" a small-town girl livin in a crazy jacked-up world "

Now THESE are Some of the Cutest Cookiecups Ever! - plus BONUS Surprise

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:36:00 +0000

**THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR POST DARN-IT**

But now what I did spy with-my-lil-eye, was a scrumptious looking photo that had been posted on the Pillsbury website (from this contest that they have every year) and I KNEW right then, that I wanted to do a quick blog about it!

REASON?? - uhhh, mainly just because these are so frickin'-frackin' CUTESY Patootsie, lol!
and just HOW cute you say...

Well, SO crappin' cute that they WON!
**HEL-LO**....

Like I said I found them on Pillsbury.com, AND... they were from the "Bake-Off Contest #44 - Winning Recipe for 2010".

Woo-Hoo!
Now how bout' that. ;)

Ohh, and the winning prize you might be wondering was...

Wait.............

wait for it....

uhh... well, it was only a cool   -- ONE -- MILLION -- DOLLARS!!
GULP.
(wait a tic, till I can get back up OFF the floor...)

Ok, So-WHY didn't I enter this contest??.... j/jking, lol
(Hmm, now maybe wishin I had!)

Now for the BONUS Round - (one more item to note):

In recent weeks I was given an award for "Best New Blog with less than 100 Followers".

*Yay!*.............. (whistles-catcalls-whistles)
I know... So exciting, Right!

Ok, so it's my turn to pass along this lovely & very thoughtful Award and now I'm supposed to choose 5 "Blogs w/less than 100 followers" that I like & enjoy.
A lil FYI for ya, Not as easy a task as you might think-missy. *sighs* BUT..........

I have FINALLY come to a decision for my 5 FAV-Blog picks, so that Awards post is being written as we speak along with some over-all Blog tweaking and a slight revamping that you will hopefully notice & enjoy looking at more than my first feeble 'Beginner-101' attempts at a layout! LOL!

Well, I had better get back to finishing the FAV-Blogs post because I am SO looking forward to giving out those well-deserved Awards!   =D

Hope everyone is having a SPECTACULAR week so far!
love & blessings to everyone & your families,
--snookiecollins ;)

ok girls, you know what to do...

Go to the Pillsbury site for the complete article, video & recipe. Click on the LINK below -->

Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups from Pillsbury.com

Pretty As You Please AND with a Cherry On Top!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:20:00 +0000

Ah-ha, GOTCHA!...
(made you look - made you look) lol

Yes, once again my pretties, even I was fooled when seeing this cupcake, especially as a thumbnail image!
Looks just so divinely delish doesn't it?

Well, heck even AFTER you know its made of felt, it is Still lookin quite scrumptious to moi...
=)~
This cute lil cuppy is from an Etsy Artisan (ViviansKitchen) and boy do I admire her goods!

Err, uhhh... well you know what I mean - Her Craftsmenship. ;)

and look at these..............

ooooo-weeeee, simply gorge!

Ok, and if I haven't rambled on here about it before now, FYI - I am in Total LOVE with Etsy.
SO many talented people, SO many beautiful items and SO freakin little moola-$$ in my wallet for me to buy it all with!
(or poo-diggitydang-it you bet yer sweet patootie I would! And THEN... have to find room for it all - Ha!)

Actually I've been working on putting together my own lil etsy-shoppe(Vintage). Just tryin now to finalize all the minor last-minute details & work it into the ole' schedule here.

**I'll do a separate post specifically about that lil endeavor for-ya, cause it's ALOT more involved than you'd think**

Well, hope you enjoyed the pics of the Treats, my Sweets!!
Hope y'all are havin a wonderful week so far,
--snookiecollins

and as always --Click on the LINK--(below) to go to the actual site where I found all these lovelies -->

Felt Cupcake Circus Pink Red Stripes And Cherry by ViviansKitchen

What the F? (Frosting- helloooo!)

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:57:00 +0000

Just a lil info for ya on some icing types and styles here.

