tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57081211635681893582024-03-13T18:54:59.522-05:00bella cakesAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-45468042148640740282012-07-23T19:42:00.000-05:002012-07-23T20:38:40.797-05:00Almost there!Who would have guessed it would take over a year to get this whole bakery going?? We have gotten final approval from the building inspector and the fire marshall! We are down to all of the little stuff that has to get done, such as loading up the kitchen with every little piece of equipment and accessories that are required. After this step, the health inspector will be coming in to do his final inspection, then......I get my FOOD PERMIT! Can't wait! Here are a couple more things I've been working on. Thanks for being patient with me while I've been on this journey :)<br />
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Cookie favors for my parents 40th Anniversary Party</div>
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Cupcakes & cutting cake for the party</div>
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Ombre baptism cake</div>
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Kipper the dog birthday cake</div>
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Funky angle of Kipper cake...my attempt at being artistic:)</div>
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-59380114433692952712012-06-29T11:43:00.000-05:002012-07-23T20:40:40.585-05:00Progress!Hello friends! I'm still here, I promise! We are still in kitchen construction mode around here so I haven't taken the time to post since it started. Just wanted to update you on a few things I've worked on over the past couple of months...sorry for the bulk post. If you have kids, you know how summer goes. They don't need anything until you sit down to try and write an intelligent and witty post on your blog :) Here are some pictures of my recent projects as well as a few of the kitchen in progress. Hope you are all enjoying summer so far!<br />
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Awesome Pinterest inspired island my husband built. I LOVE it!</div>
<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-89734730048378226352012-02-25T14:54:00.001-06:002012-02-25T14:54:43.337-06:00Happy "Birth"day!When I say birthday day, I really mean it...well, at least birth week. My neighbor who was expecting asked me to make a cake to celebrate the birth of their sweet little boy who just came home a few days ago. What a great way to celebrate this special day and time in their lives! I'm so honored that I was able to make his very first cake:)!! <br />
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Mom wanted to be surprised and wanted something different so I came up with the idea for the cake based off the colors in the baby's nursery which are so happy and fun! The baby converse are, well, the cutest thing ever! As most parents know baby shoes don't provide any function at all so being on top of a cake is perfect for them:)<br />
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I also received my new peony petal cutters from <a href="http://globalsugarart.com/">Global Sugar Art</a> last week and had fun playing around with them. Here is my first peony!</div>
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Enjoy your weekend everyone, and to my neighbors with the sweet new little boy...get some sleep when you can and congratulations!</div>
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<br /></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-14391406950129315762012-02-11T10:45:00.000-06:002012-02-11T10:49:56.157-06:00Who you gonna call?? I have to say the thing I love most about my job lately is bringing all those cool things that kids love to life. I love that all these things that I loved when I was younger are coming back around, well, besides the fashion because it was pretty hideous! I'm even going as far as teaching my kids the fine art of friendship bracelets and friendship pins. Oh, come on, you remember friendship pins! The pins you attached to your shoelaces and every time you tried to get them on there you poked yourself, but they were so cool!<br />
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So aside from the hideous fashion sense we all had in the 80's, I loved everything about that decade! Great movies, great music and...great music! I've run across the 80's quite a bit lately. First off the Star Wars movies are being re-released, I attended a performance of "Rock of Ages, The Musical" (which, if you haven't gotten a chance to see it, go and experience it...run don't walk!!! It's incredible!!), and this week I've gotten the chance to do a Ghostbusters cake for a little man who is turning 4! His mom says he loves everything about it, but of course, his favorite is Slimer. Birthday boy's mom gave me free license to come up with whatever I wanted, which is so much fun! I think I covered the gist of the movie. Proton pack and gun...check, ghost trap....check, caution tape...check and of course, SLIMER and his glorious slime!<br />
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Ok, I'm off to listen to a little Whitesnake and Def Leppard! Have a great weekend!<br />
