April Visiting Teaching Message & Gift

So here is the April Visiting Teaching Gift...

It's bright and springy and all ready to give!

"It's time to BLOOM!"

"Seek & Receive Personal Revelation,

 and watch your testimony GROW..."

(Isn't that cello sack darling?  We fell in love with it!)

Includes the full message, a package of flower seeds, 

and a yummy chocolate treat!  

The front yellow piece is blank so that you could even slip it out, 

write a personal note, and slip it right back in! 

Such a cute way to give the message as well as a little gift!

Perfect for those hard to reach sisters, or just to spice up the usual visit.

Visit our store in Lehi to purchase, or online at

www.pioneerpartyandgift.com

HAPPY SPRING!

Color Me Impressed !

I am here today to say "Color Me Impressed" I have been checking out blogs about creative people and I have found some very awesome site's and some very talented people out there.
I just want to say Kudos to all creative people every where !
I myself was born into a family where crafting was almost a way of life. My Mother ,and grandmothers on both my mother and fathers sides were very creative in so many many ways.
So I grew up crafting all the time myself. I have always used my painting as a stress relief and it really works. I just put on my music and get into the zone and paint and create.
I am hoping to connect with creative people, and share your talents and links. I believe we are so blessed to have the internet to be able to share across the great universe of ours.
I want to leave today by asking you to check out the link I have added here http://distressedstamper.blogspot.com and I hope you will leave your comments for my painted projects as well. I love hearing from you.
Tip of the day :
To get a perfect smooth surface for painting on wood, sand wood with a piece of brown paper bag :0)
" Creative people are Rarely Tidy " is what I always say !

Rabbit Food

[singing] "The bunny, the bunny, ohhh I ate the bunny."

Or, uh, whatever these things are.

Holographic rabbit ears? I bet those get a lousy reception.

Do not look directly into the eye of Mara!

Now, picture a cartoon mouse flattened by a piano.

Or, just look at this:

Eek!

You know, I'm starting to think maybe shredded coconut isn't the bunny cake cure-all:

Somewhere in that haystack may be the rest of him.

What the...??
Are these on food court trays?

And yeah, they look like alien gophers wearing plastic rabbit ears. There's that, too.

[rapid blinking]

Uh...

I'm sorry; those "ears" have robbed me of the capacity for coherent thought. And the pink yo-yo thingies jammed into the jawline? I can't...I mean, I don't...That is to say, I have never...er. Huh.

[puffing out cheeks]

[scratching head]

[tapping fingers]

Right. Well, I'm going to wander off aimlessly now, in the hopes of finding something to restore my sanity. The rest of you feel free to talk amongst yourselves.

Ashley M., Sarah F., Anne B., K&J, Gail R., Laura S., & Brooke I., I don't want to tell you a joke that is funny I just want a plate and a fork and a bunny.

- Related Wreckage: Passover These Wrecks

Update from John: Apparently, what we took to be food court trays are actually meat trays which I think we all can agree, is sooo much better. And it raises a question: is it even cake or is it some lovely ground chuck slathered in mashed potatoes? The world may never know! (Unless, of course, somebody bought one and ate it. Then we'd probably know. Ya know?)

Photo frames for all occasions

Prinz Ltd. has introduced about 500 items in its frame and album collections. New products have been introduced in each category: everyday, wedding, baby, juvenile, hobby and social expression themes.

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Easter Oreos

I came across this easy idea and wanted to share.  

I LOVE oreo's with a passion - so I am definitely going to try these!  

Visit Picky Palate for instructions. Enjoy!

Katie Brown launches line for Meijer

Read the entire press release here:

Lifestyle Expert Katie Brown Launches Her Signature Line of Design-Driven Home Products at Meijer -- GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 29 /PRNewswire/ --

Easter? Is That You?

There's a wide range of acceptable Easter motifs these days. Lilies, eggs, baby chicks, crosses, bunny butts - there's just all kinds of stuff to choose from.

So tell me, then: What exactly is this?

An Easter...Pig?

Or how about this?

Pink Cat gives you wings! Literally.

Hm. I'm starting to think we should offer bakeries animal flash cards.

At least then they'd know to put "bunny" in quotes.
(Check out how the right one is looking at the label. Heehee!)

Somebody please tell me this is not a cross:

Although if it's not, then the alternatives are looking pretty alarming. Yowza.

