-15T11:45:00.001-07:002010-06-15T12:14:11.122-07:00Handmade Picks of the Week!Three shops I think you should check out on Etsy...each amazing in it's own special way! I found my favorite in each, just click on the links to see their shops :)<br /><br />I'm a sucker for black & white and this messanger bag by <a href="http://cdchyld.etsy.com">CDChyld</a> is no exception!<br /><a href="http://www.CDChyld.etsy.com"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TBfK2OB6n7I/AAAAAAAAAOM/zjRYO3epdWg/s1600/il_430xN_77591670.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TBfK2OB6n7I/AAAAAAAAAOM/zjRYO3epdWg/s320/il_430xN_77591670.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483074104174747570" /></a></a><br /><br />This girl is one of my favorite Etsians and persons :) <a href="http://heartsizedcrush.etsy.com">HeartSizedCrush</a>'s tattoo inspired jewelry is truly, well, inspiring!<br /><a href="http://www.heartsizedcrush.etsy.com"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TBfMJq3AaOI/AAAAAAAAAOU/2oMaJob0H4M/s1600/hsc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TBfMJq3AaOI/AAAAAAAAAOU/2oMaJob0H4M/s320/hsc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483075537842759906" /></a></a><br /><br />Another one of my favorite people and the most amazing designers I know, <a href="http://angrygirlgear.etsy.com">aNGrYGiRL Gear</a> makes the most bad ass corsets, hoodies and shrugs.<br /><a href="http://www.angrygirlgear.etsy.com"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TBfM8H3ByDI/AAAAAAAAAOc/_WeeqvyaTx4/s1600/kato.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/TBfM8H3ByDI/AAAAAAAAAOc/_WeeqvyaTx4/s320/kato.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483076404620937266" /></a></a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-35353626727989405102010-04-30T14:58:00.001-07:002010-04-30T14:58:56.980-07:00Wanna See My Lastest Cake???Check it out at my new blog location <a href="http://www.fabulouslyfierce.com/blog/2010/04/the-actual-final-cake-for-real-this-time/">HERE</a>!!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-28358750661270242302010-04-20T12:30:00.000-07:002010-04-20T12:37:54.136-07:00Poisoned Creations Giveaway!My friend Kim is the beauty and brains behind <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/poisonedcreations">Poisoned Creations</a>.<br />She makes gorgeous clothes and accessories for the rockabilly/pinup crowd.<br /><br />Some of my favorites are her pencil skirts:<br /><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.106723803.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 571px; height: 440px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.106723803.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />And her fascinators:<br /><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.133814534.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 536px; height: 800px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.133814534.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Right now she is holding a giveaway on Facebook to win this gorgeous bustle:<br /><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.132387390.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 536px; height: 800px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.132387390.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><strong>So please please please fan her Facebook Page by clicking <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PCreations">HERE</a> and tell her Faboo sent you!! </strong> Then you can join in for your chance to win as well!!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-65329880452951509982010-03-31T13:01:00.000-07:002010-03-31T13:05:50.914-07:00Spring Clearance Sale!!!It's time to clean out my brain and spark some creativity! The best way to do that is to get rid of the old stuff - so now through Sunday, all items are marked down to move!!<br /><br />Check it out at <a href="http://fabulouslyfierce.etsy.com">Fabulously Fierce</a><br /><br /><a href="http://fabulouslyfierce.etsy.com"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S7Oqs1R5YtI/AAAAAAAAAN8/2bCMtLwuhQA/s1600/Publication1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S7Oqs1R5YtI/AAAAAAAAAN8/2bCMtLwuhQA/s320/Publication1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454891260868911826" /></a></a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-88855065868205463332010-03-30T15:26:00.000-07:002010-03-30T15:28:24.929-07:00It's Moving TimeNow that my website is up and running, I will be moving this old bloggy blog over there. I'll probably double up for awhile and then fade this one out, so if you want to stay up to date please follow the new blog!