Monday, February 28, 2011

Mario Birthday

My son wanted a Mario and Luigi birthday for his 5th. As of the morning of making this cake I still had no idea what angle I wanted to go. So I asked "the customer" (always advisable). He said "Mario jumping on a chocolate chip" (chocolate chip is what he calls the triangle monsters). SO...that's what he got! This was a free hand drawing on a half sheet cake.
I incorporated the "checkered flag" effect on the rim because it was also a a "Mario Kart" party.
My daughter asked for rice krispie treats too (because she can't have wheat). So I made a simple "Mario Star" and added yellow coloring to the marshmallow. Easy and turned out pretty cool!
Yes, those are his goofy parents :)

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Celebrating the Gift of Life

My cousin celebrated 10 years of gifted life through a heart transplant. I was honored to make the cakes for the wonderful occasion. The bitter sweet story of course begins with the tragedy of one life lost, but in the end another life was saved. It was a day to remember the donor too.