The Post-Halloween Blues (And Drippy Oranges)

'Twas the week after Halloween,
(Such a sad tale to tell),
Of all the spooptacular cakes
That somehow failed to sell.

Dried up pumpkin donuts,

Poltergeists calling, "Bo bo"

Plus all manner of K-K-Kupcakes

...a definite "No-No."

Runny candy corn noses,

And all things smeary and old,

Is it really a wonder
That this one never sold?

[shudder]

So farewell, poop-kin river,

Farewell, slime-haired wrecks!

And brace yourselves, minions;
Thanksgiving is next.

Thanks to Elizabeth M., Attia S., Kat L., Andrea M., Janet P., Jodee R., Amy W., Chris V., & Amy J. for the spoopy send-off.

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P.S. Speaking of Thanksgiving, I found something we all need this year:

Accoutrements Inflatable Turkey
A life-sized, super realistic, inflatable turkey.

The applications are endless, really, but go read the reviews if you need some ideas on what to do with this thing. Or set it up on a mantle wearing a fez and sunglasses! :D

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

Sunday Sweets Brings You A Bounty Of Mandalorian Cakes

Season 2 of The Mandalorian started airing this month, so guess how we're going to celebrate!

(Bearoncé Knows, California)

BY USING THE FORKS.

[...]

AND ALSO WITH CAKE.

 Ok, so that wasn't hard to guess. But what can I say?

[Baker unknown; help?]

Aha, yep, I could probably say that.

I tried to find a fun mix of art styles for you, since there are so many to choose from. Check out how they did this buttercream sky:

(Artes Ana Sweets, Spain)

I also tried to find mostly cakes with Mando actually on them... since we all know who the REAL star is:

(The Lovely Baker, online tutorials)

The Froggy Menace.

Also known as The Child, Baby Yoda, and the reason I'm grinning ear-to-ear:

(Sugar Coated Bakery, Massachusetts)

Eeee! SO CUTE.

More great art:

(The Fox And The Cake, South Carolina, art by Gwendy Delos Santos)

And here's one with more of the Child's babysitters:

(Nina Marie Designs, California)

We definitely need a dramatic silhouette in here:

(Wild Orchid Bakery, New Hampshire)

Yassss.


I think it's possible - just maybe? - that this cake is actually cuter than the real Child:

(A Little Wicked Cakery, California)

Those eyes! Can you believe this is actually cake??


And finally, one last stunner that looks more like a 3D painting than cake:

(Tibiscuits, France, art by @MarkDraws)

WOW. I love that Cara Dune is in there, too, she's awesome.

I hope these made you smile, friends, and that you have a stellar week. May the forks be with you.. and if not, feel free to eat with your hands. I won't judge.

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P.S. Just making sure you've seen these cuties:

"The Child" Collectible Figures, 2-Pk

They're designed by Amy Mebberson, the artist & writer behind Pocket Princesses!

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And from my other blog, Epbot: