tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37107816638179650102024-02-19T08:47:31.111-08:00The Petalsweet Blog. fine sugar artistry .Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-78991076470717553952016-02-22T11:09:00.000-08:002016-02-23T09:46:27.320-08:00<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Craftsy Class Launch - Fantastic Filler Flowers with Petalsweet</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's live!<br />My new <a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.craftsy.com/" href="http://www.craftsy.com/" target="_blank">Craftsy</a> class has launched today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">And it's called Fantastic Filler Flowers! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In this class, I teach 5 of my favorite flowers including lilacs, freesia, sweet peas, cosmos and lavender, which are all great fillers but can also be used on their own, or as focal flowers!<br /><br />Plus there is a sixth lesson where I show you some of my favorite arranging techniques for creating a few beautiful cake designs. I also share some great time saving tips and my favorite ways to add beautiful, soft colors to your sugar flowers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can purchase the class here for 50% off the regular class price:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.craftsy.me/PetalsweetCakes">www.craftsy.me/PetalsweetCakes</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Petalsweet © 2016 All content is the property of Jacqueline Butler and Petalsweet. Please do not use or borrow photos or copy without permission. Thank you!</span></span>Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-12760561998884462682016-02-16T11:13:00.000-08:002016-02-16T13:41:35.292-08:00New Craftsy Sugar Flower Class by PetalsweetIn late January I had the pleasure of returning to the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy</a> studios in Denver, Colorado to film another online sugar flower class! Many thanks to the folks there for the lovely invitation to film again!<br />
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It's been over 5 years since my first class, and a lot has changed...the filming process is much more streamlined so we were able to cover more material in less time, but it also required a lot more prep on the front end! There were a few crazy weeks around the holidays!<br />
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I was speaking with Craftsy for most of last year, but initially we couldn't come up with the right collection of flowers for the class, and then they didn't have enough allocations for another sugar flower video when I had the availability to film.<br />
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Eventually, last fall, the timing and content came together and I spent the next two months working with my editor and producer to create what will hopefully be a fun new class!<br />
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Here are a few hints...<br />
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I don't know the exact date the new class will launch, but it will be coming soon and I will share that information as soon as possible!<br />
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In the meantime, the lovely folks at <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy</a> have set me up with a great GIVEAWAY for a FREE copy of the class! You can enter using the link below:<br />
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The winner will be announced on the day of the class launch - I'll be in touch via email and forward the link to the free class!<br />
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More hints and information coming soon..I hope you enjoy it!<br />
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Petalsweet © 2016 All content is the property of Jacqueline Butler and Petalsweet. Please do not use or borrow photos or copy without permission. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-69425802565200795062014-02-05T07:44:00.000-08:002014-02-05T08:01:33.875-08:00Petalsweet Ranunculus Tutorial<div style="color: #505050; font-family: Arial; line-height: 21px;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We hope you are safely enjoying the winter season wherever you are...we have been blessed with a very mild winter here in Southern California, and are taking advantage of as many opportunities as possible to spend time outside enjoying the sunshine!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">We have been working on this little project for several months...and are excited to finally have it completed. We know there are a lot of great tutorials out there for this cutie, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to share our version too!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">This PDF downloadable tutorial features our stylized version of this adorable and trendy bloom! It is definitely one of our favorites and such a great flower for spring and summer designs. There are 30 pages of step-by-step instructions along with over 100 photos used to show you how to make our standard flower, leaves, our favorite little buds, dusting techniques and lots of tips for success.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">We had a lot of fun putting it together, and we hope you enjoy it! We'd also love to see any flowers you create, so be sure to share them with us! We are so grateful for your support - thank you!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif;">The tutorial is available for $12.95 USD and you can find it here:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.petalsweet.com/ranunculus/">Petalsweet Ranunculus Tutorial</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;">We also wanted to share our <b>Favorite</b> <strong>Brush Tips!</strong> We have been cleaning and reorganizing in the studio this month, and Jacqueline gets a lot of questions about brushes in class, so we thought it would be a great time to talk about some tricks that work for us!<br /><br />1. We purchase most of our brushes from a local craft store. We don't buy anything super-duper fancy, but make sure the brushes are of high enough quality they don't "shed" on our flowers when we are using them. We buy brushes for both small blossoms and larger flowers. They are gently washed with soap and warm water and then left to air dry before using. If we need a specialty brush for detail work (like tiny dots on an orchid) we splurge a little at the art supply store.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;">2. We keep our brushes in color families! Storage can be as simple as jars, canisters or a drawer in your work area, and Jacqueline uses labeled plastic zip top bags when traveling. What's great is, we don't spend our precious time washing them, our brushes last longer because they are not getting frayed, and most importantly, we don't accidentally use the wrong color brush on our flowers. There is nothing like making a pretty blush pink flower and then getting the wrong color on it, right?! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: georgia, times, 'times new roman', serif;">3. Different brushes have different jobs...just like using brushes for make-up, we find it best to use small, firm, flat brushes to apply dust to a specific area or when edging petals and leaves. Big, round, soft fluffy brushes are great for a light dusting over a large surface area. Here are some quick examples...</span></span></div>
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Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-78123960321462306942013-11-15T12:15:00.000-08:002014-01-23T16:32:53.416-08:00Petalsweet Sugar Flower Classes - Winter 2014<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Greetings and Happy Fall to you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We hope you are enjoying the change in season and are getting ready for the holidays!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For those of you thinking the little pink cosmos flower might be a great addition to some of your cakes for next Spring - we could not agree more! We just finished this wedding day cutie and are in love with using the delicate cosmos flowers mixed with our signature fillers:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Wishing you a safe and wonderful few weeks as we approach the holiday season...and we hope to see you in class next year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Copyright © 2013 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, cake and sugar flower designs, photographs, videos and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!</span>Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-67928594258304320072013-04-08T17:25:00.000-07:002013-11-11T20:23:50.717-08:00Spring is Here at Petalsweet!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's been a very busy Winter season here at Petalsweet...and we are so happy to see all of the beautiful signs of Spring! Here's what we've been up to...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Planning for our upcoming international classes and workshops...we are thrilled to be teaching in Spain, Australia and Thailand this summer...please follow the links below for more information:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">May dates in Spain (in Vigo at <a href="http://kalaeventos.wordpress.com/">Sweet Kala Talleres</a> and in Madrid at <a href="http://www.dulces-ilusiones.com/">Dulces Ilusiones</a>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">June dates in Australia (in Perth at <a href="http://www.cakelovecouture.com.au/">Cake Love Couture Cakes</a>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">July dates in Thailand (in Bangkok at <a href="http://www.sweetobsession.com/">Sweet Obsession</a>)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Making lots of flowers for our cake designs and future classes, including a few anemones...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px;">Our many thanks for your ongoing support...we see many of you on our Petalsweet Cakes facebook page and so appreciate the time you take to stop by to say hello!</span><br />
