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</div>abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-28333890560646333222011-08-17T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-17T06:00:05.743-07:00Let's Travel Back in Time, Shall We?I've been thinking lately about where I started, and how far I've come with this whole "party" business. There has to be one or two of you out there who know that I had another blog, before this one, called "piece of cake parties"? It started out as a place for me to write about and share all of the events that I did for friends and family - and trust me, as a non-party planner, I did a TON! The very first post I did back in May of 2008 was all about my daughter's first birthday party. I was SO proud!<br />
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"In getting ready for my 3 year old son's birthday party this weekend, I fondly remembered planning a 1st birthday party for my now 6 year old daughter.<br />
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Even back in 2003, I was adamant that I would not buy a prepackaged "kit" of birthday supplies. No Dora, no Thomas and NO princesses! Once I had announced this plan to my friends I couldn't then go back on my word, even after I figured out how difficult I was making it for myself. Oh, the pressures of your very first child's first birthday party! <br />
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I decided on a "Jungle" theme - mostly because my daughter's favorite book was "Goodnight Gorilla" and she loved saying the word giraffe. I asked a friend to help with some illustrations of cute little jungle animals, very appropriate for a 1st birthday party, (although, cheap stock photo would have worked just as well) and just printed the invitations on my color printer.<br />
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Next I had to decide on decorations. I just happened to have a ton of leftover green, brown and maroon construction paper, I found leaf and animal silhouette templates online and I went to town! Animals and leaves covered every horizontal surface, the ceiling and some windows too. I chose 3 shades of green streamers from Alin Party Supply and hung them from every chandelier and tent canopy.<br />
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Keeping with this Jungle theme, I found green striped cellophane party favor bags and tied them with animal print ribbon, made sugar cookies in animal shapes (although I could have just bought animal crackers) and make cupcakes with a little iced leaf on top. Our house was really small, so for comfortable seating I rented three round tables and covered them with forest green table cloths, and topped them with the paper animal and leaf cutouts. I also purchased plates, napkins and cups in 3 shades of green to match.<br />
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I knew there needed to be some kind of activity to entertain the children, and I had not yet heard of bounce houses or rent-a-character. I did not have any experience throwing a kids party before, so I just went with what I knew...crayons and paper. A child height table and chairs with a long piece of white butcher paper plus a few boxes of crayons and markers kept those multi-age kids busy for longer than you would expect.<br />
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And now for the pièce de résistance! The moment you have all been waiting for... the cake. While looking at my latest issue of <i>Martha Stewart Baby</i>, they had several options for children's birthday cakes. To my great surprise, there was a giraffe! Everything was right there in black and white - a template and everything. All I had to do was make a regular 9x12 sheet cake, the cut out between the legs became the neck, cut off a slope for the back and it becomes the head and tail pieces (see pattern details below). White frosting in a can (colored yellowish), frosting in a tube (in a contrasting color) to outline the legs, feet and face, plus some chocolate jimme sprinkles for the spots and you look like a STAR pastry chef!<br />
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Honestly, anyone can make this cake... here are a few tips:<br />
<ul><li>use boxed cake - it always turns out right</li>
<li>use frosting in a can if you want to, it's easy and it tastes good</li>
<li>what are you going to put the cake on? cut a piece of cardboard and cover it with foil, or purchase a ready made cake board of plastic or cardboard</li>
<li>push 2 inch strips of paper towel or wax paper slightly under all the edges of the cake to keep the frosting off of the base board</li>
<li>if you plan on writing on the cake, leave enough space for it</li>
<li>remember to purchase candles!</li>
<li>make cupcakes too - the kids actually prefer them to a piece of cake (and you'll be sure to have enough dessert to go around) </li>
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<ul></ul><b>Shopping List</b><br />
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Michael's, Joann's or any online Craft Store<br />
<ul><li>paper to print invites on - or just use whatever you have at home</li>
<li>envelopes</li>
<li>green, brown, maroon construction paper</li>
<li>animal print ribbon - to tie the party favor bags and for misc use on the food table</li>
<li>crayons and markers - unless you already have some at home? you certainly don't need to buy new especially because kids are really hard on them</li>
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Party Supply Store<br />
<ul><li>paper streamers - multiple shades of green</li>
<li>plates - multiple shades of green</li>
<li>napkins - multiple shades of green</li>
<li>plastic cutlery - clear, leftovers can be used at your next party</li>
<li>plastic cups - clear, leftovers can be used at your next party</li>
<li>cellophane party favor bags - look for some with green stripes or an animal print</li>
<li>roll of butcher paper - can be brown kraft or white</li>
<li>something to put the cake on - cake board of cardboard or plastic</li>
<li>Party Rental Store</li>
