http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk en-gb kathryns-cakes.co.uk 2011-3-12T00:00:00Z kathryns-cakes.co.uk http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#88393 so come over and join me.httpkathrynscakes.blogspot.com 2011-3-4 11:05:09 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#88279 I was asked a few weeks ago if Id like to be featured in Worcestershire Living magazines Wedding Feature. I submitted some photos and heard nothing more. Until last week when 3 friends said theyd seen my cake in the February issue. After searching out a copy I have to say I thought it stood up well next to the others 2011-3-2 15:48:31 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#87417 How fabulous is this It survived the journey to Liverpool and Mistie set it up before taking up her bridesmaids duties. Well done again girls 2011-2-20 21:10:20 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#87213 Spent a lovely morning with Sandie and Mistie yesterday helping them complete a wedding cake for Misties friend. Sandie had a lesson with me a couple of weeks ago and had iced four yes four tiers in preparation. A big achievement particularly as they were black We dowelled and stacked the cakes and added the side decoration ready for Mistie to transport to the venue.Well done girls look forward to seeing the photos 0 2011-2-18 09:48:08 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#86726 9000 visitors to the website traffic has increased by around 30 over the last 8 weeks so thank you to every one of you. 2011-2-11 11:14:23 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#85670 The latest edition of Wedding Cakes A Design Source is out now and Im thrilled to be in it again this time with two full page photos Available from WHSmith or Squires online. 2011-1-28 21:02:51 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#84447 A Happy New Year to you all The years off to a good start with 2 wedding cake bookings this week. Several weeks particularly in peak season are now fully booked so if you are looking for me to make your cake please make an appointment for a consultation as soon as possible. 2011-1-12 12:40:16 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#82718 Phew Christmas is almost here and Ive just one wedding cake and biscuits for preschool to complete before I can relax and start family Christmas. Its been a busy year and looking at the calendar for 2011 I dont think its going to ease off. Demonstrations are pretty much fully booked and Ive wedding cakes in the diary for every month from March to September. If youre thinking of booking its worth contacting me to Save the Date and we can finalise details in the New Year. In the meantime Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. 2010-12-14 11:07:19 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#81480 What do you think of my sons Christmas cake Im sooo proud of him. I covered the cake frilled the tree pieces and helped with the reindeers head but he did everything else himself. You should have seen the concentration on his face not bad for a 3 year old 2010-11-28 15:36:59 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#80038 Well What a surprise. I always flick through the wedding magazines to see whats up and coming and there on p261 of the current issue is my beaded rose cake. It quite made my day. 2010-11-11 09:09:54 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#80037 A great weekend at the NEC with some fantastic work both on display and demonstrated. A slightly disappointing silver for me in the competition but spoke to the judges and had been marked down for using internal supports in the monkeys. Lucky not to have been disqualified reallyMore photos from the show can be seen here 2010-11-11 09:06:50 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#78422 NEC is drawing ever nearer and as yet only one of my competition pieces is iced never mind decorated Hopefully Ill get the second piece iced today and then the hard work begins... 2010-10-21 11:06:09 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#78062 Great News The British Sugarcraft Guild will be holding its next International Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena Coventry on 19th and 20th May 2012. More details to follow... 2010-10-16 21:05:55 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#77554 A big hello to all those Brides and Grooms to be I met today at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel. I hope you had the opportunity to talk to me and taste the cake. If youre looking to book your cake for 2011 I hope to hear from you soon. 2010-10-10 21:12:41 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#76940 Well Not posted for a while cakes demonstrations and life in general .So here it is the steampunk cake. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Style Definitions table.MsoNormalTable msostylenameTable Normal msotstylerowbandsize0 msotstylecolbandsize0 msostylenoshowyes msostyleparent msopaddingalt0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt msoparamargin0cm msoparamarginbottom.0001pt msopaginationwidoworphan fontsize10.0pt fontfamilyTimes New Roman msoansilanguage0400 msofareastlanguage0400 msobidilanguage0400 The base is a 10 covered in tan and then painted with a paste of chestnut and IPA to get the wood effect. The banding strips were flowerpaste painted Bronze Splendour The cogs were all cut by hand dried on a curve and then painted in Antique Silver Silver Radiant Gold Bronze Splendour and Copper Sheen. They were attached with brown royal icing. DH drew the... 2010-10-3 13:46:42 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#73142 I will be attending the Wedding Fayre at The Tewkesbury Park Hotel on Sunday October 10th 2010. This event is organised by WOW Weddings and is an ideal opportunity for bridestobe to view my work sample my cakes and chat in an informal environment before committing to a consultation. Entrance is free so why not come along 2010-8-18 13:00:41 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#71510 The new issue of Wedding Cakes A Design Source has just popped through my letterbox and Im pleased to say Ive five cakes featured in it including a photo on the contents page. 2010-7-28 11:57:02 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#71104 Hoorah A letter today to say Ive been accepted as a WI Recommended Speaker. If youre booking a programme for any group or club why not drop me a line to see if Im available. 