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fabulouslyfierce.com/blog/">http://www.fabulouslyfierce.com/blog/</a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-9376474792651915312010-03-04T22:19:00.000-08:002010-03-04T23:13:14.765-08:00Final Cake!Tonight was the last class for Course 3 and it was fun, fun, fun! The only requirement was we had to make a 2 tier cake, beyond that we had free reign. I went with fondant, because it's my new best friend. Originally I had wanted to make a red and black marbled cake, but sadly my order of fondant didn't make it in time and all I has was white...so white cake it was. I was pretty undecided on what I wanted to do with my cake when I got to class, all I knew was I wanted to make some fondant roses. My black fondant came in right before class, so being the dark and twisty girl that I am I made black roses and sprinkled them with black cake sparkles. <br /><br />I decided to keep my cake kind of simple and classy, so I added black fondant bands at the bottom of each tier and made a gum paste/fondant skull applique with more sparkles for the top. Being obsessed with all things red and black I had to add a few red details with the little bow and some red buttons.<br /><br />So here is the final product, I am very much in love with it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CpTP8qn_I/AAAAAAAAAN0/KE6t0WnXSu8/s1600-h/Cake+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CpTP8qn_I/AAAAAAAAAN0/KE6t0WnXSu8/s320/Cake+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445038097654521842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CpLqAegBI/AAAAAAAAANs/suI5DBnphAo/s1600-h/Cake+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 301px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CpLqAegBI/AAAAAAAAANs/suI5DBnphAo/s320/Cake+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445037967210872850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CpEFNIZ4I/AAAAAAAAANk/Zt4N6T2DQbw/s1600-h/Cake+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 307px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CpEFNIZ4I/AAAAAAAAANk/Zt4N6T2DQbw/s320/Cake+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445037837072754562" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CoVqjyrbI/AAAAAAAAANc/RI45AUyKA_w/s1600-h/Cake+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 308px; height: 307px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CoVqjyrbI/AAAAAAAAANc/RI45AUyKA_w/s320/Cake+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445037039646059954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CoO8fa5GI/AAAAAAAAANU/u5BdPXGVD4M/s1600-h/Cake+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S5CoO8fa5GI/AAAAAAAAANU/u5BdPXGVD4M/s320/Cake+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445036924200477794" /></a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-64478265341736844622010-02-19T12:16:00.000-08:002010-02-19T12:52:11.838-08:00I Freakin LOVE Fondant!!After a couple week break I am back in action with the cake decorating classes. I started Course 3 last Thursday (yes, I skipped Course 2...long story short, they don't offer them in order but you can take whichever class you want after finishing Course 1). The first class was a lot of talky talky with a little bit of piping work but nothing too exciting to talk about. Last night though, we started fondant and let me tell you, I am in LOVE! I instantly took to it and had a ton of fun messing around although it is a bitch on the wrists.<br /><br />We started the class making fondant roses which came out so much better than the buttercream roses I attempted a few weeks ago. I love the fact that I can play an active role in molding and shaping these roses to make them look exactly how I want them to. I'll break down the process for ya: First you have to knead your fondant until it's nice and malleable, then you can work in the coloring...I chose purple. Then you roll it out until it's super smooth and about 1/16th of an inch thick. Next you use the handy little rose cutter and cut out three shapes like this one:<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370j6KMwCI/AAAAAAAAANM/qE-iNWGKiqM/s1600-h/Fondant+Rose+Step+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370j6KMwCI/AAAAAAAAANM/qE-iNWGKiqM/s320/Fondant+Rose+Step+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440054297654771746" /></a><br /><br />Once your shapes are cut out you take a weird tool that looks like a plastic pencil with a ball on top and you thin out the edges of the petals and make them kinda wavey.<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370ejzKYwI/AAAAAAAAANE/nSvnFzxpPUk/s1600-h/Fondant+Rose+Step+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 296px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370ejzKYwI/AAAAAAAAANE/nSvnFzxpPUk/s320/Fondant+Rose+Step+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440054205753221890" /></a><br /><br />After you do that to all three of your cutouts you place them one by one onto the rose center shown here:<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370Zwa6FJI/AAAAAAAAAM8/-MFE-nZd1Tk/s1600-h/Fondant+Rose+Step+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370Zwa6FJI/AAAAAAAAAM8/-MFE-nZd1Tk/s320/Fondant+Rose+Step+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440054123241804946" /></a><br /><br />You can use vanilla extract, water or vodka to brush onto each petal and then you gently curl them up and around the center until they stick where you want them to.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370QhBkV9I/AAAAAAAAAM0/xkjmWyybr6Y/s1600-h/Fondant+Rose+Step+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 307px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370QhBkV9I/AAAAAAAAAM0/xkjmWyybr6Y/s320/Fondant+Rose+Step+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440053964490168274" /></a><br /><br />Once all your layers are on and sticking well, you can pinch and pull at the petal to get the look you want, this was my finished creation:<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370IPO4f0I/AAAAAAAAAMs/ZDPt-QQdl4k/s1600-h/Fondant+Rose+Final.