<li>tables - do you need kid size as well as grown up?</li>
<li>chairs - do you need kid size as well as grown up?</li>
<li>green cloth table cloths</li>
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Grocery Store<br />
<ul><li>cake mix - find some on sale and buy 4 boxes, you'll need enough for cupcakes too - remember, these have a long shelf life and buying extra will save you if/when you make a mistake (trust me) OPTION FOR A BIG PARTY: make the giraffe a double layer cake</li>
<li>3 cans of white frosting - (extra is always a good idea) for the giraffe and cupcakes</li>
<li>food coloring - yellow/orange for giraffe body</li>
<li>chocolate jimmies</li>
<li>frosting in a tube (brown and green) - to trace the features of the giraffe and for the leaf shapes on the cupcakes... you can also use a pastry bag with a tip or I've seen icing syringes or plastic kits right there in the baking aisle at the market</li>
<li>make sure you have eggs and oil for the cake</li>
<li>EASY OPTION FOR THE CAKE - buy a plain, no frosting, 9x12 sheet cake from the grocery bakery and while you are at it get a dozen cupcakes as well.</li>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><i>All in all, it was a very successful party, AND I didn't have to resort to any franchise characters. This first party set the stage for our family's birthday party plan... original themes, creative thinking, spend as little as possible and make it look homemade - even if it isn't!"</i></div>abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-69510845582501382952011-08-15T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-15T11:38:58.041-07:00Wonderlandia Week ~ Wrap it up, would you?Last bit of pictures, I promise! It was just such a lovely evening, just a great opportunity to meet people I've been "talking" to online for years. Here are a couple of highlights...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>the ultra fab Amy - love those earrings, don't you?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>if you can even stand it, Sharon from <a href="http://cupcakesandcutlery.blogspot.com/">Cupcakes and Cutlery</a>, Amy of <a href="http://www.livinglocurto.com/">Living Locurto</a> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>and a super sweet rep from Glue Dots!</i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>no, you are not seeing double, that is Amy - again - with my <a href="http://missymariephotography.com/">sister</a> and </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Amy's partner Angie of <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/">I Heart Faces</a></i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>shortly before the party ended, I passed out the globe cake pops from A Twist of Cake... </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>People were going CRAZY for them...</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Jenn looking SO beautiful! </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>and lastly, a fabulous swag bag courtesy of the <a href="http://hostessblog.com/">Hostess</a> herself! Thanks again Jenn!</i></div>abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-50746611983938995692011-08-10T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-10T06:00:13.954-07:00Wonderlandia Week ~ Imagine a PartyWell ladies (and Richard) here it is. My interpretation of <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/08/wonderlandia-tablescape-exhibit-preview/">Wonderlandia</a>, or as I like to call it, "Imagine a Journey"...<br />
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With fanciful illustrations of a flying machine and a sailing vessel, this is the perfect party for a little birthday girl who dreams of a trip full of wonder. Bright colors were combined with more natural tones - in moss and kraft paper - to really pop off the table. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These custom "globe" fondant cupcake toppers were created by none</div><div style="text-align: center;">other than Brittany of <a href="http://edibledetails.com/">Edible Details</a>. Cute right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This "antique" looking globe got the decoupage of its life!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Yummy and perfectly matching cake pops from Cathy of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Twist-of-Cake/200636943304637">A Twist of Cake</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Is it a cake stand or a popcorn tree? Both I think... </div><div style="text-align: center;">Take 2 hatbox lids and 2 candle holders (and a lot of glue dots!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It wouldn't be a party without favors for the guests. These are bamboo puzzles in clear boxes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Add moss and some matching packaging - so cute!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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The table turned out better than I could have ever thought - it all came together, wind and all! I have to acknowledge a ton of people, starting with <a href="http://hostessblog.com/">Jenn</a> herself because really without her we wouldn't be here staring at these fab photos. My sister <a href="http://missymariephotography.com/">Missy</a> (photographer extraordinaire), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Twist-of-Cake/200636943304637">Cathy</a> and <a href="http://edibledetails.com/">Brittany</a> (creative confections), <a href="http://stemparties.blogspot.com/">Amy</a> (my sounding board), my husband Richard (a man with a lot of patience). Did I forget anyone?<br />
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Okay, now for the secret. Not probably at all a secret, but here it goes... I will be offering this collection in my shop - yay! I'm excited to finish it and have it ready for you all. It was such a fun set to work on, such a fanciful collection to look at... wouldn't your daughter just love it?<br />