WHY??
ahh....
hmmm. well, not sure exactly.

cause I'm guessing y'all probably already know ALL about this kind of stuff, the icing that is... lol!

I guess maybe 'just cause' I found their site, liked their cupcake flavors and then found this article on their blog page.

Catchy title, huh...

*i think you'll like*
=D~

(click on the LINK please)

Desmond and Beatrice - Blog - What the F? (Frosting- helloooo!)

Just In Time For Christmas - Cupcake Gifts To Craft!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:11:00 +0000

Ok, now you know I will be trying my lil hand at these!! =D
This will just be a quick post for now and I will come back later to add additional pics of these Cutesy Cupcake Crafts and to also type out the supply list for you.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Click the LINK below to be taken to my cutesy find!

cupcake pincushions

To Make: Easy Caramel Apples With A Gourmet Flair!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:43:00 +0000

Just a quick post with a LINK for y'all to a fab lil Recipe...
*ahhh, brings back memories of the county fair* ;)

Make Easy Caramel Apples With A Gourmet Flair

(and for those who are too busy OR too tired... another option)

I Do Believe That I've Hit THE Mother Of All Lodes!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:36:00 +0000

Friends, Romans and countrymen...
Here Ye, Here Ye -- Gather' round, one and all for MY best find yet!

And I was NOT exaggerating when I entitled this blog post, "I do believe that I've hit the mother of all lodes".
Cause that is exactly what went thru my mind when I found this website.
(here is an example of just one of the cuppies w/recipe that you will see).

Any-Whos... I saw'em. And finding 33, count'em. THIRTY-THREE gorgeous, scrumptious, mouth-watering, delectible, delightful cupcakes WITH their recipes was a fantabulous find! (for me anyway. ha)
So ok my fellow cuppers, without ANY further adieu...........
Here is the LINK for you.
Enjoy kiddies! -- LuvYa.

http://mingmakescupcakes.yolasite.com/

It Doesn't Get ANY Better Than This!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:36:00 +0000

A Cupcake... on a Cupcake!

I Love - love - LOVE this!!

Ohhh how could you not. If you love lil cuppies as I do, then "A Cupcake ON a cupcake"...

Well it's genius I tell ya, pureeeee genius. (dang it, wish I would've 'thunk' it - lol).

ok enough of my meanderings, here is another delish pic of the cupcakes and a Link to the blog WITH the tutorial on how to create the lil cuppies - (woohoo, i love tutorials y'all!).

SweetThings: Tutorial: A Cupcake on a Cupcake

Cupcake Bouquets AND Cupcake Ideas For You!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:49:00 +0000

O.M.G.

I have found 'THE' cutest cupcake blog around!!
AND just take a look at these delish Cupcake Bouquets...

I have always wanted to and have even attempted a couple times to make 'Cookie' Bouquets (but that's for another blog post! lol), but when I saw my very first Cupcake Bouquet...

Well, suffice it to say that I thought I had landed in yum-yum heaven!!

Oh my.... I just had a thought -- You know what would be "THE" Ultimate for me....

*drum-roll please*

A - RAINBOW - Cupcake Bouquet!!!!

*insert another big O. M. G. here*
Please excuse me while I collect myself. lol.

If you read my last blog post it was all about my newest mini-obsession over Rainbow Cakes.

Ok, I think I'm a lil better now.   =D

Well, you can check out this fab blog at the LINK below, & she has alot more beautiful photos of other Cupcake Bouquets on there as well for us, errr for me to salivate over.

Cupcake Bouquet Cupcake Ideas For You

Best Rainbow Cake I've Seen!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:16:00 +0000

Wizard of Oz farmhouse cake cut, originally uploaded by Bubble and Sweet.

YES-Yes, I know it isn't Cupcakes... LMAO!