Oh! Speaking of alarming religious cakes: I've yet to see a smoking lamb cake this year. I'm still holding out hope, though. And in the meantime, I did spot a few chocolate cigarettes on this "Easter flowers" design:

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but on a cake they sure alarm me.

The madness continues into the cookie section:

There are no words. Only lots of snickering.

And lastly, we have the gold standard of Easter designs:

The bug bunnies.

Jennifer T., Katie G., Steve, Taylor B., Teryn C., John M., & Shelli A., just tell them to take a left at Albuquerque. Oh, and watch out for those "sprinkles."


- Related Wreckage: Easter Potpourri

Colorful wine carafes

Fiduz Design from Denmark launched its colorful bag-in-box wine carafes at the Housewares Show in Chicago this month. The "egg" is an alternative to serving wine from a box. Just remove the bag and place inside the dispenser. The base is detachable for cleaning. The product is available in eight colors.

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Housewares and holiday items from Australia

Salt and Pepper is an Australian-based vendor of contemporary housewares. Available through Bambis, Salt and Pepper carries a broad line of dinnerware, stemware, cookware and holiday items. It exhibited at the Housewares Show in Chicago this month.

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Shoppers: Ask your favorite independent retailer to order this item for you.

Bunny Bashers

Team, I've called this meeting because someone is doing in our nation's bakery bunnies. Here's the evidence we've gathered so far:

A bevy of bunny butts buried in Baltimore...

...two truckloads of 'tocks terrified teens in Toledo,

...and this hare-raising tail (at least, we think that's a tail) all point to murder most fowl.

Speaking of fowl, here are our chief suspects:

Humpty Dumpty, hatched and dangerous,

...and the Lamb brothers, Bed and Hood:

Ironically, these two are on the lam.

Still, you should have no problem spotting them; just look for the blood-soaked Easter displays:

"Why hellooo, Clarice. If you recognize the movie I'm quoting, then you'll have no choice but to groan in pain. Heheheh. Excellent."

Jodi S., Jenny G., Jade B., Erin R., Jenna C., & Jessica S., I think you'll agree that we need to rename Erin a "J" name.

So Erin, do you prefer Jedidiah or Jehosophat? Lemmeno.

- Related Wreckage: Easter Wreck Round Up

Sunday Sweets: Tickled Pink

I'm not usually much of a girly girl, but something about today's Sweets make me yearn for petticoats and lollipops. So proceed with caution; there's potentially lethal sweetness ahead. ;)

Let's start with some retro chic:

(Sub'd by Pauline R., made by Sweety Darling)

Hooray for kitschy cakes!
(Is anyone else remembering certain art prints from their childhood?)

Right now it seems most little girls are all about the princesses. Here's a sweet way to make them happy without resorting to plastic tiaras in the icing:

(Sub'd by Jacki L., made by Cakes by Eve)

I've seen so many wrecked castle cakes using that plastic turret kit that I'm irrationally grateful to this baker for not using it. Heh.

And an even more elegant Princess design minus the actual princess:

(Sub'd by Shanna R., made by Jane Asher)

Look at the tiny details: the lantern, the pillow, the perfect swirl pattern to the wheels - that cake took some serious skill.

Here's a fun color combo:

(Made by Christine Thompson of Sugar Topped Creations)
That lime green really makes the pink pop; I like seeing unexpected color pairings.

Moving on to more grownup designs...

(Made by CW reader Tammy M.)

This is one of those rare cakes that makes me want to get the baking pans out again. I'm curious to try that big ball of daisies on top. (Although I'm guessing it must be a Styrofoam topper underneath to keep the weight manageable. Bakers? Do you concur?)


Proving that pink is not just for little girls:

(Made by Cake Central user arosstx)

I love this design. It's fantastic seeing what a master decorator can do with a simple square cake, isn't it?

I don't see much pink on today's wedding cakes - too feminine for most couples, perhaps? Or just too old-fashioned? Regardless, I thought this one was sweet without being over-the-top:

(Sub'd by Heidi M., made by Vanilla Pastry Studio)

Great flowers, great piping. I like that there are different shades of pink, too.

And last but not least, this pink-packed beauty shows that sometimes moderation is overrated:

Woohoo! Bring on the flowers!

The side view:

(Made by Holy Sweet)

I don't know how you'd eat it, but boy, is that pretty. I also like the way the birthday girl's name is stamped into the side. It's such a clean, modern alternative to piping. (Not to mention easier, which - let's be honest - is also a major point in its favor.)