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Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-33456447225033176402012-12-09T10:35:00.000-08:002012-12-14T15:09:13.782-08:00Ranunculus Sugar Flowers<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Funny how things change. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I started making ranunculus flowers a few years ago...they have always been a favorite, and I still LOVE the fresh look of the white flowers with the gorgeous green centers. They continue to be a very popular flower for both weddings and cakes, but I've found my flowers have changed over the past few years - especially having spent so much time studying and practicing them, and now teaching them to students!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are a few photos of flowers and buds I made several years ago...these photos now make me cringe thinking about how heavy, bulky and poorly shaped my flowers were at the time (so sad!). And it took SOOOO much time just to create a single flower! But I was so excited to try them, and very quickly fell in love:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And I started using them in cake designs - this is still a favorite from years ago:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wasn't sure about what I was doing at all, but it was certainly fun to experiment..and with time my flowers improved and I figured out the techniques to shape and apply my petals to get a desired look and shape. They were still very stylized and a bit more whimsical than I wanted...but super cute and much more user-friendly:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then things started to change a bit again, as they always do...and my style, taste and techniques started to become more refined, and I found the look of my flowers and buds evolving into softer and a bit more realistic versions:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Including this little peach number that took a really long time because I was experimenting with veining techniques. A money-maker this was not! That's the trick with a lot of sugar flowers, but ranunculus flowers for sure...you have to be very mindful when making them for your cakes...they can quickly become uber time consuming! Plan ahead, plan ahead, plan ahead...and charge accordingly for your precious time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So here's where I am today...I've played with adding wired petals to make the flower look more open and delicate. This is a great flower to use on it's own on a mini-cake...a real statement and definitely one of my favorites:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And I've come up with techniques and a formula to make a "standard" flower to which petals can be added or removed depending on the size flower I want to create. The ranunculus can be a bit deceiving in its simplicity...so for me, a formula is necessary for making a lot of flowers and it's really helpful for teaching classes. They're certainly not the most realistic versions in the industry, but they definitely fit my current style and the look I'm trying to achieve for Petalsweet:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And that chocolate cake design? It needed a little updating too:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm curious what things will look like in another few years...for me, the ever-evolving process is one of my favorite parts of making sugar flowers! They don't need to be perfect...but just a true reflection of my style and vision. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How about you...do you like ranunculus flowers? Do you make them for your cakes? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And most importantly...do you want to learn how to make them? If so, what's the best way for you to learn sugar flowers?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As always...thank you for stopping by! x</span><br />
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<br />Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-26300643471589218682012-10-29T10:14:00.000-07:002012-10-29T10:14:58.358-07:00Petalsweet Bud Tutorials<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">In addition to creating sugar flowers for our cake designs and classes, one of our favorite things to do at Petalsweet is to make </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">flower buds</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">...they are quick, easy, and can be customized for just about any flower or color combination:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">They are also fabulous space fillers for arrangements, bouquets and toppers...and if you happen to be a bit OCD about gaps between flowers </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">(like me...it's a serious problem my friends!)</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">, then you may just fall in love with these little guys as a great solution:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">As many of you know, my flowers are quite stylized and I make a lot of my decisions about creating AND coloring flowers based on what I think looks pretty...not necessarily what is perfectly botanically correct. I keep things real enough so the flower can be recognized, but after that, all bets are off! A lot of you are already making and using my stylized hydrangea buds from my <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">online Craftsy class</a>...thank you so much for taking the course -I hope you have enjoyed it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">So having said all that, please note these directions are for<u> my own version</u> of flower buds that I have created for both <b>form and function in my wedding cake business</b>...they are a quick and pretty choice to use on cakes but are certainly not going to win you any horticulture awards!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Our very popular and super easy </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">All-Purpose Buds</b></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">My version of some cute </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">Gardenia Buds</b></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">The written instructions are first, followed by short videos to show you the process in real time. And lastly, there is a quick video covering the dusting process for both types of buds. They are both quick and simple to make...enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">3. Dip the hook into the sugar glue and wipe off excess (your wire should only be damp - too much glue will make your wire slippery, and it will be difficult to attach the paste). Insert hook into the wide end of the teardrop and secure the paste at the base. To attach, pinch about 1/4" of paste out of the base of the teardrop until the paste is thinned around the wire. Hold the paste between your thumb and finger and twist wire to remove the excess bit of paste.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">4. Using the knife tool, press firmly into the teardrop from the bottom to the tip, creating three (3) indentations equally spaced around the bud. Reshape the bud if necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">6. Using your preferred petal dust colors and a stiff, flat brush, dust green at the base where the paste and wire come together, then draw the color upwards through the indentations. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">If desired, use another color to lightly color the tip of the bud. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">We think pink is a really cute variation:</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">NOTE:</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"> You can make All-Purpose Buds in both smaller and larger sizes...but keep in mind larger buds will also be heavier in weight. For really large buds, you might consider covering a small Styrofoam ball or cone with paste to achieve a lighter result...then gently score with the knife tool as outlined above. You can also try using different colored pastes to create your buds before dusting...pretty green paste is a frequent favorite at Petalsweet:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">3. Dip the hook into the sugar glue and wipe off excess (your wire should only be damp - too much glue will make your wire slippery and it will be difficult to attach the paste). Insert hook into the wide end of the cone and secure the paste at the base. To attach, pinch about 1/4" of paste out of the base of the cone until the paste is thinned around the wire. Hold the paste between your thumb and finger and twist wire to remove the excess bit of paste.</span></div>
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Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-88283914552943001372012-08-09T10:29:00.004-07:002012-08-09T10:49:42.908-07:00The Single Tier CakeI've had the opportunity to make a few smaller cake designs over the past few months...whether they are for intimate weddings or even the occasional birthday celebration, there is a lot of interest in creating a WOW factor with a single tier. It's been a lot of fun for me...I love to create tight, lush and full arrangements of sugar flowers on larger designs - so imagine the challenge in creating an opulent and over-the-top feel when working with a very small surface area!<br />
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Here are a few of my recent favorites...I've also experimented with cake edges that are sharper and more defined...definitely a look I've picked up from my time visiting and teaching in Australia. What do you think?<br />
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Parrot tulips and freesia blossoms mixed with lots of buds and filler flowers:<br />
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Dark purple anemone flowers arranged on chocolate fondant...with a little peek of green and white buds and filler flowers to give it a fresh, modern look. I think it helps to have the ribbon in a similar chocolate color so it doesn't compete with the flowers:<br />
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A trio of my garden roses with a few buds and leaves...and finished with a dark pink gingham ribbon. The cake edges are softer and rounder here:<br />
