http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk en-gb kathryns-cakes.co.uk 2010-8-18T00:00:00Z kathryns-cakes.co.uk http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#73142 I will be attending the Wedding Fayre at The Tewkesbury Park Hotel on Sunday October 10th 2010. This event is organised by WOW Weddings and is an ideal opportunity for bridestobe to view my work sample my cakes and chat in an informal environment before committing to a consultation. Entrance is free so why not come along 2010-8-18 13:00:41 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#71510 The new issue of Wedding Cakes A Design Source has just popped through my letterbox and Im pleased to say Ive five cakes featured in it including a photo on the contents page. 2010-7-28 11:57:02 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#71104 Hoorah A letter today to say Ive been accepted as a WI Recommended Speaker. If youre booking a programme for any group or club why not drop me a line to see if Im available. 2010-7-23 17:12:37 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#70979 I presented at Worcestershire Federation of WIs Speakers Evening a couple of weeks ago. I modelled a desinger handbag in 10 minutes Still not heard whether Ive been accepted onto their Speakers List but two branches have booked me for one of their meetings next year so I cant have been that bad. Demonstrations can be adapted to suit any group whatever your interests or experience so give me a ring. 2010-7-21 20:59:18 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#70897 Ive recently been interviewed by Elaine Thomas of Creative Celebration Cakes. See the full interview at Mystical Mischiefs Madhouse. 2010-7-20 22:07:36 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#70896 Gosh a busy few weeks with cakes and demonstrations following each other in quick succession. A hugely successful wedding cake last week Hayleys brown damask print cake can be seen in the Wedding Cake Gallery. Lots of interest for next summer too with some high summer dates already booked up. 2010-7-20 22:04:03 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#68355 Just spent a couple of hours bagging and pricing up a bead and wire delivery. There are some lovely new lines including coloured bullion wire pale gold Swarovski pearls and divine blueblack shimmering pearls. Im hoping to add them to the online shop over the weekend but please be patient if the photos arent updated immediately. 2010-6-19 14:54:53 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#67721 Thanks to the ladies of Ludlow BSG for hosting a new demonstration last night Shoes and Handbags. It went well lots of oohs and aahs and positive feedback. Im demonstrating again next Wednesday at Staffordshire BSG so if youre in the area come along. 2010-6-11 20:53:05 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#67039 A big thank you to Lakeland Worcester for hosting last nights event in aid of St Richards Hospice. The shop was very busy and a substantial amount was raised for the Hospice. I hope everyone gained something from watching my demonstration. Have a look in the gallery for some of the ideas demonstrated. 2010-6-4 21:43:51 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#65746 Cake Jewellery still seems to be very popular. Ive given two demonstrations in the last week the first to Cheltenham BSG and then last night to Monmouth and District BSG. Thanks to both Branches for their hospitality. Once people see how versatile wire and beads can be and how they can be incorporated into designs even by the most traditional of sugarcrafters they are really enthusiastic. Have a look in my Wedding Cake Gallery for some ideas and then in the online shop for supplies. Happy Cake Beading 2010-5-20 11:45:36 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#64788 Lakeland Worcester are holding a charity event in aid of St Richards Hospice on the evening of Thursday June 3rd. Ill be demonstrating making and decorating cupcakes and cookies using Lakeland products and hopefully raising funds for a worthwhile local charity. 2010-5-7 21:06:03 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#64685 Ive just taken delivery of a new edible photo printer and the print quality is amazing. The printer I had was good but this one is superb. Priced at 1636 for an A4 sheet and from 16345 for a fully decorated cake edible printing is a way to personalise your cake not just with a photo but with a favourite motif or design. Click here for further information. 2010-5-6 12:05:42 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#64299 A big hello to all you brides and groomstobe who I talked to on Thursday at the Tewkesbury Park Hotel. The Fair was a big success with a steady stream of visitors. Many thanks to Teresa and Darren at WOW Weddings who went out of their way to make sure everything ran smoothly. I hope those of you whove visited the website have found something you like. Why not give me a ring or drop me an email to discuss your wedding cake further 2010-5-1 16:20:22 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#63882 I will be attending the Wedding Fayre at The Tewkesbury Park Hotel on Thursday 29th April 2010. This event is organised by WOW Weddings and is an ideal opportunity for bridestobe to view my work sample my cakes and chat in an informal environment before committing to a consultation. 2010-4-26 15:09:39 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#62217 Ive sourced both the wax carvers used by Sue Rudge at the Spring Sparkle and the locking forceps used by Wendy Field at the Region 5 Meeting. Keep an eye on the online shop for their arrival. 2010-4-5 10:27:50 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#62084 I had the very nice man from Environmental Health round a few weeks ago just to check my kitchen and hygiene practice was up to scratch. Im very pleased to say that he had no issues and was more than satisfied with what I was doing and as a consequence Ive been awarded five stars the top rating. View my rating here. 2010-4-2 19:30:59 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#61229 Kathryns Cakes is now on Facebook. Why not become a fan 2010-3-23 20:29:21 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#60987 Those of you who were at the Spring Sparkle will already have seen the new Gift Box Tutorial. For those of you who werent its now online on the Downloads page. I do have kits with templates and formers available. Contact me for further information. 