Well, just to give ya a lil background info into this post...
I have become obsessed with the Making of a rainbow cake.
Ever since the first time I saw a photo of one, I have been fascinated with them.
And I'm guessing the reasons probably are:

1. They are just darn purdy to look at.
2. Colorful and Cute.
3. Unusual & Different (hmm, some would say like moi).
4. Looks tasty!
5. & Not as easy as it looks to make (cause I've seen QUITE a few 'versions' - if ya kno what i mean, lol).

And THIS ONE...
uhh well.... ahhh. shucks - I'm all choked up & almost speechless over it!

What beautiful Colors...
What beautiful Design...
What beautiful Symmetry...

Need I go on.

I'm feeling a bit faint from the total "Lusciousness" of it all!
(Is that a word?-lol)
whew, Is It getting HOT in here?

*geezy pete, I guess I'm a WAY bigger foodie than I ever thought I was*
anyways I digress.

I would LOVE to attempt making one myself -- I guess I just don't wanna ruin the fantasy of it all in my head. HA.

Cause I just know........ That it probably won't turn out good the 1st attempt. And from everything I've read from various blogging bakers or baking bloggers (whichever y'all prefer) that it Will take a FEW trial & errors to get it the way you want it, ie: Looking GOOD!

Ok, so if any of you B&Bs (blogging bakers/baking bloggers) have made a rainbow cake or attempted to make one, I would LOVE to hear your story and see any pics that you may have.

So, drop me a comment and I will chose the Best and the Funniest Rainbow cake-making "stories" and have y'all write your own Guest post for this blog if you would like to do so.

On Top of Spaghetti... - Cupcakes?

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:01:00 +0000

Ok so by now, ya'll should know that I do like to throw a surprise at ya every now & again... *she grins*

And, I just found the 'perfect' lil treat that will do just that!

(this would be a really cute surprise for your kids or maybe even at a birthday party =)

So.... How about & Who wouldn't LOVE to eat ---->

Spaghetti Cupcakes!! *yay!*

Ohhh, excuse me.

I think I did make a slight error.....

WHAT I meant to say was,

Spaghetti and Meatball Cupcakes! -- LOL!
Don't ya just L-U-V it!!
Like what a super-cute idea.
*and if you are a bit of a practical joker in the family, even better!*

I just KNEW when I saw these, I HAD to include them in my blog for you guys!
Well, hope you likey...

So now to make your own "Spaghetti & Meatball" Cupcakes, you will need the following:

12 vanilla cupcakes
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Yellow food coloring
1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
3/4 cup low sugar strawberry jam
12 to 16 chocolate doughnut holes
1 piece white chocolate

And here are the decorating steps:

1. Tint the vanilla frosting a semolina yellow with the yellow frosting and cocoa powder. Spoon the tinted frosting into a resealable bag.

2. Arrange the cupcakes close together on a serving platter. Snip a very small corner from the bag with the frosting. Pipe the frosting all over the cupcakes to cover completely, allowing the frosting to hang over the edge and look like spaghetti.

3. Spoon the strawberry jam in a medium bowl and stir to break up. Toss the doughnut holes with the strawberry jam. Spoon a doughnut hole and some of the jam on top of the spaghetti-covered cupcakes. Add some extra sauce and allow a doughnut hole to land on the serving platter.

4. Grate the white chocolate on top of the cupcakes to look like Parmesan cheese.

And here is the LINK to the article/website that I found this on:
On Top of Spaghetti Cupcakes - KitchenDaily

FINALLY... Some Cupcakes!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:16:00 +0000

Folksy :: Buy "Knitted cakes - knitting pattern by email - butterfly cakes, fairy cakes and currant buns"

Oops...
lol, well Almost.
ok, I know, I know... *she sighs*
This BLOG was started, hell inspired by my 'refound' (is that evena word?-lol) love for CUPCAKES!
and then I go and don't blog about any cupcakes for.... what the last 2 or 3 posts?
And NOW... I have 'da nerve' to post YARN CUPCAKES of all things!
LOL!
I promise you though, I WILL be back on the look-out for the most luscious, mouth-watering, delectable & delightful little cakeys I can find for ya!
So stay tuned, (ya hur).