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And finally, a graceful and stoic Southern magnolia flower...mixed with buds and hydrangea petals, and finished with the very important dark, glossy magnolia leaves:<br />
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<br />Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-245587194691611782012-07-25T15:55:00.002-07:002012-07-25T15:55:59.687-07:00Sugar Peony InspirationI think I may have made more than my share of sugar peonies over the past few years...<br />
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Don't get me wrong - they are still a huge favorite, and I still love making them...and I'm very grateful for the opportunity to teach them to so many lovely students all over the world!<br />
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The classic and original Petalsweet peony in white:<br />
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But recently I have been inspired to play around with how I create the petals and put them together, as well as experimenting with more color...there are quite a few gorgeous varieties of peonies out there, and I'm hoping to be able to capture a few of them in sugar (with a bit of luck and practice)...and thought I'd share some of my progress with you!</div>
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Here's the first bit of work with a peachy-toned peony with more of a ruffled edge on the petals...</div>
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The basic shape to the finished flower is similar, but a little more round, and the petals have a bit more of a romantic and feminine feel...and I love the soft peach and pink tones against the pop of yellow in the stamens. It's a subtle difference, but I really like it...and it's a move in the right direction for something new:</div>
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<br />Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-69140924259912328752012-07-23T23:42:00.000-07:002012-07-23T23:42:15.961-07:00Petalsweet Classes - Melbourne 2012The final stop on my Australian tour this year was <a href="http://www.thecakeschool.com.au/about">The Cake School</a> in Ringwood...just about 20 minutes outside the city of Melbourne! My dear friend and lovely host Fran McGregor, owner of the school, picked me up at the airport on one of the few bright and sunny days during the trip, and we immediately drove into the city for the first order of business...a coffee and pastry from the famous <a href="http://www.brunetti.com.au/BrunettiCarlton.aspx">Brunetti's:</a><br />
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The following day was all preparation for my three classes...including making paste and setting up all of the tools, supplies and student workstations:<br />
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In addition to the wonderful class room, <a href="http://www.thecakeschool.com.au/about">The Cake School </a>also has a beautifully appointed lounge/sitting room/lobby in the front of the building. It is gorgeous...with all kinds of wonderful vintage prettiness that Fran has collected over time:<br />
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First up was a class that covered the Ranunculus, Gardenia and Sweet Peas...lots of very lovely students to start my week of teaching:<br />
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The second class included two of my favorites...the Southern Magnolia and Parrot Tulip...and more wonderful students making beautiful flowers:<br />
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And finally, my last workshop before heading home was the Open Peony Topper...two days working on a beautiful peony flower and some of my favorite fillers (hydrangea and pulled flowers) and then arranging them on a single tier. How lucky for me to have another classroom filled with fabulous and talented students!!<br />
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Many thanks to all of my kind and very lovely students for coming to class and sharing your time with me! It was wonderful to meet you all and work with you - and congratulations on all of your stunning flowers! Thank you for making my time in Melbourne so special!<br />
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And endless gratitude to my lovely host Fran for taking such fabulous care of all of us during class...and for taking so much time to make me feel welcome and at home during my stay! I so appreciate the wonderful opportunity to teach at <a href="http://www.thecakeschool.com.au/about">The Cake School!</a> Thank you so much, Fran!<br />
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More flowers and photos coming soon...thanks for stopping by...x<br />
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<br /></div>Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-82107267671662370162012-07-13T12:41:00.001-07:002012-07-16T14:33:34.265-07:00Petalsweet Classes - Sydney 2012 Part IIAfter my lovely visit to <a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/">Whimsical Cakehouse</a>, I had the wonderful opportunity to return to the studio of renowned cake artist <a href="http://www.fayecahill.com.au/">Faye Cahill</a>, located in a small suburb just outside Sydney city limits. I taught several classes at Faye's last year, and she graciously offered up her newly located studio to me again this year for several more. Thank you for having me, Faye!!<br />
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Faye's work is truly stunning, and her studio is a reflection of her incredible taste and her eye for beautiful details:<br />
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Sweet peas and leaves drying:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Adding a bit of pearl dust to finish: </span><br />
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Group photo from the first class...Sweet peas, Ranunculus and Filler Flowers:<br />
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Peony petals drying:<br />
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Students beginning to arrange flowers on their cake tiers:<br />
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Group photo of the second class...Open Peony Topper:<br />
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Many thanks to all of my truly lovely students...you all worked so diligently to create some really beautiful flowers - thank you for coming to class and sharing your time with me! And thank you so much to <a href="http://www.fayecahill.com.au/">Faye</a> and her staff for welcoming me to her studio and taking such good care of all of us! I hope to be back soon! x<br />
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<br />Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-1345202602592624982012-06-20T22:41:00.000-07:002012-06-20T22:41:04.981-07:00Petalsweet Classes - Sydney 2012It's hard to believe it's already been a year since I visited and taught in Australia...but I'm happily back in Sydney and just finished my first round of flower classes at the lovely <a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/">Whimsical Cakehouse</a> studio! Three different classes in a beautiful setting (check out the photos below)...and filled with truly amazing and talented students...what a wonderful way to start my trip!<br />
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The views from the studio:<br />
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(Most of the photos below are courtesy of Guy Harden...thanks Guy!! )<br />
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The first class covered some of my favorite Southern flowers...the magnolia and gardenia. <span style="background-color: white;">Little bits and pieces of flowers...</span><br />
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Dusting buds...<br />
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A bit of silliness at the end of a busy day!<br />
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Fabulous class photo...thank you ladies!! xo<br />
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And then it was time to teach a few of my favorites with lots and lots of petals....the peony and parrot tulip:<br />
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Explaining how the peony gets put together:<br />
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Taping peony petals:<br />
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Another wonderful class photo...beautiful students and flowers:<br />
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Me with the fun and fabulous Betty Lakkis from<a href="https://glasshousecakes.com.au/default.aspx"> Glasshouse Cakes and Supplies</a>...Betty has become such a dear friend and treated me to a visit to her beautiful shop AND a footy game (rugby)!! Thank you Betty!<br />
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Hi Mel...thanks so much for coming to both classes... I loved your parrot tulip!<br />
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And finally...the last class I taught at Whimsical Cakehouse was a three day intensive in making sugar flowers and then arranging them in a sugar vase!<br />
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Some one-on-one lessons in arranging sugar flowers...<br />
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Lovely Madeleine!<br />
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Holly working intently...<br />
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Jayne completed two of my courses and fell in love with making sugar flowers...yay Jayne!<br />
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Thivi and her gorgeous flowers...<br />
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Hi Rebecca!! We missed you in the class photo...thanks so much for coming to class! x<br />
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My lovely host Linda and her beautiful work...thank you so much for the really wonderful visit! x<br />
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Many, many thanks to all of my students for coming to class and sharing your wonderful selves with me! I hope you are loving your flowers and are already practicing your new skills! It was such a pleasure to meet you and work with you...xo<br />