2010-7-23 17:12:37 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#70979 I presented at Worcestershire Federation of WIs Speakers Evening a couple of weeks ago. I modelled a designer handbag in 10 minutes Still not heard whether Ive been accepted onto their Speakers List but two branches have booked me for one of their meetings next year so I cant have been that bad. Demonstrations can be adapted to suit any group whatever your interests or experience so give me a ring. 2010-7-21 20:59:18 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#70897 Ive recently been interviewed by Elaine Thomas of Creative Celebration Cakes. See the full interview at Mystical Mischiefs Madhouse. 2010-7-20 22:07:36 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#70896 Gosh a busy few weeks with cakes and demonstrations following each other in quick succession. A hugely successful wedding cake last week Hayleys brown damask print cake can be seen in the Wedding Cake Gallery. Lots of interest for next summer too with some high summer dates already booked up. 2010-7-20 22:04:03 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#68355 Just spent a couple of hours bagging and pricing up a bead and wire delivery. There are some lovely new lines including coloured bullion wire pale gold Swarovski pearls and divine blueblack shimmering pearls. Im hoping to add them to the online shop over the weekend but please be patient if the photos arent updated immediately. 2010-6-19 14:54:53 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#67721 Thanks to the ladies of Ludlow BSG for hosting a new demonstration last night Shoes and Handbags. It went well lots of oohs and aahs and positive feedback. Im demonstrating again next Wednesday at Staffordshire BSG so if youre in the area come along. 2010-6-11 20:53:05 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#67039 A big thank you to Lakeland Worcester for hosting last nights event in aid of St Richards Hospice. The shop was very busy and a substantial amount was raised for the Hospice. I hope everyone gained something from watching my demonstration. Have a look in the gallery for some of the ideas demonstrated. 2010-6-4 21:43:51 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#65746 Cake Jewellery still seems to be very popular. Ive given two demonstrations in the last week the first to Cheltenham BSG and then last night to Monmouth and District BSG. Thanks to both Branches for their hospitality. Once people see how versatile wire and beads can be and how they can be incorporated into designs even by the most traditional of sugarcrafters they are really enthusiastic. Have a look in my Wedding Cake Gallery for some ideas and then in the online shop for supplies. Happy Cake Beading 2010-5-20 11:45:36 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#64788 Lakeland Worcester are holding a charity event in aid of St Richards Hospice on the evening of Thursday June 3rd. Ill be demonstrating making and decorating cupcakes and cookies using Lakeland products and hopefully raising funds for a worthwhile local charity. 2010-5-7 21:06:03 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#64685 Ive just taken delivery of a new edible photo printer and the print quality is amazing. The printer I had was good but this one is superb. Priced at 1636 for an A4 sheet and from 16345 for a fully decorated cake edible printing is a way to personalise your cake not just with a photo but with a favourite motif or design. Click here for further information. 2010-5-6 12:05:42 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#64299 A big hello to all you brides and groomstobe who I talked to on Thursday at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel. The Fair was a big success with a steady stream of visitors. Many thanks to Teresa and Darren at WOW Weddings who went out of their way to make sure everything ran smoothly. I hope those of you whove visited the website have found something you like. Why not give me a ring or drop me an email to discuss your wedding cake further 2010-5-1 16:20:22 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#63882 I will be attending the Wedding Fayre at The Tewkesbury Park Hotel on Thursday 29th April 2010. This event is organised by WOW Weddings and is an ideal opportunity for bridestobe to view my work sample my cakes and chat in an informal environment before committing to a consultation. 2010-4-26 15:09:39 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#62217 Ive sourced both the wax carvers used by Sue Rudge at the Spring Sparkle and the locking forceps used by Wendy Field at the Region 5 Meeting. Keep an eye on the online shop for their arrival. 2010-4-5 10:27:50 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#62084 I had the very nice man from Environmental Health round a few weeks ago just to check my kitchen and hygiene practice was up to scratch. Im very pleased to say that he had no issues and was more than satisfied with what I was doing and as a consequence Ive been awarded five stars the top rating. View my rating here. 2010-4-2 19:30:59 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#61229 Kathryns Cakes is now on Facebook. Why not become a fan 2010-3-23 20:29:21 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#60987 Those of you who were at the Spring Sparkle will already have seen the new Gift Box Tutorial. For those of you who werent its now online on the Downloads page. I do have kits with templates and formers available. Contact me for further information. 