Hey Sugar Babies!
Valentine’s Day is almost here. Love is in the air….. and I’m feelin’ it.
So I’ve got a free PDF tutorial for you of this cute Teddy topper:
In the interest of full disclosure, there will be an offer to join my online school for $1 after you sign up to get the PDF.
That’s totally optional and the PDF is yours for free no matter what.
I hope you enjoy it!
Sharon
Hi guys! Valentines Day is fast approaching and love is in the air.
And I just happen to love pretty Valentine sweets and treats. So I’ve rounded up some tutorials and recipes from around the web to help you get inspired (and help me too 🙂
Valentines Day Ombre Heart Cake
Lifes A Batch: Valentines Day Cookies
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Now go forth and maketh cute and sweet Valentine treats. I’d love to hear whatcha makin’.
Happy Caking!
Sharon
Hello sugar friends
I have a secret.
I’ve rediscovered an old love. A love I had forgotten all about.
The cake comb.
Lot’s of folks think it’s too “old fashioned” or “grocery store-ish” to use them on cakes these days. But I disagree.
They can absolutely work with today’s more simplistic styles:
Or ramped up a bit with trendy flowers on a cake pedestal:
There are many comb styles available. From the “traditional” thin lines to fun multi-faceted patterns.
And using a comb cake doesn’t have to look old fashioned. You can see how stylish it looks in the photos above using a crusting buttercream.
But they work just as well on meringue buttercream, ganache and royal icing.
PLUS they kill two birds with one stone: they ice and decorate the sides of the cake at the same time – a real labor and time saver for us.
There are some tricks, however, to using them with success. All combs are not created equal.
How you hold the comb and the consistency of the icing is key.
I teach all of that (and more) in my new video tutorial that was released in my online school last week.
The response to it has been amazing. I’m excited to see how interested folks are in learning this somewhat forgotten technique. I love bringing “old school” techniques into modern decorating trends.
I’ve had folks who missed my New Year’s special ask if I would run it again.
In fairness to those who took advantage of the offer at that time, I can’t run that offer again.
BUT I can offer you a discount on the combing video:
$3 to download a copy and keep forever.
As well as getting a full month of membership to the school and access to the over 300 tutorials on the inside. You can stay at the end of that month or leave; no commitment or risk.
https://www.sugaredproductions.com/o1/
Talk soon,
Sharon
PS. Current members get to download the video too, along with all the other goodies and bonuses I give out on a regular basis 🙂
Hi guys!
Are you thinking about your holiday sweets yet? I haven’t, but I just started looking around the inter-webs to see what I could see. So while I was at it, I rounded up some fun ideas from around the net to help get you into the Christmas spirit!
Red Velvet Yule Log by Kraft
Christmas Tree Cupcakes bu Just a Taste
Marbled Christmas Ornament Cookies by Sweetopia
Bakerella’s Snowman Cake Pops by Bakerella
Easy Peppermint Marshmallows by Betty Crocker
Christmas Tree Cake Tutorial by i am baker
Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Tree by Chef by Night
Oh man, I don’t think I can choose.
I hope that these treats get you inspired for the holiday season!! Happy Baking!
Sharon
Hey Y’all! It’s almost here – TURKEY time! If you’re like me and running short on time, you might like some help coming up with something creative 🙂 I’ve rounded up some super cute and easy ideas to dress up your Thanksgiving table. I’ll be using a few of these cute ideas myself:
Peekaboo Pumpkin Pound Cake by SheKnows
Pumpkin Pie Cookies by Munchkin Munchies
Turkey and Stuffing Cupcakes by Saucy Sprinkles
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes by Hoosier Homemade
Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie by Just A Pinch
Festive Fall Cheesecake Leaves by Hungry Happenings
Perfect Pumpkin Roll by SugarEd Productions
Acorn Cake by The Celebration Shoppe
Turkey Cake Balls by SugarEd Productions
Have Mercy Turkey Cake Topper by Crazy Cool Cakes by Linda
I hope some of these ideas help you come up with your own pretty table. I’d love to hear what you guys are making. I’m always in charge of all the desserts for my extended family gathering, cuz ….well…. I don’t cook very well. They let me do the only thing I do well, haha!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SugarEd Productions!
XX
Sharon
Hi guys! Today we have a few tutorials from our online school to share with you.
I hope these give you some inspiration for your Halloween projects !!
(You can join us for only $1 HERE to access all of these and over 300 more.)
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Broomelda the Jack O’ Lantern Witch is a perfect center piece cake for Halloween! This 4 hour video covers a ton of techniques that will be useful across many cakes styles:
The 4 hour video course includes:
Video sneak peek here:
LEARN MORE ABOUT BROOMELDA HERE
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This skull cake is so spooky, and the electric lights in the eyes add an amazing touch.
