Cake disasters...

Ok, so the whole cake thing didn't go entirely to plan. I'll start from the start. Went out for a meal last night with R's family. I ordered this lovely looking bacon and cheese burger. Anyway, it came out and I was tucking in when I realised it was tasting a bit funny. And smelling funny. So after everyone around the table sniffed it and tasted it they decided the meat was off so we sent it back. However, I had already eaten half of it by then.They claimed it wasn't off but still gave it us off our bill. Luckily though I haven't been ill or anything but have been scared of being ill all morning.

Anyway, the cake. First off, I didn't make quite enough mixture for the tin I was using, so I put it in the oven hoping it would rise. I over cooked it. They left gaps when I tried to stick the top and bottom together. However, it didn't turn out too bad overall.

I messed up completely with the cupcakes. I misread the recipe, it said it made 6 but I stupidly put it into 12 cases. So there's like the smallest layer of cake at the bottom and a huge amount of butter icing on the top to make up for it. By this time I was exhausted, so I couldn't be bothered to pipe it on so just spooned it on instead.

Here's the few pictures that I did manage to take. The cake should also have a personalised ribbon on it around the edge but it hasn't come yet :(

I am so tired and have a busy day getting ready for the party tomorrow, so good night everyone!

anniversary gifts...

Right, it's my parents anniversary this weekend and they have decided to have a bit of a party. I decided that as a gift I'd make them a few things. I've settled on a cake and some cupcakes for the party.

So to gather supplies, me and R went on a little adventure to the new hobbycraft in Oxford today. I say adventure because a journey that should only take us about 20 minutes by car ended up taking us an hour, R took a few wrong turnings!

Anyway, the shop was amazing! I love being surrounded by all the crafty things. I could have easily spent a fortune. R was there to make sure I only brought what I needed though. Here is a quick picture of some of the cake supplies I got.

I also managed to pick up the following little treats for myself teehee. Aren't the ears on the mouse just too cute?! Eeeeek! R wanted to get it so that I could make it for him but I told he can make it and I will help. Hopefully, I'll have pictures of him completed to show you soon. And the game may have been from the toys r us next doors ;) 

I also picked up loads of these craft leaflets in hobbycraft with loads of fun looking projects on them. I might give some of them a try when I get some free time.

 

A couple of minutes ago I also realised that I've been so focused on the cake and stuff, I'd completely forgot to do anything about a card. So I whipped up a quick card with some of the supplies from a magazine called lets make cards that I subscribe too. Check them out here, I love this magazine. Anyway, here's the finished thing. What do you think?

The candle I also ordered for them as a present came today. It can't be lit but has a flickering light inside it so it's just like a real one. The lovely lady who made it was kind enough to get it made it record time and got her husband to drop it off to me as well!! I kinda left all my ordering a bit late you see. If you wanna know more about the stuff she makes, check out her facebook page here. She has some really lovely items.

I'm baking the cake tomorrow, wish me luck guys!