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And my deepest gratitude to my hosts Linda and Guy Harden at<a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/"> Whimsical Cakehouse</a>...thank you for the opportunity to teach at your wonderful venue and for taking such good care of me...it was such a wonderful 10 days! I hope to be back soon! xx<br />
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Viola, Mav and I taught this same wonderful class <a href="http://petalsweet.blogspot.com/2011/09/wedding-cake-class-2011.html">last year</a>...4 days to create a two-tier wedding cake using the beautiful Australian techniques of chocolate ganache and fondant, as well as completing the tiers with an exquisite pearl finish and beautiful stenciling. Decorations for the cake included an open peony, hydrangea, buds and leaves...all in soft tones to complement Faye's beautiful original design:<br />
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After having so much fun last year and seeing the beautiful results from our students, we just couldn't wait to get back together to teach the class for a second time...and once again, we had a truly wonderful weekend. Here are some favorite photos...<br />
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Mud cakes covered with chocolate ganache:<br />
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A single tier covered with fondant...beautiful!<br />
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All of the tiers covered with fondant and stacked...ready for their finishing touches:<br />
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Teaching hydrangea, buds and leaves:<br />
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Working on buds, filler flowers, and peonies:<br />
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Students putting the gorgeous pearl finish on their cakes:<br />
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Lovely Mav helping with the stenciling process:<br />
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Fabulous Viola and Mav helping me dust flowers to arrange on our demo cake:<br />
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Arranging sugar flowers:<br />
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Many, many thanks to all of our fabulous, kind and very talented students for the wonderful weekend! It was such a pleasure to meet all of you and work with you!! Your cakes and flowers were stunning...we are so proud!<br />
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And thank you to my lovely colleagues and very dear friends...Mav and Viola...could NOT have done it without you both - I so love working with you and spending time with you!<br />
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Thank you so much to the wonderfully talented <a href="http://www.fayecahill.com.au/">Faye Cahill</a> for your beautiful cake design and allowing us to share it with the students. And I am so honored to use my flowers as a finishing touch!<br />
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And we are all grateful to the ever fabulous Richard Festen for hosting us and making us all feel so very well cared for...we love teaching in your beautiful <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/">studio</a> Richard - thank you again for having us!<br />
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<br />Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-7324992633314552362012-05-16T12:19:00.000-07:002012-05-16T12:31:21.988-07:00Petalsweet Spring 2012 Classes Part OneIt has been a busy but wonderful Spring...lots of traveling to fabulous locations to teach some of my favorite sugar flowers to the most lovely students! Truly a special time.<br />
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First stop was in late April when I taught a three day class at the amazing <a href="http://www.flourconfections.com/">Flour Confections</a> studio in Pickering, outside Toronto. My wonderful friend and colleague Lisa Bugeja and her husband Scott hosted me at their beautiful shop and studio where I taught 12 fabulous students how to make open peonies, hydrangea, filler flowers, ranunculus flowers, buds and leaves as well as how to arrange them in a sweet sugar vase! Lots of photos to share courtesy of my host Lisa, who was so gracious to quietly capture some wonderful moments during class - thank you Lisa!<br />
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Teaching under the amazing camera and television screen in the <a href="http://www.flourconfections.com/">Flour Confections</a> classroom:<br />
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Buds and filler flowers drying:
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Putting together the peony flower:
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Demonstrating how to arrange flowers:
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<br /></div>Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-46535061816009852782012-04-12T15:45:00.005-07:002012-04-12T17:56:04.118-07:00Petalsweet Peonies in San FranciscoIt was just a quick trip to San Francisco...but I was so grateful to have the chance to work with some truly lovely students who created some of my most favorite sugar flowers...the open peony and freesia blossoms! We also happened to enjoy some gorgeous and inspiring Spring weather, even though we could only see it through the windows...many thanks to Richard Festen for hosting me at his fabulous <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/">Baking Arts studio</a> - one of my favorite places to teach!<br /><br />Here are some photos from the weekend...<br /><br />All the tools and supplies set up at the studio:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuleaKtVOIWEXuyB-uxcduXn2kyUq6Ue5LWeu-5BoMNJbNTiEWCj5YywB3YIe5slfVmbeiu-pgBUZ0Luq7IfWIEbomlVGuNR98l27eDSOJ_Vc2Vaa0kXi0mA13Sq21ErkLI7DzHBltgLE/s1600/DSCN8524.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuleaKtVOIWEXuyB-uxcduXn2kyUq6Ue5LWeu-5BoMNJbNTiEWCj5YywB3YIe5slfVmbeiu-pgBUZ0Luq7IfWIEbomlVGuNR98l27eDSOJ_Vc2Vaa0kXi0mA13Sq21ErkLI7DzHBltgLE/s400/DSCN8524.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730642815268917394" /></a><br /><br />Many thanks to the lovely <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1140314908">Claudia Castro</a> for taking and sharing the following seven photos:<br /><br />Dusting freesia buds:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTv-X6KRNoHI8nKL0jQA3y3ukK7FZ2ItsZmq-DUu5tlO09uSaim-UvokPuE5OuUR-veySeg6wSuI604tX1bCx7KK64UTwGAk25skSF2ZOZUvt2I8Bf0UoSORZ63BYRxW7xlfA1LbBffI/s1600/JB+dusting+freesia+bud.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTv-X6KRNoHI8nKL0jQA3y3ukK7FZ2ItsZmq-DUu5tlO09uSaim-UvokPuE5OuUR-veySeg6wSuI604tX1bCx7KK64UTwGAk25skSF2ZOZUvt2I8Bf0UoSORZ63BYRxW7xlfA1LbBffI/s400/JB+dusting+freesia+bud.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730643278930812802" /></a><br /><br />Freesia buds ready for assembly:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1dTxXQpzfw6KRWJnXsW3la7kTCLFGy1SrKqV2_VSWxFeUot_B10dOcfMwnim4i1NPDXTk2tQ_vSuS0rD5m8d3ic3-_MdN7okHECMLgFU5HrNAb6C5FNWpAzh8fz_EAkD9NvcGP2yTtA/s1600/Freesia+buds+on+towel.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1dTxXQpzfw6KRWJnXsW3la7kTCLFGy1SrKqV2_VSWxFeUot_B10dOcfMwnim4i1NPDXTk2tQ_vSuS0rD5m8d3ic3-_MdN7okHECMLgFU5HrNAb6C5FNWpAzh8fz_EAkD9NvcGP2yTtA/s400/Freesia+buds+on+towel.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730643286288654546" /></a><br /><br />Dusting a peony bud:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2U206uTV4g1mGrjSfgpTZnq_8Shn6tLhlazsTNW2571bE902espZXTiE6ll82oGpDml2_oVgMB1LPMlteBToPB5ogVorbuTrq2QpH8ZHfgLQpDnKvK7jQYQM_tdZvCdy19xSA6gUWCi8/s1600/JB+dusting+peony+bud.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2U206uTV4g1mGrjSfgpTZnq_8Shn6tLhlazsTNW2571bE902espZXTiE6ll82oGpDml2_oVgMB1LPMlteBToPB5ogVorbuTrq2QpH8ZHfgLQpDnKvK7jQYQM_tdZvCdy19xSA6gUWCi8/s400/JB+dusting+peony+bud.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730643808504369938" /></a><br /><br />Dusting peony pistils:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyJBOvebe8reFMDiSuCwMtBXlCoq18AO9vgSGZ4NcuqMnLGOV4r78g8qTBYx6_E889ChUWlQHZUmd_C-YVD79oMy7BQB4_XdiYicJ4JiP4mMrZ-Sv5UiKwABoVtxsbF1D7i5eABRz1kU/s1600/Peony+pistils+dusted.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihyJBOvebe8reFMDiSuCwMtBXlCoq18AO9vgSGZ4NcuqMnLGOV4r78g8qTBYx6_E889ChUWlQHZUmd_C-YVD79oMy7BQB4_XdiYicJ4JiP4mMrZ-Sv5UiKwABoVtxsbF1D7i5eABRz1kU/s400/Peony+pistils+dusted.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730643811865214770" /></a><br /><br />The peony center created with pistils and stamens:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy2LuI5SRvONQxfc-bUaL_tYP-l2aAIarp-SOT0cGPqmMNgnkAKBWL5gdixOkuwiSYd-WG3BlaxsswFOGq9k5wxl2rv1WIiUjQQ42hdJLqB297t5SurRJczy95TdqTXPPAfHJEWIRgaPk/s1600/Peony+center+with+stamens+added.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy2LuI5SRvONQxfc-bUaL_tYP-l2aAIarp-SOT0cGPqmMNgnkAKBWL5gdixOkuwiSYd-WG3BlaxsswFOGq9k5wxl2rv1WIiUjQQ42hdJLqB297t5SurRJczy95TdqTXPPAfHJEWIRgaPk/s400/Peony+center+with+stamens+added.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730643818202749986" /></a><br /><br />Assembling the peony:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1voN-5ERRF7-miYgA9X7JiuLGePksrUzzQcw_mUY8Vq2YV7qH5QtfKPeF5Qa_-SNYblRnsVCb4zjFUsZDTv7HjT-IsBTdhkv4F_AA86-y4tJpXZymwWiXv10RKCf3KMRA2ZOfQd9Fins/s1600/JB+taping+peony.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1voN-5ERRF7-miYgA9X7JiuLGePksrUzzQcw_mUY8Vq2YV7qH5QtfKPeF5Qa_-SNYblRnsVCb4zjFUsZDTv7HjT-IsBTdhkv4F_AA86-y4tJpXZymwWiXv10RKCf3KMRA2ZOfQd9Fins/s400/JB+taping+peony.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730643817633713058" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEl31YtaGpGUKGcWk9CZOtJ6yXqMdhKzr18WgHVXJBJ66Nfd8-NzsQY_w1Y7VjqUnFPuWmduLLMZkJf-gr37t61TqOWH460pnHQH297HdEgaVfV38f38ipwfX6IaHVtyGWSMGtfJreM1s/s1600/Peony+close+up+and+cropped.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEl31YtaGpGUKGcWk9CZOtJ6yXqMdhKzr18WgHVXJBJ66Nfd8-NzsQY_w1Y7VjqUnFPuWmduLLMZkJf-gr37t61TqOWH460pnHQH297HdEgaVfV38f38ipwfX6IaHVtyGWSMGtfJreM1s/s400/Peony+close+up+and+cropped.