Countdown to Christmas

Three days ago, it was almost 70 degrees outside, now I sit here in the early morning all bundled up because of the seriously chilly temps.  I guess the warm days could not last forever, but now I can officially consider it Christmas Time.  It's hard for me to get into holiday mode when it feels like Spring outside.

The chilly temps make me think of one of my latest creations...A fake hot cocoa!  Its a big ceramic mug topped with a huge mound of whipped cream and a cherry.  It is dusted with faux cocoa powder and sprinkled with glitter for a fantastic holiday effect.

Nothing says cozy like a cup of hot cocoa right?  This item is available in my etsy shop should you feel inspired to create that cozy feeling at your place too!

I think that my fake cupcake Christmas ornaments are PERFECT for that hard to shop for person in your life.  They are so unique and truly one of a kind.  This year, my daughter helped with many of our creations.  She was mom's little helper, getting my supplies ready, helping sprinkle glitter on the cupfakes (as well as all over the kitchen) etc.  I guess it was our version of a Holiday baking session!  We had a Holiday faking session!

So last night my daughter and I put together a foam Christmas "Ski lodge".  It is a kit that we bought at Michael's craft store.  We had done a haunted house for Halloween and it was a lot of fun, so we grabbed one for Christmas.  Equally as fun.  TONS of pieces, but if you have patience, the finished product is quite adorable.

Its pretty big, I'd say almost 24 inches tall.  The pic doesn't show it (sorry, early morning light) but its all pastel candyland colors and lots of glitter and sparkle which I love.   It was priced at $19.99 but I had a 50% off coupon so I got it for ten bucks :).  If you like it, check Michael's craft store website and print out a %50 off coupon for yourself.  They also had a gingerbread foam house kit available as well.  And mini-kits too if you don't want to take on a larger project.

OK< well I have reached the bottom of my coffee cup (sad face).  So thats my hint to get moving!  I hope you all have a fantastically sweet day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

OK, one major holiday done, next on the list!!!

Thanksgiving always puts me in the Christmas mood.  We had a wonderful and filling Thanksgiving yesterday at my aunts home in the great state of New Jersey! The kids had a blast and the food was great!  The cannolis were unusually HUGE (which is always a good thing....) and the weather was great for travel.

But now I am back home, taking the latest photos of new cupfake Christmas tree ornaments.  How cute will your tree look with these sweet little cakes hanging all over your tree?  I make my most ornaments extra sparkly to catch the lights from your tree.  Different ornament themes will be available.  But unfortunately I cannot do custom ornaments this year, there just is not enough time this year.

I'd like to note that these ornaments are lightweight and come with a thin metal loop on top for you to insert your ornament hook.  Some have gold ribbon on top for hanging.   Whichever you choose, they will look great on any tree or  centerpiece on a holiday table?  You could even hang them from ornament hangers if you prefer to keep your tree more traditional (as my cupfake ornaments are not your standard tree ornament!)

The Cakery Fakery has had quite a year.  So many cupfakes made (and sold!) lots of custom orders, lots of creativity, and we were able to make donations to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital.  Not as much as I would have liked, but every little bit helps and I have to thank the customers for that!

Cupcake Products For You Cupcake Lovers!

Hi all, its a beautiful Fall morning here in Staten Island.  I was browsing the internet looking for some cool cupcake stuff and came across some stuff that I thought I would share!  Some of these products will make great stocking stuffers for the coming holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Feel free to share any goodies you find as well!


http://www.mcphee.com/shop/products/Cupcake-Toothpaste.html 

http://www.mcphee.com/shop/products/Cupcake-Soap-Dispenser.html

http://www.everafterstore.com/bandages-cupcake-11905.html

http://www.amazon.com/New-Era-Yankees-Toddler-Pink-White/dp/B004X9EPAA

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62476260/cupcake-shoes-pink-sweet-dessert-mary?utm_source=googleproduct&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=GPS

I especially love the NY Yankees cupcake cap!!!  

So lets see what you can find !!!  Keep it cute and keep it cupcake!!!!

And if you'd like to see or purchase my handmade cupcake gifts and collectibles, please visit my etsy shop! 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/frankschick?ref=si_shop

Ahhhhh.....cupcakes

OK, so The Cakery Fakery was very busy the last few weeks creating some special custom orders for a photographer and a baby showwer.  I was thrilled to be asked to create the baby shower order because the host informed me she was having a "Candyland" themed baby shower for her daughter in law.  I have always dreamed of a Candyland themed party and hopefully will be doing that for my daughters next birthday party!

Anyway, here are some pics of the candyland cupcakes!

How cute are the actual board game and game piece miniatures????

Each of them also serve as photo holders!

Come on by my Etsy shop and see all of my other creations, which are available now.   Or perhaps you want something custom??????  Just drop me a line via the Etsy site!

Thursday, Thursday

Hi Folks!  Once again it has been way too long since I have posted!  But here I am.

The winner of my "choose your favorite cupfake" giveaway was Clair Bove!  She chose and received my Autumn Butterfly cupfake creation!  She is a huge fan of Autumn decor and her dining room is decorated with Fall splendor all year long, so I know my cupfake has found a good home with her!

Things at the Cakery Fakery have been busy!  I am expanding my Etsy shop to include NEW faux food items such as life sized prop cakes, ice cream sundae's and milkshakes!  Take a look around!  I'll post some pics at the end of this posting for ya!

I'd also like to promote a great group of Etsy artists, a link to their creations will also be included here today so show them some hand made love!

http://forgetmenotmemories.weebly.com/daily-gallery.html

Here are some of my new items available for purchase!  Use code Banana for a 15% discount off of your entire purchase!

Cupcakes on a snowy day....

OK, so I am stuck in the house today due to the snow.  I'm not a snow driver, so I don;t tend to venture out in it.  Anyway, I have some sweet new fake cupcake creations in my etsy shop available now!  Take note of the brighter colors....I'm DYING for Spring!

More halloween Treats!

Yes, i am already in full-on Halloween mode.  Here are a few of my Halloween Cupfakes for sale in my Etsy shop :)

This is a three piece set

Business has been good!  I am so grateful for people's interest, although I DO wish more folks would but the ones ALREADY MADE hanging out in my etsy shop right now lol!

Fake Cupcake of the Day

Here is another fake cupcake I made!  Hope you like it! It is called Oh-La-La, inspired by a Moulin Rouge theme.