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How to stamp on fondant from the new book Cupcake Decorating Lab

If you like rubber stamping and you like cupcakes then today's post featuring a tutorial on how to stamp on fondant from the book Cupcake Decorating Lab: 52 Techniques, Recipes, and Inspiring Designs for Your Favorite Sweet Treats! is for you.

An added tip from The Creative Cake Shop: If you want to write something unique on your fondant cupcakes, try using Wilton's Extra Fine Food Writer Markers. They give you added control and can even be used to color in your stamp instead of food painting!

And if cupcake decorating is your thing or you want it to be you can get yourself in the running for a copy of simply by answering the question:

What is your favorite flavor of cake?

Answer by Thursday May 9th at midnight.

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Giveaway open to residents of the US and Canada only. By entering our giveaway, you are automatically signed up for our Craftside  e-newsletter.   

For another chance to win a copy of Cupcake Decorating Lab and a tutorial on how to make Owl Cupcakes pop on over to SPOON.

Now onto the tutorial on how to stamp on fondant:

Click on these pages from Cupcake Decorating Lab to enlarge and read the full tutorial on how to stamp on fondant.

More about the Quarry book:

Cupcake Decorating Lab:

52 Techniques, Recipes, and Inspiring Designs for Your Favorite Sweet Treats!

by

Bridget Thibeault

Discover easy, accessible, and fun techniques for making beautifully decorated cupcakes with Cupcake Decorating Lab! This inspiring guide starts out with basic techniques, such as frosting cupcakes with an offset spatula; using a piping bag and tips; flooding cupcake tops with icing; frosting with chocolate ganache; and tinting buttercream.

The labs in the book cover a wide variety of exciting decorating techniques, such as how to make sugared and candied fruit and flower garnishes; stamping, stenciling, and piping on fondant; and scroll work, writing, and borders. You’ll also find fun ideas for children, weddings, holidays, entertaining, nature themes, and more. Plus, the author includes all of her favorite cake and icing recipes! Create the most delicious and stylish cupcakes imaginable with Cupcake Decorating Lab!

Bridget Cavanaugh Thibeault, chef/co-proprietor with John Emerman and Tatyana Rehn of Luna Bakery & Cafe in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, began her career in advertising in Chicago after earning a degree from Marquette University. A love for cooking  and creativity led her to culinary school where she earned an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts from the Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago.

Bridget moved to New York City to become a food stylist, gaining experience in both print and television for major food brands and publications. Flour Girl, her custom cake and dessert business, was launched as a creative side business. She returned to Chicago in 2004 to work as culinary director at a culinary consulting firm doing recipe and menu development, testing,  writing, product ideation, and food styling. In 2006, Bridget relocated to her hometown of Cleveland to focus on her growing  Flour Girl business, which in turn led to her partnership with John and Tatyana. In 2011 they opened Luna Bakery & Cafe. Luna offers fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner options including crepes, salads, paninis, local espresso, and coffee. Specialities include: made from scratch pastries, cupcakes, and wedding cakes. To learn more about Luna visit www.lunabakerycafe.com. 

How to make candied citrus slices from the book Cupcake Decorating Lab

Now I know it's not Tasty Friday, it's Tasty Tuesday and today I have a tasty technique to share with you. It is a tutorial on how to make candied citrus slices from the new book Cupcake Decorating Lab: 52 Techniques, Recipes, and Inspiring Designs for Your Favorite Sweet Treats!.

 

Click on these pages from Cupcake Decorating Lab to enlarge and read all about how to make and twist up candied citrus slices.

 

I had to give this a try, well at least the idea of twirling up a slice of lemon to dress up a drink.

I used a plastic toothpick with a heart on the top and a fun little pink tinted glass. Oh there is going to be lots of fun to be had with this book!

 More about the Quarry book:

Cupcake Decorating Lab:

52 Techniques, Recipes, and Inspiring Designs for Your Favorite Sweet Treats!

by

Bridget Thibeault

Discover easy, accessible, and fun techniques for making beautifully decorated cupcakes with Cupcake Decorating Lab! This inspiring guide starts out with basic techniques, such as frosting cupcakes with an offset spatula; using a piping bag and tips; flooding cupcake tops with icing; frosting with chocolate ganache; and tinting buttercream.

The labs in the book cover a wide variety of exciting decorating techniques, such as how to make sugared and candied fruit and flower garnishes; stamping, stenciling, and piping on fondant; and scroll work, writing, and borders. You’ll also find fun ideas for children, weddings, holidays, entertaining, nature themes, and more. Plus, the author includes all of her favorite cake and icing recipes! Create the most delicious and stylish cupcakes imaginable with Cupcake Decorating Lab!

Bridget Cavanaugh Thibeault, chef/co-proprietor with John Emerman and Tatyana Rehn of Luna Bakery & Cafe in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, began her career in advertising in Chicago after earning a degree from Marquette University. A love for cooking  and creativity led her to culinary school where she earned an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts from the Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago.

