Oh yeah…. today was a work day. A real work day. I think this is the first time in 6 months that I actually dropped the girls at school and worked solidly until school pick up time – it feels great!!
So what did I do?
I took a special Mother’s Day order a week or so back for one of the shops I supply with my gorgeous faux cakes from the Shabby Art Boutique. My business is not actually re-open yet or taking orders but this was a special request… and… well – you know how it is.
As well as the larger cupcakes there was a couple dozen mini pink cuppies with a sprinkling of diamond glitter for that added bit of pizazz!!
My shabby cakes are not like any others you will find available. That is because they are actually baked like real cakes. The ingredients are ‘top secret’ and cause a lot of interest naturally. I worked on the recipe for some time to perfect it before embarking on this venture 2 years ago. I can tell you that one of the main ingredients is recycled paper that has been preserved.
My icing mixture unlike other cakes is not plaster based. I worked with a chemist to come up with an icing that resembles and can be worked with like real icing, but my cakes contain no food ingredients at all. This process makes cakes that are very light weight so cheap to post. I’m sorry that I can’t tell you more but my shabby faux cakes are covered by copyright, as is my ‘top secret’ recipe.
Today was a welcome change of pace but tomorrow it is back to my Christmas projects. Perhaps I’ll give you a sneak peek next week. Do you think you can cope with Christmas in April? I can’t believe it either!!
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
The Pink Poodle says
dear kerryanne….jee wiz…they actually look like I could eat them..sooo edible~
dont blame you for keeping your secret recipe…otherwise everyone would just copy with a click of their fingers..
sounds like you had great fun…maybe a bit of therapy..theraputic???
they do look gorgeous…
cannot believe you are working on CHristmas?? what tha!!
xx andrea
Linda Lilly Cottage says
Yahoo for a work day for you!!
I love your cupcakes and they are just perfection, so light and realistic…I love when the patty case comes off, they even look real inside.
Sounds like you had a productive day!
Kiss Noises Linda
A Bite of Country Cupcakes says
They look beautiful Kerryanne..
I too don’t use Plaster for My icing either…But shhhh Not letting on what I use,It was’nt desinged with a chemist though.
On the Mrtha stwart showw they had Jenni b originals .
I was amazed! They use a paper mache mix and bake them and do Gingerbread men and everything!!!
I love all the different ideas and designs,So much fun and no calories
i cant sew says
they are lovely… i was gifted 3 cuppies from the lovely kylie of country cupcakes (her comment is above mine)they are quite amazing and really pretty and they smell good too! i will have to post about them soon.
have fun ‘working’
%*_*%
Sew Useful Designs says
Hi Kerryanne! Your cupcakes are just gorgeous, pretty, delicate and mouth-watering! Lucky Mr Rutherford!
Vikki 🙂
Anna Rosa Designs says
Hi Kerryanne,
Wow, great to see you up and working and sounds like you coped very well. Good for you honey.
Oh, your cakes look gorgeous, and i’d be keeping the recipe a secret as well.
Hugs,
Anna
Alicia ~ Time Worn Style says
Those must be the best faux cupcakes I have ever seen, just divine! Dont give anymore away on your secret recipe, lots of copy cats around sadly.
Alicia
Anne Marie says
my 10 yr. old daughter just told me today that there are only about 6 months to get ready for Christmas!
Oh dear heavens I said!
but those faux cakes are really awesome! really!!
Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies says
Hey Kerryanne! Oooooooh! Look at all that cuppie sweetness! They really do look good enough to eat! I often have people commenting on the plate of your cuppies that I have sitting in my lounge room – all are surprised at how light and realistic they are. And I tell them VERY poudly that they were made by my good blogging buddy, Ms Kerryanne English! :0) So pleased you enjoyed your very productive day and can’t wait to see your Christmas Collection unveiled!! Bear Hugs! KRIS
Sarah says
Hi kerryanne,
It’s such a bugger that those cakes aren’t real! As the just look so darn yummy!
It’s great to hear that you enjoyed being back at ‘work’ & that your desire & enthusiasm hasn’t left for what you do.
~S~ xxx
our shabby cottage says
Gee Lady, have you had any sleep at all over the last few days? They look gorgeous and too good to eat (thankfully!). I haven’t even thought about Mother’s Day yet…..
clare's craftroom says
Oh Kerryanne they are so beautiful . Funny I’ve always wanted to go to Ricks store maybe those cakes will tempt me there .
Lucinda Obrien says
OHHH I love your cupcakes,they are so gorgeous.Maybe one day when your business is back up and running ,you mite supply some to Hume Cottage?
xx lucinda
Cindy@Cutepinkstuff says
Delectable! I love seeing them all lined up just begging for you to take their photo!
bekimarie says
Oh my goodness, please, please, please e-open your shop.
My daughter would give her right arm for one of your cupcakes.
Actually, so would I!
Just found you through Rosey and really should be going to bed but now have to carry on reading through you lovely blog.
Take care
((hugs))
Beki xxx
paintinpatti says
Oh, it’s my lucky day to find your site. Your cupcakes are gorgeous! And, your pages are divine! You are soooooo creative!
Elena says
Oh what gorgeous cupcakes! Just as well they’re faux cupcakes – they look too gorgeous to eat ….. yet you kinda wish you could, lol.
Siobhan says
Christmas already? You are getting started early girl! lol.
Love your cupcakes and so you should keep your recipe a secret, you have worked hard on them! 🙂
Siobhan
Siobhan says
Did you say my house has testosterone? Do you think? lol.
Gail McCormack says
I love each and every varity of your cupcakes Kerryanne. Good on you for coming up with the recipe, don’t blame you for keeping it top secret, sounds like it took you ages to perfect.
I must go over and visit Rick Rutherford’s Store, I’ve heard it’s delightful