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More photos tomorrow! Come on back for pics of the event itself, and you have got to check out the swag bag that HWTM gave everyone.abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-11686130323596358842011-08-09T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-09T06:00:16.319-07:00Wonderlandia Week ~ Glue Dots EverywhereOn the day of the <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/08/wonderlandia-tablescape-exhibit-preview/">HWTM</a> Wonderlandia event, my fabulous (and ultra patient) <a href="http://missymariephotography.com/">sister</a> agreed to drive down with me, and help me set up my tablescape. She was also a bit of a nurse/babysitter/gopher/personal assistant because I was not feeling 100%, just having gotten over some flu thing. Even though we left the L.A. area in plenty of time to make it to San Diego for our scheduled set up time, I was freaking out because of TRAFFIC! Why is there always traffic in Southern California? It's like asking why does the sun always shine in Southern California, right?<br />
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We headed up to the <a href="http://www.hotelsolamar.com/index.html">hotel</a> terrace with our boxes of supplies, and proceeded to attempt to set up in GALE FORCE WINDS. I am not kidding you - it was blowing. Also? There were hotel guests EVERYWHERE, sunbathing (I love that word). If you've met me, you'll know that not feeling well+late+wind+paper decorations= stress case. Luckily, I had my sister and my girl <a href="http://stemparties.blogspot.com/">Amy</a> to talk me out of my tree.<br />
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Shall I get to the photos? Okay, here is me schlepping my paper and decor, using an entire roll of <a href="http://www.gluedots.com/glue.html">Glue Dots</a> to prevent my Wonderlandia from blowing off the roof deck.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Superstar Amy in charge of Cake pop display details.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Cathy at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Twist-of-Cake/200636943304637">A Twist of Cake</a> not only made these adorable and matching cake pops, but</div><div style="text-align: center;">personally drove them to my house while I was sick in bed! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Stop by her facebook page and say "hi" won't you?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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It all started with an email from <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/">Hostess with the Mostess</a>. It seems as though Jenn (founder and editor-in-chief) wanted little old me to design one of 5 featured themed tablescapes for her oh-so-fab launch <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/07/wonderlandia-paper-elements-sneak-peek/">party</a> in San Diego this past weekend.<br />
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She gave me the task of designing the "Kids Birthday" table, and other than asking me to work in the "Spirit of Wonderlandia" and to use a general color palette, gave me free rein to go crazy. I'll be honest with you, I was feeling completely over my head. And why wouldn't I? The other designers doing the other 4 tables are really creative people - I mean, have you seen these ladies? <a href="http://www.thespecialday.net/">The Special Day</a>, <a href="http://www.eventsbyheatherham.com/#/home/">Events by Heather Ham</a>, <a href="http://www.jesihaackweddingsblog.com/">Jesi Haack Design</a> and <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/">A Subtle Revelry</a>.<br />
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After getting over the initial shock of it all, I put my glasses on, opened up a new browser window, and emailed my friend <a href="http://stemparties.blogspot.com/">Amy</a>. It did take a couple of days to figure out exactly what my theme would be, I mean I couldn't just put some fairies on it and call it a day, could I?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Don't worry, I will have all the scoop and a bunch of photos of the table and the event. It was super fun, stop by tomorrow for more!<b><i><br />
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She was recently accepted into the Orange County High School of the Arts
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brought by friends, and included (what else) cake pops! A completely
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event? Lots of silent auction items to bid on, and raffle baskets to try
and win. I have to tell you how impressed I was at the decor, the
organization and the turnout! There had to be 75 people there - at
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I couldn't wait to add these printable <strong><a data-mce-href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/photo-props/80s-printable-photo-booth-props/" href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/photo-props/80s-printable-photo-booth-props/">80s photo booth props</a></strong> to the shop! I knew you would love them as much as I do.</div>
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So many totally radical props come in <strong><a data-mce-href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/photo-props/80s-printable-photo-booth-props/" href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/photo-props/80s-printable-photo-booth-props/">this set</a></strong>, including</div>
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Lips (3 styles)<br /> Mustaches (3 styles)<br /> can of Aquanet<br /> Rubiks Cube<br /> Pac Man And Monsters<br /> Phrase Buttons<br /> <em> Smiley Face, I love the 80s, Awesome, Gnarly, Save Ferris</em><br /> Sunglasses (4 styles)<br /> Can of Tab<br /> 80s Hair band Hair<br /> Plus, a personalizable mini pennant banner and signage to use on your homemade booth.</div>
abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-88169570645613185182011-07-29T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-29T06:00:12.267-07:00Summer MudHave you noticed I haven't been around here much? Or maybe you haven't noticed? Well, I'm sure you have better things to do than to check up on me.<br />