4th of July Mini Cupcakes Flag Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:06:00 +0000

YUMS!

Looky WHAT I FOUND........... heehee! - lol
SEE, I told you I would find ya a 'real' cupcake recipe and photo!
And this is even themed for the upcoming 4th of July holiday.
So, I'm pretty sure that if you make these for your picnic or party this weekend, that they will definitely be gobbled up right quick!!
=D
ok, now the recipe is below and the assembly instructions (if you need any) can be found at the LINK I'm posting along with step-by-step photographs to walk you thru it.
I saw this on Amazingmoms.com and it is posted by Linette Gerlach, who did a beautiful job on the cupcakes AND the photographs!
RECIPE:
Ingredients:
•mini-cupcake pan
•1 box cake mix or your favorite cake recipe
•4 cups decorator icing
•3 pastry bags
•Wilton #21 decorator tip
•Wilton #12 decorator tip
•mini-cupcake cups
•white star sprinkles
•red food coloring
•blue Food coloring
•cake foil wrap
•1 large bar pan or sheet of cardboard for the base

Rest of Instructions & photos at the LINK below - ->
4th of July Cupcake Flag Recipe

Tumbling...

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:11:00 +0000

, originally uploaded by Ann Molly.

Oh there’s a loneliness inside her...
And she’d do anything to fill it in and though it's red blood, bleeding from her now, it’s more like cold blue ice in her heart.
She feels like kicking out all the windows and setting fire to this life, she would change everything about her using colors bold and bright.
But all the colors mixed together, they turn into grey...
And, it Always breaks her heart.

A Few Tasty Cakes.... Or ARE They?

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:52:00 +0000

Cupcakes and mini cupcakes on stand, originally uploaded by woollyduck.

Ha.
fooled ya!

oh shucky darn.
April fools was last week! - Oops.......
LOL.

But.... They ARE Cupcakes! (like I promised).
And would you just take a gander at all that 'TALENT' - woohoo...
Many props are to be given to this exceptionally creative & talented Artiste'

They looked SO real to me at first glance, when I spied them on tumblr that I actually started to salivate a little... =D

& upon closer inspection... I STILL salivated a lil... LOL!

& to let you in on a lilttle secret of mine -- One of the MANY things that I have on my - 'To Do, To Learn & To Try' - List is... To learn to "Felt".

So I was especially stoked when I spied with my little eye, this delish array of felted goodness!

Sooooo now, I must find a tutorial out there in big ole Internet-land that will help me find my way to felting nirvana...
*any takers?*
=D

ok, on a serious note - IF anyone is willing to teach me, or point me in the direction of some felting tutorial links, I will be forever grateful AND will bake you some scrumptious cuppies for your time & effort.

Just leave me a comment and I will get back with you.
Thanks all... Hope you liked the Pic!

Love & Blessings,
--snookiecollins

Pretty Sprinkled Cupcakes... WooHoo

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:13:00 +0000

Pretty Sprinkled Cupcakes, originally uploaded by lydiafairy.

I know, I know...

yes, the Easter holiday is over. =(

But, I just thought these were the cutest lil cuppies I have seen for about a minute... LOL.

And.... the pastals are appropriate for Spring-time!

**and the photography is mag-nif-i-cent! (as usual)**

Soooo, oh AND I haven't posted a 'CUPCAKE' pic in what seems like FOR-EV-ER...

So, here we are... Ta-da!

ok, fellow bloggers and sugar fiends, I am on the run again. =(

I'm off to another dr. appt (boo), so I will be on the hunt for more luscious cupcakes upon my return. I realize I have been lagging in this area.

