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Shooting Next 2 Days

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Hey Sugar friends!
 
We will be shooting our next DVD tomorrow (Monday) and Tuesday and I will be out of pocket. My stupid AOL email account will not let me customize my email away message. It just says “I am away.” And I don’t want to piss off any customers by just “being away”, so I am posting a little note for the 8 of you that read my blog that I will be unavailable to read emails until Wednesday. If you would not mind, please pass that along to the entire Internet by 8 am tomorrow. That would be most helpful.
 
 
 
What are we shooting? When will it be released? As my mom used to say to me, “Keep yer drawers on!” (That means be patient.) 🙂 Gotta love Melba and her little pearls. My sisters and I call them Melba-isms. Well, I am rambling now. Back to work for me. I still have stuff to get ready. You should see the bomb my kitchen is right now.
 
Wish me, Wendy, Todd and Trish good luck. I’ve got one shot to get it right tomorrow or no DVDs for you!
 
HA… I crack myself up when I am tired.
 
Sharon
 
 
 

Martini Glasses Winner

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Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great Mardi Gras. I had a terrific time in Michigan teaching despite it being about 345 degrees below zero! 🙂 I will post some pics of the classes when I get a chance. Right now I am in a frenzy getting ready for our next DVD shoot on Monday and Tuesday. YAY!

The winner by random drawing of the fabulous Mardi Gras martini glasses is Audrey:

Audrey said…
Stuff like this makes me wish I had a big sis (or 2)! Sounds like you have a wonderful family. I’m so grateful you’re willing to share them and all you do with us. Enjoy Mardi Gras! 🙂

February 17, 2009 10:34 AM

 

Audrey, you did not leave an email address so I need you to email me at sugaredinfo@aol.com to claim your prize.

 

Congratulations and thanks to all who entered! We will have another give-away coming up soon!

Sharon
http://www.sugaredproductions.com/

 

 

 

 

Michigan Classes this weekend!

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Yes, I am once again going to the frigid North to teach. This thin skinned Southern girl is going to have her pansy ass kicked by the cold too! Tomorrow I am going to K mart to buy thermal long johns to wear under my jeans. No seriously. I am. I can’t handlethe cold! But I digress.

The Mid Michigan Sugar Artists have been kind enough to invite me to their day of sharing In Okemos, MI and to stay on to teach a 2 day class. Sunday Feb 22 I will be teaching a 3 hour mini class . We will be doing a gift package cake start to finish. Then I have a demo later in the day on fondant covered boards. There are other great classes and demos scheduled, but to be honest I only paid attention to the things that pertained to me. SO, go here to get all the great info:

 
And if that is not enough Sugarshack for you, come to Jackson, MI on Feb 23 and 24 for my two day Topsy Turvy class at the Cake Connection. I will be teaching the cake below. Most of the supplies and lunch is provided both days, plus a few fun surprises. It is not too late to sign up, so check out the links for registration info. I would love to see you if you can join us!
 

And if you do join us, please bring me coffee. Hot coffee. With cream and equal. Make sure it’s hot. Dear Lord what have I gotten myself into?

Hope to see you there!

Sharon

http://www.sugaredproductions.com/

 

 

 

Boxes and Bows is Shipping Now!

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SugarEd Productions presents our newest release, Boxes and Bows.
 
 
Free Bonus: All orders placed before 2/28/09 will include a copy of 4 paper templates Sharon uses in the DVD.
 
 
SugarEd Productions presents Sharon Zambito as she leads you through an all inclusive lesson on Boxes and Bows in cake. This two disc DVD set takes you through the entire decorating process for four different package cake styles and their corresponding bows. Bonus techniques are also included. Total run time is 3 hours, 50 minutes.
 
 
 
 
Techniques taught include:
— 5 panel box top lid made from dried fondant panels
— 4 panel gift box made from dried fondant panels
— fondant overlay lid
— two piece soft fondant lid
— gumpaste “propped” lid
— 2 prong embossed dress bow with cording edge
— 4 prong embossed dress bow with pearl edging and center knot
— making a loopy gift bow
— soft fondant “floppy” gift bow
— gumpaste “satin” dress bow and tails for the side of a cake
— applying fondant/gumpaste stripes to the side of a cake
— placing a fondant blanket inside the cake gift box
— making gumpaste pearls in 2 sizes, and using them on the cake and bow loops
— using the Tappits brand toy and alphabet cutters
— making a novelty fondant life preserver
— using a clay gun for decorative trims on both the cakes and the bows
 

Nearly four hours of instruction at a great price!


Learn to make all of the cakes you see here.

 

FILIGREE CUTTER SET ON SALE TOO!


Create beautiful lace patterns with this 16 piece metal cutter set, custom made and imported in a limited supply.
 

 


We have lots of cool new tools too, please come check them out:
 
 
 
 

Boxes and Bows on Pre-order now!

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The much anticipated Boxes and Bows DVD
is on sale now here.
 
It will ship in about 3 weeks.
 
 
 
The tools used in Boxes and Bows are here.
 
 
 
The Design Gallery DVD is also on sale
for a limited time here.
 
 
 
Come check out all our new cool stuff!
 