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 311px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S370IPO4f0I/AAAAAAAAAMs/ZDPt-QQdl4k/s320/Fondant+Rose+Final.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440053822275223362" /></a><br /><br />After working on a few roses, it was time to cover my cake with fondant. Again you have to do a lot of kneading and rolling, making sure you have it big enough to cover your entire cake. Then you roll it onto the cake and start smoothing, smoothing, smoothing until you can't smooth no more! I was pretty damn proud of how my first attempt came out!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S37z8J6-SNI/AAAAAAAAAMk/lrVwp3bZFm0/s1600-h/Fondant+Cover.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S37z8J6-SNI/AAAAAAAAAMk/lrVwp3bZFm0/s320/Fondant+Cover.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440053614691109074" /></a><br /><br />Once my cake was covered, I colored more fondant, this time going with a gorgeous blue color that I decided to leave a little bit marbleized cuz I thought it looked cool. I cut out strips for the ribbon and bow and a bunch of stars to applique on my cake and voila!! I love, love, love how it turned out. I was even proud enough to take to work with me today to show my coworkers :)<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S37y_MinhOI/AAAAAAAAAMc/T9OnUE_1wdQ/s1600-h/Final+Cake+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 303px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S37y_MinhOI/AAAAAAAAAMc/T9OnUE_1wdQ/s320/Final+Cake+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440052567422239970" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S37y5xrsROI/AAAAAAAAAMU/HMot_-jH_lQ/s1600-h/Final+Cake+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S37y5xrsROI/AAAAAAAAAMU/HMot_-jH_lQ/s320/Final+Cake+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440052474313196770" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S37y1Y5-Q7I/AAAAAAAAAMM/5R-6MSqmf2w/s1600-h/Final+Cake+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S37y1Y5-Q7I/AAAAAAAAAMM/5R-6MSqmf2w/s320/Final+Cake+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440052398942733234" /></a><br /><br />I can't wait to do more with fondant, I see very fun projects in my future!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-90986027818855757972010-01-26T13:55:00.000-08:002010-01-26T14:10:31.716-08:00That's it for Course One!Tonight was the last class of Course 1 of my cake decorating class and we finally learned how to make the famous Wilton rose. This is what they are SUPPOSED to look like:<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19oLIW4XdI/AAAAAAAAAME/RvMUPqCpUrA/s1600-h/wiltons-rose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 269px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19oLIW4XdI/AAAAAAAAAME/RvMUPqCpUrA/s320/wiltons-rose.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431174216063409618" /></a><br /><br />I think my attempts could be more accurately described as carnations. My icing was way too thick and therefore my flowers came out a little wonky, but I kinda like them.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lV0doh-I/AAAAAAAAALE/tzS74XooZso/s1600-h/IMG_0019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lV0doh-I/AAAAAAAAALE/tzS74XooZso/s320/IMG_0019.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431171101166700514" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lWQUQMuI/AAAAAAAAALM/b_q1Gy95HXE/s1600-h/IMG_0020.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lWQUQMuI/AAAAAAAAALM/b_q1Gy95HXE/s320/IMG_0020.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431171108643549922" /></a><br /><br />My classmate's were better. Bitch. Kidding, of course :)<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lW5V8SxI/AAAAAAAAALU/Gqi-nsoPVYE/s1600-h/IMG_0021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lW5V8SxI/AAAAAAAAALU/Gqi-nsoPVYE/s320/IMG_0021.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431171119656487698" /></a><br /><br />We spent the first hour of class making roses and man the f-bombs were dropping like a war zone! They are frustrating little fuckers to make, but it was good for some laughs.<br /><br />Next we practiced making sweet peas and bows and then it was time to decorate. I made another box mix cake because I wimped out again and it came out a little lopsided. I guess the actual baking part is just not my thing. I placed my red roses in a bunch and added some leaves, then I added black shells along the bottom and black dots around the top.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lXmzwozI/AAAAAAAAALc/Zxl-J4GynTw/s1600-h/IMG_0022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lXmzwozI/AAAAAAAAALc/Zxl-J4GynTw/s320/IMG_0022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431171131861148466" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lYODMFXI/AAAAAAAAALk/qkd6YmJRUa0/s1600-h/IMG_0025.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19lYODMFXI/AAAAAAAAALk/qkd6YmJRUa0/s320/IMG_0025.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431171142394844530" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19mYCQtcCI/AAAAAAAAALs/4WGn4zzD-vE/s1600-h/IMG_0026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19mYCQtcCI/AAAAAAAAALs/4WGn4zzD-vE/s320/IMG_0026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431172238741958690" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19mY-sChBI/AAAAAAAAAL0/WPB7GPgs5qA/s1600-h/IMG_0027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19mY-sChBI/AAAAAAAAAL0/WPB7GPgs5qA/s320/IMG_0027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431172254962713618" /></a><br /><br />At the end of class we got our completion certificates. Woot!! Course 2 starts in February...<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19mZXgQWOI/AAAAAAAAAL8/Eyjt_FjE7LE/s1600-h/IMG_0028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S19mZXgQWOI/AAAAAAAAAL8/Eyjt_FjE7LE/s320/IMG_0028.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431172261624174818" /></a>Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-91520306881205715242010-01-18T22:14:00.001-08:002010-01-18T22:22:13.844-08:00Cuppycakes!This week's class offered the option to make cupcakes instead of a cake and I jumped at the chance. I figured instead of trying to stick to one theme on a cake, I could try out a bunch of different things on the cupcakes. I also pussied out this week and used a box mix *shrugs* sue me ;) <br /><br />My cupcakes came out extra tasty and moist, but I can see now that moist doesn't always equal good in the decorating world. I tried to frost them and even using the techniques learned in class, the tops of the little bastards kept tearing off with the icing. This is the result:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOXLJWraI/AAAAAAAAAK8/8ARD_abl-40/s1600-h/cake+blog+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOXLJWraI/AAAAAAAAAK8/8ARD_abl-40/s320/cake+blog+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428331085900983714" /></a><br /><br />They still tasted yummy though. I decided to hold off on icing them until I got to class because I was sure the amazing Rebecca would have some wonderful tip, and she did: put a shitload of icing on top :)<br /><br />We did some more practice with flowers and dots and such...Rebecca even made a creepy little Michelin man, or maybe it was the Stay Puft Marshmallow dude, I dunno but I liked him!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOTTcrqHI/AAAAAAAAAK0/gK5pxX84foQ/s1600-h/cake+blog+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOTTcrqHI/AAAAAAAAAK0/gK5pxX84foQ/s320/cake+blog+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428331019410057330" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOMQY1fII/AAAAAAAAAKs/J4G6be4UDuA/s1600-h/cake+blog+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOMQY1fII/AAAAAAAAAKs/J4G6be4UDuA/s320/cake+blog+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428330898329533570" /></a><br /><br />We spent the rest of class decorating and I used some stars, flowers and shells to decorate my cupcakes but my favorite has to be Jack :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOJDkL8TI/AAAAAAAAAKk/jQyStjdmsEM/s1600-h/cake+blog+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOJDkL8TI/AAAAAAAAAKk/jQyStjdmsEM/s320/cake+blog+4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428330843347874098" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOBwDoBEI/AAAAAAAAAKc/UgLmockYSXw/s1600-h/cake+blog+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VOBwDoBEI/AAAAAAAAAKc/UgLmockYSXw/s320/cake+blog+5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428330717851944002" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VN88LbFgI/AAAAAAAAAKU/cgFZk_AbPo8/s1600-h/cake+blog+6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S1VN88LbFgI/AAAAAAAAAKU/cgFZk_AbPo8/s320/cake+blog+6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428330635206530562" /></a><br /><br />These would have looked much better had the damn paper actually stuck to the cupcakes, but it kept pulling away, not sure how to rectify that issue but it's killing my OCD side. Makes me want to scream! I have issues ;)<br /><br />Next week is the final class for Lesson 1 and I am going to attempt to make another cake from scratch, stay tuned...Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838377214101082105.post-7948845633503500622010-01-12T09:53:00.000-08:002010-01-16T10:25:26.815-08:00Fabulously Fierce....cakes?!Yup, you read it right...I am trying to expand my horizons yet again with a new craft/art: cake decorating! I signed up for a class and will document my trials and tribulations for y'all here on a weekly basis.<br /> <br />Now, to give you some background, I am not an exceptional cook (just ask my husband) and for the most part my baking skills extend to slicing into pre-baked cookies and throwing them in the oven. But, I am obsessed with cake decorating shows: Ace of Cakes, Cake Challenge, Cake Boss, etc. You name it, I'll watch it. For the most part I am fascinated with the art and sculpture aspect that goes into making an extraordinary cake. After months of sitting on my ass and watching these shows the thought finally dawned on me that I should try it (duh!).