Welcome: Sugar Creations

Half Baked is excited to announce the newest addition to our Top Tier Cake Directory! If you’re a lover of cake or a loyal Half Baked reader, you’re probably already familiar with this very talented lady.  If you’re a bride-to-be or party planner extraordinaire in the Kansas area, now’s the time to listen up!  Rebecca Sutterby has been baking since grade school, creating cakes for happy customers for years and inspiring us all along the way!  Her work has appeared on TLC, Food Network, BRIDES Magazine and more!   Today, I’m truly honored to welcome Rebecca and her cake shop, Sugar Creations, to our cake directory!

Rebecca opened Sugar Creations in 2002 after discovering her talent while creating a cake for her son’s birthday.  Almost 10 years and oodles of cakes later, Sugar Creations will grow again with a new store location!  Rebecca and her husband are renovating an old cafe in Uniontown, Kansas, with the hopes of opening their new shop in late 2012!

Rebecca specializes in wedding cakes but also happens to make the most amazing party cakes.  With clean lines and a whimsical flair, her children’s cakes are over-the-top adorable! Get ready to ohhh and ahhh… and then hop over to the Sugar Creations website, Flickr and Facebook Page to see more of these incredible cakes!

I could not be more thrilled to have Sugar Creations as part of our Top Tier Cake Directory!  Show them a little love and check out their full listing in Top Tier.  A special thanks to Rebecca Sutterby for joining us.  We can’t wait to see more of your spectacular work!

Quick Reference Links:
Website: www.sugarcreations.com
Be Inspired: Sugar Creations on Flickr
Be a Fan: Facebook Page
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Welcome: My Little Love

Half Baked is thrilled to announce another great addition to our growing list of sponsors.  This online boutique is all about my my favorite things…. parties and cake!  My Little Love offers all of the charming party supplies and oh-so-cute details you see in today’s best parties!  From mini glass bottles, to fancy cupcake liners, wrappers and vintage paper straws, you’ll find all everything you need to bring your party to life.  Plus yummy packaging supplies and baker’s twine for your homemade goodies!

Today only, My Little Love is offering our readers 40% off all Divine Twine™ purchases!! This eco-luxe, soft bakers twine is perfect finishing touch for gifts and favors.  And a charming addition to any homemade holiday gift!  Just use promo code CAKE.

So hop on over and shop until your heart’s content on the My Little Love website and follow along on their Facebook Page.  A special thanks to My Little Love for partnering with us! Welcome to Half Baked!

Quick Reference Links:
Website:  MyLittleLove.com
Be a Fan: Facebook Page
Follow: Twitter Page

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Welcome: Amanda Oakleaf Cakes

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Half Baked is excited to announce the newest addition to our Top Tier Cake Directory!  This cake shop is seriously all about the fun!  From the talented team of bakers and cake designers to their mascot!  (Yes, you read that right… the shop mascot is known as Dr. Fresh.)  Most importantly, the fun comes to life in whimsical cake creations that are just downright delightful.  With big smiles, we are thrilled to welcome Amanda Oakleaf Cakes to our cake directory!

With a passion for art and a love of sugar, Amanda Oakleaf started her business in her one room apartment. Fast forward three years and now Amanda Oakleaf Cakes has a gorgeous storefront just outside of Boston.  Amanda and her insanely talented and dedicated team create cakes for every occasion.  From intricately sculpted designs to elegant displays, each creation is made entirely from scratch.  Every morsel of buttercream, fondant and gumpaste is made by hand.   From scratch!   With a hefty dose of hard work and talent, they’re creating cakes that both look and taste above the rest.

How incredibly adorable is this 3D golden retriever cake?!?  Sporting a Red Sox jersey, this little guy was actually the size of a real puppy.  As if he wasn’t charming enough, Amanda and her crew named him Frosting.  I think I’m in love with Frosting!  And check out the crazy details in this mammoth elephant cake…

On top of the stellar 3D designs, Amanda and her team create some lovely wedding cakes as well.  Now for some pretties…

You know I’m a huge fan of ombre cakes!  And I absolutely adore those ruffled flowers!  And this next cake makes such a dramatic statement with its black and white stripes and bold pop of red…

Ok… so I can’t mention the shop mascot and leave you wondering.  Here’s a little peek at the team and Dr. Fresh!  His hat reads “Vanilla Ice-ing”.  Ha!

I could not be more thrilled to have Amanda and her team as part of our Top Tier Directory! Show them a little love and check out their full listing in Top Tier.   See even more delightful designs on Amanda Oakleaf Cakes website, blog and Facebook Page.

Special thanks to Amanda and her team for joining us. We can’t wait to feature more of your spectacular work!

Quick Reference Links:
Website:  OakleafCakes.com
Be Inspired:  Oakleaf Cakes Blog
Be a Fan: Facebook Page
Top Tier Directory: Full Listing

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Welcome: Pastry Studio

Half baked is pleased to announce the latest addition to our Top-tier cake directory!  If you are a regular reader, you are probably already familiar with this charming pastry shop in Daytona Beach.  We had the privilege of their cakes in the past.... like this adorable candy buttons cake, this vibrant sea side wedding and this retro lollipop cakepart.  Based on your answers, I gather that you love this cake as much as I!  That is why I'm thrilled that The pastry Studio in our directory welcome cake!

Sherri Meyers and her team at the pastry Studio you have fantastic cakes exciting creations for years!  I was in the year 2004 my obsession with cake first began with the pastry Studio beaten.  From this moment on, I have a big fan of Sherris style and have loved it develop and progress with the current trends.  But one thing has remained constant over time…. these drafts are spotless!  The confectionery Studio is known for their impeccable attention to detail and artistic expression.  Of outrageous and trendy, classic and elegant the creative possibilities are endless.  Made of fresh, high-quality ingredients, this swoon worthy sweets pampers all your senses!

I absolutely love this striking yellow and Brown wedding cake.  With so many different textures and design elements, I notice something new every time I see it!  I love the contrast, created by the mod geometric circle pattern and the flirty ruffled flowers.  And although we talk mainly about cakes here are a few pictures of the other goodies, the pastry had to be Studio, as their beautiful cookie favors and Cupcakes….

Now back to the cake!  Truth be told, it was a challenge, the choice of the cake for today's post.  There are far too many great designs in the pastry Studio portfolio to show all in a single post them!  But here is a few more of my current favorites...

Special thanks to Sherri and her team with us. We can't wait to more of your spectacular work with!

Quick reference links:
Website: ThePastryStudio.com
Be inspired: Pastry Studio Blog
Become a fan: Facebook page
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