Cupcakes with Edible Glitter

I found this edible glitter for a really decent price at a cake decorating store in Houston, Texas when I last visited my aunt. I thought it was a pretty touch. Unfortunately, I was too lazy to make my own icing so the tub stuff lost it's pretty shape too quickly...even before I was able to take a picture!!!

Bees, Ladybugs, and caterpillars.

I made these buggy cupcakes for my mom's friend's family get-together. I had a lot of fun with the colors, especially with the shades used for the caterpillar. The wings of the bees weren't exactly what I pictured when I thought of the project, but I'm learning that my original ideas for decorating usually need to be adjusted. Mom came up with the cute idea for the flower cupcakes.

Painting my bedroom

This truly took a group effort. I am so happy with the outcome. Mom helped with picking up furniture from the store, painting, and other prep stuff, Barry helped with electrical stuff, Erik helped with furniture assembly, and Kim helped with painting. Oh, and the kittens helped by testing out the new comforter. The comforter isn't actually new. Nana, my great-grandmother, made it in 1995. It's beautiful and works well with the new room decor.

Cake Decorating with Mom

My mom and I took cake decorating classes at JoAnne's Craftstore back in August. These are our final projects. I did the "School House," and she did "Bee Happy." Hers was much cuter!

Halloween Cupcakes

I'm getting in to the spirit of Halloween extra early this year. I've got my costume prepared, a place to go on Halloweekend, and I'm already practicing my party foods. Here I've made Tombstone cupcakes (with Mint Milano cookies), spiderweb cupcakes, and mummy head cupcakes. They all need a little adjusting... but that's why I made them early! I've also made brownies with funny creatures on top. These were made by drizzling icing over giant marshmallows then adding candy details. These also need some adjusting.

Anyway, I think I can officially say this now, Happy Holidays friends!