After last summer, I knew that I needed to find some hobbies if I wanted to stay productive, happy and positive. It's hard staying home alone! I am hoping to find a job but until then, I don't want to be sitting around the house watching television. That just gets depressing and I am not doing that.
So what did I decide to learn?
Cake Decorating
Tony and I spent probably an hour and a half roaming Hobby Lobby. I got this book...Wilton Cake Decorating Course 1
Tony and I spent probably an hour and a half roaming Hobby Lobby. I got this book...Wilton Cake Decorating Course 1
Wilton has four course books that cover every kind of cake you could ever want to make. Wilton also has kits that go hand in hand with the course books, so I have the supplies that are required for the different lessons. Today I made some frosting and decided to try out a few of the designs on parchment paper. It's harder than I thought! I thought I could figure everything out by just looking at the examples pictures...after trying to figure it out on my own, I started reading the instructions and had a lot more luck :) I think that's the hardest thing about learning something new. I never want to start at the beginning--I want to be an expert on my first try.
Here are a few snapshots that I took
I love polka dots and I love Tony...my two favorite things :)
Here are a few snapshots that I took
I love polka dots and I love Tony...my two favorite things :)
Practicing little stars...
And my headless clown...I don't know how to make heads but I attempted to make a body. I think it turned out pretty cute. By this point my frosting was getting warm and so it wasn't as stiff as it could be but I still like it! 
Tomorrow I may try decorating an actual cake or just practice more designs.
I'm excited to have something new to do!
10 comments:
wahoo! that book is how i learned how to decorate cakes! go megan! and good luck with that girl {it looks like you have the talent!!!}
Whoa!!! That's super cute and looks like fun! I tried making a rose with frosting the first time and thought I should be an expert. Learning something new is always so humbling! :) I hope you're having a wonderful time in your new home!
Okay YOU HAVE A GIFT!!! no joke that clown body is so great! you are fantastic!!!
Way cute clown...even without a head...I think I wold just eat the frosting all day until it started to taste too gross.
I love the new apartment photos...you guys have a cute place and room for a guest too...mmmm is your Mom coming soon?
You are so creative:) that sounds really fun to do. My sister in law makes cakes for weddings and birthdays and all sorts of things. And she just taught herself. Maybe it will be your new thing.
hey- they sell plastic heads for those clowns... I've seen them.
GREAT JOb-- ESpecIAllY for a beginner, seriously- really great job!!
it's great to stay busy & learning even though you are a college grad now- :) I am so proud of you -- love you & tony too...mom
good for you!! These look so good. Way to be productive. What a good skill.
Megs!! Oh it was so fun to see your blog and look at what you've been up to! I haven't seen you for so long. It looks like you're doing great though! I love the cake decorating idea, someday I'll have to try it!
How fun!! I took those cake decorating classes at Michael's and it was a blast!!
Megs...I love it! I'm home alone alot right now too...so I know what you mean about hobbies...I'm taking up sewing! Your frosting looks great!
Katie
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