Steph at Piece A Cake can make anything from a simple drawing. I <3 her!
December 5, 2011
Annual Ornament Shenanigans
I should really call this post “Delicious Shenanigans For my Mouth Hole”. Yes, the ornaments were fabulous this year..and yes, I got the halls decked in record time-and yes there were more ladies at the party than in Buckingham Palace. But…the foodage was so much fun this year. A special thanks to my professional photographer and cake pop maker extraordinaire Mrs. Bunn. Thank you ladies for hanging out with me for the evening. Until next year!…..
November 25, 2011
Birds n Trees (Christmas Style)
I love my red wall even more than usual at Christmas time! My mama never told me ’bout the birds n the trees ;)
November 21, 2011
Thanksgiving Tidbit
Here’s a sneak peak of part of my table settings for Thanksgiving. All you need is a paper bag, a stencil (I handmade mine), scissors, twine, and an apple. These little personalized touches are sure to make my guests smile!
November 14, 2011
Cheap N’ Easy
Turn everyday prints into special occasion decor by wrapping them in fabric. This example was created by wrapping the original print with a piece of shower curtain behind the glass. Awesome!
November 12, 2011
Craftastic
I first saw this wreath idea on Pinterest. It was super easy and looks great!
November 11, 2011
Speaking of Stars…
I folded 731 origami lucky stars for this piece for our 2 year anniversary- one for every day. It truly was a labor of love :)
November 11, 2011
Starry-Eyed Surprise
I’m not sure what I’ll use these bity beauties for yet. You need some holiday cardstock, a star punch, Exacto knife, and fun embellishments for the centers. Punch out your stars in the desired patterns. Then score the stars from alcove across to the corresponding tip on each of the 5 sides. Then pinch your stars to make them 3d. So easy, and so darn cute!
November 6, 2011
Tis the Season
Homemade goodies add a personal touch this holiday season :) I’ve made 51 so far, and every snowflake is different. The pattern possibilities are endless!The tutorial I used to learn can be found at http://www.reesedixon.com/2008/12/quilled-snowflake-ornament.html
October 25, 2011
Savor the Season
A great way to make an event memorable is to create signature cocktails that reinforce your concept. This Persimmon Martini topped with fresh Ginger is the perfect compliment to an autumn dinner party. Yummmmmm!
September 14, 2011
Yellow Panache
Ashley and Andrew’s wedding was absolutely gorgeous. I had a blast being a part of the wedding party as well as playing a part in planning and detail. Amazing couple!
*Photos by blue bend photography
September 2, 2011
Filigree Madness
This is my latest design for Piece a Cake. The bride’s colors are purple and red. The last step here is to specify the piping scheme. Any ideas how to seamlessly incorporate those two colors?
August 30, 2011
Chic Wedding Topper
This project is a surprise that will accompany the cake at my little brother’s wedding. Since I couldn’t find the vendor on Etsy I was looking for I decided that it would mean more if they were homemade by me. These wooden chic wedding toppers are so easy to make, and can be customized for any couple. I started by gathering all my materials.
You need: wooden figures, a pencil, sandpaper, tape, paint, brushes, toothpicks for small details, sealer, and embellishments if desired.
I started by taking a photo of my dolls and sketching out what I wanted them to look like. I’ve been harassing my future sis-in-law for the past week because I wanted to get all the little details of how she will look on their big day. Then I drew my design (in pencil) on the dolls. Next I used the sandpaper to lighten the pencil marks. (This leaves you a template that’s easy to erase if you need to later.) I then started applying the major paint colors in coats of three. I taped off areas that needed to be precise. Next I added eyes, smiles, etc. Once all your painted/drawn features are dry you can clear coat. I used a product called “Triple Thick”. It worked really well. This clear coat will protect your toppers and keep them from yellowing as they age. After the clear coat was dry, I added the veil, dress trim, jewelry, and flowers to the bride. My brother, ahem…the groom, got a belt and his red tie. I still have to add the hammer hook and brass brads to his Carhart jeans. I’ll save that for tomorrow. After the wedding, I’ll add pictures of the toppers on the cake! I love these!
August 24, 2011
Little Details
Check out all the little details I prepared for Ashely and Andrew’s wedding on the photographer’s blog at www.bluebendphotography.com/2011/08/asheville-wedding-photography-the-venue-ashley-and-andrew/
After work projects: candy bar container round up, label design and printing, frame distressing, place card design and construction, paper pom construction
August 22, 2011
Yellow Wedding Shenanigans
I absolutely can’t take credit for this photo, but those sweet little name cards were handmade by me with love.
*Photo by blue bend photography of Asheville
August 2, 2011
My Little Brother is Getting Married!
Update: Dylan and Steph got married last weeked, and the cake and everything else turned out beautifully!!! Steph at Piece A Cake is A-MAZING!
Man, I feel old! My baby brother, “Tiny” Dylan Jenkins is marrying Stephanie Davis next month. This cake I designed will be their wedding gift from me and Matt. My wonderful cake artist at Piece-A-Cake will build this beauty! I can hardly wait! Don’t spoil the surprise though, Dylan and Steph won’t see the cake until the reception!
*Invitation by TinkaPaper
August 1, 2011
Summer Sunshine Soiree
I have to first thank Pamela Bunn for taking such fun and vibrant photos and making this collage for me! This shower was so much fun! The yellow theme carried throughout, and the lemon cake was a hit. “LemoNaughty” and “LemoNice” were our signature cocktails. Vegetarian hor d’oeuvres were the perfect munchies for this 2pm-5pm shower. The yellow paper poms, garlands, shabby chic frames, table runners, cloth napkins, flower arrangments, candy bar, and throw pillows really brought the Sunshine theme to life. I transformed our man cave into a photo booth complete with summer props, mood music, and a real live awesome photographer! I also set up a scrapbooking station where each guest made the bride to be a page for a scrapbook which will hold the photo booth photos. As an extra special touch, I redecorated my guest bathroom to reinforce the yellow elements. I can’t wait to plan my next event! *Special Thank You to Whitney Underwood for providing such a lovely vegetarian spread! 
After work projects: cake design, paper pom construction, frame distressing, garland design and construction, pillow cover construction and assembly, floral design and assembly, candy bar tags design
*Photos by Pamela Bunn
*Cake by Steph English at Piece-A-Cake in Raleigh, NC
*Invitation by thefuturemrsdarcy