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-4983312287100542422012-01-13T14:17:00.001-06:002012-01-13T14:23:47.763-06:00Happy New Year! (I know I'm late!)Yes, I know that in few weeks it will be Valentine's day, that the stores are decorated in hearts, there are isles of red packaged candy, balloons and cards everywhere, but technically it's still January so I can still wish everyone a Happy New Year!<br />
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As part of my New Year's resolutions this year I am going to try to follow in the footsteps of my favorite bloggers and try to make my blog a funny, interesting and informative place to be. Maybe I should have a few glasses of wine before I write. Let's see..."drink more" as a New Year's resolution...doesn't seem right does it?<br />
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Anyway, it's been a while since I've posted so I wanted to do a little catching up. So, whatcha been up to? Me? Well, we had a nice Thanksgiving with the in-laws, hosted our annual Cousins Thanksgiving (which was a blast), visited family for Christmas and spent some time with new friends on New Years. So it was a great end to the year! And guess what?? Bella Cakes is now officially an LLC! I have an EIN number and everything! Yeah, I get to pay taxes!!! Now we are just waiting on the bank for my loan and the health department to approve our final floor plan! I'm getting there! It's a little scary but as a friend pointed out, "face the fear and do it anyway"! Love you Carey!<br />
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Just wanted to leave you with some pictures of things I've worked on over the past few months. Let me know what you think? Wishing you all a happy and blessed New Year!<br />
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Birthday cake for my bike racing neighbor</div>
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Yo Gabba Gabba, Two Faced</div>
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Cupcake cookies for a sweet girl</div>
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Easter cookies, just making sure you're paying attention!</div>
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Thanksgiving cookies inspired by <a href="http://lilaloa.blogspot.com/2011/10/cookie-story.html">Georganne at LilaLoa</a></div>
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Santa's swimming pool, at least how I picture it!</div>
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Doesn't he look relaxed?</div>
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Betty Boop cake</div>
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Duckie cupcake toppers</div>
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<br />Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-91556108073459862752011-10-21T10:09:00.002-05:002011-10-22T18:13:57.586-05:00Dad is great, gives us some chocolate cake!Happy Friday! So I have chocolate cake on the brain today. Every
time I hear chocolate cake I think about the Bill Cosby Himself stand-up
routine when he sings that song..."Dad is great, gives us some
chocolate cake"! Love it! I've been searching and searching for some
great scratch cake recipes over the last few weeks without much
success. The great thing about this industry is that everyone is so
willing to share and give reviews of different recipes and techniques.
As I was stalking all of my favorite cake blogs the other day I ran
across this recipe titled <a href="http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2010/04/the-best-chocolate-cake.html">Best Chocolate Cake</a> by Amanda of iambaker...um, yes please! It's a recipe that was originally Ina Garten's of Barefoot Contessa fame. <br />
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off I went to try another cake and I must say that this one is
definitely a keeper, so rich and moist and chocolatey and fabulous
and...ok, ok, I'm back. The hubby tried it and was impressed too, the
problem is now that I can't keep myself from "testing" the flavor, i.e.,
it's disappearing very quickly. Thanks again to Amanda for sharing!!<br />
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I wanted to include a few more pictures of what I've been working on lately. I've included links to other blogs that have great tutorials! Did I mention how nice everyone is??</div>
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I love this little guy! I worked off a tutorial by <a href="http://lilaloa.blogspot.com/2011/08/halloween-cookies-no-cutter-required.html">LilaLoa</a> here. So cute and creative.</div>
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</div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-61863307699989242692011-10-21T09:48:00.002-05:002011-10-22T18:13:19.814-05:00Happy Birthday to GLast weekend we went to Chicago for my cousin's daughter's 1st birthday party. I come from a fairly large Italian family so there was a lot of food, love and fun! Food is love, right? Maybe that's my problem, I love too much!<br />
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On to the 1st birthday party. My cousin, who is very fashionable,
beautiful and knows just what she wants, knows how to throw a party!
