Category Archives: Cake Decorating

The Last Cookie Bender

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

Or maybe the first. Probably somewhere in between. It was either that or a Futurama joke and I do try to keep this blog family-friendly. Anyway. COOKIE BENDING! A friend on G+ challenged me to make a bent-clock cookie as … Continue reading →

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Austin Bakes for West

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

I got an email via Bake a Wish that there will be a bake sale to benefit West, TX hosted by Austin Bakes. Details and a sign-up form to bake or volunteer can be found here. I’m already committed to … Continue reading →

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Free Hugs For Your Face

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

I recently made some cookies with nerdy things on them to send to friends. I will protect their privacy but I still want to show the rest of you the nerdtasticiosity. Yes that’s a real word: I’m a perfeshunal writer. … Continue reading →

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Fondant On, Fondant Off

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

I made a cake for a fundraiser for SunDragon Martial Arts studio where my daughter takes karate lessons. It’s a wonderful dojo in south Austin with a self-defense focus and a very female-positive attitude. I highly recommend it and was … Continue reading →

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Kids’ Classes!

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

My classes for kids on making fondant animals just got listed at Make it Sweet: KIMBERLY’S KIDS – FONDANT FIGURES Kids should come join Kimberly Chapman in this fun hands-on class. They will learn the basics of making animal figures … Continue reading →

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Easter Cupcakes (Or Brush Embroidery Part 2: No Really, Try It!)

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

Last week I tried the technique known as brush embroidery for the first time and told you all how easy it is. For Easter weekend, my seven-year-old daughter and I made some cupcakes using the same technique and she’d like … Continue reading →

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Brush Embroidery Is Easy – You Should Try It

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

My cake friends kept saying that but since I don’t make a lot of pretty cakes, I didn’t really have much chance to give it a go. Then I saw on the Bake A Wish list that an open-design cake … Continue reading →

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Kids’ Decorating Classes

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

The folks at Make it Sweet here in Austin are letting me teach some kid classes at their shop. The first date is set for April 28 but we’re still working out the details. I frequently get asked by parents … Continue reading →

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Austin Cake Show Wrap-Up

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

It was another exciting year at the That Takes the Cake! Sugar Arts Show here in Austin, and I’m thrilled to report that I accomplished my goal in winning the Innovator Award. This was a new prize at the show, … Continue reading →

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That’s No Moon

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Kimberly Chapman

That’s a 2.25″ solid ball of homemade gummy candy shaped like a Death Star. What’s even better is it’s super easy to make. Simply follow my Basic Gummy Recipe in any flavour you like, but make a double batch to … Continue reading →