The Cute, The Weird, and The Creepy

...But YOU DECIDE which is which!!

Now, I think you have to be just a little off your rocker to work at a custom cake shop like Sugarlips. Just mildly wacky. So when a customer says they'd like a cake shaped like a yellow Speedo, you just nod and calmly ask what flavor.

And my sincere apologies for the lapse in blogs; it has been beyond busy here at the cake shop! I resolve to get my rear-in-gear, blog-wise! Without further ado...

HEADED TO COUGARTOWN!

Yep, my pal Lesa insisted upon a cougar cake for her BIG 4-0! Although we thought the leopard print might get the point across, if that makes any sense... my favorite part is when she asked for "surprised skulls" on the top tier. Hey, we're Sugarlips, we can handle that. (Rawr!)

TO HAND AND TO HOLD???

I hand some mixed feelings about this request, and I could have really used a hand on hand-modeling these fondant appendages, but I really hand to hand it to myself on the final handiwork. And congrats to Mr. Yee for securing the hand of such a fine young woman. Let's all give him a big hand.

Note: No hands were actually severed during the making of this cake.

I'LL BET THEY WERE LICKIN' THEIR CHOPS...

...when THIS little number was unveiled at the company birthday party. Yes, this was a corporate cake for "November birthdays". That's all the woman said when ordering a porkchop-shaped cake for 40 people, to be delivered to an office building, for a company that has nothing to do with pork. Hey, "don't ask, don't tell", that's what I always say.

ELEPHANTS NEVER FORGET...

And I'll never forget how cute this little guy turned out. Modeled after a buttercream cake our client found on a cake decorating website, where hobbyists send in their creations. Wish you could see his little 'bum' and tail from this shot; almost cuter than the front view.

DRUNKENLY EVER AFTER

I am only poking good-natured fun at this one; I thought this couple's idea was a total riot! Seriously folks, a good sense of humor will get you VERY far in a marriage, and this couple has it in spades. A Halloween Night reception, with a buttercream-iced topsy-turvy cake. Fondant couple has "fallen" from the top where they should be and are now face-down in the icing, little champagne bottles still in-hand.

Notice also, the spooky tree, moon, and bats coming out of the top. I just loved this one. Oh heck, what am I saying, I LOVE THEM ALL!

Cake Fixes Everything!

OVER THE HILL... LITERALLY!!

This truly is an "over the hill" cake! Brent turned 40, so naturally, he needed a Brently, I mean a BENTLY going over the hill as well. His friends kindly ordered him this reminder that he should be coasting the rest of the way.

Edible fondant car, with a buttercream iced hill.

(back view below)

MARGARITAVILLE

Another Men's birthday cake... so what are his hobbies and interests?

Ahhh, I see.

Well, you can't blame the guy, who doesn't like redheads and booze? Notice the "salt" (large crystal sugar actually!) on the rim of the glass. Happy Birthday Patrick... bottoms up!

I DO! ME TOO!

Victoria's wedding cake was perfect for a small intimate reception; she chose a "Vows" style cake for the top tier, and a quilted pattern for the bottom tier. Squares set askew in ivory fondant, with fresh flowers. Very pretty!

MORE SWEET SIXTEENS!

Savannah and Madison's hobbies and interests were highlighted on their lovingly ordered sweet 16 cakes. Savannah's consisted of a teen wearing a crown (little princess?) alongside her dog and cat, cello, soccer ball, and of course Twilight book!

Madison is more of a beach bum, little clothes strewn around so she can lay in the sun. With her, a soccer ball, volleyball & boogie board... sounds like she could use a little rest in the sunshine after all those activities!

All figures and accessories are handmade with fondant, except the beach umbrella.

Have a specially themed cake in mind? Sugarlips can help. Just give us a call, or stop in; we'll help you brainstorm!

HI THERE! and thanks for checking in! Every week we make many notable cakes, and it's going to be difficult to pick which ones to highlight! We'll try to keep it diverse... to hold your interest, since you can't actually smell or taste from there at your computer desk.

I do feel terrible for you... just try to

hang in there!

THERE ARE Bs EVERYWHERE!

Nobody panic... they don't sting! Handmade fondant monogram pieces top buttercream-iced cupcakes for a modern bridal shower. Very cool!

SHE'S NUMBER ONE!

This was a teeny-tiny order, but one I couldn't resist due to it's extreme cuteness. These were prepared for a 1st birithday; cupcakes iced in pink buttercream and trimmed with white non-pareils, with a pink flower piped in the center. Awwwww.

For just $2.50 a piece, both of these custom cupcake styles are a major score!

CANONBALLLLLLL!!!

Caryn and Tim had a Pool Party style wedding reception, and wanted something fun, modern and whimsical in a wedding cake. I think they hit the nail on the head with this design! Iced in white buttercream, and covered with random fondant dots and circles in hot pink, bright blue and black, this one was a real eye-catcher! We finished it off with a black and white polka-dot trim, to really make it pop!

Want something different for your wedding? Want to go classic-traditional? Hey man, we don't judge! Get in here and browse thru our albums; you're sure to see something that floats your boat! If not, we'll design a cake just for you.

Until next blog!