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With summer here, the kids are home all day. All day. Did I mention that the kids are home all day? Well, with summer here and the kids at home all day, there isn't much time for blogging. Not that I don't have a ton of super fun projects and stuff to share about. There just are not enough hours in the day to tell you about them.<br />
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Here is just one fun thing - <a href="http://www.surfcityusa.com/thingstodo-california/attractions/20/Adventure_Playground.aspx">Adventure Playground</a>. I am a big proponent of age appropriate activities that help your child to gain self esteem and common sense. Letting your daughter play in the mud, build a fort and steer a raft across a pond can take care of all of those things in one fell swoop. Now, these are still carefully chaperoned activities, but, at least she is out of the padded playground.<br />
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When I first found out about Danielle, I think my jaw may have dropped. Really. I mean just look at these creative and original cupcake trees and cake stands. They are made of wood! Not having met Danielle, I asked her to write a little something so that we could all get to know her a little better...<br />
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<i>Hello Lovelies! Danielle here from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OliviaDru?ref=top_trail">Delightfully Lovely</a>, I've have been at this little business for about a year now and it's a dream come true. I'm constantly thinking of new ideas and gaining inspiration from everyone and everything around me. One day I will have my own store front where I can promote other local artists but until then it's just me and my three puppies making pretty things in my shop all day long.</i><br />
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Danielle has been generous enough to offer one of her gorgeous cake stands, the "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64239967/jamie-cake-stand">Jamie</a>". Isn't it pretty? AND you can order it in the color of your choice. But of course, what is a cake stand without a party to go with it? A $50 shop credit to Paper & Cake is yours too - that is, if you win.<br />
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<b>To win these prizes worth almost $100, leave your comment on this post telling me which of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OliviaDru?ref=top_trail">Danielle's items</a> is your favorite!</b><br />
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You can also get up to two extra entries by:<br />
1} Reposting our giveaway on your Facebook page (use @paperandcake to tag us). Leave a second comment letting us know you did so.<br />
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2} Tweet, Blog or share on a message board about our fab giveaway, and leave a 3rd comment letting us know.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>You have until Friday, July 15h at 5pm (PST) when one lucky winner will be announced.</i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please be sure to link your name, email or blog to your comment. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The winner will be determined by random.org.</span><br />
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If you are new around here, you haven't heard me go on and on about Multiple Sclerosis. You haven't heard me talk endlessly about a cure, and that they better find one - soon. For the past seven years, I have participated in the <a href="http://challengecas.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=16942&pg=entry">Southern California 50 Mile MS Challenge Walk</a>. I walk for and with my oldest and dearest friend Rita - we met in 7th grade, and she is the reason I met my husband.<br />
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So this September 23, 24 and 25, 2011, I will walk 50 <i>more</i> miles in support of Multiple Sclerosis. I will also recognize the number ten.<br />
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Ten years ago, my dear friend Rita was diagnosed with MS. Ten years ago marks the inaugural 50 Mile MS Challenge Walk. Ten years ago, Rita and I decided to make a difference.<br />
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In <a href="http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Challenge/CASChallengeWalkEvents?px=4718019&pg=personal&fr_id=16942">signing</a> up for the walk again this year, it was not only because Rita asked me to, it is in celebration of my friendship with her, her never ending energy, and her commitment to making a difference. It is not the first time Rita has asked me to join her in this Walk, and I am almost certain it will not be the last.<br />
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On this 10 year anniversary of the Walk, I know I will see that MS is not a limitation, it is not negativity, it cannot stifle enthusiasm, it does not diminish an adventurous spirit and it will provide me with some of the greatest memories of my life.<br />
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On September 23, 2011, I will join others in taking thousands of steps from Carlsbad to San Diego, each of us making a difference, each of us walking to support research efforts in ending Multiple Sclerosis.<br />
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This year in celebration of the anniversary of meeting up with my Walk friends, <b>Paper & Cake will match your <a href="http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Challenge/CASChallengeWalkEvents?px=4718019&pg=personal&fr_id=16942">donations</a></b>. That's right, if you feel so inclined to donate - I will write a check along with you.<br />
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My cute husband had the day off on Friday, so he took me <strike>on a super ultra romantic day trip</strike> to downtown Los Angeles. We are on a mission to find something ANYTHING to use to recover our family room couch. We have a family friend who works down near the textile district, and offered to guide us through in hopes of finding the perfect upholstery fabric.<br />
