A Year In A Jiffy | Farewell 2013

Within the past year much has to be said about how blessed we all have been despite the challenges. Nothing speaks more than the photos I have in my current album. Going through them randomly I realise it has been one of the most eventful year I've ever had and so let me capture the year in one ginormous breath.

So, in 2013, I've baked countless cupcakes by the thousands, built my first Oreos wedding cake, attended my cousin's wedding, gone on a wonderful holiday with Meli, ridden on one of the scariest roller coaster rides of my life! Got upgraded to The Chairman Suite at the MBS. Celebrated and made my first Gangnam styly figurine cake for my darling God daughter Hayley, lost my dear beloved grandfather, attended our crafting Group's 6th Anniversary, watched Nigel train to become a wonderful swimmer and how he managed to score a perfect hundred for his maths exam. Discovered that dengue is such a threat to City folks. Went to Penang for a break, Bangkok next. Made my first photobook in memory of Kung-Kung, sang Titanium countless times it's stuck in my head. Attended my nieces wedding, hosted our family Christmas eve dinner, baked my first leg of lamb and best of all the arrival of Vera Lyn Tan. My God daughter! Congratulations Meow & Victoria on your new baby. She's the happiest little person I know!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR PEEPS!

Farewell Cupcakes | Monster Cupcakes

Year ends are always filled with farewells and festive cakes. These cupcakes were made for an order I received from my SIL, her colleague was leaving the company so she wanted to give out some sweet cakes to her friends at the office. The other one is for Nigel's school Children's Day party. Since it was near Halloween, I thought a bunch of monsters will be fun.

Fondant toppers all left out to dry.

A little 'Birthday' surprise for a colleague.

Some sparkly button hearts.

Layered flowers

Piped roses.

Chocolate buttercream.

Soft Whillowy cream cheese frosting.

Toppers on.

All Packed.

And delivered!

Them eyes...

Green and Mossy...

Sharp teeth and fiendish grins...

Curious stares and tongues sticking out...

Fiery hair and white sharp fangs.

All in a box.

Don't they look scarily yummylicious!

MINION CUPCAKES | ONE-IN-A-MINION

2 Minions putting up a banner.

A great way to celebrate a farewell, I made these cupcakes for Nigel's class party in September when one of his teachers decided to further continue her studies. They are just plain ole Vanilla cupcakes with a luscious buttercream top. Here's a little tute on how I made them minions.

They all start off as little baldies, capsule like heads are rolled out first. They all come in all shapes and sizes. I know, they are a little orangey. Was trying to get that rich yellow, but I got orange instead. Sigh! The lighting did not help.

Blue bottoms.

I used this plastic holder my mom saved up for me for drying.

Straps on!

Eyes and their many expressions.

They have to have some lids.

Goggles!

Glued on with some sugar glue.

Mouths were easy to accomplish. Just poke and tweek.

All in a row.

This Minion is my fav.

Them black work Shoes.

Armless but standing in a row to dry.

Made the arms and props. This one has a heart pillow.

Of course, a half peeled banana.

Floating in nothingness. Smoothie in hand.

Banner duties.

Lolly in hand!

More minion eyes.

Little hearts and sprinkles.

Clouds raining little hearts.

The whole ensemble.

Spot the minions.

Adios muchachos! LOL!