Awkward Ninja Turtle Erections & Other Treats

Further proof that talent and common sense aren't always a package deal:

Now if only it said "CREST HERE" on the left.

John's taken over e-mail submission duties here at CW, and speaking of "duties..."
... yesterday he named this file, "pretty much just poop.jpg"

NAILED IT.

("Cake Wrecks: Keeping It Prefessional Since 2008")

I'm sorry, everyone; I know poop jokes are classless and in poor taste.

So here, have an Awkward Ninja Turtle Erection:

BOOYAKASHA!

(I'm not sure who looks more horrified: me or him.)

One of my Grammar Police friends recently posted a Facebook mini-rant about the word "alright" - which I, personally, have no problem with.*

[*Yeah, I said it. COME AT ME, BRO.]

The very next day was my friend's birthday, so I found her the perfect cake from our archives:

It went over so well, I think everyone should do this for their grammar-loving friends!

I also recommend writing something like, "Its you're birthday! Irregardless, do'nt loose ur kool, Ok?"

And finally, for you bakers out there: this is why you should be careful what you post on Facebook:

Ouch.

Thanks to Regina F., Doug M., Sharlyn W., Andrea C., & Anony M., who all know Facebook is really only good for thought-provoking political discussions.

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Oh hey, finally an excuse to talk about the new TMNT action figures I just bought... for myself:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: LARP Figures

The turtles dressed up to play "Mutants & Mazes" on the show (the 2012 reboot), and I just learned a few weeks ago that there are action figures of them in costume, which is just about the greatest thing ever. LOOK AT DONNY IN HIS WIZARD BATH ROBE. Bahahaha! I still have to figure out where to display these beauties. 

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

Sunday Sweets: Word To Your Mother

It's Mother's Day, Sweets fans, and even if we can't be with our moms today, we can still celebrate with gorgeous cakes!

(Ester Cakes, Online Tutorials & Supplies)

Look at these cheery roses - I'd never have thought to pair them with black and gold stripes like this, but it's fantastic.

And check out this optical illusion:

(Cake Buro, Moscow)

It looks like this little guy just toddled out the doorway, right? Love the detail on the tiny toys, and all the floating hearts.

How about a classic "Mom" tattoo cake?

(Aksiniia Kraeva Pozzi, online tutorial here)

Extra points for that cartoony cell-shading on the drips and roses.

I didn't just do a doube-take on this next one, I did a quadruple-take:

(Sugar Creations by Noel, Puerto Rico)

The jar is cake, yes! WOWIE.

This one feels a graphic novel come to life in brilliant technicolor:

(Skazka Cakes, New Jersey)

SUCH a great use of printed edible images. The layering on top with the flowers looks so cool, and I'm loving all these colors together.

We call John's mother "Mum," so I was happy to find this one:

(All Things Cupcakes, UK)

I love the use of cupcakes for roses, and the soft watercolor effect in the design - it's so delicate!

 Aw, here's a "Mom" sundae for Mom's Sunday!

(Sweet Delights by Adria Perdomo, Miami)

Now that is a cup cake. :D

Painting with buttercream is one of my favorite techniques:

(Marée Cake, Korea)

Riddle me this: are the flowers on top real, or sugar?

(I'm pretty sure they're sugar, and that's blowing my mind.)

More Sweet colors together:

(Smash Cakes Holland, the Netherlands)

I like how the stripes blend the pink into the blue and back again. 

Ohh, and look at the shimmer on this one:

(Couture Cakes By Olga, Sri Lanka)

Metallic colors can be tricky to nail on a cake - and this is one of the best examples I've ever seen.  So sweet!

And finally, a bright-and-cheerful giggle:

(Dewey's Bakery Winston-Salem, North Carolina)

TRUTH.

Who knew tiny rolls of TP would pair so well with flowers? Ha!

However you're spending your day today, I hope you get a few moments to rest, relax, and share some smiles with your loved ones. Happy Mother's day to all you moms out there, and may the rest of you have a Sunday that is extra EXTRA Sweet.

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P.S. I don't know who needs to see this, but apparently you can get an entire pizza made of socks:

Pizza Socks Box, Pepperoni

You can also get one with assorted toppings?? This is just the kind of weird I needed today, haha.

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And from my other blog, Epbot: