Print Me A Picture

Today I’d like to complain about discuss your edible images, bakers, so first lets zip through the basics.

First things first, run spell check.

*facepalm* 

Off to a great start.

Next, properly trim your image:

... and place it smoothly on the cake.

Smoooooothly.

Make sure it's right side up!

And make sure all your color cartridges are full before printing.

If you do accidentally turn someone into Shrek's baby, do not - I repeat, do NOT - use it as your store's display cake.

[innocently begins whistling 'All Star']

Try to choose a cake design that frames the image well:

And remember that photo cakes are all about putting the birthday boy or girl front and center:

If you're making generic cakes for immediate sale, leave plenty of room around your image for the customer's message later:

And choose pictures that go with everything, nothing too specific.

Remember, photo cakes are supposed to be fun, dynamic, and above all, EXUBERANT.

Aw yeah. The Bonnest of Vonages is happening here, I can feel it.

So get on out there, bakers, and give us a big photo finish!

yay

Thanks to Spin, Heather D., Katrina, April S., Art, Julia J., Sam E., Victoria B., Angela J., Candace W., & Stacey B. for seeing the big picture, but only if she's reallllly close.

P.S. Here's an idea: instead of cakes, maybe we should be plastering our loved ones' faces on SOCKS:

Because oh yes, that's a thing you can do for $15.

(I never said it was GOOD idea. Pretty funny, though!)

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

Sunday Sweets Celebrates Fall, Basically

Happy Fall, y'all!

Yep, once it hits October I don't care HOW hot it is outside, it's time for autumn leaves on everything:

(Cupcakes & Confetti, New Jersey)

...and big chunky sweaters:

(Nana's Home Cakery, California)

At least on our pumpkins. :D
Seriously, though, can you believe that's CAKE? I am agog. AGOG I SAY.

By now you've probably picked up that orange is my favorite color, so Fall is when I get to show you how well orange pairs with soft blues:

(Culinary Dots, Germany)

... and dramatic burgandies:

(Sweet T's Bakeshop, New Jersey)

... and of course, bright purple:

(Brittany May Cakes, Canada)

Eeee, so fun!

Fall is also when everyone gets a little basic, but in the best possible way. I actually find it comforting that half the planet is hanging cute fall garlands on their mantels and reveling in a Pumpkin Spice Latte:

(Smetanka Cakes, Belarus)


And speaking of all those Fall garlands:

(Cozy Oven, Toronto)

I want this one.

In the cake world it doesn't get more basic than a unicorn head cake, BUT, if you pumpkin-ize it...

(Katy Sue Designs Cakes, UK)

BOOM, BABY.

Love it with the sunflowers!

Oh hey, I haven't shown you my favorite orange color combo yet:

(Cupcakes & Confetti, New Jersey)

Orange and teal is always my favorite - but throw in some bright pink and I'm EXTRA happy.

Also where do you stand on candy corn? Love 'em or curse 'em? A friend told me she loves the Brach's mix of candy corn and chocolate peanuts, and I have to admit, I am intrigued.

And finally, let's go out with either a 2024 mood OR, if you're a typical introvert hermit like me, just another Friday night mood:

(Denise's Delights, Illinois)
PREACH.

I hope these made your heart happy, my friend, and reminded you to get out those decorations you love, bake something fun, or just go get yourself a PSL. Hey, you've earned it. ::hugs::

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P.S. Is it too early for the Sanderson Sisters? Asking for MANY friends:

Hocus Pocus Women's Tee

There's also an "I smell children" version at the link, haha.

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And from my other blog, Epbot: