My Latest Hobby (CAAAKE)

I've been taking cake decorating courses in my spare time. My initial hope was to make cakes at home for weddings, birthdays and special occasions. Our town is in sore need of another specialty cake outlet. Since we're gone for 3 weeks this summer, that takes a huge bite out of wedding season. Someday though, I hope to make a business of cakes.

This was my finale cake for my final course. We were gently prompted to make cookie cutter white fondant cakes with fondant roses.... My creative side won out and this was my creation:

The instructor loved it. I call that a win-win. The top layer is marbled blue and white fondant with flower cut outs.

My first client cake was for a friend's daughter's 1st birthday. She wanted ladybugs. So for Olivia, I made a pink ladybug smash cake for her highchair.
For the rest of the guests, I made a purple ladybug cake on a woven basket. I had a lot of fun dreaming these ladybug cakes up. My friend teared up a little when she saw them. Her daughter's 1st birthday party was lovely.
This one is my favorite! I love Hello Kitty with a passion that's embarrassing for someone my age. But anyway, I made this cake for my own 29th birthday. I figured that it was cute AND a nice photo opportunity for my pending cake business:
I do really hope I can make a living off of cakes in the future. However, if that doesn't work out, I will always be able to make a mean birthday cake for my own kid.