<br /> <br />I signed up for Wilton's cake decorating at the local Michaels and had my first class (taught by the lovely and hilarious Rebecca) last Monday evening. The first lesson was basically going over all the essentials and watching the instructor ice a cake (which, of course, she made look soooo easy....PSH!). We were sent home with the homework to make a cake and icing, ice the thing and bring it to the next class. It was perfectly acceptable to bring in a cake made from a box mix (the ONLY kind of cake I have ever made), but no, I had to challenge myself to make a cake from scratch. I found a recipe online and armed myself with all the proper tools and got to work. <br /> <br />I measured out my ingredients, used the fun hand mixer (which doubled as a nice upper arm workout) and poured my batter into the pan. I even used the cool bake even strips that came in my ultra snazzy <a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=3E30CE7F-475A-BAC0-5C84F2613EBB520D">101 Piece Tool Caddy</a>. I felt like a true baker. I popped that baby in the oven, set the timer and went off to work on some lampshades. An hour later, the timer goes off and I peek in at my cake and the top is completely cracking...I panic, throw open the oven door shove a toothpick into the top and it seemingly comes out clean. I take it out to cool and an hour later I have a nice concave cake, waaaa! I torte the badboy (look at me learning the fancy words!! It means to slice it in half) and lo and behold the entire center is mush. I was crushed and felt like a complete dumbass, but sucked it up, cut off the good pieces and voila - here is the result of my first ever made-from-scratch cake:<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y4SxO-WtI/AAAAAAAAAKM/sR0AWcdnKuA/s1600-h/cake+fail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y4SxO-WtI/AAAAAAAAAKM/sR0AWcdnKuA/s200/cake+fail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425914283667905234" /></a><br /><br />So, so sad.<br /><br />I quickly realized the error of my ways and whipped up another batch of batter and this time cooked the shit out of the thing with much more favorable results.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y4OjxEivI/AAAAAAAAAKE/Eie29KPVVTE/s1600-h/torted.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 187px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y4OjxEivI/AAAAAAAAAKE/Eie29KPVVTE/s200/torted.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425914211333343986" /></a><br /><br />I torted it again and iced it up in preparation for last night's class.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y4BjWwZ0I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/0Po_4SgtXMQ/s1600-h/iced+cake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y4BjWwZ0I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/0Po_4SgtXMQ/s200/iced+cake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913987884672834" /></a><br /><br />During class we did some practice piping, which is quite easy when you have a pattern to follow, but then it was time to actually decorate the cake. <br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y36sfyXsI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/54xA0aKjg80/s1600-h/piping+practice.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 189px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y36sfyXsI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/54xA0aKjg80/s200/piping+practice.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913870079385282" /></a><br /><br />I opted to do a gel transfer onto the top of my cake with some scroll designs. This means you take a piece of parchment paper and pipe out your design in clear piping gel onto it, then place it on top of your cake and pull the paper back. It gives you a nice stencil to pipe on to. Then I added some drop stars and zigzag to the borders. It came out ok. I had these visions of grandeur when picturing my first decorated cake, assuming that my first attempt would be this perfectly beautiful masterpiece. I had to get over that fast and I think for a first attempt it was pretty damn good! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y3zopztgI/AAAAAAAAAJs/iR32pyl6zfg/s1600-h/Cake+1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y3zopztgI/AAAAAAAAAJs/iR32pyl6zfg/s200/Cake+1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913748788590082" /></a><br /><br />At least Geoff seemed to like it!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y3o7CJoEI/AAAAAAAAAJk/GiY8hP1RC0c/s1600-h/Big+bite.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y3o7CJoEI/AAAAAAAAAJk/GiY8hP1RC0c/s200/Big+bite.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913564743966786" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y3jQCIl1I/AAAAAAAAAJc/DRagCosNVpA/s1600-h/Nom.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y3jQCIl1I/AAAAAAAAAJc/DRagCosNVpA/s200/Nom.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913467301828434" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y3eHgd2GI/AAAAAAAAAJU/6v6hjFP1nlk/s1600-h/Ouch.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3HjCud7xgZY/S0y3eHgd2GI/AAAAAAAAAJU/6v6hjFP1nlk/s200/Ouch.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425913379113785442" /></a><br /><br /><br />Next week....cupcakes!!Kyliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.com15