Thursday, July 21, 2011

Butterbeer and Magic

I am a big fan of the Harry Potter series, both the book and the movies. So it was only natural that for the last movie premiere, that I would have a party before we went to the movies. We watched Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I to get in the mood. While watching we enjoyed Red Licorice Wands and Butterbeer Cupcakes.

Take look at our bloody good time!


Red vines and Twizzlers are much better than black licorice in my opinion...they were Ollivander's approved!


(Butterbeer: Not for consumption of underage house-elves)

These Butterbeer cupcakes came from the blog Cupcakes Take the Cake and were inspired by the Butterbeer from the series. They were alittle strong on the butterscotch flavor in the icing, but good all the same!


Three Hogwarts students enjoying their Butterbeer!


My best friend Jessica and I waiting anxiously!



We set up camp, waiting in line...


Jessica and I have be reading and watching Harry Potter together since grade school. We were happy to see it come to an end together!

Sweet Blessed Hannah!

Congratulations to Katie and Danny on Hannah's Baptism! I was honored to make them cupcakes for this special event.


I thought that simple pink crosses was the best way to go.





Here's the guest of honor, Hannah with her Godmother Jessica! Super cute!


Congrats Little Hannah!

Diamonds, Dresses and Cupcakes!

Wedding Season has been in full swing for awhile now. I am always happy to be a part of it for anyone. Usually that means I make the cupcakes for bridal showers. Here's a look at a shower my friend Erin threw for her Aunt...


What a great set-up Erin!


Just the colors every girl loves to see! Usually in box form with a big white bow, but this is just as good!


Congratulations! Good Luck!



Special Delivery from Mr. Stork!

Pink or Blue? If you don't know, then these cupcakes are perfect for a gender neutral celebration!  These are some fun cupcakes from two different baby showers where the gender of the baby was a surprise.

First up were the cupcakes from my best friend's sister-in-law's baby shower.... oh what a mouth full! Hopefully it was a mouth full of cupcake goodness!


Pink and Blue Question Marks....it was all a guess to us...


How about some blue and pink baby bottles?



Bottles and Bibs....


I think I've mentioned before the pink frosting is my favorite!


Now here's a look at the cupcakes for a co-worker who threw a gender neutral baby shower.


Pink and Blue Pacifiers



Gender Neutral bottles


I love making cupcakes for baby showers! It all has to start somewhere... it just helps lead me to their 1st birthday... then the next....keeps life entertaining!

"I always wondered why babies spend so much time sucking their thumbs. Then I tasted baby food." - Robert Orben

Look Whoooo's Getting Older!

My younger sister Katrina loves Owls. Whooo doesn't right now? They are very popular in many ways. So this year for here 22nd Birthday, I made her a very special snowy owl cupcake. I might have taken some inspiration from my favorite snowy owl Hedwig from Harry Potter, but can you blame me?



Take a deep breath, make a wish and give a big hoot!



She got her wish! Then she took apart the owl bit by bit!


Hoping Katrina has a great year!


 owl love you!