I promise to do better!
=D

As Always,
Love & Blessings to ALL,
--snookiecollins

Glam Easter Eggs - A Quick & Easy Craft Project

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:06:00 +0000

When I saw these BEAUTIFUL eggs I thought, ok Where do I buy them & How pricey are they gonna be?
I was very pleasantly surprised when I read thru the short accompanying write-up.
These are a DIY craft project!!
Read on with glee crafters! -- Read on...

Truly glammed-up Easter eggs!
These glittered eggs truly are a snap to create and any size of natural eggs/shells(emptied out first) or craft eggs — papier mache, foam or wood — can be used.
First, paint eggs in colors of your choice and allow paint to dry.
Then, cover eggs with spray adhesive and while adhesive is tacky, sprinkle on glitter.
For best results, work in small sections to ensure that eggs are evenly glittered on all sides.
By H. Camille Smith

**Now I do have a couple of tips I thought of that may come in handy for you...
--When painting the eggs, the colors will be crucial. I do not know the exact colors they have used in the pic, but I'm guessing light pastels would be best and depending on the type of paints used, you may want to let it dry completely and then paint on another coat of two.
--I'm also thinking though that "Jewel" tones/colors such as the deep royal blues, greens, purples would look lovely also(they esp would need at least 2 or more coats of paint). THEN possibly a light coat of shellac/gloss for Shine, let dry then the adhesive and glitter.
--You can probably also achieve different 'effects' with different types of glitter... Again, they did not list the brand/kind of glitter used (I'm thinking a VERY Fine glitter would look/work the best). But another possibility could be matching the color of the glitter to the color of egg. Blue tinted glitter on the blue eggs, etc. and I guess you could mix and match colors also... =D
--There really are SO Many variations you could try.
--You could probably use an empty egg carton to hold all the eggs as you work on them.
--and my last tip is when you are applying the glitter, sprinkle it on with a plastic spoon a little at a time, while holding the egg over a plastic bowl or paper towel to catch the excess glitter to reuse.
(as my grandmothers would say..."waste not, want not!")

Well, I definitely plan on trying this DIY glam Easter egg craft myself, and if the eggs & the pics turn out alright I will post them for you guys to see!!

So here's wishing you all a very Happy Easter!...
and here's to happy crafting also! - lol
=D
And as always, Love & Blessings...
--snookiecollins

The LINK below goes to the actual webpage & article on this at HGTV.com
http://www.hgtv.com/holidays-and-entertaining/easter-crafts-3-cute-projects-to-create/pictures/index.html

A Few Easter Guests...

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:50:00 +0000

A Few Easter Guests, originally uploaded by Frosted Fantasies.

Wow, Hi everyone!
Long time - No blog... (lol)

*a LINK explaining at the bottom if you are interested.*

OK, Now onto the Goodies!!!
Just look at ALL the sugary fineness I have found for you today...
Don't they look SO delish!!

Frosted cookies are one of my absolute favs, I guess because the decorating part can be so creative - the possibilities are almost endless, what with all the new techniques & tools that I've seen used recently on my friends food/baking blogs.

Well now, enough with my chitchat...
I have SO many blogs to read and so many more scrumptious pics to post for your enjoyment AND your Easter celebration inspiration!!

*Ooohh, a poet & didnt know it*
-winks-
well, yeh I kinda did. LOL!!

Enjoy Y'all...
Love & Blessings,
--snookiecollins

Explanation LINK: http://www.poweroverpain.blogspot.com/

Make Nice Monday Mosaic: The Luck o’ the Irish! « Make Nice: Craft

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:40:00 +0000

Make Nice Monday Mosaic: The Luck o’ the Irish! « Make Nice: Craft

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UPDATE!!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:49:00 +0000

Just to let everyone know Why I haven't posted anything new for awhile is due to the fact that I have been dealing with some health issues... (uh, like whats new....lol)
BUT -- I am hanging on and doing the best I can. I have a blog where I post items/info and talk about my journey living with Chronic Pain.
http://poweroverpain.blogspot.com/
I PROMISE I will get some more goodies posted on here asap for y'all...
And I really miss writing/blogging - its just some days.................. You just cant Do it, or anything for that matter.
well, you might know where im comin from with that, I hope you don't. I mean I wouldn't wish pain on anyone.
Ok, ok - I only want to focus on the positive and that is......
I'M BACK................
As Always,
Love & Blessings to ALL,
--snookiecollins

First Valentines Day Dessert Pick of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:37:00 +0000

First Valentines Assortment of the Year, originally uploaded by Polka-dot Zebra.