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Because Friday traffic around Southern California is always ridiculous, we decided to take the metro. The Blue Line is a direct link between Long Beach, and downtown - it goes straight through Compton and Watts, right past the Staples Center and ultimately meets up with our Red Line, the LA Subway (all 15 miles of it).<br />
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We met up with Audrey, of <a href="http://www.thebellabambino.com/">The Bella Bambino</a>, at the COOLEST place I have been to in a very long time - work wise. It is a Co-working office called <a href="http://www.indiedesk.com/">Indie Desk</a>. I'm sure many of you have heard of this phenomenon - sharing a work space - but it sure was news to me, and if lived anywhere near it I would totally sign up! But I am not taking the metro. Not through Compton. And not to downtown. ick.<br />
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So there we were, total tourists looking up, with cameras. Making our way through the fashion district to where they sell - fabrics. Lots of fabrics.<br />
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Now, we didn't find everything we need, but I am HOOKED on this particular upholstery, and I'm thinking it will look super cute in our family room. I promise to take pictures of the final product - hopefully before the spills and grubby little fingerprints begin.abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-90036503178540996672011-07-07T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-07T06:00:12.951-07:00Summer Projects<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTtM4G1FsmseSmLcZlZvrshdf5Btl_KQImYDOo9_WnVEMF2Gd0eEB8qBbNl5e-pwPfRC-gOJJw29qiaMEvS2Le8cExEhXDypGadzeapfLruRpTNgfcF5fSSLI16EbfMhTm_mAYc-5c_A/s1600/sew2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTtM4G1FsmseSmLcZlZvrshdf5Btl_KQImYDOo9_WnVEMF2Gd0eEB8qBbNl5e-pwPfRC-gOJJw29qiaMEvS2Le8cExEhXDypGadzeapfLruRpTNgfcF5fSSLI16EbfMhTm_mAYc-5c_A/s640/sew2.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><br />
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With summer well underway, and not a camp in sight, what's a mom to do but call in reinforcements? My reinforcement is named "<a href="http://quiltcrazy-janet.blogspot.com/">Aunt Janet</a>" - or shall I call her "Super Aunt Janet"?<br />
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This is my mom's younger sister, a woman who taught middle school art for 25 years. She taught me how to sew when I was in kindergarten - and has been teaching my daughter the same skills since she was four.<br />
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I seriously could go on and on - about the <a href="http://quiltcrazy-janet.blogspot.com/2009/08/ready-for-walk.html">quilts</a> that she helped me make for raffle at my annual <a href="http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Challenge/CASChallengeWalkEvents?px=4718019&pg=personal&fr_id=16942">50 Mile MS Walk</a>, about how she actually spends her free time <a href="http://quiltcrazy-janet.blogspot.com/2010/10/japan.html">traveling</a> around the world, about what a supportive and <a href="http://pieceofcakeparties.blogspot.com/2010/02/pink-camouflage-adventure-birthday-part.html">involved</a> aunt she has been to me - but it might be time to go back to school before I'm finished.<br />
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So when she emailed last week that she had purchased a cute little dress pattern, and that we should come over to swim and sew, we jumped at the chance.<br />
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My daughter was able to cut all the pieces, and begin the stitching before we had to swim and have ice cream - it was so hot out! I'll be sure to keep you updated on her progress. Thank goodness for Aunt Janet.abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-25087293342292174812011-07-06T06:00:00.000-07:002013-04-07T22:43:06.487-07:00Post post-Weekend Update<div class="separator" data-mce-style="clear: both; text-align: justify;" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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had two parties to attend on Monday, a small gathering at our
neighbor's house across the street, and then the big block party - I
signed up to bring dessert to both.</div>
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centerpieces were made using 3 flavors of cake, chocolate, lemon and
carrot, covered with regular old vanilla candy melts. The containers
were from Ikea - the white one is a ceramic planter and the BIG one is 3
different sized galvanized plant pots. I stuffed them with green floral
foam pieces and covered that up with rice. Just a little bit
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You never know what you will find when you go into our favorite neighborhood gift shop, <a href="http://www.auntfannysemporium.com/default.asp">Aunt Fanny's</a>. An eclectic mixture of hand made, vintage and reproduction, this tiny mom and pop shop is crammed with treasures. I was surprised when I found this little jewel yesterday, mostly because I was preventing my 6 year old from touching/knocking over the entire inventory of china teacups at the same time. Cute, right?<br />
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I'm not sure if it is the summer heat shimmering off of the pavement at the Joann parking lot, or the sight of my silly kids jumping over and over again from the diving board at our local pool, that makes me dream of a <a href="http://paperandcake.com/-strse-14/Poolside-Printable-Party-and/Detail.bok">pool side party</a>.<br />
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Simple yet eye catching decor, printed on shiny photo paper can go a long way poolside. Just add some fresh fruits and yummy treats - and maybe a floatie or two - and you can keep those kids entertained for hours.<br />
