Lots of new Pics!

It has been a very busy summer, and it isn't over yet!  I have been updating the pictures in all categories as I get them uploaded, so check out whats new!  I has been a little crazy around here lately and I am looking forward to a fun Labor Day weekend with some friends.  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend too!!
I have two very exciting wedding cakes for September that I can't wait to create!  Both are very unique and will challenge me :)
I have already started booking a few Graduations for next year...so, get with me soon to order your goodies for 2013!!!

Alissa & Keaton's Wedding!!!

It seems like just yesterday I was sitting with Alissa and Keaton designing their cake.  Alissa had definite ideas that she wanted incorporated into the design, which makes my job easier!  I was so excited to create this cake...it truly is one-of-a-kind!   Their cake is my new favorite of all that I have created!!
Flash forward to the wedding day...I sometimes don't know what to expect when I arrive with the cake for set-up at the reception site.  It can be unnerving to say the least!  The Orchid in New Haven, IN is amazing!!!  I had transported this 5 tier cake in 2 sections, and the bottom 3 tiers were extremely heavy!  I went in to check out where I was setting up and talked to the people in the kitchen to see about using a cart.  The gentleman who was doing some of the cooking came to my rescue!!  He helped me carry the cake in and really did save me!!  They were all so nice and helpful!!  (I have set up at some places where they act like I am intruding on their territory ??  so weird).

This was really a beautiful reception site and the colors and decorations were awesome!!!

                        

Whew....is it hot out there or what?

    We are full on into wedding season and the weather has been extremely unforgiving!  With widespread storms, power outages and temps over 100, it has been a challenge at times...to say the least!  The dream of an outdoor wedding is beautiful for pictures and having a unique setting, but it can be the nightmare of the person making the cake!  You can never predict what mother nature will throw at you that day, so careful planning and preparing for the worst case scenario can save your cake!
    High temps and humidity sometimes make things a little interesting...for example:  choosing what to use for cake & cupcake decorations can really make a difference.  Candy melts/molds have a relatively low melting point of around 85 degrees, marshmallow fondant is around 180 degrees, butter cream icing somewhere around 110 degrees (this is the butter cream icing that is NOT cooked, but made from Crisco, butter, powdered sugar, milk and flavorings).  Older butter cream recipes used to require the use of heavy cream and cooking on the stove top, these recipes are unstable, require refrigeration, and melt off of the cake when temps reach around 90 degrees...I do not recommend using the older butter cream recipes for anything unless serving immediately!
    On another note, for some reason now, I can't change the main picture on the home page...glitch or something.  I have added some new pics in the Teen category as well as the Kids, so check them out!  Many wedding between now and Sept. so keep posted!

Busy, Busy, Busy....and I love it!!!

I don't think I could have picked a better name for my business!  It is getting Cake Crazy!  I am completely booked up through the 3rd. week of June!!  I will currently only be taking new orders for cakes due after June 20th.  I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause anyone, but I can only do so many at a time.  Believe me, there aren't enough hours in the day as it is!! 
Keep checking back to see pics of my new creations!!

Tiffany

Hello again!!

Sorry it has been several months since I last updated this blog!  I ran into some technical difficulties as my computer would not allow me to sign into my blog...very frustrating!  Somehow the security settings got changed and it screwed everything up! 
Many, Many new pictures updated in all categories!  It has been a very busy spring and the next two weeks will be as well!  Graduations and weddings are coming up soon, so check back to see the pics!  The cupcake portion of CakeCrazy is going nuts!  I love it...so much fun!!  Check out the page of Gourmet flavors!  I am adding to it as I come up with new flavor combos! 
I will update again soon!  Happy baking!!

Gourmet cupcake flavors are here!

I have been working hard to put together a collection of gourmet flavors, and finally had some time to get them listed on here. You will see there is a new tab at the top called ~Gourmet Cupcake Flavors~, click on this to see the list and prices.  If you don't see a flavor combination listed, just ask!  I love to try out new recipes and would be happy to customize flavors as well!  I will be featuring 3 of these flavors the 1st. of each month, for sale at Perks Coffeehouse in Van Wert!  I try to announce the flavors a few days before, so if you want to like my page on facebook, you can get the updates...just search CakeCrazy Edible Art!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I have had some really fun cakes lately!  The tea pot cake was challenging and fun and the Tangled cake turned out really cute, the look on the little girls' face was priceless and made my day :)  Lots of interesting cakes on the calendar for Feb/March!
I want to thank everyone who purchased cupcakes at Perks Van Wert!!  It was a huge success!  I will be having Valentine's cupcakes there again tomorrow.  Stop by and get a yummy treat for your loved ones!  The plan for now is to do the cupcakes at Perks the 1st. of each month and some holidays!
I am having so much fun putting together recipes for the "gourmet" cupcakes.  I will be adding a page on here that will list the special flavors and pricing....I just have to find the spare time to do it, so stay tuned!  I have also been rolling some things around in my brain for some special "treats to go"...will let you know about these when it comes together! 
Lots of Love to you all!!

WooHoo!!! Very Excited!

I am so excited to share that I will be selling cupcakes at Perks Coffeehouse in Van Wert, Ohio starting February 1st.  I will have them there the 1st. of each month and will feature three flavors to start with and change it up each month with themes & holiday inspiration. 
Perks Coffeehouse is located on W. Main street in downtown Van Wert! 
Their hours are:  M-F 6:30am-5pm
                           Sat. 8am-1pm
                           Closed Sunday
Stop in Next Wed. Feb. 1st. and treat yourself to a wonderful cup of coffee and a yummy cupcake!!