Her gorgeous little girl "G"'s bedroom is based off this painting that
her very talented father recreated just for her: <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/cherry-blossom-art/?pkey=rromnurcoc">Bird & Cherry Blossom painting</a><br />
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My
cousin wanted "G"'s 1st Birthday party to be based off this painting,
which is beautiful! We were talking one day about the party and I said I
would love to make her cake, smash cake and cookies as her present for
her special day. So we got started on ideas and this is what we came up
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Cherry Blossom Cake for the princess! This is based not only off of the painting by by one of my favorite cake artist's <a href="http://blog.pinkcakebox.com/white-blue-blossom-wedding-cake-2008-06-22.htm">Pink Cake Box</a></div>
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Birthday Banner and paper decor by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ccoladipietro#%21/CustomPartyDesign">Toadally Cute</a></div>
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Here is the sweetie with her smash cake!</div>
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We were so happy to be able to celebrate her special day with her and the rest of our family!</div>
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<br /></div>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-73453268092006158032011-09-27T22:12:00.000-05:002011-09-27T22:12:02.713-05:00Hi all! It's been a while since I've posted so I thought I would give an update of some of the things I've been working on and on the progress...or process...of getting the business started. <br />
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First, the technical/business side of things. My detail driven husband and I are laying out the basement that will, one day, be my commercial kitchen. We should have it done by this weekend and at that point we will bring in the inspector once again to go over it before handing it in for an official plan review. Getting closer!<br />
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Now onto the fun stuff! I've been keeping busy with several projects over the last month, all which have been so much fun! So here is a sampling of the goods!<br />
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How can you not celebrate 40 with this sassy thing!</div>
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Cutie little birdhouses</div>
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Yummy cupcake cookies</div>
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My first cupcake toppers, so fun!</div>
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Well that is all for tonight. I am off to rub vicks on the little mans chest to help his cough and check on the princess who has an earache. Don't you love this time of year??? I should buy stock in Allegra, Ibuprofen, Vicks and some sort of winery;) The wine is for me, not the kids, just to clarify! Night All!</div>
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Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-81899230408468607642011-08-29T21:22:00.000-05:002011-08-29T21:22:36.171-05:00I am speed!A couple of weeks ago I get an email from my sister in law that was titled "challenge". She then asks if I would be willing to take on the challenge of making a 3D Lightning McQueen for my nephews birthday. I can't count the hours that my son has spent on the floor with his cars from the "Cars" movie. Lightning McQueen, Chick Hicks, The King and the rest of the gang have given us a lot of entertainment over the years so I decided to take on the challenge. I have never done a sculpted cake but I'd never know if I could do it if I didn't try, right?<br />
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I was so relieved when this cake came together like it did. It took me a total of 7 hours from start to finish but I was really happy with the outcome and hopefully the next time I make one of these the time will go down! There were a couple things I would do different, but that's how you learn. <br />
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So here are the pics of the finished product. Let me know what you think! <br />
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So today is a special day for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, it's the 11th anniversary of when my husband and I got married. We've had a great 11 years and the fact that we've gotten through the last crazy year is a testament to our marriage! In the past year we've moved from Michigan to Missouri, from our house to a condo to an apartment and into our new home, which we love. The kids have changed schools, our son had to change twice. New neighborhood, new friends, new schedule, lots of traveling for my husband and now starting a business! Whew!! Happy Anniversary Babe! Love you!<br />
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Now for good news number 2! I got an email from the county health inspector today saying that they are approving my door! You know....the extra door between my kitchen/business and the rest of my house. So relieved! If they weren't able to approve that then my business was DOA! Another Whew!!! So I will be doing an preliminary walk through with him in two weeks! I can't believe this is happening. If you would have asked me 11 years ago if I would be starting a business I would have said you were crazy but here we are today celebrating success in marriage and livelihood! I think this calls for a glass of wine:) Cheers everyone! <br />
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Thanks for stopping by!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-85280226236500415322011-07-19T09:26:00.001-05:002011-07-19T10:51:08.876-05:00What happens at the lake...stays at the lake!So it's that time of year again! Time for our annual trip to the lake. Every year for the last 14 years...hold it, seriously, has it been that long since college?? UGH! Anyway, I digress. For the last<br />
"several" years we have gotten together with our friends from college for some sort of trip. It started out as camping by the Missouri River, turned into float trips and now we're renting a house at the lake. I think you can actually see us age in that sentence! The fact is we all need actual beds to sleep in and air conditioning, can you blame us??<br />
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I can't go into the details of what happens on these trips, first it would take too long and second you really would have to be there to understand:) Let's just say it involves cocktails and a lot of stories about the good old days!<br />
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Last year I started making cookies for us to munch on. I thought flip flops were appropriate since we spend a lot of time at the pool or in the hot tub:<br />