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Next is this adorable fondant cat wizard and his book of spells.
The perfect balance of spooky and cute.
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How cute is this wizard and his apprentice?
All modeled from fondant.
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These witch cupcakes are easy to make, add candy spiders for an extra spooky touch.
I hope that these tutorials get you inspired and ready for Halloween!!
Thanks to our school contributors Naomi Hubert, Rhu Strand, and Brittany Rumohr
for their wonderfully deatiled tutorials!
Remember you can join our online school for only$1 for a full month.
Until next time; happy caking!
Sharon
Sugared Productions Online School
You log in to Pinterest to gather ideas for a client, or to find some inspiration for your next event. As you scroll, you start to admire all the amazing cakes you see. You oohh and ahh at the amazing cake paintings, the perfect cookies, and those incredibly innovative cake pops! Then it begins….cake envy.
Cake envy goes a little something like this: you start to compare photos, you start to compare colors, you start to compare styles. Before long you begin to give into the idea that you need to be “better”. What you contribute to the world is NOT cutting the mustard! We have all been here; today I am asking you to stop!
Please do not misunderstand me, as cake decorators we are all artists. We should never stop trying to get better, to grow, to improve. But YOUR style is necessary. The community needs your contribution! We have all heard the sayings about snowflakes: no two are alike. The same goes for artistic styles. To try and imitate or duplicate what someone else is doing, is robbing yourself and the world of all the beautiful work you have to offer! Do what moves you. Embrace your style, it’s yours and it’s beautiful.
The next time you feel cake envy kicking in, pull up this article. Remind yourself you have just as much to offer the community as anybody else. We are ALL needed! We are ALL valuable. We are ALL good!
Until next time; happy caking!
Sharon
Sugared Productions Online School
Hi friends!
It’s almost that spooky fun time of year! Halloween is such a great holiday for making fun and creative sweets and treats. The possibilities are endless. It’s not to early to start planning, so here’s some ideas and tutorials you help get you kick started:
Mummy Cake by The Partiologist
Mummy Pumpkin Cookies by OMG Chocolate Desserts
Oreo Bat Truffles by One Sweet Appetite
Halloween Bundt Cake by Love Bakes Good Cakes
Reese’s Frankenstein Cupcakes by Your Cup of Cake
Haunted Cupcakes by Today’s Parent
Cake Ball Brains by Hungry Happenings
Vampire Cake Pops from Bakerella
Ghost Cupcakes from Better Homes and Gardens
Purple Candy Apples by The Kitchen McCabe
Aren’t these just the cutest? I can’t wait to see what you guys make; link me to your photos in the comments!
Happy Halloweening!
Sharon
Sugared Productions Online School
Hi Sugar friends!
Today I want to share some of our tutorials that are floral inspired. Flowers are perfect for adding that special touch to your cakes! Get inspiration from these projects and add your own special touch!
My easy fantasy rose, with bling in the middle for an extra effect!
I did these flowers in preparation for my appearance on TLC’s Ultimate Cake Off a few years back. (Any of you remember that hot mess ? LOL)
The Southern magnolia is a classic! A good beginner flower to learn.
Will add a touch of elegance to any cake: wedding, anniversary, birthday and more.
Red is such a bold color! These poppies are sure to make people look twice!
Wafer Paper has so many possibilities!
You would be surprised how easy it is to learn to make these gorgeous Ranunculus flowers.
These apple blossoms are so realistic!
This would be perfect for those cakes that need a soft, feminine addition!
How about an isomalt garden?
Sidney Galpern of Simi Cakes used both blown and pulled sugar to create these gorgeous flowers in the video tutorial she filmed for our online school.
And a sweet little birdie too! ( And the leaves, and dragonfly, and sculpture on top……)
My custom Bermuda Bling fantasy flower is super easy to make.
Simple gumpaste cut outs with pearl and dragees turn boring cutters into extraordinary flowers.
Who doesn’t just love all the varieties peonies come in?
Gorgeous open ruffled peony.
Oriental style open ruffles peony.
Traditional closed full size peony. Just gorgeous!
Gorgeous water color buttercream and chocolate blossoms.
These flowers are made of solid chocolate, not modeling chocolate 🙂
What a beautiful array of edible flowers, yes?
I hope you get some inspiration from these, some of my favorite sugar flowers! I want to see your floral creations, so link me in the comments!
** Our school contributors did an amazing job putting together tutorials for our online school. Thanks to Lisa Bugeja, Kara Andretta, Naomi Hubert and Sidney Galpern.
Until next time, Happy Caking!
Sharon
Sugared Productions Online School
