Royally Wrecked

Remember that cake with a perfectly drawn Gerber Baby on it that was supposed to be a Gerber daisy?

Yeah, I love that one.

So needless to say, my day has just been made by this "Princess Crown":

So. Not. Kidding.

And according to Anthony N., his sister Gia is actually terrified of clowns, so this "did not go over well." Awww. Poor Gia! Doesn't she know that Mr. Demon McFangs there just wants to play?

With her entrails?

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I don't know about you guys, but when I get something unexpected in the mail, I can't WAIT to open it.

Well, unless it's a bill. Or junk mail. Or suspiciously soggy*.

Anyway, the point is, I think it's basic human nature to want to know what's inside a mystery container. To explore! To learn! To find potential new sources of money/fame/candy! C'mon, it's the basic premise of birthday parties, Christmas, and that whole Pandora-and-her-box thing.

Case in point: if someone handed you a large padded envelope and asked you to "please put this on my cake," and you were, you know, someone who makes cakes, would you...

A) Open the envelope to see what your customer wants printed on the cake

OR

B) Scan the OUTSIDE of the envelope and print that on the cake?

Survey says...

The answer is "Crystal Image Big Prints" clear!

Many thanks to Monica S., who reports she got this gem of a response when she complained:

"You never told me to look in the envelope."

Anyone else suspect this baker gets a lot of wrapping paper for Christmas?

*"Suspiciously Soggy" should totally be a band name. Make this happen, people.

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P.S. That reminds me: I don't know how often you mail stuff, but shouldn't it be in a prettier envelope?

Designer Poly Mailers, 10X13, 30PK

So cute! And they cost less than $9 for 30, dang.

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

Halloweenies

Warning: Weenie humor ahead! 

Anyone else think the Halloween cakes are getting kinda handsy this year?

No, no. I mean, it seems like the designs are getting a lot...fresher.

"GOOSE!"

For example, some people might think these "pumpkins" represent huge...tracts of land:

Others might think it's a little chilly in here.

Hey, sure, bakers, just stick that candy corn anywhere:

I'd say the bat was a nice touch, but I think the ghost might disagree.

And when it comes to pumpkin cookies, this bakery offers up some stiff competition:

I'm surprised that they'd erect such a dinky display.

And while that might seem like a hard act to follow, it turns out there's more than one bakery trying to get ahead:

Psst. Bakers. Here's a tip.

Also, I think your problem stems from a cockeyed decorator with a testy disposition getting a good-natured ribbing from the bakery staff.

Ben, Kristen Z., Bevin C., Petra R., Zack J., and Sara W., these cakes salute you.

Sorry about that.

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P.S. You know how everyone is decorating with these cute wall bats for spooky season?

Well I found them on Amazon! They're re-usable PVC - so weatherproof - and cost less than $10 for a pack of 56. While you're there I highly recommend scrolling the customer image gallery, too, for cute decorating ideas like this.

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And from my other blog, Epbot: