Welcome to the new Fantourage!

Kerry Vincent

Monday @ 6:30 am

Morning!!! Yes it's MOnday again, and as Justin said where does the time go???? Getting the last of my prep work together so i can hopefully crank out this huge cupcake order later in the week! Enjoy the day everyone!!

Morning sweet Jean! You keep mentioning this huge cupcake order. How many cupcakes?? ( I consider anything over a hundred a whole lot!!)

Monday @ 8:19 am by Sally Hackney

Good morning Jean!

Monday @ 9:57 am by cakesbycarla

Morning Jean!

Monday @ 7:25 pm by Sandys Sweets

I have 800!!

Monday @ 7:27 pm by cakeswithcharacter

Wow, that sure is a helluva lot of cupcakes to do...hope u have some help!

Monday @ 8:44 pm by Debbie Blucher

What is going on those 800 cupcakes??

Monday @ 9:07 pm by TraciiVCL

I have to do a basketball design with a chocolate "B"

Yesterday @ 7:40 am by cakeswithcharacter

Eight hundred cupcakes???? That isn't within my realm of thinking!! I hope they don't have to have special decorations on each one!!

Yesterday @ 8:43 am by Sally Hackney

Do you ever have help Jean?

Yesterday @ 12:36 pm by TraciiVCL

Do you have any limits you set for orders in a week?? Just curious if there is a number you won't go over?? LOL

Yesterday @ 12:37 pm by TraciiVCL

The cupcakes were the only order I took for this week. I do between 9 - 13 a week depending on the job.

Yesterday @ 1:59 pm by cakeswithcharacter

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Kerry Vincent

Yesterday @ 2:14 am

Morning all! A stunning morning here today, blue skies all around, it's much easier to get up then! Happy Tuesday!

Morning Justin!!

Yesterday @ 7:38 am by cakeswithcharacter

Happy Tuesday Justin we have chilly (40's) this morning brrr. I will take it.

Yesterday @ 8:23 am by redtiaraprincess

Hey Justin my boy! Weather here is creeping into the hot range. Supposed to hit the 90's by weeks end.

Yesterday @ 8:58 am by Sally Hackney

Morning Jus..have a good one!

Yesterday @ 9:23 am by signaturesweetskim

Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday @ 10:50 am by cakesbycarla

Breath deep & take it all in!

Yesterday @ 12:35 pm by TraciiVCL

Morning Justin have a great day!

Yesterday @ 2:49 pm by Sandys Sweets

Good Morning Boi!

Yesterday @ 5:07 pm by Edna De la Cruz

Hey there butt!!

Today @ 12:22 am by cakedesire

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Kerry Vincent

Yesterday @ 9:19 am

Morning Cake peeps...beautiful day outside today AND its my Birthday, go me, its my birthday, go go go!!! *shaking my butt* LOL No plans too many small details to complete for the grand opening on Friday. We will see what my prankster husband has in store for me this year! Have a good one lovlies!

Happy Birthday Kimberly.

Yesterday @ 9:31 am by redtiaraprincess

Happy Birthday Kim!

Yesterday @ 10:48 am by cakesbycarla

Happy Birthday Kim!! Enjoy your day!!

Yesterday @ 11:02 am by cakeswithcharacter

???;-•.¸(¯`'•.¸HAPPYBIRTHDAY!!!¸.•'´¯)¸¸.•-;???

Yesterday @ 12:34 pm by TraciiVCL

YEA Kimmie Girl!! Shake it shake it shake it baby girl!!!! Happy Birthday!!!!

Yesterday @ 1:08 pm by Sally Hackney

Happy Birthday Kimberly !!! Have a great day.

Yesterday @ 2:45 pm by Sandys Sweets

Happy birthday Kim!!!

Yesterday @ 4:51 pm by Justin Lynch

Happy Birthday Kim!

Yesterday @ 5:07 pm by Edna De la Cruz

Thanks my cake buddies! Im having a good one so far!

Yesterday @ 5:12 pm by signaturesweetskim

Happy Birthday Kim!

Today @ 12:20 am by cakedesire

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Kerry Vincent

Monday @ 8:59 pm

BACK!!! What an amazing weekend. The waether was just gorgeous!! Spent time at the beach, did some kayaking, ate too much. Was a good time spend with great friends. Little too much sun too. Now back to work tomorrow :)

Glad you had great weather and a good time, WB. :-)

Monday @ 9:24 pm by Debbie Blucher

Oh the beach glad you had a great time Tracii !

Monday @ 9:35 pm by Sandys Sweets

Havew not checked to see what pics turned out. Captured some wild life again!

Monday @ 9:37 pm by TraciiVCL

I am jealous! The beach sound nice....glad u could enjoy but u couldnt have paid me to kayak my balance is not good!

Monday @ 9:42 pm by signaturesweetskim

LOL Not sea Kayaks. They roll too easy. These are short & wide and really easy to maneuver. One person only so yo are in complete controll!

Monday @ 10:36 pm by TraciiVCL

Hi Tracii! Sounds like you've had a great weekend; I like the eating too much thing! Lol

Yesterday @ 2:13 am by Justin Lynch

Glad you had a good time! We could all use alittle down time!!

Yesterday @ 7:39 am by cakeswithcharacter

Hi Tracii, glad it was a great weekend. I love looking at the water, but no need to go in it (fish live there) LOL, I have a small lake in my back yard.

Yesterday @ 8:26 am by redtiaraprincess

Oh I'm running around with my little green face...full of envy!!! Sounds like my kind of get away!!

Yesterday @ 8:57 am by Sally Hackney

That sounds awesome!

Yesterday @ 10:52 am by cakesbycarla

We are very lucky here tohave so many Provincial Parks all within 2-3 hours for weekends and some within a days drive that would knock your socks off with the scenery!

Yesterday @ 12:32 pm by TraciiVCL

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Kerry Vincent

05/16/12 @ 10:59 am

Dilema to solve. I have customers whom are Muslim, hence no alcohol in cake. Well this particular cake I usually use Frangelico. I thought I could burn off or flambe the alcohol out of the liquor and use that. Then a friend/chef pointed me to this link http://www.ochef.com/165.htm So now I am all confused. The chart says 75% is still left behind after flaming..REALLY? Laws of physics tells me otherwise but now I don't know. I REALLY do not want to be serving these good folks alcohol. Any advice? Thanks everyon

Hi Tracii, it will burn off; however you can not get rid of all of it. Check Loraine.com to see if they have an alternative or let the customer know you have to make changes to meet their needs. Good Luck

05/16/12 @ 11:54 am by redtiaraprincess

Ok so that method is a no go. Lorann has stuff but I have no idea what it is like so does Carmi . Ah a new experience for me! LOL Thanks

05/16/12 @ 8:14 pm by TraciiVCL

Hi Tracii , ok I am clueless what that is Lol

05/16/12 @ 8:41 pm by Sandys Sweets

Just leave it out -- they will 'burn in hell' and never get to paradise if they ever find out -- AND might want to take you with them LOL.

05/16/12 @ 10:31 pm by kerry

Just substitute essences and pure fruit juices.

05/16/12 @ 10:32 pm by kerry

After you are done figuring that one out Tracii, can you find out how to take the calories out of cake too!! TY

05/16/12 @ 11:18 pm by cakedesire

SMARTIE PANTS DESI!!!!

05/16/12 @ 11:54 pm by kerry

Ok I just snorted water out my nose laughing!!! I ordered 2 types of Lorann hazelnut and we will see which one is close to what I need it for. Note to self ...buy a fire suit & a scale that lies!! HA HA HA

05/17/12 @ 12:05 am by TraciiVCL

Sandy LOL=Laugh Out Loud

05/17/12 @ 12:17 am by TraciiVCL

LOL, indeed!!!

05/17/12 @ 12:25 am by kerry

ROFL my butt off y'all , opps caps didn't stick.

05/17/12 @ 12:33 am by Sandys Sweets

HAHAHA.... I guess I need a new scale Tracii!!!! ;)

05/17/12 @ 12:57 am by cakedesire

Interesting problem, I hpe you figure it out!!

05/17/12 @ 6:13 am by cakeswithcharacter

okay...clue me in....What kind of cake are you trying to make that requires alcohol??

05/17/12 @ 8:04 am by Sally Hackney

Muslims can't have booze and Tracii is trying to figure a way to substitute something.

Thursday @ 9:49 pm by kerry

Well wouldn't you know it, delivery is supposed to show up tomorrow... an we are leaving in the morning. Now I need to divert that till Tuesday hmmmmm

Thursday @ 11:32 pm by TraciiVCL

What's with the delivery???

Friday @ 10:18 pm by kerry

Lorann has chocolate hazelnut & creamy hazelnut. I ordered them both...with some other cake toys I have no idea how I ever got along without HE HE. UPS came Friday I was not here but my neighbour's were and they gladly met the UPS man & signed for my package. So I will be testing out these flavourings this week. I may boil down some nuts if this doesn't work.

Monday @ 10:14 pm by TraciiVCL

Lourann is a good brand

Today @ 12:30 am by kerry

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Kerry Vincent

Monday @ 9:04 pm

OK here is Lily's cake... not as good as I wanted but that's caking for you...

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What a great idea!

Monday @ 9:28 pm by Debbie Blucher

FAB!!!!! What are the baskets made out of??

Monday @ 9:32 pm by TraciiVCL

That was the hand weaving I was doing last week; it's modeling chocolate!

Monday @ 9:34 pm by cakedesire

YES! Now I remember. Oh wow that is amazing.

Monday @ 9:36 pm by TraciiVCL

Thank you... I must say it was really hard seeing those go in the trash after the party!

Monday @ 9:38 pm by cakedesire

They are amazing Des,

Monday @ 9:40 pm by signaturesweetskim

Oh wow that is great weaving Des And love tha cotton candy clouds.

Monday @ 9:52 pm by Sandys Sweets

Des you have a grand job butt! Lily must have loved it!

Yesterday @ 2:12 am by Justin Lynch

I'm sure Lily loved it!!! Great job!!

Yesterday @ 7:38 am by cakeswithcharacter

Very nice Des.

Yesterday @ 8:24 am by redtiaraprincess

That must have taken some serious time....great job!!

Yesterday @ 8:41 am by Sally Hackney

Oh Des! That's awesome. So adorable and I love the idea of it! That cotton candy idea is really cool. Love this!!!

Yesterday @ 10:51 am by cakesbycarla

I want the pink one!! My favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday @ 5:08 pm by Edna De la Cruz

Thank you everyone!

Today @ 12:23 am by cakedesire

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Kerry Vincent

Sunday @ 7:44 pm

The wedding went beautifully, everyone had a great time, the bride and groom loved the cake as did the guests. Been a while since a I did a cake for real people, was fun to be back in the trenches!

It is a good feeling seeing smile and hearing how good it was. It validates all the hard work.

Sunday @ 8:41 pm by Sandys Sweets

It does Sandy it does Tara's father shot the cake, so it will be published soon, will let you all know when.

Sunday @ 8:45 pm by kerry

Oh and where!

Sunday @ 8:45 pm by kerry

I'm sure it was just lovely....can't imagine any cake you do that isn't. Can't wait to see the pics! What was the theme and color scheme?

Monday @ 8:15 am by Sally Hackney

Oh I bet it was georgeous. I can't wait to see!!!!

Monday @ 8:32 am by signaturesweetskim

I can't wait to see the pics

Monday @ 8:48 am by redtiaraprincess

Can't wait to see!

Monday @ 9:59 am by cakesbycarla

No particular theme, silver , white and carmine

Monday @ 8:51 pm by kerry

Now you know I had to go Google what colour carmine was LOL

Monday @ 9:11 pm by TraciiVCL

Oh dear Tracii, well at least I keep you hopping!! LOL.

Monday @ 9:23 pm by kerry

I haven't heard of that colour before or if I did it has left me memory lol;

Monday @ 9:35 pm by TraciiVCL

I, too, Traci...don't have a clue what that color is. When will the pics come out Kerry? ....and where will be able to see them??

Yesterday @ 8:48 am by Sally Hackney

'Scuse me...Kerry I see where you posted you will let us know when and where.

Yesterday @ 8:50 am by Sally Hackney

No big deal Sally, it will be in a national magazine sometime later, will post when and where when the time comes.

Yesterday @ 12:35 pm by kerry

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Kerry Vincent

Friday @ 10:43 pm

one more simple

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Simple and sweet!!!

Saturday @ 8:07 am by Sally Hackney

Sandy, both the cakes are cute.

Saturday @ 3:39 pm by redtiaraprincess

4 great cakes!! Pretty flowers!!

Monday @ 9:31 pm by TraciiVCL

Thank you Tracii.

Monday @ 9:48 pm by Sandys Sweets

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Kerry Vincent

Saturday @ 2:04 am

Okay guys, please don't be too harsh, this is my first Baby Shower cake as they asked for it. It was chocolate bottom tier and vanilla top tier with choc/coffee mousse (which I hadn't made before either, but it sure did taste good).

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Looks good!!

Saturday @ 6:18 am by cakeswithcharacter

Really cute!!!

Saturday @ 8:07 am by Sally Hackney

It's cute!

Saturday @ 1:39 pm by Justin Lynch

Very cute. I have to tell you, I love the stand (I have a small collection of stands).

Saturday @ 3:38 pm by redtiaraprincess

Oh that is so cute :)

Saturday @ 7:25 pm by Sandys Sweets

Ah shucks, lol. I know it's not great, but so appreciate your words :-) I luv cake stands too...this was the one they supplied. If I thought I could get away with collecting ONE more thing, it'd definitely be cake stands, lol. Mr B would look at me and say, as usual, R U Kidding Me??!! No room, lol.

Sunday @ 7:38 am by Debbie Blucher

Love cakestands too, but they are darned hard to find a place to store. Good start to cakedom Debbie.

Sunday @ 7:52 pm by kerry

Thank you very much. I'll probably always be a home cake person making stuff for my family mainly, but I do know I'm going to Reno this year!!!!!!

Sunday @ 9:54 pm by Debbie Blucher

You will have fun!

Sunday @ 10:15 pm by kerry

I definitely plan on it, Kerry. Will you be there?

Monday @ 3:32 am by Debbie Blucher

Yes, I will be there!

Monday @ 8:58 pm by kerry

No one is ever harsh here Debbie. This is a great bunch with only helpful advice!! Great use of colour for a first baby shower cake!

Monday @ 9:28 pm by TraciiVCL

Well Kerry, I will most likely try and to get a picture with YOU, it would be a true highlight for me to meet you in person. I have been a fan of yours for as long as I've been watching and been so entertained by the caking world. I have a lot of respect for someone that sez it like it is and stands by it. Lots to admire and so much more appreciated! Also, thanks Traci :-)

Monday @ 9:40 pm by Debbie Blucher

Look forward to the picture taking Deb!

Today @ 12:32 am by kerry

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Kerry Vincent

Saturday @ 2:12 am

Well, I went to my first WASSA. This was my first cake judgement day, lol. I brought in my submission in my arms...looked at all the colorful realm of awesomeness, looked back down in my arms and just had to laugh...no color really. But, I'll tell ya, I had a great time...there were about 92 entries and I posted pics of lots of them, but not all, on my facebook page under Debbie Blucher. I did have people tell me they my teapot, which was actually inspired by Barbara Chadwick and a picture of one of her teap

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Very cool!!

Saturday @ 6:18 am by cakeswithcharacter

It IS cool!!

Saturday @ 8:08 am by Sally Hackney

Very nice

Saturday @ 3:37 pm by redtiaraprincess

It turned out great sometimes all you need is just shading :)

Saturday @ 7:24 pm by Sandys Sweets

Thanks so much! :-)

Sunday @ 7:35 am by Debbie Blucher

Glad you enjoyed your first competitive experience.

