Jewelry Class- Mixed Media Project

Michaels has added a new class for Jewelry Students. This class emphasizes using beads for things other than jewelry , so in class we use beads, findings, and scrapbook materials to put together a really cute journal or scrapbook. As you can see I added charms made from beads, wire fibers, and findings to give this book some interest. The photo I have attached is of the sample travelogue I made for the class.

Contact me if you would like information on the next session of "Mixed Media".

Cake Class - A new recipe " Wilton Whipped Butter Cream Icing"

Hi Everyone-

This is the official Wilton Whipped Icing Recipe. Thought you may like to have it - the taste is reminiscent of Sam's or Publix icing. Enjoy!

Extra Special Butter cream Icing

This icing is similar to the flavor and has a medium consistency like bakery icing. It is ideal for frosting and borders.

·                  2 cups solid vegetable shortening*

·                  2 lbs. confectioners' sugar (There are 4 cups to a pound)

·                  1/2 tsp. salt

·                  1-2 tsp. clear vanilla or your favorite flavoring

·                  6-8 oz. whipping cream

Cream shortening until fluffy. Add sugar and continue creaming until well-blended.
Add salt, flavoring and whipping cream; blend on low speed until moistened.
Beat at high speed until icing is fluffy.
Extra-Special Buttercream icing needs to be refrigerated, both after it is made and when it is placed on a cake. It will keep 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
*You may substitute 1 cup butter or margarine plus 1 cup solid vegetable shortening to achieve a more buttery taste.

Yield: 7 1/2 cups.

May Classes - Jewelry and Cakes are almost here! Register now before they fill up.

Hey Everyone-

I took a few days off to celebrate the holiday, now I am back to blogging. Michaels has a whole new schedule for May 2011 for both Cakes and Jewelry Classes. You can find both on this blog, if you have questions please email and let me know. We also have new cake project classes - that you can find on these pages as well. As with all my classes if you have a subject  you would like me to cover, or a project you would like to learn how to do please let me know- if we can get 3 other people interested I can teach a class on the subject.

So look for the new classes on the blog , and remember if you refer a new student to the class and let me know about it I will give you a $5.00 gift card that can be redeemed at Michaels.

Have a great day-

Tara

Earn a Michaels Gift Card Each Time You Refer a New Student to My Classes

Hello Everyone-

I am starting a new "Referral Program" for my classes in May.  This program applies to all the classes I teach: Cake Decorating, Coupons, and Jewelry Design ( except the "free- no fee classes). The way the program works is that if you refer a friend to my class send me an email letting me know who you are sending to class. As soon as they have paid for and taken the class, I will give you a $5.00 Michaels Gift Card, you must come to the store to pick it up from me in person. You can do this as many times as you like with as many people as you can refer but, you only get one (1) gift card per per person referred ( so if they take three classes, you get one card for referring them for the first class). You do not have to be a past student to refer someone either , I will honor the gift card policy for any of my Face Book friends who send me new students as well.

*****REMEMBER, THIS PROGRAM ONLY APPLIES TO CLASSES THAT I AM TEACHING.
Happy Shopping!!!!

If you are in doubt, email me at sweetcakes@sc.rr.com and I will happily answer any questions you may have.

Cake Class - A Very Special Family Graduates!

Karen L. with her beautiful Rose bud cake!

A very special family graduated cake class on April 10th, 2011. The Liddle family started classes in November and worked their way all the way through advanced classes in April. I had so much fun working with them. I hope we see everyone back for some advanced classes! I also would like to thank them for the wonderful dinner- it was much appreciated!!


For the purposes of this blog we are going to call them the Liddle family since Karen Liddle is the Grandmother who brought everyone together to do this! The class was made up of Karen, her three daughters: Julie, Carla, and Becky, and their daughters: Amiee, Gabryelle, and Kirstin. Here are photos from their very last class .. they are such a talented bunch. The cakes they came up with were amazing!

May Schedule is here!

Betty J 's wonderful roses just in time for spring!

Hey Everyone-

The new Cake schedule is posted. Just check out the cake classes page here at the blog and you can see all the classes I have to choose from! I hope we see you all in class. May is going to be a great month. Also, don't forget we have an Advanced class coming up on April 30th from 4-6 Pm .

Tara 

Cake Class - Cookies & Cream Cupcake Recipe

Cookies & Cream Cupcake decorated with a Cat Topper

Hi Everyone-

Sorry I have not been blogging , those of you who know me know I have been a bit under the weather. If you are on the blog looking for the May schedule , I should have it posted by tomorrow for everyone. In the meantime, I thought you all might enjoy one of my favorite simple cupcake recipes: Cookies & Cream.