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730643820622386034" /></a><br /><br />Thank you <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1140314908">Claudia</a>!! You are a talented flower maker AND photographer! x<br /><br />Somehow, I did not get a photo of the gorgeous freesia sprays the students created...but they looked like this spray that was photographed by my dear friend Erin Wrightsman of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nurturenaturephotography">Nurture Nature Photography</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCe7IrUsLNoPtJS3pRTJ4HifuR_Ke3LN0RiquTM0dZjnGeOsvdFQ3sT0RwKLwENT0CYPgu4pN_-QG6-v2F9rx2KmtxiyOfa1ayxZilUODuIuEFPEhkvUxSLOMmhetZenm4nlEHeyvvMU/s1600/White+Freesia+on+stone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCe7IrUsLNoPtJS3pRTJ4HifuR_Ke3LN0RiquTM0dZjnGeOsvdFQ3sT0RwKLwENT0CYPgu4pN_-QG6-v2F9rx2KmtxiyOfa1ayxZilUODuIuEFPEhkvUxSLOMmhetZenm4nlEHeyvvMU/s400/White+Freesia+on+stone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730644936858149842" /></a><br /><br />And here are the gorgeous peonies from class...many made by students who were working with gumpaste for the first time:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4xgeW93fHDeAChBwomqn02NmNyi7cBSPdZPk65YO4R9Y_cySDxmzOkVuTxbQ-rQHjLCb-3aooNwwZtPGiMC9KbZQBSJe6dXv6ew5qaeipCi9pSqrJelAD93Yoi3bbEaIaoh3JNmwo04/s1600/Peonies+in+a+row+farther.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4xgeW93fHDeAChBwomqn02NmNyi7cBSPdZPk65YO4R9Y_cySDxmzOkVuTxbQ-rQHjLCb-3aooNwwZtPGiMC9KbZQBSJe6dXv6ew5qaeipCi9pSqrJelAD93Yoi3bbEaIaoh3JNmwo04/s400/Peonies+in+a+row+farther.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730645351261849682" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYUqVfab3lyETI0EtweqAism6u00vN8b1bZ_VvyQThE1xJgjDGFlCLGH_YLTFDCS8jHe_eJEP_V9Q7OWJpO8kwOpvt0vz9dJDbTjdMkH4EvGbdLZgsVabmKsEBDkiTd0irBJyjwr334c/s1600/All+peonies+in+a+row.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilYUqVfab3lyETI0EtweqAism6u00vN8b1bZ_VvyQThE1xJgjDGFlCLGH_YLTFDCS8jHe_eJEP_V9Q7OWJpO8kwOpvt0vz9dJDbTjdMkH4EvGbdLZgsVabmKsEBDkiTd0irBJyjwr334c/s400/All+peonies+in+a+row.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730645353539269714" /></a><br /><br />And an adorable class photo!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASx7KhTSbZl3iAMyMK4UAph6cawur7-syj-NV5Xhs-3W4GmmkB1sU_sUStNAb5koM1PznygbZJJpFn7uwfbbuf5XU7doVeOUIyXleMpuulxqEQYDvsR4Q3S5MyyE2H_YqNxdCzg9Kxx4/s1600/Class+photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASx7KhTSbZl3iAMyMK4UAph6cawur7-syj-NV5Xhs-3W4GmmkB1sU_sUStNAb5koM1PznygbZJJpFn7uwfbbuf5XU7doVeOUIyXleMpuulxqEQYDvsR4Q3S5MyyE2H_YqNxdCzg9Kxx4/s400/Class+photo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730645768427760690" /></a><br /><br />Thank you to all of my wonderful students for a truly lovely class. What a pleasure to meet and work with you all! And thank you Richard for sharing your studio...I can't wait to be back in May for <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/4day_Class_0303.pdf">The Wedding Cake Class</a> and additional sugar flower classes in the near future! <span style="font-weight:bold;">New dates coming soon...</span><br /><br />For more of Richard's fabulous baking, pastry and guest Instructor classes and workshops, please check out the Baking Arts calendar <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/classes-calendar.html">here</a>!<br /><br />If you are interested in receiving updates about future classes and workshops in your inbox, please subscribe to our Petalsweet Newsletter below...<br /><!-- // MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE \\ --><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/h8abI">Subscribe to our newsletter</a><br /><!-- \\ MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE LINK // --><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! x<br /><br />Copyright © 2012 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-3166800951187161752012-04-02T12:10:00.010-07:002012-04-12T14:41:37.245-07:00Craftsy Sugar Flower Video UpdateHard to believe, but it's been just about 10 weeks since my Handcrafted Sugar Flowers <a href="http://petalsweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/petalsweet-sugar-flower-online-video.html">online video with Craftsy</a> was launched in mid-January...and I cannot tell you how amazing it has been to connect with so many of you via your questions and beautiful photos on the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy</a> platform..and all of your lovely updates and comments on Facebook and Twitter! I'm so grateful to all of you who have registered and followed the Lessons in the class...and also for sharing photos of your wonderful projects! Thank you so much!! <br /><br />It was my hope you would find the lessons, tips and techniques helpful for the Hydrangeas and Filler Flowers I cover in the video...but <span style="font-weight:bold;">also</span> in other flower-making you do on your own! I designed the course to be more of a foundation and introduction to good flower craftsmanship...and hopefully your new skills will transfer easily if you want to try to master new and different flowers!<br /><br />These are the flowers I taught in the course...Hydrangea and Filler Flowers, along with buds and leaves:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYwlN-yyXdb-fWY7zdKuRtQpfRkuEpLUXS1RoUeTmSCSYOWPc7g5V1ZF2lEIsLStvBtkBaEWyY6yIgqRLuiClCSKQjJlYtsOeSev9rtL50bHodJTsv4zG0AVNvZWUP4c72WkwGbLA0WQ/s1600/Craftsy+first+video+flowers+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCYwlN-yyXdb-fWY7zdKuRtQpfRkuEpLUXS1RoUeTmSCSYOWPc7g5V1ZF2lEIsLStvBtkBaEWyY6yIgqRLuiClCSKQjJlYtsOeSev9rtL50bHodJTsv4zG0AVNvZWUP4c72WkwGbLA0WQ/s400/Craftsy+first+video+flowers+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726225004301375938" /></a><br /><br />I've happily collected some photos of <span style="font-weight:bold;">student work</span> from the Craftsy video and would love to share them with you...<span style="font-weight:bold;">and if I have mis-spelled any one's name or you would like me to add a link to your photo - please do not hesitate to contact me via email. I'm more than happy to make changes! </span><br /><br />So here we go...<br /><br />Beautiful hydrangea and fillers mixed with a gorgeous pink rose by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/SweetBlossom/299501983433483">Tatyana</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VYsNQ_hU4vIocaYDJ5oXoOxAxdr_9vUHZcuadcAJ7NdhdfBIzXdJ_5dpb9kpIBMQI1zi_f3vke-cp1awnzR0oCIR9bX3dduxf1WTZyp84OO8Wz7KUZ9_Gmuh1-dHN1TXzOti8hmsFvs/s1600/Pink+rose+with+hydrangea+and+fillers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VYsNQ_hU4vIocaYDJ5oXoOxAxdr_9vUHZcuadcAJ7NdhdfBIzXdJ_5dpb9kpIBMQI1zi_f3vke-cp1awnzR0oCIR9bX3dduxf1WTZyp84OO8Wz7KUZ9_Gmuh1-dHN1TXzOti8hmsFvs/s400/Pink+rose+with+hydrangea+and+fillers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719180111141478418" /></a><br /><br />Lovely bouquet by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CutiedokiCakes">Cutiedoki</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp832jtZyoSAMAjZkAOXkL6uEIzcBrNB44p_G3IoxqkLaexzDSDRgjod4yOHzBGINEcGDlPb7iLlw5NbeQ7JqVn4LwkmVfVqwe2QdFgbWbS1vg0uXTIK9ZC__oT3phMMB6-_lmskwCBV8/s1600/Cutiedoki+project.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp832jtZyoSAMAjZkAOXkL6uEIzcBrNB44p_G3IoxqkLaexzDSDRgjod4yOHzBGINEcGDlPb7iLlw5NbeQ7JqVn4LwkmVfVqwe2QdFgbWbS1vg0uXTIK9ZC__oT3phMMB6-_lmskwCBV8/s400/Cutiedoki+project.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719179822968091362" /></a><br /><br />Tammy's beautiful blue hydrangea mixed with a wonderful pink peony:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEyjoJrnLD5m80lUVeA_iVOxQy4HcQu8nnAIbZbgCv1H6UXYcWuMKv4pyp-R3trcb1FrLb26biD0K5RafgPVAbXKbey3Q-869PmHnsVfXXNtZ-GJ4zTZ0L7339C1TrSk_PLop5jcBDkM/s1600/Tammy+bouquet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEyjoJrnLD5m80lUVeA_iVOxQy4HcQu8nnAIbZbgCv1H6UXYcWuMKv4pyp-R3trcb1FrLb26biD0K5RafgPVAbXKbey3Q-869PmHnsVfXXNtZ-GJ4zTZ0L7339C1TrSk_PLop5jcBDkM/s400/Tammy+bouquet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719181432814341810" /></a><br /><br />Bright and fun bouquets by ALdabra:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMNb_HDx-pZ1WrC71wlXiwBiWdzLtu-wCIJ-GfCHZIkv_ZFxLJVjBadP5yJNO9oxMgP0i7xerze-DK4ukgoqwmjdbUCgk1Us7hjirtqSfAE4EZys7B8Onu9F0RekjJ7ZmB8QFfMwVNTM/s1600/Bouquets+by+ALdabra.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMNb_HDx-pZ1WrC71wlXiwBiWdzLtu-wCIJ-GfCHZIkv_ZFxLJVjBadP5yJNO9oxMgP0i7xerze-DK4ukgoqwmjdbUCgk1Us7hjirtqSfAE4EZys7B8Onu9F0RekjJ7ZmB8QFfMwVNTM/s400/Bouquets+by+ALdabra.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719180102358145202" /></a><br /><br />More of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/SweetBlossom/299501983433483">Tatyana's</a> stunning work:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGgWjTrw210OI5QLxaot2CSX1nY1yYlsSDagEWNBlbCRPBTloIYzeZ8ngrooA2P3GmtqGNvqnRxOkflz1zmr9Wxri-UOBCrGlTOgmYAbqWt4xyQpKUMJS1x2z32VMm3MH9Y5w7EpqTj8/s1600/Green+hydrangea+and+fillers+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGgWjTrw210OI5QLxaot2CSX1nY1yYlsSDagEWNBlbCRPBTloIYzeZ8ngrooA2P3GmtqGNvqnRxOkflz1zmr9Wxri-UOBCrGlTOgmYAbqWt4xyQpKUMJS1x2z32VMm3MH9Y5w7EpqTj8/s400/Green+hydrangea+and+fillers+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719179828512890146" /></a><br /><br />Adorable and sweet little arrangement by Lara (love the pink centers!):<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZmJOyVfsuvFnBYyFmdW2GKug0rZIh8ztwy8Iq0u9izavOHgqZNrpjpsjWFFRd9vSBxLhAm5I5V-9eXy7T4m8kr42P5Ada518tGquuXzAkPP8MvJL1IWkDvqdsAW_c0AHFRgO7A8i-cE/s1600/Bouquet+by+Lara+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSZmJOyVfsuvFnBYyFmdW2GKug0rZIh8ztwy8Iq0u9izavOHgqZNrpjpsjWFFRd9vSBxLhAm5I5V-9eXy7T4m8kr42P5Ada518tGquuXzAkPP8MvJL1IWkDvqdsAW_c0AHFRgO7A8i-cE/s400/Bouquet+by+Lara+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719179824802763810" /></a><br /><br />And Ilona's gorgeous flowers mixed with a beautiful peach peony she created:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOp82cjntjdSxbtrdwb72tqyLhGeQWBbNyfd1YEOOiLxZfbZegXQxaINIKonEuDRQxJF5qzyu75VBR5FXJcVSWaLfQm1mhqG-kCtupXimfgdEycbcuYDVkz1kmHNriEsPPE_uEWt3ic8/s1600/Ilona+from+Holland.