Ok this is for ALL my fellow Foodies out there in blog-blog land....
**this is in regards to my previous post**

I have officially found my first Valentines Day Dessert Pick.

Aren't these just THE most fabulous, scrumptious & delightful cookies you've seen in a hott minute!!
So beautifully and precisely decorated...
Someone must have a very steady hand with the royal-icing bag! =D
Got SO excited when I saw these cutesy cookies that I wanted to share with y'all & keep you updated on the search.

Ok, well it's back to the grindstone... er well, the laptop that is.
**Cause some days I spend SO MANY hours on here it begins to feel like a stone to my poor fingers**

But no rest for the weary... Or is it the wicked?? (hehe)
No matter kiddies -- Back to the search!

Love & Blessings,
--snookiecollins

And Now Ladies & Gentlemen -- I HAVE Found Nirvana.....

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:38:00 +0000

Strawberry and Raspberry Cakes, originally uploaded by Rebecca's Cakes (North London).

OH MY...
Looky, looky... LOOKY!!

Three of my MOST Favorite things in the whole wide Universe! (except for my daughter of course) =D

CUP--CAKES!!!.... *insert cookie-monsters voice here*

And Raspberries AND Strawberries. Ahhhhhhhhhh....

I AM a Happy girl, I am a Hap-Happy girl!...
OH what more could a girl ever ask for in a cupcake treat.

THIS is getting me all riled up & rev ved up & pepped up for Valentines Day ya'll -- woohoo!

I've got to start making plans for my delectible, delightful, delicious Dessert menu.
Everything Pink, everything Red, & most importantly Everything scrump-deli-ish-uss!
*Im giggling lika lil schoolgirl here*

OK kids.... I will start searching the blogs for all the recipes I will be needing and finding the pics that show what I will be trying to attempt to replicate.
So be watching for my upcoming posts - Cause I guarantee they WILL be mouth-wateringly Devine!!

Love & Blessings to ALL,
--snookiecollins

2010... Will Be 'THE' Best Year Yet!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:15:00 +0000

This blog post is in Response to a comment I received from my new friend & fellow blogger Pochacco Star

Pochacco Star said...
"Here's to 2010! It must be really enjoyable to be in a cupcake making class :D
Hope to see your photography skills soon :D"

Yes! Here IS to 2010. I am diligently going to work at making this The BEST Year Yet in my Life!!

I have SO many new & different things that I want to try my hand at this year and Alot of definites to finally accomplish in my life, once and for all. Gee, I guess that means I had better get started on that "Bucket List" too! (it's never too soon they say) LOL.

Oh and about my Cupcake photography or lack there of... *giggles*

I just yesterday tried to take some photos of the strawberry cupcakes I had made (I blogged about these a cpl days ago) and due to the ancient-outdated camera that I sadly own, none of the pics were blog-worthy. =(

I was SO disappointed in the photos, because the cupcakes did turn out wonderfully (So moist & delicious and SO freakin Cute!) but I also kinda knew that the pics probably weren't going to be good enough to be able to post on any blog/flickr etc.( I mean this camera IS OLD... LOL & my photography skills are by no means professional-grade quality)
Wow, now there is something else for the 2010 to-do-list.
Read some photography books AND practice with a new digital camera!! =D

well heck, I think I have mentioned on a previous blog post - I NEED a New Digital Camera asap!!
Looks like I need to start saving up those pennies again. =)

