Welcome to the new Fantourage!

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?

Yesterday @ 8:15 am by Sally Hackney

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

Yesterday @ 8:32 am by signaturesweetskim

I can't wait to see the pics

Yesterday @ 8:48 am by redtiaraprincess

Can't wait to see!

Yesterday @ 9:59 am by cakesbycarla

No particular theme, silver , white and carmine

Yesterday @ 8:51 pm by kerry

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

Yesterday @ 9:11 pm by TraciiVCL

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

Yesterday @ 9:23 pm by kerry

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

Yesterday @ 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??

Today @ 8:48 am by Sally Hackney

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Kerry Vincent

Thursday @ 9:38 pm

Casting call for those who are interested!

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WHOOT! Cool new show!

Thursday @ 11:19 pm by TraciiVCL

Sounds like a great opportunity!

Friday @ 3:06 am by Justin Lynch

Sounds interesting!!

Friday @ 6:32 am by cakeswithcharacter

Sounds great!!!!!!

Friday @ 7:30 am by signaturesweetskim

Now why couldn't this have shown up twenty years ago while I was still young and attractive???? (oh yeah...I wasn't doing cakes twenty years ago! hahahahaha)

Friday @ 8:21 am by Sally Hackney

Sally you are still young and attractive. Age is just a number and our looks are due to wisdom

Friday @ 8:32 am by redtiaraprincess

Very interesting. My question is...do you have to buy a bunch of materials to be in a competition (like Challenge) or do you get selected and they provide materials? I'm very curious about this :0)

Friday @ 1:25 pm by cakesbycarla

Good question Carla! I saw this earlier and thought the same thing as the costs for Challenge would have been prohibitive for me if I had the stuff to make the cut:)

Friday @ 6:15 pm by julief

Very well said Katherine :)

Friday @ 7:53 pm by Sandys Sweets

Networks will not pay for competitor equipment

Friday @ 10:12 pm by kerry

Consider it an investment in publicity.

Friday @ 10:13 pm by kerry

Oh yes, Sally, I do not have wrinkles I have shrinkles -- my own word for smile lines!

Friday @ 10:14 pm by kerry

I luv watching these shows!

Saturday @ 2:26 am by Debbie Blucher

Shrinkles!! hahahahaha...I love it!!!

Saturday @ 8:03 am by Sally Hackney

You have my leave to borrow it Sally!

Sunday @ 9:52 am by kerry

Yes, Challenge is on at 9 am these days, although it changes.

Sunday @ 7:18 pm by kerry

We had to pay for everthing but was reimbured a small amount.

Sunday @ 9:24 pm by signaturesweetskim

Hey Kim -thanks for your info. Did you have to pay for hotel and airfare too? Or just pay for the cake materials you used for the show? Thanks for your help!

Sunday @ 9:42 pm by cakesbycarla

FNTV pays for hotel and airfare or gas with restrictions. This is a different studio so the criteria may well be very different.

Sunday @ 10:14 pm by kerry

No problem..flight and hotel was paid! Materials we were told how much they would cover.anything more was our expense. Overral great experience....Kerry is right viewed the additional cost as huge investment in publicity!!

Sunday @ 10:20 pm by signaturesweetskim

Thank you Kim & Kerry! Great insight. I might send in my stuff - basically like buying a lottery ticket in mind mind LOL! But want to know what the protocol is just in case. Thanks for the info!

Sunday @ 10:24 pm by cakesbycarla

If you are not in the swim you have no chance -- ask the questions you want to have answered.

Yesterday @ 9:00 pm by kerry

Talked to casting they couldnt give alot of info...but said something about over the top designs... incorporating another medium.? I was confused...LOL

Yesterday @ 9:39 pm by signaturesweetskim

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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.

Yesterday @ 3:32 am by Debbie Blucher

The ONLY way to learn!

Yesterday @ 8:59 pm by kerry

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

Yesterday @ 9:25 pm by TraciiVCL

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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?

Yesterday @ 3:32 am by Debbie Blucher

Yes, I will be there!

Yesterday @ 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!

Yesterday @ 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 :-)

Yesterday @ 9:40 pm by Debbie Blucher

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Kerry Vincent

Saturday @ 7:27 pm

Well I do get to go to my first ICES DOS yippy:)

Still trying to see if I can get in Nevada this year!!

Sunday @ 9:51 am by cakeswithcharacter

You will have fun Sandy, take $$ for the vendors (LOL), Jean next year ICES is in KY.

Sunday @ 3:28 pm by redtiaraprincess

Already booked and have my hotel room sorted.

Sunday @ 7:47 pm by kerry

Yes I heard today about Kentucky .

Sunday @ 8:43 pm by Sandys Sweets

Kentucky???

