Wow, where has the time gone?

I can't believe how abandoned this blog has been the last few months.  Sorry about that.  

I am sad to say I haven't been in my scrapbook room in awhile.  However I am getting the itch again so hopefully in the next few weeks I will be able to post some new work.

If you are following to see the cakes please visit my 'cake' blog at www.smashingcakedesigns.com as there are lots of new photos on there since my last post on here.

Caked

Here are a few recent cakes from the last 2 weeks.  

November Scrapbooking Workshop

Join us November 25th for the Magnifique Workshop on the go.  The workshop will run from 10am - 12:30pm in Barrie. 

You have 2 choices when taking part in the workshop.  You can purchase the full paper pack for $20 (taxes and shipping included) and use my stamp set during the workshop.   Or you can purchase the full kit for $40 which gives you a full paper pack, an embellishment package and the exclusive stamp set to go with this months workshop.   This is a great value as it retails for $40 before taxes and shipping.  

If you love the paper and exclusive stamp set only available with this set but are not able to attend the workshop, you can still order the kit.  The kit will give you full cutting and assembling instructions plus instructions for 3 cards.  So now you an complete the workshops even if you are not able to join in on the fun :)

Please order your basic kit or the full kit by October 29th by e-mail

If you live further away and can't attend the workshop but would still like the kit.  Feel free to order the kit on-line through MYCTMH Site Go to the Workshops on the go tab and have the kit shipped directly to you! 

This photo shows you the paper pack you will receive,  the instructions booklet to make the featured layout, embellishment kit and the exclusive stamp.   It also shows you the 3 card designs that are in included in the instruction booklet. 

 

Here is a close up of the layout that CTMH made.  

And to show you how versatile these layouts are.   Here is my version of it with some slight changes to make it work for the photos I wanted to scrapbook.  It's hard to tell in the picture, but I used a different title that says "Happy Birthday" and a different journal box on the right hand page.   I also used a different stamp image that wasn't floral as this layout is for my son's album. 

Since you get a full paper pack you get enough paper to complete several layouts.   For our workshop this is the second layout we will be completing.   You can also recreate this layout at home if you order the kit.

Scrapbook pages as promised :)

Okay, I finally remembered to get some photos of the recent scrapbook pages I made.   So here they are.

This Fall page was a layout I made for a swap with other CTMH consultants.   I added the pictures this week after getting these fun shots of my son playing in the leaves. 

I finally was able to scrapbook my daughter's 1st and 2nd birthday photos.  Both use Magic Moments paper and the layouts are from CTMH's new Magic book.

   

 So far I have one album per year for both my children - we will see how long that continues for ;)   Anyways these next 2 layouts are for the front page of each of their books.

My little man started JK this year.....oh, what a sad day that was!    He was so excited until the bus came along and the fear hit him.    This is the page I created using CTMH papers and stamps.

This layout was actually one that we created last fall in one of my workshops.   I just didn't have the pictures to put on it.  So when my daughter was jumping in the leaves last weekend I snapped tons of pictures to ensure I could get the right sizes for this layout.

This is also another layout we did in a workshop last year.  I sadly never got around to putting pictures on it.  So I finally printed off some pictures of my son last year at Halloween and completed this page, bringing me up to date with his Halloween pictures :)

My son played soccer 2 summers ago now and I also was finally able to get a layout done for that as well.

And last but not least this layout was actually done by my friend Kim for the swap we just did with other CTMH consultants.   I was thrilled to be able to use her great layout for Halloween pictures from last year.    There, I am official caught up on Halloween layouts.  Now to makes sure I scrapbook this years events shortly after Halloween before I get behind again.

Wow, what a busy week

Well this week was a bit of crazy one and I totally neglected this blog.....sorry.    So here is a quick run down of the cake projects this week.

If you would like to learn how to make these fun little Turkey treats visit my Cake Blog for a picture tutorial. 

Here is another cute little turkey cookie that I made up this week to send to my son's JK class for Thanksgiving.

This was a cute little cake  I made to send with my daughter's daycare for their Thanksgiving celebration.  

And this fun and interesting cake was made for a very special person ;)     Click here to read the story behind this cake.  

 
Wow, I was just wondering why I am so tired today.  Looking at this post, I understand why!   I have one more cake I am working on today then I need to start working on some figures for next weeks order.

I also still need to take some pictures of my recent scrapbook pages and I will get those posted for you soon.  