2010-3-20 21:43:42 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#60865 Ive added some new photos to the Wedding Gallery today the same cake presented in different ways. Its amazing what a change in ribbon can do. If youre looking for your wedding cake dont be afraid to say Could you... or Id like to incorporate.... My diary is almost full for August though Ive availability left for much of the rest of the year. Im currently taking Save the Date bookings for 2011 with initial consultations 6 months before your Big Day. 2010-3-18 21:08:55 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#60019 Wow Did I enjoy yesterday or did I enjoy yesterday I was demonstrating at The Spring Sparkle a demonstration day in Harefield. It was great to spend the day with fellow sugarcraft enthusiasts and see two other fantastic demonstrators. I met up with friends old and new it was nice to put a few faces to names and thoroughly enjoyed myself.A big thank you to Chris for organising the day. Unfortunately Im already booked to demonstrate on the day of the planned Autumn Sparkle but I know that will be a great day too. 2010-3-7 20:41:52 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#59440 A big hello to all you brides and groomstobe who I talked to today at Menzies Welcombe Stratford on Avon. The Fayre was a big success with a steady stream of visits. I only had one cookie left at the end of the day so must have talked to almost 50 brides. I hope those of you whove visited the website have found something you like. Why not give me a ring or drop me an email to discuss your wedding cake further 2010-2-28 20:52:47 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#58990 I will be attending the Wedding Fayre at Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa amp Golf Course StratforduponAvon on Sunday 28th February 2010. This event is organised by Amanda at www.perfectdays.info and is an ideal opportunity for bridestobe to view my work sample my cakes and chat in an informal environment before committing to a consultation.View venue here 2010-2-22 21:47:22 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#55692 www.graze.com is offering all visitors to my site a free grazefruit box. Type in code PY71HLD for your free box. httpwww.graze.compPY71HLD. 2010-1-7 20:44:59 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#54251 Ive put a couple of ideas on the downloads page for you to try. Both have been made as cards but will work equally well as cakes indeed Ive made both as cakes and they were a great success. Why not give them a go Send me a picture of your finished creations. 2009-12-9 21:32:59 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#52589 Where to start Ive not updated the blog for a few weeks now and Ive realised Ive quite a lot to report. Firstly after my demonstration on 4th November at Gloucester BSG Im now an Accredited Demonstrator. It was a fun night once I got there. The SatNav sent me to the worng place and I arrived with 3 minutes to spare. Not ideal. However the demonstration went well and I was relieved to get my Accreditation. Then it was straight home and onto my pieces for Cake International Exhibition at the NEC. After three evenings work both pieces were finished photographed and boxed ready for the off. I recognised a couple of peoples work when I arrived at the NEC but just dropped off my entries and left. I was delighted to receive a Merit for my celebration cake with wired flowers a new class for me and a departure from my usual style. But I was even more thrilled when I saw I had GOLD and third in class for my novelty cake. The standard was very high well done to ... 2009-11-9 21:27:15 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#49997 After weeks of work the online shop has gone live today. I do hope you see something you like and that your buying experience runs smoothly. Ive looked for tools that Ive found useful not necessarily sugarcraft tools but extras that I now couldnt be without and beads and wires that Id use on cakes or even jewellery to wear. All the crystals are Swarowski AB meaning they catch the light and twinkle beautifully and the range of beads means theres something to suit every brides budget. Enjoy 2009-10-4 19:57:33 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#49689 Well what a weekendI had to finish a twotier wonky Christening cake for collection Saturday lunchtime then crack on with my competition pieces for Cheltenham and Gloucesters Exhibition on Sunday. It was 11pm when I called it a day on Friday night with nothing finished and after a quick trip to the hairdressers on Saturday morning it was back to it. At 10.30pm Id finally finished my pieces and went to bed ready for an early start.I was in the car and away at 8am as delivery was between 8.30 and 9.30. Then followed a nervewracking wait. The exhibition opened at 11am and I have to say it was a great show. By 12.30 the Novice Class results we out Silver for my flowers. A good result as Id not entered a floral piece before.It was 2.30 before the Open Sugarpaste Cake results were announced Gold and Trophy. What a result Im just coming back down to Earth now 2009-9-29 21:33:50 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#47857 Many people have asked where I got my Corian board. For those of you unfamiliar with Corian its a manmade composite which looks similar to granite ideal for rolling out flowerpaste pastillage and sugarpaste. Its very hardwearing and lovely to work on. Ive sourced some boards 25cm x 25cm which are available at my demonstrations or direct from me by post. Priced at 16315 plus pampp I think they represent very good value for money. Im also looking into a larger board approx 50cm x 50cm. Drop me a line if youre interested in either size. 2009-8-31 22:30:38 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#47856 Last weekend saw a new one for me a kilted groom Fiona and Donald are a lovely couple Dont worry too much about the tartan noone will look that closely yeah right Hopefully I got it right and having seen Fiona at the hotel on the morning of the wedding Im happy that she looked as she should. 2009-8-31 22:22:22 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#47139 Great news Ive added two downloads. Why not take a look and have a go at creating your own Christening topper Kits with templates and formers are available email me for details. 2009-8-19 10:54:52 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page17.htm#47073 So here it is the new website. The old one was looking a bit tired and outdated. Ive gone for a clean clear layout and hope to give visitors something extra with free downloads and tips the first ones should be live by the end of the week. 2009-8-17 21:47:17