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In our <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/anytime-parties/poolside-printable-party-and-tablescape/">printable Poolside Party collection</a>,<br />
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Invitation (fits A7 envelope) +<br />
Pennant Banner +<br />
Straw Markers +<br />
Cone Party Hats<br />
Cupcake Wrappers +<br />
Cupcake Picks<br />
Pin Wheel Craft<br />
Snack Box or Hamburger Sleeve +<br />
Napkin Rings, Vase Wraps or Candle Wraps<br />
Paper Lantern<br />
Party Food Labels +<br />
Placemats<br />
Front Door Banner +<br />
Full Sheet Patterned Paper<br />
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<i>Cute and delicious pies from <a href="http://porchpies.com/">Porch Pies</a></i></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/holiday/red-white-blue-4th-of-july-printable-block-party/">Bottle labels</a> in 2 sizes will cover just about anything you need.</i></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/holiday/red-white-blue-4th-of-july-printable-block-party/">Patriotic drink umbrellas</a> can add a festive touch to any glass!</i></div><br />
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In this <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/holiday/red-white-blue-4th-of-july-printable-block-party/">printable set</a>:<br />
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Invitation (fits A6 envelope) +<br />
Cupcake Picks +<br />
Mini-popcorn box<br />
Paper Lanterns<br />
Napkin Rings<br />
Bottle Labels (2 sizes) +<br />
Drink Parasols<br />
Pinwheels<br />
Party Food Labels +<br />
Straw markers<br />
Signage +<br />
Pennant Banner +<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">+ Customizable item: Those items with a + sign can be easily personalized - by you - using Acrobat Reader, a free download from Adobe.com. </span><br />
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To say <i>Thanks</i> to the teachers at my kids school this year, the parents put together a little end of the year "Appreciation" pot luck for them. And since I do not cook, I only had one option.<br />
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Ever since I tasted <a href="https://www.facebook.com/terrispartytreasures?sk=wall">Terri</a>'s cake pops, I've been a little obsessed, to say the least, with all things cake pops. I even have a Bakerella book that I've studied within an inch of it's life, although it hasn't helped my technique.<br />
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Anyway, to match the color scheme of the luncheon (using leftover crepe paper streamers from our last school event), I purchased supplies in yellow, orange and red. Two sand buckets from the .50 cent bin at Michaels and some green floral foam bricks were the base of my cake pop centerpiece. Just trim the bricks to fit using a regular kitchen knife, leave them a little bit big for the bucket and really push them in so they are nice and snug. Use rice to fill up the rest of the bucket and to cover up the foam.<br />
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I followed the directions in the cookbook from <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">Bakerella</a>, and used 3 different length lollipop sticks to vary the height in my centerpiece. <br />
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I also made the cake pops with out sticks in them (technically cakeballs) and put them on square paper plates. Add a little print/cut/party magic, and these super cute little flags and signs hit my "thank you" message home.<br />
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Anyway, inside? Super fabulous items from her <a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/category.jsp?_DARGS=/joann/catalog/pdbreadcrumb.jsp.2_A&_DAV=&_dynSessConf=219654828058590484&narrowSelection=false&categoryURL=true&CATID=cat550006&supercatId=cat2607&subCatName=martha+stewart+crafts+-+party+decor+%26+crafting"><b>Party Craft line</b></a>!<br />
<ul><li>Eyelet Cupcake Stand</li>
<li>Pink Pom-pom Garland</li>
<li>Tissue paper Pink Pom pom kit</li>
<li>Eyelet paper Lanterns</li>
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And how about a couple of half off coupons for Joann? Just in case you needed some glitter or ribbon or stickers or <a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=zprd_10789485a">beverage labels</a> or <a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat550006&PRODID=zprd_10789543a">cake and cupcake stencils</a>?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i><span style="font-size: small;">UPDATE: Congrats to our Winner... Dana Beeman! </span></i></b><i><br />
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YAY SUMMER!!! I am NOT setting the alarm. I am NOT packing endless lunches that don't get eaten. I am NOT driving across town to school twice a day. I am NOT going to miss it for one second!<br />
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about a week from now when the two of them are driving me nuts and I want to need to have to drop them off somewhere anywhere for just a moment of sanity!<br />
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Oh, summer. How I love thee/despise thee.<br />
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To celebrate the end of the year, all the school kids participate in the "Spring Dance Festival", and I'm going to force you all to watch!<br />
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Except cleaning up after the kids. If only Wilton made a bubble-of-no-mess-for-kids. An OCD girl can dream, right?<br />
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Start those engines! This real life <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/birthday/race-car-printable-birthday-party/">Race Car birthday party</a> is so spectacular, you need a seatbelt just to look at it! Charlene (Brendan's ultra awesome mom) put this together recently, and here is what she had to say:<br />