Have a Sweet to nominate? E-mail it to me at Sunday Sweets [at] Cake Wrecks [dot] com.

Weekends, are my blogging days.

I'm sorry for not blogging during the weekdays.
I really wanna change my timetable now.

Thank you,
for your understanding. x)

On Tuesday, our school had an essay competition.
Form 5's title is The Joys Of Reading.
And guess what?
Form 4's are The Benefits Of Reading.
Form 2's are Reading As A Hobby.

I know.
What is with them and reading right?
Anyways, as you guys know,
I LOVE writing, and Reading is like what I do everyday.
I had so much JOY writing my heart out =D

Joyce was like ARGH DAMNIT ALL OF TOPIC WHY THIS ONE?!
Gotta give credits to whoever who set the title ;)


Also.
My mentor is the chinese lady teacher, Miss Tan.
She's not my original mentor. Oh well.
She gave me this form to fill out about myself and also another paper to write down my exam results for her.
Which reminds me of the pictures I really ought to upload here xD
Ashleigh help me fill out the forms.
And I took pictures of it.

Next post aite. =D

And the Akur Janji thingy?
My mum couldn't be bother with all these events. =)
Thank you mummy!!


Nowadays, guys are sucha coward beings.
They.Have.No.GUTS!
I mean like, I've seen this couple, and I couldn't help watching them
and wonder why the guy doesn't make a move at all!!
GAWD IT MAKES ME FEEL SO SORRY FOR THE GIRL.

The truth is out ladies,
90% and above of the guys, are cowards.
Sad, but so true.

When was the last time you've heard a story of a guy proposed to one of your girlfriends, Face-to-face?
When was the last time you've heard a guy who went to find his girl just to say sorry, Face-to-face?
When was the last time you've heard a guy who speaks about his true feelings, Face-to-face, instead of acting macho?

I'd pick a guy,
who choose not to use
-phone [calls/texts]
-internet

instead, he uses
-thoughtful gifts [optional]
-cards [optional]
-a special spot
-a right time, right moment
-strong feelings
-honesty
-thoughtfulness
-Hugs and Kisses [optional, but DUH! Why not?!]

That's my dream guy.
Fat chance though.
Guys nowadays...
tsk.tsk.tsk
pitiful.




P.S Percy Jackson was awesome. Love the movie! Thumbs up times two!

P.P.S I live for weekends now. Aih.


From: Darkling Lovecraft aka Suezie

Wreckies of the Month

It's time again to recognize those devoted evil Wrecky henchpersons who've sufficiently amused and/or impressed me this month.

First we have the "Most Awesomely Geeky Baby Shower Cake" (EVER!!):

You long-time henchpersons will recognize this as an homage to that amazing Darth Vader shower cake which I claimed could only be topped by a cake featuring Spock instead. Carol J. was less than impressed with the bakery's end result, but I think the wreckiness just adds to its hilarity, don't you?


Next we have Luke, age 6, who made a "T Rex, NOT a cake Rex!" for a school contest:

Adorable. Love the matching shirt, too, Luke.

(Oh, and he won the contest, btw, but that should go without saying.)

Hey, you know how you're always trying to think of more ways to include Cake Wrecks in your lives? Well here's an idea: use your copy of Cake Wrecks as the guest book at your wedding!

This is GENIUS, Lindsay F. I mean, first of all, now you can NEVER get rid of your copy of Cake Wrecks, but secondly, now this book contains the two things you hold most dear: CW, and, you know, all those people who showed up to your wedding. But mostly Cake Wrecks. Right?


Next, Noelle F. shows us how to throw a birthday party, Carrot Jockey style:

Why yes, that IS a pinata.

And the matching cake, courtesy of HomeStyle Bakery:

Now THOSE are carrots.

And last but certainly not least, Malerie C. got crafty and made me a bracelet!

Cute, right? And hey, if you're tired of waiting on me and John to make more Jockey necklaces (sorry, sorry!) you can even head over to her Etsy store and buy one for yourself!


Many thanks to all of today's awesome readers, and to all of you who continue to make the life of professional blogging bearable with your notes, pictures, and e-mails. This has been a particularly trying week at the CW household, and so the time you guys have taken to encourage me and/or John has been especially treasured. Wreck on, dear Wrecktators. Wreck on.

- Related Wreckage: Fan "Art"