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 363px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOp82cjntjdSxbtrdwb72tqyLhGeQWBbNyfd1YEOOiLxZfbZegXQxaINIKonEuDRQxJF5qzyu75VBR5FXJcVSWaLfQm1mhqG-kCtupXimfgdEycbcuYDVkz1kmHNriEsPPE_uEWt3ic8/s400/Ilona+from+Holland.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719179832812014578" /></a><br /><br />Tina of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet-T-Cake/257537080957693">Sweet T & Cake</a> used an incredibly fun and vibrant color palette to create her delicate flowers and this fabulous cake:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXibxWrAL7xP3vjq4Immghfhkrmdjgy6wRfJ-dSrzqC6XRXd4reTMMkTW9NJFCoUZKsLhEywFBrrQwbOqt7aiTNS4X6aFJwHOL-mUHRiPJ_gaz9-TIIvNJITi77V5Eq0-bCZqWThjqwv4/s1600/Tina+hydrangeas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXibxWrAL7xP3vjq4Immghfhkrmdjgy6wRfJ-dSrzqC6XRXd4reTMMkTW9NJFCoUZKsLhEywFBrrQwbOqt7aiTNS4X6aFJwHOL-mUHRiPJ_gaz9-TIIvNJITi77V5Eq0-bCZqWThjqwv4/s400/Tina+hydrangeas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726980926200560130" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJZaI_xdkS0yKn9rDWiQ9mZalVHZysxTgAnTjx3af2Qa5nPqPvXhsqxFgQg20MdpvHs48-tRNOSELDsBQoAmoZ9XwI0l9MEc_YbR_CbUBkAKoFn_FLa4Ihu4NA-mYRlWXQm82dSVrB_4/s1600/Tina+full+cake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJZaI_xdkS0yKn9rDWiQ9mZalVHZysxTgAnTjx3af2Qa5nPqPvXhsqxFgQg20MdpvHs48-tRNOSELDsBQoAmoZ9XwI0l9MEc_YbR_CbUBkAKoFn_FLa4Ihu4NA-mYRlWXQm82dSVrB_4/s400/Tina+full+cake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726980936020035794" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1480050508">Carol</a> created these fabulous bouquets...and then was inspired to make some peonies as well! Gorgeous!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_DJCS5SK0M80r0PCL2in5_UCwvdUVoRVVm5y06sv6nMSy1Icvf8dPWQJnN3b3U5nbMfBQFquQRW2FBwGnz3cr0i4jowkyrIpWFkYybgvMzpxYpLxHKioT_-yOiZxixqv6OFBRtcjh_4/s1600/Bouquets+by+Carol.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_DJCS5SK0M80r0PCL2in5_UCwvdUVoRVVm5y06sv6nMSy1Icvf8dPWQJnN3b3U5nbMfBQFquQRW2FBwGnz3cr0i4jowkyrIpWFkYybgvMzpxYpLxHKioT_-yOiZxixqv6OFBRtcjh_4/s400/Bouquets+by+Carol.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726954000178028722" /></a><br /><br />Aditi created this wonderful anniversary cake with her stunning flowers:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6b5tEGbPH-axjBvDGxhEger57JcmYQ8TCaSY2_5LbSpIGtGXG_vuYcKyG9CrvVWHw7nPKX9qyIeKxsxbNbyRob7EpRhM59Z8A6dOVnhaCNuFkgbKVrO6XTLUZkAw41NGoFT3n2-IbZM/s1600/Aditi+final+photo.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6b5tEGbPH-axjBvDGxhEger57JcmYQ8TCaSY2_5LbSpIGtGXG_vuYcKyG9CrvVWHw7nPKX9qyIeKxsxbNbyRob7EpRhM59Z8A6dOVnhaCNuFkgbKVrO6XTLUZkAw41NGoFT3n2-IbZM/s400/Aditi+final+photo.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726964214452372466" /></a><br /><br />Heidy's flowers mixed with some beautiful roses she created:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0d5poA9HCUZZDZ77OW8WsRxDKN5xIk9zHTa3Vhs53CDfqsT5GrS8Jdr-i3FoS2pkjXdKnYXUObpnrrgOx7gdUVADoJtmS6JPqQETeTyvJuXfPm9krpefGZWPwuQVkmggoozegHexGAM4/s1600/Heidy%2527s+flowers.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0d5poA9HCUZZDZ77OW8WsRxDKN5xIk9zHTa3Vhs53CDfqsT5GrS8Jdr-i3FoS2pkjXdKnYXUObpnrrgOx7gdUVADoJtmS6JPqQETeTyvJuXfPm9krpefGZWPwuQVkmggoozegHexGAM4/s400/Heidy%2527s+flowers.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726218035521155970" /></a><br /><br />And she also created a beautiful wedding cake with a sugar vase on top filled with more gorgeous flowers:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOed21HNI-nAmybhfZGRVYQT2dVHTn1y3WPXzO0MACmpH1UpzeJS4ZdhtqmpDTpWfXt-bkmNXPGsCrlwLCIIgjje2bW0f5r44R3gWW_roMpYok3wxaWO_U_8bCs7sahwkl9mxcnHGDLA/s1600/Heidy%2527s+sugar+vase.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBOed21HNI-nAmybhfZGRVYQT2dVHTn1y3WPXzO0MACmpH1UpzeJS4ZdhtqmpDTpWfXt-bkmNXPGsCrlwLCIIgjje2bW0f5r44R3gWW_roMpYok3wxaWO_U_8bCs7sahwkl9mxcnHGDLA/s400/Heidy%2527s+sugar+vase.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726218037048317922" /></a><br /><br />Here are Evangeline's fabulous bouquets...one in purple and the other in blue! You can find her work at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet-Sweet-Blooms/204005842973311">Sweet Sweet Blooms</a>:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9ebJg3JIFEdK8e8M31rMoRfGVDMUliSJk67JH8m7o2bcDM3NzDXa6t_MUHtkOBksjBGdogRi0-Nb5v7O6Ki96Q2E8ZUAqBf1ZY_plMoBWfqHUKEbcuep5klpeSpGhZ5Fc-UgVQnveHQ/s1600/Evangeline+purple.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9ebJg3JIFEdK8e8M31rMoRfGVDMUliSJk67JH8m7o2bcDM3NzDXa6t_MUHtkOBksjBGdogRi0-Nb5v7O6Ki96Q2E8ZUAqBf1ZY_plMoBWfqHUKEbcuep5klpeSpGhZ5Fc-UgVQnveHQ/s400/Evangeline+purple.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730632074820605730" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadMXmLdZzPnIF86wuknI8ktTibkDxscl0lsN7rRl5uZtVliSN155K1O9XGZFdQCI48B88qX-xrCaI7yXZ3uNX3VjZ4-AMZe4r9FsCuEckMbwdnpZTCz4TAHrXf8JN9gDjEM9LreE9Fao/s1600/Evangeline+blue.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhadMXmLdZzPnIF86wuknI8ktTibkDxscl0lsN7rRl5uZtVliSN155K1O9XGZFdQCI48B88qX-xrCaI7yXZ3uNX3VjZ4-AMZe4r9FsCuEckMbwdnpZTCz4TAHrXf8JN9gDjEM9LreE9Fao/s400/Evangeline+blue.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730632078936396594" /></a><br /><br />These are <a href="http://morselsbymark.blogspot.com/">Mark's</a> amazing hydrangeas with their beautiful leaves:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75lwZ24GUZ9ShYLw50IZb-pZ-9f5kobSalh7UY0T1b8dHNJ926CDdYG7ZohFWevNcBBvOU9P0ogxN5a9tX64qkQ_VPku8cQkPUzd7LP6_kBrIHDFkuRasn4PP9W6I6ArehkQwagbWyE8/s1600/Mark+D+hydrangeas.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj75lwZ24GUZ9ShYLw50IZb-pZ-9f5kobSalh7UY0T1b8dHNJ926CDdYG7ZohFWevNcBBvOU9P0ogxN5a9tX64qkQ_VPku8cQkPUzd7LP6_kBrIHDFkuRasn4PP9W6I6ArehkQwagbWyE8/s400/Mark+D+hydrangeas.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726218040403862530" /></a><br /><br />And one of my students was inspired by the lessons in the class as well as some of my peonies and created her very first wedding cake for her brother! This is Houn's amazing masterpiece:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBYmqWal23E05-EKgYjVWIMT7-GLw6LJ-HR-EKH0iRq1I1SG1kvCj_wi98tV_PzlFzV8TgnfPzAmIYMuMJHgnk-PhsupVMJc02VCtCJ5iTyd3NqUECxb_5QJDalmr0ofF-MJsZmdJZHo/s1600/Wedding+cake+by+Houn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBYmqWal23E05-EKgYjVWIMT7-GLw6LJ-HR-EKH0iRq1I1SG1kvCj_wi98tV_PzlFzV8TgnfPzAmIYMuMJHgnk-PhsupVMJc02VCtCJ5iTyd3NqUECxb_5QJDalmr0ofF-MJsZmdJZHo/s400/Wedding+cake+by+Houn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5726605900783192306" /></a><br /><br />I just received a lovely comment from Charlotte at <a href="http://www.sugarruffles.com/">Sugar Ruffles</a> who was lovely to share her beautiful flowers...all arranged with a wonderful peony on a fabulous cake! Thank you <a href="http://www.sugarruffles.com/">Charlotte</a>! <br /><br />I had additional photos to share, but they were sized too small when I copied them over from the Craftsy site, so they were barely visible when they were posted here. I'd love for the following artists to contact me when you can and send me a new photo to share:<br /><br />* Candianne<br />* Charismaza<br />* Love a Cake<br /><br />Many many thanks to all of you for taking the time to post your questions and comments on the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/">Craftsy</a> platform...it's been wonderful to help you learn some of my favorite techniques and to see your beautiful flowers and projects! I'm continually inspired by your wonderful work...so please keep sharing it with me...<br /><br />I hope to offer more online videos and instructional materials in the future...and would love to know more about the types of flowers and/or techniques you wish to learn?!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />If you'd like to know more about my Handcrafted Sugar Flowers video, you can read about it and register <a href="http://petalsweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/petalsweet-sugar-flower-online-video.html">here</a>!<br /><br />If you are interested in receiving updates about future classes and workshops in your inbox, please subscribe to our Petalsweet Newsletter below...<br /><!-- // MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE \\ --><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/h8abI">Subscribe to our newsletter</a><br /><!-- \\ MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE LINK // --><br /><br />Copyright © 2012 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-90575802029748330762012-03-28T18:12:00.000-07:002012-03-28T18:13:01.031-07:00Sugar Flower Classes - East CoastI just returned from a fun and fabulous week in New Haven, CT, just outside New York City! The lovely and very talented Erica OBrien of <a href="http://www.ericaobrien.com/index.php">Erica OBrien Cake Design</a> just recently opened her new studio in Hamden and invited me to teach two sugar flower classes in her adorable new space! <br /><br />Cute windows and details...love the outside lights:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkCqXt_3InWnyT8x1bZS_wZ22PQCNRIDInjYlYfoIY0OpSml-sZCAsJgjH6cdzTDVzC1L8q33CDqjIt3J_9fjma59nib0RQXF0jqMRHASN2XdQDMie_6DQeJRli3eVvKCb8b8NyqMES4/s1600/Front+of+studio.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIkCqXt_3InWnyT8x1bZS_wZ22PQCNRIDInjYlYfoIY0OpSml-sZCAsJgjH6cdzTDVzC1L8q33CDqjIt3J_9fjma59nib0RQXF0jqMRHASN2XdQDMie_6DQeJRli3eVvKCb8b8NyqMES4/s400/Front+of+studio.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725107636665874546" /></a><br /><br />Erica shares the kitchen with her sister Jessica...who has an amazing business called <a href="http://www.thesoupgirl.com/">The Soup Girl</a> offering delicious homemade soups and light entrees. We were very spoiled to enjoy her food for lunch each day during class...thank you Jessica for sharing your kitchen space!! x<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LgnHWcynlHQBMMMR3GBwtv40axhrFa5zqu0loX3_3aqIw99g4pTDp_exK7CAUOJO-9eOMxIlxp4R52uHRVa_EiiSxTxrw8VT2N46tYx6fNcP8LeN1bvXbiQ2ZL7F07Ht5oIiqBu32e0/s1600/Signage+up+close.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LgnHWcynlHQBMMMR3GBwtv40axhrFa5zqu0loX3_3aqIw99g4pTDp_exK7CAUOJO-9eOMxIlxp4R52uHRVa_EiiSxTxrw8VT2N46tYx6fNcP8LeN1bvXbiQ2ZL7F07Ht5oIiqBu32e0/s400/Signage+up+close.