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When I started planning my son's 4th Birthday party I was inspired by <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/birthday/race-car-printable-birthday-party/">Paper & Cake's car party</a>. My son LOVES playing with his hot wheels!<br />
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I loved the color palette of red, light blue and white. I also wanted to accent it with the black and white check. I was able to use the printable package and enhance those colors with all the decorating accents. I customized the <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/birthday/race-car-printable-birthday-party/">printable</a> a little to gear it for his 4th birthday by changing the red car number to read 4! <br />
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I enlarged the car images and printed and spray mounted to foam core to have added stand up decorations. <br />
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I decorated the cake table and dining table with hanging tissue honeycomb balls above from <a href="http://devra-party.com/">devra-party.com</a>. I printed many of the 2" circles graphics with adding "Fuel Up" on to sticker paper and used them on cups and plastic juice containers.<br />
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I transformed the basement into his own mini race track where I made signs and set up stations for the car mechanic, pit stop for drinks and snacks, gas station, tattoos and also set up some hot wheel race car tracks all around the house!<br />
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I also had mini car cakes made from a car cake pan I had from William Sonoma the kids decorated them for an activity and for their own cake to eat! <br />
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I also loved using the car trays that was included in the package to use as there goodie-loot bag!! I also had to enhance a plain white paper bag from Michaels for all the extra things to bring home by printing the top part of the invitation and spray mounting them to the front and backs of the bags and adding there name onto the thank you tags tied with a ribbon to the bag! <br />
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The kids all had fun and most of all the birthday boy who said "Mommy, I love my car party- thank you!!! So makes it all worth it!<br />
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Oh- The Dessert table had Oreo truffle pops and chocolate dipped Oreos that I made, and I bought the chocolate covered square marshmallows from Costco (just added the blue chocolate drizzle). My friend Elizabeth Geiser made my cake. And assorted candy from gumballs, sixlets, licorice, gummies all from Party City and The Sweet Factory.abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-70264886879990862632011-06-07T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-22T10:02:52.554-07:00Wild Wild West!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBvxrX4MNlRQF2vV6eVJHk8WZulOi04WB9RDOTeLjkEgpnBmzYXBxWDY39cTQqTgkLzZ8Src9KAoW7J4IDiZOUxrbjDyC-jIw_pnJ56yOkr_mfny580ahfXMhH33nSoo3BDJIgoL7YcY/s1600/wild+west+both3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="443" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBvxrX4MNlRQF2vV6eVJHk8WZulOi04WB9RDOTeLjkEgpnBmzYXBxWDY39cTQqTgkLzZ8Src9KAoW7J4IDiZOUxrbjDyC-jIw_pnJ56yOkr_mfny580ahfXMhH33nSoo3BDJIgoL7YcY/s640/wild+west+both3.jpg" width="570" /></a></div><br />
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This just goes to prove, you can have a Photo Booth ANYWHERE for ANY event.<br />
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We have a super ultra urban <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.217334684954338.55008.124730894214718">Farm</a> in an area of our fair city that is mostly, well, concrete. One third of an acre has been reclaimed to grow fruits and veggies, and eventually to raise chickens in addition to strengthening a community and teaching the school kids in the area. Last weekend, we all celebrated the Farm's 1st anniversary with a street festival extravaganza complete with food, crafts, local vendors, and different performing groups like Kalpulli Tlaltekuhtli, Capoeira CDO Long Beach and some beautiful Baile Folklórico!<br />
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Who else was there? Well, Paper & Cake of course! I wouldn't miss offering a super fun <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/photo-props/">themed photo booth</a> for all to make a memory of this fun event. I came up with the theme "Wild West" mostly because of a "horse" that was brought over by the event's organizer (how could I turn her down?) to use in the photographs. Add some printable "Wanted" posters, some Cowboy hats and of course over-sized mustaches, and there you have it!<br />
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The backdrop was created with old fruit crates stacked one atop the next with a bit of maroon felt behind that to block out the direct sunlight, and the occasional car (I did mention how urban this farm is, right?). Old and young alike lined up to hold up ridiculous props or to just sit on the horse for their portraits. The booth was nearly free to set up, and worked perfectly as a fundraiser for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.217334684954338.55008.124730894214718">Farm Anniversary event </a>- just charge a fee per photo and either: print on the spot, email to your customers, or have them pick up their prints.<br />
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Having your own fundraiser event? Or maybe a Cowboy themed party? You can pick up your own set of <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/photo-props/wild-west-printable-photo-booth-props/">Wild West photobooth props</a> - just add your own bandanas, a camera and a little imagination.abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-17699352046493062492011-06-06T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-06T06:00:06.229-07:00Post-Weekend UpdateWhere have I been? A week has flown by without a single blog post! Truth be told, I've been swamped. New collections, photoshoots and those kids of mine and all their year end school events. Migraines, event planning and eating bon bons on the couch. Cleaning house, paying bills and taking over the world one printable party at a time.<br />
