Cupcake decoration with fondant {First Time}

Hi everyone!

It's been a while since I last posted. Sorry if I am a little bit inconsistent at the moment, a lot of things are going on! I am currently preparing for my brooch embroidery workshop {this coming Saturday from 1 to 3pm -> all information here}. I also have to post the pictures of the pirate party {which took place last Saturday} and I am making new Mini-Me dolls to welcome Spring... Oh, and wait, I have to announce you a new collaboration: I will 'guest blog' every month over at Luminoso Blu sharing party photos, inspiration and tips. First post coming up soon :-)

I wish I would have tried this before 

and made pirate cupcakes for our party last week...

 I did a little experiment with a friend of mine last night: she proposed me to do a cupcake decoration mini-workshop at her home. Just the two of us, just for fun! I had never tried working with fondant before, so it was the right time to get started. Well, it took us 4 hours to decorate six cupcakes, who wants to start a baking business with me?

Wonderful Winnie the Pooh cookie cutter and stamp from Japan!

We used gel to design the eyes, nose and other details on our decoration; it was not exactly easy nor ideal...

I wish I would have done some research before our mini-workshop and gathered some inspiration to create a theme for all of my cupcakes. Think about it if you ever plan to do something like this for the first time on your own!

I loved making mushrooms! 

my friend also made teapots and it was the cutest thing ever :-)

Et voilà! Impressed?

All I can say is that I spent a wonderful evening with Emilia, and it really had tons of fun creating each piece. Although it was very time consuming {we did chat a lot too}, it felt very good to see the end result of our hardwork. Emilia, I am up to another workshop anytime! Thanks a million ;-)

Ahoy, matey!

Good morning everyone! How was your weekend?

Last Saturday was my two children's birthday party and we had a pirate theme... it was so much fun, but really an exhausting experience for me. I don't have pictures of the party yet, but I wanted to share with you a few of my Instagram shots while preparing all the details...

from left to right: 

wooden pirate cake toppers from The Better Toys Store {S$3.90 each},

Mathias' customized pirate costume, Chloé's pirate outfit and pixie dust pouch,

bunting banner in the making

I worked on every details for this party including the decoration, sweet table, activities, costumes, etc... which is most probably why it was so tiring. I custom made my kids costumes using their existing clothes or dress up outfits. I also made 12 meters of bunting banner to decorate the {huge} room. All I can say is that my sewing skills came in handy!

I was happy to source out the birthday cake this year and ask for help with the photography of the party {I always end up with next to zero photos as I am so busy entertaining my guests}. I will share all details as soon as photos are available...

Stay tuned!

©All photos via Etincelle Creative Studio

Sweet Gift Thursday... /// Petit Cadeau du Jeudi

Soft Gold Leather oxford shoes {handmade} by elehandmade

US$145

How comfortable do these shoes look? I can think of a billion ways to wear them. Bye bye ballerina shoes!

SOON! Embroidery Workshop {Singapore}

Just a little bit more than a week before my first beads and sequins embroidery workshop... If you haven't signed up yet, you can sign up {here} or {here}. We have also come up with a special offer just for you: sign up with a friend and enjoy a 10% discount until March 2, 2012.

Embroidery workshop - Saturday, March 3 from 1 to 3pm

I am very excited to teach how I lay my beads and sequins and how I approach each project with the same enthusiasm. I hope to share with you my love for colors and everything that glitters and shines...
Have you signed up yet?

More information and details about the workshop:
Each participant will receive a sewing kit including:
- hand-cut flower base in cotton fabric + matching felt base
- a wide choice of sequins and beads to choose from
- needle
- embroidery thread and common cotton thread (again in different colors)
- a mini-pair of scissors
- brooch pin

Cost of workshop: $45 {including take-home kit}
Date: Saturday, March 3
Time: from 1 to 3pm
Location: at The Little Happy Shop, #02-07 Holland V Shopping Mall (over Bread Talk)
* In the event of more than 5 pax sign-ups, a bigger activity room will be booked nearby {at no extra cost to participants}.




I hope to meet up with you soon!


Have a lovely day everyone 
xx

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Featured on Mom Story {Bloesem Blog}

I am very happy and proud to let you know that we were featured on the Mom Story column on Bloesem Kids Blog yesterday! Vite, vite, check it out now if you haven't already... I am sharing photos of my home, my kids and what is our life like...

Mom Story: Marie from Etincelle Creative Studio

Thank you to Irene for having me on Bloesem Blog, and a big thank you to Tiffany of Five Hundred Miles {and an editor for Bloesem Blogs} who put everything together and made it all possible!

Hope you like it!

NEW :: Addition to the Mini Me dolls family

Nothing is stopping me at the moment... custom orders and belated gifts are making me sewing and creating new dolls ever single week! Welcome to the family Ilaria...

New Mini Me doll in her polka dot outfit {here}

This doll is made to order and can therefore be customized/ tailored to your needs. I can hand embroider the name of your choice, or even short words such as "hugs & kisses", "with love", "je t'aime" etc... Get in touch in the comment section or by email for more information: marie[at]etincellecreativestudio[dot]com