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725107643098141490" /></a><br /><br />Here's a peek inside Erica's consultation area...she's still unpacking some of her special details for the room, but it's already adorable with her lovely furniture and that fabulous blue hutch:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7AfmDkXwQ-q8Tz-pBZJpbK4EBZaFdqAtACNWqGu52MSyxx3vYyas-6p_Jx9vYC2OOBls5I70CIRLmnG8ChykeiVA6CUszLOkji7wdTXqd0QXvv6b4hAJ5t8xaF47tWJLvNWnPI0j32E/s1600/Inside+consulting+room.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7AfmDkXwQ-q8Tz-pBZJpbK4EBZaFdqAtACNWqGu52MSyxx3vYyas-6p_Jx9vYC2OOBls5I70CIRLmnG8ChykeiVA6CUszLOkji7wdTXqd0QXvv6b4hAJ5t8xaF47tWJLvNWnPI0j32E/s400/Inside+consulting+room.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725109424998856322" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3a-5N0IirA1id3Y5j1BwdivJiDkxPQu2A0fA08ob-xXiohKye7ITe8PzQFGH8wNz2uAQJwZdnVgzw-OaWigiifcEw4y1ETezO0gQ_o_CyiPftG02NzshfmlEBxflcAe7zOtqEp7sTXQ/s1600/Blue+hutch.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs3a-5N0IirA1id3Y5j1BwdivJiDkxPQu2A0fA08ob-xXiohKye7ITe8PzQFGH8wNz2uAQJwZdnVgzw-OaWigiifcEw4y1ETezO0gQ_o_CyiPftG02NzshfmlEBxflcAe7zOtqEp7sTXQ/s400/Blue+hutch.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725109425251086226" /></a><br /><br />Setting up for class:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaS0P1mVXAOraLZE5gNZPk-1JshGB5DGT5e2nDeiKAGuftyZ-hMZ1LlfXBp9_4b0zwOyp40jzO4HOwcCs1XMd1M-7dVdIQZH7mBroLvLB-anvMQA9w9W26UpK2WkDVOaiRwG-xmZCU1wA/s1600/Set+up+for+class.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaS0P1mVXAOraLZE5gNZPk-1JshGB5DGT5e2nDeiKAGuftyZ-hMZ1LlfXBp9_4b0zwOyp40jzO4HOwcCs1XMd1M-7dVdIQZH7mBroLvLB-anvMQA9w9W26UpK2WkDVOaiRwG-xmZCU1wA/s400/Set+up+for+class.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725109705977107794" /></a><br /><br />My fabulous students in the Open Peony and Parrot Tulip class:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvY9yUDZGjtCizc-IdY1Qhs-8Lhv4IAtSVdJIwm1_eZX7oIcXqiv9FWUrUhlNJWpDb2DLB5DC-tIedTA8M5j8-r26RLVJBrT6GpjpBZfL0l6mIucaGMFBkFxAzucu6dcOSfVWBO6GET4/s1600/Group+photo+2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkvY9yUDZGjtCizc-IdY1Qhs-8Lhv4IAtSVdJIwm1_eZX7oIcXqiv9FWUrUhlNJWpDb2DLB5DC-tIedTA8M5j8-r26RLVJBrT6GpjpBZfL0l6mIucaGMFBkFxAzucu6dcOSfVWBO6GET4/s400/Group+photo+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725110052494559234" /></a><br /><br />Southern Magnolias and Gardenias from the second class:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia48af_UX96jQ87uei_RTOqPCf0AKKOChcx8kxjWYwt6cphuFb24wapZqB5nnpQVmM8mhyVAEKqdL52B1KlAx1fe3l5NnnOwi-kjyH98mxsmSECjnB5NseQFa7KYtgFbu-Z8QJbAkyuf8/s1600/DSCN8334.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia48af_UX96jQ87uei_RTOqPCf0AKKOChcx8kxjWYwt6cphuFb24wapZqB5nnpQVmM8mhyVAEKqdL52B1KlAx1fe3l5NnnOwi-kjyH98mxsmSECjnB5NseQFa7KYtgFbu-Z8QJbAkyuf8/s400/DSCN8334.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725111419606906434" /></a><br /><br />And a few of my talented and adorable students with cute Erica (on the right):<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGZaorVVEP7_nPoJqoQbel1NzJfdy4P8corEl6iiqNT1-YQ5sFFsGLppdoXM_df1cQFfLw5i_OWyEFQGYX7upkW510BdKrSOLzd3dh-CdlEFLvaTPrZx9ib46W-i-gXArkhNF10yJ5zs/s1600/Students+and+Erica.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhGZaorVVEP7_nPoJqoQbel1NzJfdy4P8corEl6iiqNT1-YQ5sFFsGLppdoXM_df1cQFfLw5i_OWyEFQGYX7upkW510BdKrSOLzd3dh-CdlEFLvaTPrZx9ib46W-i-gXArkhNF10yJ5zs/s400/Students+and+Erica.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725110066268420322" /></a><br /><br />Many thanks to Erica for the wonderful invitation and for hosting me, and for all of your help before, during and after the classes! Thanks to your lovely intern Kalan for all of her assistance as well! I'm very grateful to Jess for sharing your delicious food with all of us...it was amazing!<br /><br />And to my really fabulous students, and it was such a pleasure working with all of you! The flowers were gorgeous...and you were all so kind and very gracious. Thank you for sharing your time with me! I hope to be back for more classes soon...x<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />If you are interested in receiving updates about future classes and workshops in your inbox, please subscribe to our Petalsweet Newsletter below...<br /><!-- // MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE \\ --><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/h8abI">Subscribe to our newsletter</a><br /><!-- \\ MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE LINK // --><br /><br />For more information about our <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sugar Flower Online Video Course with Craftsy</span>, you can read all about it and register in this post <a href="http://petalsweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/petalsweet-sugar-flower-online-video.html">here</a>! <br /><br />Copyright © 2012 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-74484465664156739602012-03-14T09:21:00.023-07:002012-03-14T10:54:18.268-07:00San Diego Cake Show Entry 2012This past weekend the <a href="http://www.sandiegocakeclub.com/">San Diego Cake Club</a> hosted their annual cake competition here in San Diego. As always, it was a wonderful event with almost 300 entries this year...all for a good cause to raise money for the amazing <a href="http://www.rmhcsd.org/">Ronald McDonald House</a>! Congratulations to all of the winners and all of the competitors!<br /><br />I've loved being able to participate in this local show over the years...it's so much fun to view all of the beautiful work the competitors display, and I always see lots of cake friends too! Some years I am traveling and unable to attend the show, but this year I knew I would be in town, so I planned my design and set to work!<br /><br />Here are a few photos from the process...<br /><br />First making some of the hydrangea and filler flowers and dusting the larger buds:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJfCssOBeWPZ6LGc83Vo1hyO1LJxJkzIih7TJA3GcYTsCDKuezifFSfY8oyII2R3CDDPzHy9eijp_ujYOzjLASBpSknfMQC8LHzpgIYaZQgAyRZTIhuNTfFczAQKfq395yniT5cSPHKE/s1600/SD+Cake+Show+hydrangea+prep+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJfCssOBeWPZ6LGc83Vo1hyO1LJxJkzIih7TJA3GcYTsCDKuezifFSfY8oyII2R3CDDPzHy9eijp_ujYOzjLASBpSknfMQC8LHzpgIYaZQgAyRZTIhuNTfFczAQKfq395yniT5cSPHKE/s400/SD+Cake+Show+hydrangea+prep+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719790736475513266" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCyt4mhEQLa3IJnhRKVsyk87MGgKiPZmXWBqXdNSU_F4SJ-u8s0fHu3EZ7W6Ux8_Z1gtK_Btr0lu49qTjXN2yzKB9FMJ6IPF8pZoTkR2Ez8nzx7LTKgwGTPFGVLUya9iQHaALTe5hnIs/s1600/All+buds+on+paper+towel+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaCyt4mhEQLa3IJnhRKVsyk87MGgKiPZmXWBqXdNSU_F4SJ-u8s0fHu3EZ7W6Ux8_Z1gtK_Btr0lu49qTjXN2yzKB9FMJ6IPF8pZoTkR2Ez8nzx7LTKgwGTPFGVLUya9iQHaALTe5hnIs/s400/All+buds+on+paper+towel+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719790733876288674" /></a><br /><br />And now with all of my flowers, buds and leaves ready...it's time to start arranging the topper in Styrofoam. This year I used peonies, parrot tulips, freesia, ranunculus, hydrangea, filler flowers and sweet peas:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyhZJulucCW3Ax6uJP2iq_f2gESzps36hcEDI4LOKkjUFVo0ZiexzXHHt6gP6wMsN8o8QtPxbSJ-qMeYdDZ3RjB9FcyCkfqobf2H0B3IqI3VD32VuL7XsMj-2URFc_p6ZP2v2RGzt5he0/s1600/Starting+topper+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyhZJulucCW3Ax6uJP2iq_f2gESzps36hcEDI4LOKkjUFVo0ZiexzXHHt6gP6wMsN8o8QtPxbSJ-qMeYdDZ3RjB9FcyCkfqobf2H0B3IqI3VD32VuL7XsMj-2URFc_p6ZP2v2RGzt5he0/s400/Starting+topper+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719789893778113970" /></a><br /><br />A few flowers added (and I changed to a smaller dome of Styrofoam)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wJjJWXHYmnz5yx7umadVi8t5VrrDoOkjR1xpBSSRZ7TSoKEwOgPhCAiJwcuH9-Xks01qh44mcuPBuNefOpHUsBUm64LczoaAN5IpDUb-97Tlsg4A2ymMHOesquQ0BwxFFN92fAVvjkQ/s1600/Topper+with+a+few+flowers+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2wJjJWXHYmnz5yx7umadVi8t5VrrDoOkjR1xpBSSRZ7TSoKEwOgPhCAiJwcuH9-Xks01qh44mcuPBuNefOpHUsBUm64LczoaAN5IpDUb-97Tlsg4A2ymMHOesquQ0BwxFFN92fAVvjkQ/s400/Topper+with+a+few+flowers+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719789893435323458" /></a><br /><br />A few more added:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp2PI79UCmVAof2SfNKV-SwLhi88prnMuvcumuimuG7KB4p3soAE2F6fksJ_TMP3gctXD97LVee0z_RmQ9ERTgcC7PA9aMu4gJ7S8oFhnOifBrbJ5qlFL6YXrHYKeSCN8Ix497sCkbBxM/s1600/Topper+in+progress+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp2PI79UCmVAof2SfNKV-SwLhi88prnMuvcumuimuG7KB4p3soAE2F6fksJ_TMP3gctXD97LVee0z_RmQ9ERTgcC7PA9aMu4gJ7S8oFhnOifBrbJ5qlFL6YXrHYKeSCN8Ix497sCkbBxM/s400/Topper+in+progress+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719791896112415314" /></a><br /><br />And the finished topper! It took me about 4 hours to arrange all of these flowers..I divided it up between two sessions...most of the flowers on Day One, and then filling in gaps and adding the leaves on Day Two. Whew!I loved how it turned out...mostly green and white with just a touch of pink Sweet Peas this year:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXivx868msriAjJqgmXQAqGv_Y1uuu9Br4dKuKYwhV3hpMWLqG3WhZaiUn6Cf0D5cAAYJ_KqdZ1t0myoNNaCyi0soXiujFivOyOsgkcjR_2m2GZRc2txj3Ab7exeZJHZ5EGO27PY8dXYA/s1600/Finished+topper+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXivx868msriAjJqgmXQAqGv_Y1uuu9Br4dKuKYwhV3hpMWLqG3WhZaiUn6Cf0D5cAAYJ_KqdZ1t0myoNNaCyi0soXiujFivOyOsgkcjR_2m2GZRc2txj3Ab7exeZJHZ5EGO27PY8dXYA/s400/Finished+topper+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719791897849153090" /></a><br /><br />Just about finished here...with the addition of two other arrangements, including a large open peony on the lower tier:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtZrbMJHrX9Dg0IBPUjjng83miK-353Fl-1o2tGueMVuiCs8RjMzNxlZVXagQV54cqKZJwhPZ7K7Ts4N2lr3biFXhxcRW0vh2QH20xIqNyyCZMAnN95_zLxJF5xo6WpzKQrcaE0Q1RF4/s1600/Final+cake+white+bg+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 221px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtZrbMJHrX9Dg0IBPUjjng83miK-353Fl-1o2tGueMVuiCs8RjMzNxlZVXagQV54cqKZJwhPZ7K7Ts4N2lr3biFXhxcRW0vh2QH20xIqNyyCZMAnN95_zLxJF5xo6WpzKQrcaE0Q1RF4/s400/Final+cake+white+bg+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719793769078879394" /></a><br /><br />I went back and forth about adding a simple bow to the ribbon on the bottom tier...and finally decided it was a YES:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPbPaWq5DyKya4jsOCUEQMn3NPfIQVI9dK2RSQ1nNWgHy7Kv7XmKDrEHCPWPeOfpV3tSY1Cq0jWycXbqT0gkWXpPuffEjl0fzPZB5wOJRhyxv0AgcSSyd4GKNKP6sVxO6pMhSfBVlwuNg/s1600/Final+cake+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 193px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPbPaWq5DyKya4jsOCUEQMn3NPfIQVI9dK2RSQ1nNWgHy7Kv7XmKDrEHCPWPeOfpV3tSY1Cq0jWycXbqT0gkWXpPuffEjl0fzPZB5wOJRhyxv0AgcSSyd4GKNKP6sVxO6pMhSfBVlwuNg/s400/Final+cake+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719793774797103266" /></a><br /><br />I was thrilled and honored to receive first place in my category of Professional Tiered Cakes! Looking forward to next year...