2010-3-20 21:43:42 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#60865 Ive added some new photos to the Wedding Gallery today the same cake presented in different ways. Its amazing what a change in ribbon can do. If youre looking for your wedding cake dont be afraid to say Could you... or Id like to incorporate.... My diary is almost full for August though Ive availability left for much of the rest of the year. Im currently taking Save the Date bookings for 2011 with initial consultations 6 months before your Big Day. 2010-3-18 21:08:55 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#60019 Wow Did I enjoy yesterday or did I enjoy yesterday I was demonstrating at The Spring Sparkle a demonstration day in Harefield. It was great to spend the day with fellow sugarcraft enthusiasts and see two other fantastic demonstrators. I met up with friends old and new it was nice to put a few faces to names and thoroughly enjoyed myself.A big thank you to Chris for organising the day. Unfortunately Im already booked to demonstrate on the day of the planned Autumn Sparkle but I know that will be a great day too. 2010-3-7 20:41:52 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#59440 A big hello to all you brides and groomstobe who I talked to today at Menzies Welcombe Stratford on Avon. The Fayre was a big success with a steady stream of visits. I only had one cookie left at the end of the day so must have talked to almost 50 brides. I hope those of you whove visited the website have found something you like. Why not give me a ring or drop me an email to discuss your wedding cake further 2010-2-28 20:52:47 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#58990 I will be attending the Wedding Fayre at Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa amp Golf Course StratforduponAvon on Sunday 28th February 2010. This event is organised by Amanda at www.perfectdays.info and is an ideal opportunity for bridestobe to view my work sample my cakes and chat in an informal environment before committing to a consultation.View venue here 2010-2-22 21:47:22 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#55692 www.graze.com is offering all visitors to my site a free grazefruit box. Type in code PY71HLD for your free box. httpwww.graze.compPY71HLD. 2010-1-7 20:44:59 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#54251 Ive put a couple of ideas on the downloads page for you to try. Both have been made as cards but will work equally well as cakes indeed Ive made both as cakes and they were a great success. Why not give them a go Send me a picture of your finished creations. 2009-12-9 21:32:59 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#52589 Where to start Ive not updated the blog for a few weeks now and Ive realised Ive quite a lot to report. Firstly after my demonstration on 4th November at Gloucester BSG Im now an Accredited Demonstrator. It was a fun night once I got there. The SatNav sent me to the worng place and I arrived with 3 minutes to spare. Not ideal. However the demonstration went well and I was relieved to get my Accreditation. Then it was straight home and onto my pieces for Cake International Exhibition at the NEC. After three evenings work both pieces were finished photographed and boxed ready for the off. I recognised a couple of peoples work when I arrived at the NEC but just dropped off my entries and left. I was delighted to receive a Merit for my celebration cake with wired flowers a new class for me and a departure from my usual style. But I was even more thrilled when I saw I had GOLD and third in class for my novelty cake. The standard was very high well done to ... 2009-11-9 21:27:15 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#49997 After weeks of work the online shop has gone live today. I do hope you see something you like and that your buying experience runs smoothly. Ive looked for tools that Ive found useful not necessarily sugarcraft tools but extras that I now couldnt be without and beads and wires that Id use on cakes or even jewellery to wear. All the crystals are Swarowski AB meaning they catch the light and twinkle beautifully and the range of beads means theres something to suit every brides budget. Enjoy 2009-10-4 19:57:33 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#49689 Well what a weekendI had to finish a twotier wonky Christening cake for collection Saturday lunchtime then crack on with my competition pieces for Cheltenham and Gloucesters Exhibition on Sunday. It was 11pm when I called it a day on Friday night with nothing finished and after a quick trip to the hairdressers on Saturday morning it was back to it. At 10.30pm Id finally finished my pieces and went to bed ready for an early start.I was in the car and away at 8am as delivery was between 8.30 and 9.30. Then followed a nervewracking wait. The exhibition opened at 11am and I have to say it was a great show. By 12.30 the Novice Class results we out Silver for my flowers. A good result as Id not entered a floral piece before.It was 2.30 before the Open Sugarpaste Cake results were announced Gold and Trophy. What a result Im just coming back down to Earth now 2009-9-29 21:33:50 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#47857 Many people have asked where I got my Corian board. For those of you unfamiliar with Corian its a manmade composite which looks similar to granite ideal for rolling out flowerpaste pastillage and sugarpaste. Its very hardwearing and lovely to work on. Ive sourced some boards 25cm x 25cm which are available at my demonstrations or direct from me by post. Priced at 16315 plus pampp I think they represent very good value for money. Im also looking into a larger board approx 50cm x 50cm. Drop me a line if youre interested in either size. 2009-8-31 22:30:38 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#47856 Last weekend saw a new one for me a kilted groom Fiona and Donald are a lovely couple Dont worry too much about the tartan noone will look that closely yeah right Hopefully I got it right and having seen Fiona at the hotel on the morning of the wedding Im happy that she looked as she should. 2009-8-31 22:22:22 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#47139 Great news Ive added two downloads. Why not take a look and have a go at creating your own Christening topper Kits with templates and formers are available email me for details. 2009-8-19 10:54:52 http://www.kathryns-cakes.co.uk/page16.htm#47073 So here it is the new website. The old one was looking a bit tired and outdated. Ive gone for a clean clear layout and hope to give visitors something extra with free downloads and tips the first ones should be live by the end of the week. 2009-8-17 21:47:17