Erika's Wedding Cake!

This was the hardest cake I've done..
I think the most challenging part was traveling an hour with it..
The whole thing started to get soft so when I got there, touching it up was SUPER difficult!
Notice the leaning cake?? lol.. the pillars didnt connect to the cake bases right
People, stairs... and BOWS!
Well, I'm just glad everything worked out well!
At least it was the best tasting cake! ;0p lol

Baby Blanket I made the other day... :)

This picture is a bit blurry... (cell phone!!)

I thought a blanket would be pretty simple and good practice with my ne sewing machine .. It turned out better than I expected.. and now I know how to improve the next one.

Too bad my needle broke on the very last corner!! (Luckily, it was finished)

I love the fabrics I chose... (with the help of Mike)

It's soft flannel.. with a nice satin binding.

This blanket looks SO good in my cabinet ;0)

Now, onto my next project!!

Soooooo.... Guess what I got?!!!

A bright and shiny, NEW, SEWING MACHINE!! :)
I am SO excited! I've been tacking on all sorts of crazy stuff and can't wait to get started with some big projects!!
I've always wanted one and last night.. I gave in! So far I've just played a bit with it.. but today after work, it's ON!
Some onesies... :)
I also made a 'NOOB' onesie.. just for Mike lol

This and Grumpy are my favv.
Look at the little grumpy cloud... how cute?!!

OH, and I didn't forget about the cake and wedding pics.. I just have to upload them..
These were from my cell phone and a lot quicker to upload.

A couple *Cupcakes*...

Plain ol' chocolate cakes.. with vanilla flavored frosting... MmM.

These were super tasty... I need to make some more! Maybe I can use some leftover batter from the wedding cake I'm making for the weekend?

Ok.. I've got some more pictures to post from the last week or so..Then, I'll be MIA til about Sunday evening because of the wedding Saturday (so be ready for a picture explosion then ;0)

The best dinner from last week..

Bienvenue!

Welcome to my NC dinner for 2. Me and my Hubby scarfed this meal down.. and without a second thought! I made chicken with rice and pasta salad.. simple, light, and delicious.
I love pasta salad.. I tend to eat the whole thing myself! I'm sure plenty of my friends would do the same according to the compliments they give me on this .. and it's probably the easiest thing I make. lol.. figures!

A chocolate cake I made for the house.. It was ULTRA rich and thick.. to dieeee for.
Du Chocolat?

Well, I think that's all I've really got for now. I'm not feeling well today and need to rest up for this cake.. NO time here for getting sick!

xoxo

Steenz

Some motivation!!

My *new* BFFE (sorry Janette, you've been replaced hehehe jk) Chris, bought me this book.
Ever since I cracked it open, I've been hooked! There are so many cute ideas and lots of tasty recipes. I spent last night decorating a cake, BUT today I have a good batch of cupcakes from leftover batter to decorate! Yipeeeeee.

Look out for new pictures!

xoxox
Steeeeena

My Newest Project is Complete...

Yeah, I KNOW. It Looks like it's from a Pier One mag, huh? 

I'm in love. 

Coloring the MM Fondant! :)

Ok, I'm a nut.. But coloring fondant.. (or one GIGANTIC marshmallow blob) is SOOO much fun! (To avoid the massive amount of work that follows, read the bottom of my post for quick coloring instructions)
First, knead the fondant to soften it up..
I usually lay it out in one big strand and then fold it in half..
(Um.. why do I have a fart face on?)
Next, add the color in and continue to fold in halves while mixing and kneading. I just keep making the fondant in one big string and folding it into each other until the color starts to blend..
now the color is coming through..
Almost done!
Here is the final blob.. It really reminds me of 'Slimer' from Ghostbusters... or a huge snot?.. Guess we'll stick you something less gross lol
The aftermathhhhhhh
Cheezzin
"Who will I get to clean this mess??.... Mikkkkkkeee!! " lol

Ciao4now..
--Sticky Steens

** Quick coloring instructions-
Microwave your marshmallows... Once they reach the melted stage (and before adding powder sugar)  add your food coloring. Blend the color into the melted marshmallow until desired color is achieved and then add powdered sugar and knead with shortening as usual. This will save your hands and arms SOOO much extra work! ;0)

Frosting I made for Tess' Wedding cake

I swear at one point I'll end up posting all the pictures I took while making her wedding cake lol.. If I could only find the time!! (Until then, you'll just have to take them in spurts! hehehe)
This is a Strawberry Cream Cheese frosting that is now my new favorite!
It's been a while, so I can't give the exact measurements of everything... BUT I'll try to give an idea. :)
The main ingredients used were one jar marshmallow fluff, 8 oz cream cheese, and I wanna say 2 sticks of butter (salted).
Then just add powdered sugar until it's a thick mix. I know I used more than a two pound bag and it made a ton of frosting.
After getting it to the right consistency, I added some Strawberry flavoring until I achieved the verry berry taste I was aiming for.
It also gave it a pretty pink color.. ;0)
That's all there is too it! So goooooo make some!
--Steenerz

A trend. . . that has gone WAY too far! lol

It's the HAWT trend in the area to pimp out old rides and throw huge rims on them.. This is nothing unusual... BUT, when you have a lift and your car is taller than most trucks... I think you've taken it a little TOO far.. lol :::::Thro some deees on it:::::
Me and Mike were driving the other day.. and I saw this car from the road.. I was laughing SOOOOO hard, I HAD to get him to turn around so I could get a picture,,, and he'd be able to share this laugh with me!

Uh.. yeah.. This is real.

There wasn't even a step to get into it... Guess you have to jump?

Awe... mini Mike.. LOL

If we were to be in an accident with this car.. let's just say we would lose our heads in the battle.

*Enjoy!*

---Steens :)