It finally snowed!

The beginning of January, and we finally have our first real snow fall!  Unbelievable!  The holidays were insane, but fun and I had a nice week and 1/2 break, but now its back to the craziness.
Over Christmas break, my daughter and her friend had a mentoring project that they had to do for their Lifeskills class.  They asked me to teach them how to decorate a cake!  We had a lot of fun and I think they learned a lot!  I am so proud of how well they did and their snowflake cake was awesome!  They honestly did all of the work, with direction of course.
Keep checking back, I have some really fun cupcakes coming up in the next week!!

Christmas cookies and cupcakes!!

WOW!  There are so many really fun ideas out there for Holiday cookies and cupcakes!  I am so excited to try some new things this year and do more than just the tradition "iced sugar cookie".  I recently got hooked on Pinterest,  I am getting lots of great ideas from there.  If you have not been on the site yet, check it out!
I am way behind on my shopping...as usual!  LOL.  Not sure when I will get it completed, but it is looking like this weekend, I will have to make time!!
I hope all of you and your families have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!!

The Holidays are upon us!

Well, I made it through Thanksgiving and now have to start getting into the Christmas spirit!  I hear we are possibly going to get some snow on Tuesday, and hope that I can get my decorating done before that happens!  We have yet to put our lights up outside!  Things tend to slow down in the cake department this time of year, but that is fine with me!  It is such a busy time of year, that having just a few here and there works out pretty good!
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and that you were able to get some good quality family time in!

Fall

It has been way too long since I had a chance to update my posts on here!!!  September and October are busy months!  Lots of birthdays and celebrations going on and it has kept me on my toes! 
I just completed a very unique cake for a beer distribution company in Northwood Ohio called Treu House of Munch, Inc.  They held an open house party for the official launch of sales for Yuengling Beer in Ohio!!  I was very flattered and excited to do this cake for them and I had so much fun with it!  After I posted the pic on my Face Book page, you could not believe how many people text me wanting to know when and where they could buy this beer!  I literally had to turn the sound off on my cell so that I could go to sleep last night!  I think their sales will do VERY well in Ohio!  LOL
I will try to do better at keeping up with the posting part...I will always post the new pics right away!

Are you ready for school?

The summer is coming to an end and another school year is about to begin!  I cannot believe that my kids are getting ready to start 7th. and 5th. grades!  Where has the time gone?  We had a jam-packed summer full of baseball and softball games, lots of cakes and managed to get away for a weekend of camping! 

I am ready for school!!  I will admit, I am looking forward to having my house back so that it can remain "clean" for more than 5 minutes!  The kids are ready too, it is getting to the point where they are saying  "I'm bored" every 5 minutes!   When that happens, they get put to work! LOL

The weather has finally decided to give us a break...it has been a perfect 80-ish degrees and cool at night!  This is my favorite time of year!

Summer!!!

Wow!  I can't believe it is July already!  This summer is going way too fast.  We had a great 4th. of July this past weekend and spent some time with friends and family.  I finally have a little down time to catch up on some things around the house and I am enjoying the hot weather!  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!

Happy Birthday CakeCrazy Edible Art!

This Memorial Day weekend makes 2 years since I entered into this crazy world of cakes!  I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. 
I hope that everyone has a fun and safe holiday weekend!  It looks like we will finally have some nice weather here in Ohio, so take advantage of it and spend some quality time hang'in out with the family!
Above all, remember why we have this holiday....THANK YOU to all who protect and serve this country, and to those who gave their lives!!!

"The Crazy Season"

I know most of us grew up thinking there were just four seasons in the year, but I am making it official...there are 5!!  It's that time from the end of April till the beginning of July when there are all of the Graduations, Birthdays and Weddings.  By mid-July I need a vacation and usually ask myself again, why I do this, but the answer is always that I love it!
I will be posting more that one picture on here when I have time to post, so be sure to check out each category to see whats new!

Happy Easter!!

April is such a busy month with all of the birthdays and activities.  I have had some really fun and interesting cakes this month and I am really looking forward to some down time with the family this weekend!
Graduation is coming up soon and I have several cakes booked for that and a couple of weddings coming up in June that I am looking forward to!
I hope everyone has a very happy Easter weekend!!

Spring? Is that you?

I think spring is here!  It is a beautiful sunshiny day and the birds are starting to sing.  It is amazing how a little sunshine puts you in a better mood!
I have had some requests from those who visit my blog often, to put the most recent picture where it is easier to find.  So, I will always put the most recent on the front page!  If I have more than 1, you can find the most recent will be the first cake pictured in each category.  Hope this helps!

Ready for Spring!!

This seams like the longest winter ever!!  I have had enough of the snow and below freezing temps, bring on the sunshine and warm weather!!  December and January were a little slower for cake orders, but it was a much needed break.  Things are starting to pick up again here in February!  I usually only need about a weeks notice if you want to order a cake, but as it gets closer to Graduations and Wedding season, you may need to call earlier.  I do my best to accommodate everyone, but sometimes, I have to say no.  I don't like to, but I can only handle a certain number of cakes at a time.  The earlier you place your order, the better.
I am loving the new page design for the site!  I think it is much more user friendly!  I appreciate all of the compliments on the look of it!
I have several exciting new cakes coming up, so check back often!

New Page Design

WooHooo!!!!  The blogger Gods must have heard my prayers!  Finally, a way for me to have tabs you can click on to view the cakes by theme!!!  Hope this make it easier for everyone to find what they are looking for!