Sunday @ 7:51 pm by kerry

I really did. It was very confusing at first. Had no idea what constituted which category for one thing... I was told I was sculpted novelty...not sure at all what that meant and not sure I agreed. But, on another note, I loved the constructive notations by the judges...totally made sense to me. I really do only want to have constructive remarks...can only help in the long run and very much appreciated.

Monday @ 3:32 am by Debbie Blucher

The ONLY way to learn!

Monday @ 8:59 pm by kerry

I really like this!! A little Tim Burton a lttle Seuss & part stone work..Interesting!!!

Monday @ 9:25 pm by TraciiVCL

Yes it has an extra edge.

Today @ 12:36 am by kerry

Thanks TraciiVCL and Kerry. I like the analogy! lol

Today @ 2:39 am by Debbie Blucher

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Kerry Vincent

Sunday @ 9:53 am

Simple buttercream cake I did for a charity event today, Spin for the Cure!

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Always good to give back.

Sunday @ 7:46 pm by kerry

Yes, good to help where possible!

Monday @ 1:43 am by Justin Lynch

Good girl! It's so good of you to do that!

Monday @ 8:13 am by Sally Hackney

Yahhhhh!!

Monday @ 9:13 pm by TraciiVCL

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Kerry Vincent

Sunday @ 8:47 pm

Bought me some airbrush colors and cutters and former for hydrangea today can't wait to play.

Hi Sandy! I had all black up my nose from my airbrush yesterday, it goes everywhere! I even had it in a box spraying it, but you could see it floating through the air! Lol.

Monday @ 1:47 am by Justin Lynch

Have fun playing!!

Monday @ 6:28 am by cakeswithcharacter

Oh Sandy...I am so darned afraid of the airbrush! Shame on me!!! I love the hydranger cutters.

Monday @ 8:16 am by Sally Hackney

Whoo-hoo! Sounds fun!

Monday @ 9:58 am by cakesbycarla

Love to airbrush, just not in the house!! Gets everywhere literally!!

Monday @ 9:09 pm by TraciiVCL

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Kerry Vincent

Monday @ 1:46 am

Good morning all! Another new week, where is time going? Making some suet balls with my students today for their PSD lesson; the unit is Community Action, so we plan to make bird feeder logs and reliever to local houses. Home to decorate a board and put the finishing touches to my Labrador. Happy Monday!

So help me out here Justin... what do you teach? and what is PSD lesson? and finishing touches to your Labrador? lol...come on now, don't leave a good woman hangin'! :-)

Monday @ 3:37 am by Debbie Blucher

Sounds like a busy week for you Justin! Have a good one!!

Monday @ 6:28 am by cakeswithcharacter

Debbie I don't know what PSD is but the Lab is one made of rkt. You will learn as you stay here that dogs are Justins specialty. He has a real talent at sculpting their little faces and bodies!!

Monday @ 8:18 am by Sally Hackney

Sounds like a great week planned. Can't wait to see the lab. Have a great one Justin

Monday @ 8:47 am by redtiaraprincess

Can't wait to see the latest pooch! Have a good day!

Monday @ 9:58 am by cakesbycarla

PSD = Personal, Social Development. I have covered my board and painted my Labs eyes; just wating for it to dry up so I can go back in for some more details.

Monday @ 1:45 pm by Justin Lynch

Hi Justin can't wait to see you puppy.

Monday @ 7:27 pm by Sandys Sweets

Ok! Thanks for all the info...makes a heck of a lot more sense now :-)

Monday @ 8:35 pm by Debbie Blucher

I do that too! Make bird treats!!

Monday @ 9:08 pm by TraciiVCL

So, Justin, you are a teacher as well as a star sculptor?

Monday @ 9:27 pm by Debbie Blucher

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Kerry Vincent

Monday @ 6:30 am

Another angry birds cake!

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Well done!

Monday @ 9:57 am by cakesbycarla

I think I will have an angry birds cake one day! Lol

Monday @ 1:44 pm by Justin Lynch

LOVE THIS!! But I am so hooked on the game LOL

Monday @ 9:05 pm by TraciiVCL

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TraciiVCL

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