Halloween Cake Pops Workshop

Make these fun treats in time to send with kids to school for Halloween or for Halloween parties taking place over the weekend.

Once you learn how to make these, you will find yourself making different themes throughout the year.

Workshops will be $25 per person. Once workshop payment is received you will be sent a supply list and instructions for baking your product at home. E-mail payments will be accepted at info@smashingcakedesigns.com or send an e-mail to us for other options.

This workshop will be running Wednesday October 27, 2010 at 10:00am – 12:00pm OR  7:30pm - 9:30pm at 80 Bradford Street, Barrie ON

Please sign up by Friday October 22, 2010 and feel free to pass the workshop details onto your friends.

 

Magnifique Workshop on the go

Here is another WOTG I completed this weekend.   Like I mentioned below I am loving these workshops!
I adjusted the layouts slightly again to work with the photos I had and I love the results.  

I am now caught up on my Sons birthday layouts.  Now I need to get the birthday parties done and I will be laughing.  

Watch for this workshop in November.

Workshops on the go

I have a new found love for the workshops on the go (WOTG).   Since they were introduced a couple of years ago, I did about a handful of the layouts.   While I have made it my mission to work my way through all of them in the new Fall/Winter book. 
In an older post you can see the Olivia page I did.   This weekend I have been working my way through the Hooligans and Magnifique WOTG. 
Although the layouts provided by CTMH are beautiful, I have been changing them around slightly to work better with my photos.   Changing photo sizes and papers used has allowed me to finally work my way through my ever growing pile of already printed photos.  

Here are my Hooligan pages for my Son and Daughters albums.

Beach Party

This cake was ordered for a elegant beach party this weekend.   The birthday girl is turning 50 - Happy Birthday!

Wouldn't this also make a great beach wedding cake?

This is my second post today so please scroll down.   Plus, I now have a few days off from making cakes so I will be hitting the scrapbook room finally.  

1st Anniversary

Wow, this weekend it's been a year since my little brother wed.   I made this small cake for them to celebrate with this weekend. 

Cold Beer Anyone?

I finally was able to make a beer bucket cake :)    This is a smaller one for one of the staff at my office.   Beer bottles, labels and ice are edible sugar on top of a chocolate cake. 

First Birthday and a Retirement

This week I had 2 cake orders to complete.   The first was for a little girl turning 1.   Her parents wanted the In The Night Garden theme.

 The second cake this week was a retirement cake.   This golf bag was made to celebrate some extra time on the greens.   Everything is edible. 

Silver Anniversary

My Aunt and Uncle are celebrating 25 years of marriage this week.   This cake was made for them as they celebrate their silver wedding anniversary.    Happy Anniversary Gary and Sharon!

Spaghetti Cake Decorating workshop

Interested in attending this fun cake decorating workshop?   Visit Smashing Cake Designs for details.

Horseshoe Tournament

I was contacted a few weeks ago to make a cake for an annual horseshoe tournament.    The customer admitted it was more like an annual excuse to get together with friends and have a few beverages.   So I thought it would be fun to include a cooler of beer on the cake as well.

Halloween Cake Pops

I made some Halloween Cake Pops this week as a sample for an upcoming Halloween cake decorating workshop.    Keep your eye out for information on this workshop.

 

Ice Cream anyone?

Here a fun Ice Cream Sundae cake.   These are little waffle bowls, with round cake covered to look like ice cream. 

Olivia WOTG

The Fall/Winter Idea Book releases in a few days :)    Here is a sneak peak at some of the paper.  This pack is called Olivia.

The new books showcase the Workshops On The Go (WOTG) on page 24-25.   Although the layout is very pretty it just wasn't working for me.  I used different papers from the Olivia Paper Pack and changed my picture sizes to work with what I had.    You may notice that the right had side is also rotated so that it would work with my 8x10.   I wanted to show you just how versatile these workshops can be. 

I love all the new papers and can't wait to work my way through all the WOTG.    Watch for a second page to this workshop and information on my workshop date in September.

Christmas Cupcakes

Yes, Christmas!!  
I made a few extra cupcakes when I did the Nautical ones so I could do up some sample Christmas ones.  

Hop on over to my Smashing Cake Designs blog for ordering info.

Nautical Cupcakes

I made 50 nautical cupcakes for a Bridal Shower this weekend.   The colours requested where red, white and blue.   
Here is a close up picture of a few of the cupcakes.