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You see the county guidelines say that I cannot have a door that opens into any living or sleeping quarters of my home and must have a separate entrance. My kitchen will be in our walkout base..which will work as my separate entrance...but they don't want any other exits which means I wouldn't be able to access my house from the business. <br />
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I stay at home with my kids so it's KIND of important that I can get to them. I'm just sayin'. Anyway, the letter goes out today! Wish me luck! <br />
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I also wanted to add the link to LilaLoa's MMF recipe! It's really easy and tastes great! Thanks to LilaLoa for sharing all of her great tips:)<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5708121163568189358.post-31407871311882738962011-07-11T09:40:00.000-05:002011-07-12T19:26:02.963-05:00Who doesn't love Dr. Seuss??So over the last week I've had the opportunity to create a baby shower cake and cookies for my sister-in-law and brother who are expecting their first child, a little boy, in about a month, and I have to say I'm so excited to meet my new nephew!!!! The baby shower was this past weekend and was so cute. We had a lot of really creative people helping out and it turned out great!<br />
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That being said, I've been researching Dr. Seuss cakes for about a month and found so many great ideas. I loved certain components of several cakes and decided to combine them into one. The cake is mostly based off of a cake I saw by brea1026 on cakecentral.com that really embodied the essence of Dr. Seuss...so creative! http://cakecentral.com/gallery/1360574 I love the truffula trees and the landscape!<br />
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I also wanted to incorporate a saying from Dr. Seuss on the cake so I decided to replace the clothes line with the quotes, which I must say took me forever to decide to actually put food pen to cake, because once I started, that was it! It turned out really cute though and I was so relieved!<br />
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Putting this cake together was quite the learning process as well. The bottom layer went together so smoothly. Fondant went on without a hitch, no bubbles, all decorations went on and looked great. THEN came the top layer which you will notice doesn't have a lot going on. I had made some marshmallow fondant, a recipe I got from LilaLoa, which always turns out great. I had colored the fondant the night before and I could tell that the texture of the red was changing because I was adding so much gel. I was hoping it would settle overnight and there would be no issues...well, I was wrong, very, very wrong! I didn't realize red was so hard to deal with. It kept cracking and basically falling apart, nothing I could do but throw it away. I didn't have time to make more so off to Michael's I went to buy Duff's pre-colored fondant, which is $20!!! But in that instant it was the greatest thing ever and it is actually really good!<br />
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Other things I learned this time around...I need to set my supports higher so the top layer doesn't sink, I need to tint my fondant before starting to color it red and chilling the cake is the key to success!! All in all the cake turned out really cute and I was so happy my SIL loved it:) Well, after all of that, here is the cake and cookies too. I think it's my favorite project so far!<br />
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We've already had such a fun weekend making our way to two parties and still have one more to go today. My kids are not big fans of the fireworks yet, but I'm hoping to desensitize them by over exposing them this weekend:)<br />
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It's going to be a busy week after we get back home. I'm making Dr. Seuss cookie pops and a cake for my sister-in-law's baby shower to welcome my little nephew "C" into the world! So excited! I'll post pics when I'm done but for now I'll leave you with another sampling of some of my cakes from last year.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So a little about me and what I'm doing here. My name is Andrea and I'm a stay at home mom of two great kids....who are currently fighting over how to play Indiana Jones on the Wii. Our daughter "E" is 7 and our son "B" is 5. About 6 years ago when E was about to turn 1, a friend of mine and I decided we wanted to take a cake decorating class so we could make our daughters first birthday cakes. I don't know how many cake blogs I've read that start out the same way!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We went to our local craft store and took a class on basic cake decorating where my friend ended up making a really mean buttercream rose:) I really thought I would just make cakes for my kids birthdays and that would be that. Over the years I made all of my kids birthday cakes but ventured out and started making cakes for friends for baby showers, baptisms and birthdays. A lot of my friends, who are so supportive, suggested that I start a business! Who? Me??? I just laughed it off thinking I would go back to the workforce after our son started Kindergarten. But then I started to discover that I had a genuine interest in how professionals made their creations look so amazing. I started watching the cake shows, youtube "how-to" videos and reading numerous blogs on the subject. I want my cakes and cookies to look amazing too!!! How do I get there? Lots of trial and error and hopefully some classes in the near future but I think I'm getting the hang of it! It's amazing what you can learn on YouTube:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward to today and I'm in the beginning stages of starting an actual business! (the VERY beginning stages). Who knew there were so many hurdles to jump over to make a cake or cookies for someone! I really enjoy how excited people get when they see the cakes or cookies that I have made for them so I know it will be worth the effort it takes to get things going....again....Cake = Happy and that's how I want to spend my time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm planning on updating when I have a project or I'm just trying something new. I'll load pictures of all the things I've done so far, even the first cakes so you can see the progress I've made. We all have humble beginnings when we start something new and I want to pay homage to that. I consider myself a work in progress and I'm looking forward to seeing how far I can make this go and what I'll be able to create!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A special thanks to all of my friends and family for all of the kind words and support to get me where I am today and to my former high school dance team teammate Erica for suggesting that I start one of these:) Thanks for stopping by! </span>Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14312227243458201842noreply@blogger.com0