Bridget moved to New York City to become a food stylist, gaining experience in both print and television for major food brands and publications. Flour Girl, her custom cake and dessert business, was launched as a creative side business. She returned to Chicago in 2004 to work as culinary director at a culinary consulting firm doing recipe and menu development, testing,  writing, product ideation, and food styling. In 2006, Bridget relocated to her hometown of Cleveland to focus on her growing  Flour Girl business, which in turn led to her partnership with John and Tatyana. In 2011 they opened Luna Bakery & Cafe. Luna offers fresh breakfast, lunch, and dinner options including crepes, salads, paninis, local espresso, and coffee. Specialities include: made from scratch pastries, cupcakes, and wedding cakes. To learn more about Luna visit www.lunabakerycafe.com.

Want to see a cute video featuring the author? Check it out:

OTM - Luna from Go Media on Vimeo.

 

Craftside and SPOON Double Holiday Goodness Book Giveaway

Did you love last week's Double Holiday Goodness Giveaway? Well, I have another Double Holiday Goodness Giveaway for you today! This one is with SPOON and it's all about BOOKS!

Get yourself in the running for these 2 fabulous sets of craft and cook books!

This first Craftside set includes:

Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails  by Ted Haigh

Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals  by Carla Sonheim

Vegan Food Gifts by Joni Marie Newman

The Textile Artist's Studio Handbook by Visnja Popovic and Owyn Ruck

Book Art Studio Handbook by Stacie Dolin and Amy Lapidow

The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet by Margaret Hubert

The Complete Photo Guide to Beading by Robin Atkins

Steampunk: An Illustrated History of Fantastical Fiction, Fanciful Film and Other Victorian Visions by Brian J. Robb

You can get yourself in the running for this first Craftside set of books 3 easy ways.

1. Leave your answer in the comments below to the question:

Do you consider cooking a craft? If so, do you consider yourself a "foodie"? Do you get your craft inspiration from sources that cover both crafts and feature recipes?

2. Share your favorite holiday food or craft over at the Craftside Facebook page (remember in order for Craftside Facebook updates to show in your newsfeed, you need to hover over the "LIKED" button on our page and select "Show in News Feed". Otherwise you might miss our on our behind the scenes sneak peeks!)

3. Join our mailing list on the top right column.

Enter by midnight December 13th, 2012 and we will randomly pick a winner from entrances. Watch your email as you may be the proud new owner of a whole bunch of book goodness!

To get yourself in the running for this set of Cooking and Crafting books pop on over to SPOON.

The SPOON set of books includes:

Making Artisan Pasta by Aliza Green

The Sweet Book of Candy Making by Elizabeth LaBau

How to Make Stuffed Animals by Sian Keegan

The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating by Autumn Carpenter

Extreme Brewing: A Deluxe Edition with 14 New Homebrew Recipes by Sam Calgione

Shake, Stir, Pour: Fresh Homegrown Cocktails by Katie Loeb

How to Build a Better Pie by Millicent Souris

The Joy of Foraging by Gary Lincoff 

Good luck!!!

     

How to make gum paste or fondant picks from the book The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

Cupcakes are all over the place right now, and they are so fun to decorate! If you want to get in on the action, try making your own gum paste or fondant picks using this tutorial featured in the new book The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating.

Click on this page from The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating to enlarge and read how to make your own picks! The heart is perfect for Valentine's Day or an anniversary—and who doesn't "love" a sweet treat on a special day?

If you want to kick your pastry decorating skills up a notch, grab yourself a copy of this inspiring and tutorial filled book:

The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

by

Autumn Carpenter

This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular cake decorating techniques, including piped frosting, fondant, and hand modeled figures. For each technique, there is an overview of the tools and materials used and complete instructions with photos. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in each section. Galleries of decorated cakes by various artists offer the reader examples and inspiration to pursue the hobby for themselves.

Autumn Carpenter is a skilled sugar artist, demonstrator, teacher, and author. She is a third generation candy-maker and confectionery artist; growing up she worked closely with her mother on books, product development, and classes. Autumn demonstrates annually at the International Cake Exploration Societé and travels the US teaching her craft. She has self-published several books on cake decorating, cookie decorating, cupcakes, and candy making. She is part-owner of a retail cake and candy supply shop. Visit her online at www.autumncarpenter.com and http://autumncarpenter.wordpress.com.

 

How to make Easter cake decorations from the book The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

With Easter just a hop, skip, and a jump away, I thought I'd share this tutorial on how to make icing bunny decorations from the book The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating.

Click on this page from The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating to enlarge and read how to make a bunny rabbit, cross, egg, and chick out of frosting.

If you want to kick your pastry decoration up a notch this spring, grab yourself a copy of this inspiring and tutorial-filled book:

The Complete Photo Guide to Cake Decorating

by

Autumn Carpenter

This comprehensive how-to book contains all of the most popular cake decorating techniques, including piped frosting, fondant, and hand modeled figures. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in each section. Galleries of decorated cakes by various artists offer beautiful examples and inspiration.

Autumn Carpenter is a skilled sugar artist, demonstrator, teacher, and author. She is a third generation candy-maker and confectionery artist; growing up she worked closely with her mother on books, product development, and classes. Autumn demonstrates annually at the International Cake Exploration Societé and travels the U.S. teaching her craft. Visit her online at http://www.autumncarpenter.com and http://autumncarpenter.wordpress.com.