And I do have so much to share with you all, cause besides all the delish yummies that I've been baking lately, I have also been crafting and DIYing too!! *heehee*
Who knew there were SO many awesome crafting sites/blogs (with such great tutorials)!!
And YES, I will be blogging about which ones are my FAVS and posting the results of my projects. When I get that new camera *yippee*

I never would have guessed that allowing my creative side to come out in my life, that it would be such a relaxing and fulfilling experience as it has been for me.
I have in the past leaned towards perfectionism when attempting a project or idea.
But with time, experience and age, oh I mean (ahem)Maturity... lol I have learned to "let go" or as they say - "go with the flow." *winks*
It's one of those things that make you go, Hmmmm.... Now why didn't I look at it this way sooner!

Ok, I must put an end to this post for now, it is starting to get late. So as always...
Love & Blessings to ALL,

--snookiecollins

2 Of Your FAVS Together At Last....

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:33:00 +0000

Ice Cream Cone Cupcake, originally uploaded by danacakes65.

Now C'mon....

WHO doesn't -Love- cupcakes and icecream cones???

I know that cupcakes are my Obsession and ice cream(cones) run a close 2nd.

Soooo... of course when I spotted this photograph on flickr I just had to blog about it!! LOL

I STILL haven't tried my hand at fondant yet.
Hmmm.

well, I have just decided to place that on my list of things to try/accomplish for the year 2010.

I've been wanting to try this for awhile now, ever since I took my cake decorating classes.

They might even have a fondant class I could take....

Anyways... Great Photograph!

Reminds me that I MUST get a new camera before I am able to post any of my pics on here. lol

Another must-do for the new year!

So, enjoy fellow Cupcake worshippers... Enjoy!
=)

And You 've Got To Have, F R I E N D S......

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:08:00 +0000

Happy New Year!!, originally uploaded by Miss Laid Plot.

You know the song that song don't you? LOL
Well, I do believe THIS photograph is a very nice representation of the words in that song!

As you might have noticed *in previous blog entries* my daughter and I are extremely soft-hearted when it comes to animals.

I have always loved horses and she has always loved cats. (& now I am very fond of cats too, although not so much when I was younger.)

We have always tried to help strays in our neighborhood and now that my daughter has completed college for Vet Tech (& works at an animal hospital/clinic) hopefully we will someday see our dream of having an animal shelter/sanctuary come true.

There are just so many stray cats & dogs without anyone to take care of them... =(

And yes, alot of them are sick and dying - BUT we want to make their last few weeks/months of their lives happy and peaceful.

We want them to finally feel cared for and loved.

When I saw this picture, it reminded me of my daughter and her black cat "D.Q." (one of a few that she has taken in or helped).

And of course I also thought that the photograph was cute and quite vivid with the 2 black-furry friends side by side & the white winter snowscape in the background.
GREAT Photograph!

With A Cherry On Top!

noreply@blogger.com (snookiecollins) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:36:00 +0000

Big Cupcake Soap - Cherry Top, originally uploaded by Regynx.

Looks so yumzee -- Right?
well....., WRONG! LOL

This is a Cupcake SOAP.

Had me fooled at first.
Even smells like cake, frosting and chocolate!
Very nice photography.
Simple, but clean & a cute setup for this shot.

Sidenote:
I just wanted to take the time to give a shoutout & kudos to ALL the extremely talented & creative Artists, Crafters & Bakers that I feature here and on my other Blogs.
All of you are a HUGE Inspiration to me and My creative side.
It puts a smile on my face when I'm looking thru the beautiful photos of all the lovely creations and definitely makes me want to get back the artistic side of myself that I've slowly lost through the years...
(due to a chronic health condition)
So....... Thank you.

THANK YOU - for your artistry, your generousity (in sharing w/the rest of us), & your tireless work ethic and drive (in the honing & perfecting of your craft).
I truly hope that everyone is having their best holiday season yet!

Love & Blessings,
--snookiecollins