You know you want to. 🙂
 
 
 
 
 

Flowers and Fancies Class Location Change

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Sharon Zambito/Jennifer Dontz Class
Moved to Owensboro, KY
 
 
Sharon and Jen will be teaching their popular Flowers and Fancies class in Owensboro, KY on February 6-7, 2009. This action packed 2 day class incorporates beautiful fondant work and detailing with awe inspiring gumpaste flowers. Skills taught in this class include: creating the gumpaste peony and poinsettia, covering round and square cakes with fondant using two different methods, frilled fondant ribbon borders, the 5 panel box top lid, pearl borders, fondant monogram, as well as the gumpaste gift box bow. Each student will leave the class with this fully decorated 2 tier cake and 2 large gumpaste flowers:
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Cost $250 for full 2 days
 
Lunches Provided

Student to bring some supplies

A few openings left!
 
 

Email SugarEd for more info and full supply list!
szcakes3@aol.com

 

 

 

Openings in 2 day class

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Sharon Zambito/Jennifer Dontz
Class Has Openings!
 

Sharon and Jen will be teachng their popular Flowers and Fancies class in Evansville, Indiana on February 6-7, 2009. This action packed 2 day class incorporates beautiful fondant work and detailing with awe inspiring gumpaste flowers. Skills taught in this class include: creating the gumpaste peony and poinsettia, covering round and square cakes with fondant using two different methods, frilled fondant ribbon borders, the 5 panel box top lid, pearl borders, fondant monogram, as well as the gumpaste gift box bow. Each student will leave the class with this fully decorated 2 tier cake and 2 large gumpaste flowers:

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Cost $250 for full 2 days
 
Lunch Provided

Student to bring some supplies

Email SugarEd for more info and full supply list!
szcakes3@aol.com

See our full class listing here.
 
Sharon
 
 
 
 

And the Winners are:

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The DVD Give-Away winners are:
 
 
Winnie N. of VA
and
Roselyn L. of CT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
These 2 lucky winners have won a free copy of both the Design Gallery DVD and Boxes and Bows, which should be released next month if all goes well.
 
 
We thank all who entered, and truly appreciate your business. Please stay tuned for more contests and drawings coming in the future!
 
 
We are in the final editing stages of Boxes and Bows and it is looking good!
 
 
Click here to see more details on the popular Design Gallery DVD.
 
 
 
 
Happy New Year to all! Stay tuned to our blog for more fun stuff coming up!
 
Sharon
 
 
 
 

DVD Give-Away Ends Soon!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
 
 
 
I just want to drop a quick reminder that our DVD Give-away ends midnight December 31, 2008. Read here to see how to win a free copy of both A Design Gallery and Boxes and Bows, which should be released within 2 months. I am so excited about the new DVD and cannot wait to get it out to you guys. It is just jammed packed with info I think you will love!
 
 
 
Design Gallery DVD Preview HERE
 
 
 
 
Here is a sneak peak at the cakes featured In
Boxes and Bows:

 

Wedding Shower Gift Cake

 

 

Valentine Gift Box Cake
 
 
 
 

Baby Boy Shower Package Cake

 

 

 

Christmas Parcel Cake
 
 
 
 
 
 
Side Bow
 
 
 
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The SugarEd Staff and I want to thank you for helping us have a very successful 2008. We look forward to serving you in 2009. Please stay safe on New Year’s Eve. We wish you a very healthy, prosperous and peaceful year.
 
 
Sharon
 
 
 

DVD Give-Away and SNOW!

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In celebration of this holiday season, we are going to have another DVD Give-away!
 

 
Every purchase of The Design Gallery DVD between now and December 31, 2008 qualifies the customer for one entry into the give-away. A random drawing will be held right after the new year. TWO names will be picked, and each will receive a free copy of both the Design Gallery and the Boxes and Bows DVD when it is released in the spring.
 
 
Pre-orders of the Design Gallery placed prior to this date will also be entered into the drawing.
 
This offer is not yet listed on our website, but all Design Gallery DVD purchases through December 31, 2008 will be entered.
 
 
Please check out the video clip preview of A Design Gallery on our website: Gallery Video Clip
 
SHIPPING NOW!

 

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Snow in Louisiana!
 

We woke up this morning to the falling of snow! J was sooo excited. He went out to play for a few minutes before school and got soaked and had to redress.

 

 

 

We barely ever even wear coats down here. We use the A/C all year round. I have seen a light snowfall like this maybe 4 times in my 45 years of life. And I have to tell you, it was exciting. And so pretty! We got more ground coverage than shown in these 2 pics. Even though it had started to melt, there was enough left on the ground for J and the neighborhood boys to play in it after school.

 

 

 

This is a picture of Heather’s car
 
 
 
 
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D is at college at LSU, about an hour away. He called me at 4:30 AM just as excited as he could be, to tell me they had snow there. He and his friends were up studying for exams when it started.
 
 
 
 
 
 
So of course they went out to play in it!
 
 
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How are all of you coming with your holiday baking and candy making? I am done making all the goody basket items. Now I turn all my attention to my sister’s office party extravaganza cake. (Hope I can pull it off.) Wendy is going to help me, and I will post pictures next week, either success or failure! I will post pictures of the assembled baskets the week after that.
 
 
Happy Holidays Ya’ll!
Stay Warm!
 
Sharon
 
 
 

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