Sunday @ 8:46 pm by kerry

Oh, for next year.

Sunday @ 8:47 pm by kerry

KENTUCKY?????? Really?? Oh how excited am I????? If any of you come I will bring you all out to my home for a barbeque!! I didn't think the rest of the USA knew where Kentucky was!!!

Yesterday @ 8:09 am by Sally Hackney

I have been to KY, my dear friend Lida Snow lives there.

Yesterday @ 8:57 pm by kerry

And alabama a year or two after that

Yesterday @ 9:46 pm by Sandys Sweets

Well now you have TWO dear friends who live here!!! lol I so hope some of you get to come....that would just be awesome!!

Today @ 8:46 am by Sally Hackney

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Kerry Vincent

Saturday @ 1:37 pm

Evening all! Just got home from the BSG show in Telford; I must I say I was a little disappointed! Considering this show only happens every four years I was expecting big things! There was very good work there, but it is not like Cake International at the NEC in november, I would much recommend that show! Hope everyone's having a good day!

I am uploading my pics to FB as I type!

Saturday @ 1:37 pm by Justin Lynch

Hi Justin, sorry the show wasn't what you thought it would be. OSSA will be a good one.

Saturday @ 3:34 pm by redtiaraprincess

Sorry it wasn't what you expected that is a bummer.

Saturday @ 7:19 pm by Sandys Sweets

;-(

Sunday @ 7:31 am by Debbie Blucher

Sometimes over the years, shows change so maybe this was just a doenturn for them and then next time will be even better!!

Sunday @ 9:52 am by cakeswithcharacter

BSG has had its difficulties over the years, they are still trying to recover.

Sunday @ 7:48 pm by kerry

Thanks Justin for the pics on FB very interesting.

Sunday @ 8:44 pm by Sandys Sweets

So how does OSSAS compare Justin???

Sunday @ 8:48 pm by kerry

Kerry, there is no comparison! OSSAS wins hands down, and I'm not just saying that!

Yesterday @ 1:43 am by Justin Lynch

I saw the pics on FB Justin and boy do I agree....it definitely doesn't compare with OSSAS. That other show you went to last year seemed to be a really high quality show.

Yesterday @ 8:11 am by Sally Hackney

Cake International in November is excellent Sally! I look forward to that every year!

Yesterday @ 4:10 pm by Justin Lynch

I thought you would see amazing work Justin I am surprized!

Yesterday @ 8:56 pm by kerry

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Kerry Vincent

Sunday @ 9:53 am

Morning!! late start as I had alot of cakes picked up bright and early this morning!!! Another gorgeous one, got some cupcake toppers to make for tomorrow and gearing up for my cupcake marathon this week! Enjoy the last of the weekend!!

Hi Jean, sounds like a fun day on the agenda

Sunday @ 3:27 pm by redtiaraprincess

Does anyone ever rest? We are a hard working lot no matter what part of the field we are in.

Sunday @ 7:46 pm by kerry

We all need a vacation :)

Sunday @ 8:42 pm by Sandys Sweets

Maybe we need to have a weekend pyjama party!

Sunday @ 8:43 pm by kerry

That sounds like a wonderful idea. :)

Sunday @ 8:49 pm by Sandys Sweets

Would be fun wouldn't it.

Sunday @ 8:54 pm by kerry

I so need a vacation!!

Yesterday @ 6:29 am by cakeswithcharacter

Vacation...?? I don't know what that means?????

Yesterday @ 8:12 am by Sally Hackney

Yes, not sure what a vacation is is, been a while!

Yesterday @ 8:55 pm by kerry

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Kerry Vincent

Sunday @ 6:45 pm

Hada great day today at the ICES DOS in Fort Worth, and meeting up with friends

Yes, DOS are great fun as long as the politics stay home.

Sunday @ 7:45 pm by kerry

Sandy will you get to come to Kentucky next year???

Yesterday @ 8:14 am by Sally Hackney

How fun!

Yesterday @ 9:59 am by cakesbycarla

Sally I am hoping to would really like to go to an ICES convention

Yesterday @ 7:28 pm by Sandys Sweets

KY sounds closer than the others of late!

Yesterday @ 8:50 pm by kerry

This just jazzes me thinking about it. That will be sooo cool!!

Today @ 8:48 am by Sally Hackney

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Kerry Vincent

Friday @ 8:45 pm

Hi everyone so what are y'all up to this weekend? There is a ICES DOS here in Fort Worth on Sunday . I am hoping I get to go not sure yet but I am hoping so.

Hope you get to go missy! Wish they had more things like that where I live!! Have a fun weekend!!!

Saturday @ 8:05 am by Sally Hackney

Wedding cake to deliver, so lots of work to be done.

Sunday @ 7:53 pm by kerry

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