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And since what everyone wants is some beautiful photographs, rather than a buncha text, here is what I've been up to:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">day off for kids = day trip to the Natural History Museum </div>abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-34950972853675437142011-05-25T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-22T10:04:01.587-07:00Red, White and Blue Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIRkny9X3bzkfkqvUwWyhOgLYjInAMX1Btdhf0u08r8LjiueAYajGT9F4yt0agPsoRzlcdP68RFQTM_Lmx91RXDZV2So8W8DL7wk048L0FRoJWLjNKoWqPF-jbw24FEMDm-g5N9teSdM/s1600/patriotic+cake0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIRkny9X3bzkfkqvUwWyhOgLYjInAMX1Btdhf0u08r8LjiueAYajGT9F4yt0agPsoRzlcdP68RFQTM_Lmx91RXDZV2So8W8DL7wk048L0FRoJWLjNKoWqPF-jbw24FEMDm-g5N9teSdM/s640/patriotic+cake0.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><br />
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What with Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day right around the corner, even my dreams have been in Red, White and Blue!<br />
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Let me take just a moment of your time to share a little cake I <i>threw</i> together. All you need: box of cake mix (plus the egg and so forth), cake pan (small medium or large will do), a batch of butter cream (although can of frosting would work just as well), and some <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/kitchen-and-food/desserts-sweets/red-white--blue-nonpareils/s640576">Patriotic Nonpareils</a>.<br />
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First, bake your cake layers - as directed - and after a bit of cooling time, you will want to slice off the top bump to make flat on the top. I find a long serrated knife works best. For this cake, I used a 6 inch round and I baked up three of them (still only 1 box of mix) I also used a 6 inch cardboard round as a base.<br />
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Next, after whipping up your batch of butercream frosting, use a bit to fill between layers, then do a crumb coat. That is, completely cover your cake in a thin layer of frosting to keep all the crumbs in. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.<br />
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• 8 oz. unsalted softened butter<br />
• 4/5 c. powdered sugar<br />
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• 2 t. vanilla extract<br />
• 2 t. fresh lemon juice<br />
In a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, add 1/2 the powdered sugar plus all of the other ingredients. Beat until moistened. Add the rest of the powdered sugar. If the frosting is still too thick, you can add a tiny bit of milk at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.<br />
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I do find that this next part works best if you are using some kind of rotating cake stand. Coat the sides and top of the cake fairly thickly with your remaining frosting, then, get out your Dritz EZY-hem guide (I know, right?). Hold it parallel to the side of the cake, lightly pressing into it, turning the cake at the same time - drag that hem guide and smooth the frosting out. Cool huh. Wish it was my <a href="http://www.mysweetandsaucy.com/">idea</a>.<br />
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And now? the FUN part! I ended up taking the cake outside, because I knew clean up would be super fast using the hose. You could certainly do this inside, but, I'm not coming over to pick up a zillion tiny red white and blue balls off the floor.<br />
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Voila! You should <i>totally</i> make this. Add a <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/fourth-of-july/">printable party</a>, or <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/products-page/fourth-of-july/">printable photo booth prop set</a> to match and you will be the talk of the block.abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6332106877318541047.post-69988940965645011232011-05-23T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-23T08:57:35.907-07:00Post-Weekend UpdateThank you everyone for the most successful giveaway that Paper & Cake has ever seen! Hopefully Martha will send some more craft tools our way in the not too distant future - cross your fingers.<br />
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I'm not sure if you noticed, but Paper & Cake has a new logo! No, not here on the blog yet - but on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paperandcake">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/paperandcake">twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/paperandcake">etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paperandcake/sets/">flickr</a> to start. This is just a taste of what our new (and much improved) site will look like, I can hardly wait until it is ready to share with you! Want one for yourself? Visit our FABULOUS and ultra super talented <a href="http://christinemcclain.com/">graphic designer </a>who created this for us.<br />
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In the meantime, I am still basking in the glow that is all things <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74136463/rainbow-of-bugs-birthday-printable-party">Rainbow of Bugs printable birthday party</a>. It seems as though every time I turn around, there are more rainbows?<br />
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What's coming this week? Well, we need to talk Memorial Day - how will you celebrate? AND I will have a poll available on Facebook for you to pick what type of photo booth prop set you want next, "Graduation" or "On the Farm".abigail @ Paper and Cakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05679974657938305972noreply@blogger.com0