<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!<br /><br />If you are interested in receiving updates about future classes and workshops in your inbox, please subscribe to our Petalsweet Newsletter below...<br /><!-- // MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE \\ --><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/h8abI">Subscribe to our newsletter</a><br /><!-- \\ MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE LINK // --><br /><br />For more information about our <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sugar Flower Online Video Course with Craftsy</span>, you can read all about it and register in this post <a href="http://petalsweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/petalsweet-sugar-flower-online-video.html">here</a>! <br /><br />Copyright © 2012 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-87223576043802300762012-01-31T12:06:00.000-08:002012-01-31T14:14:43.132-08:00Petalsweet Sugar Flower Classes {update for January 31}I'm thrilled to announce several more classes added to my teaching schedule this year...<br /><br />First, I will be teaching two flower classes at <a href="http://www.ericaobrien.com/index.php">Erica OBrien Cake Design</a> in Hamden, CT in March this year. Erica is an incredibly talented designer known for her beautiful graphic and colorful cake designs (check out her <a href="http://www.ericaobrien.com/index.php">website</a>). She and I met several years ago as colleagues, and have since become wonderful friends and great supporters of each other's businesses. Erica recently relocated her fabulous business from Southern California to Connecticut, and graciously invited me to teach classes at her new studio! These are the only two classes I will be teaching on the East Coast this year, and I would love to see you! <br /><br />Please see the class descriptions below...and please contact Erica for <a href="http://www.ericaobrien.com/wedding-cake-special-course.php">registration</a> and additional information via her website or(203) 200 - 0350:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OPEN PEONY and PARROT TULIP:</span><br />Dates: Thursday and Friday, March 22 - 23, 2012<br />Location: Erica OBrien Cake Design, Hamden, CT<br />Time: 10am - 6pm both days<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLION-D7q3QpmYNj1VHbFlfpl8uXzOM1fdHGQg4tD0Ou_RBlaIrLcyltXwjP8MrhtY5epd0aOLjrJjIofYrjqzjAyhGsJiLXu-DAhEsDUgiE_XjRPuyrHMwzqS89vfr0r73hAk1Bo1RI/s1600/Pistil+and+stamens+in+completed+peony+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLION-D7q3QpmYNj1VHbFlfpl8uXzOM1fdHGQg4tD0Ou_RBlaIrLcyltXwjP8MrhtY5epd0aOLjrJjIofYrjqzjAyhGsJiLXu-DAhEsDUgiE_XjRPuyrHMwzqS89vfr0r73hAk1Bo1RI/s400/Pistil+and+stamens+in+completed+peony+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703891911745940082" /></a><br /><br />In this two day floral workshop, students will learn how to make two of Petalsweet’s signature flowers, the beautiful, over-sized Open Peony (with stamens) and the fun and fabulous Parrot Tulip. Corresponding buds and leaves will also be covered where appropriate. During the course, students will use modeling techniques to make flower centers, and then use cutters, veiners and specific techniques to create buds, leaves, and the many wired petals needed to form their large blooms. Once all of the components are dry, students will also learn Jacqueline’s signature coloring and dusting techniques, as well as taping, assembling, and finishing touches to complete their flowers. Class limited to 10 students. Tools and supplies will be provided for use in class, and a light lunch is included. Cutters will be available for purchase at the end of the workshop.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">THE SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA and GARDENIA:</span><br />Dates: Saturday and Sunday, March 24 - 25, 2012<br />Location: Erica OBrien Cake Design, Hamden, CT<br />Time: 10am - 6pm both days<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3d-W1kmKOME8Y5gDG_xdPlivmc5DB7bvUzWjlzss99by681rV9myuHGtuE5LYJY18Y4mSJHW3sVqwslIhznF4zt8fC-lUihy6NYdAjCui41mAW95Y3-mDvKGzp4bKwWsRcmfjFaaKPk/s1600/Magnolia+buds+and+leaves+cropped+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 379px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3d-W1kmKOME8Y5gDG_xdPlivmc5DB7bvUzWjlzss99by681rV9myuHGtuE5LYJY18Y4mSJHW3sVqwslIhznF4zt8fC-lUihy6NYdAjCui41mAW95Y3-mDvKGzp4bKwWsRcmfjFaaKPk/s400/Magnolia+buds+and+leaves+cropped+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703891917551582946" /></a><br /><br />In this two day floral workshop, students will learn how to make two beautiful Petalsweet favorites...the Southern Magnolia and the Gardenia! Corresponding buds and both flowers' gorgeous, dark and glossy leaves will be covered as well. During the course, students will use cutters and creamy white paste to create the petals needed for their fabulous Gardenias. In addition, students will also use modeling techniques to create a Magnolia center, and then make numerous, large petals to finish their over sized flower. As time allows, Jacqueline will also share her techniques for making dainty pulled filler flowers. Once all of the components are dry, students will also learn dusting and coloring techniques, as well as taping and assembly to finish their flowers. Class limited to 10 students. Tools and supplies will be provided for use in class, and a light lunch is included. Cutters will be available for purchase at the end of the workshop.<br /><br />You can see more details and register <a href="http://www.ericaobrien.com/wedding-cake-special-course.php">here</a>...<br /><br />I will also be teaching a flower workshop at <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/">Baking Arts</a> in San Francisco, CA in early April. Richard Festen is an amazing host and classes are held in his beautiful studio in the city:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OPEN PEONY and FREESIA</span><br />Baking Arts, San Francisco<br />April 7 - 8, 2012<br />9am - 5pm both days<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXv1uujMlK0NXDYN61PEfzMV_ZOAGCIpsgwoQkidQqr07DFArhvtR1q30iRzJkCVT_oylQCVgOUWoha2gZXB34OMa7aHr_KfHtE2fslFRd6321XKkl-2icYrtInTJHZJetVChfqAzL0vg/s1600/White+Freesia+on+stone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXv1uujMlK0NXDYN61PEfzMV_ZOAGCIpsgwoQkidQqr07DFArhvtR1q30iRzJkCVT_oylQCVgOUWoha2gZXB34OMa7aHr_KfHtE2fslFRd6321XKkl-2icYrtInTJHZJetVChfqAzL0vg/s400/White+Freesia+on+stone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703919395767303778" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3S0lvTIze5dohUw92T_6a1fpTeu2-MMfK3yI_xANka7gqPvZ2kFhbSWeOiHpK_viIGjXk8nqD_U7b5dfqdCGsO-ZdY19DE4nER06AKhXfwtFPhRgCIcd6-ZnAaovxz8RFwBL0Kwxm4g/s1600/Peony+in+progress+re-sized.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3S0lvTIze5dohUw92T_6a1fpTeu2-MMfK3yI_xANka7gqPvZ2kFhbSWeOiHpK_viIGjXk8nqD_U7b5dfqdCGsO-ZdY19DE4nER06AKhXfwtFPhRgCIcd6-ZnAaovxz8RFwBL0Kwxm4g/s400/Peony+in+progress+re-sized.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703920332235086210" /></a><br /><br />In this two day class, students will learn how to create Petalsweet's <br />beautiful signature Open Peony (with stamens), as well as the delicate <br />Springtime favorite...Freesia! Students will use modeling techniques to create their peony center, freesia buds and freesia blossoms, and then make the numerous curled and frilly wired petals needed to make an over sized peony flower. A peony bud and leaves will also be covered. In the second part of class, students will use petal dusts to bring their flowers to life, and finish with assembling a gorgeous <br />freesia spray and their fabulous peony! Tools and supplies will be <br />provided for use in class. Class size limited to 10 students. You can sign up for this class on the Baking Arts site <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/">here</a>.<br /><br />Thank you so much...hope to see you in class! More updates coming soon...<br /><br />If you are interested in receiving updates about future classes and workshops in your inbox, please subscribe to our Petalsweet Newsletter below...<br /><!-- // MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE \\ --><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/h8abI">Subscribe to our newsletter</a><br /><!-- \\ MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE LINK // --><br /><br />Copyright © 2011 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-25885868091961759102012-01-14T08:24:00.001-08:002012-03-14T07:48:05.755-07:00Petalsweet Sugar Flower Online Video CourseI'm thrilled to announce my new online video course with Craftsy...<span style="font-weight:bold;">Hand-Crafted Sugar Flowers! </span><br /><br />In this course you will learn how to make two of my favorite sugar flowers - beautiful Hydrangea, and delicate little Filler Flowers. You've seen them a lot in my arrangements, and I'm so excited to be able to share them with you in an online workshop:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FoIRtvXI8xQJfvFzWJQcmK2gG6jmgaDF20RI6UL1FayWB9gxHWl2TeYgbENDGtGjesMQVtnQwvU8Q40Szt6N2clIz6v8k8Wr3sz-0gUgkaxmsOVNDLz87G4VQWSYxx0VjdQ49_NyqBw/s1600/Petalsweet+Small+Blossoms+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8FoIRtvXI8xQJfvFzWJQcmK2gG6jmgaDF20RI6UL1FayWB9gxHWl2TeYgbENDGtGjesMQVtnQwvU8Q40Szt6N2clIz6v8k8Wr3sz-0gUgkaxmsOVNDLz87G4VQWSYxx0VjdQ49_NyqBw/s400/Petalsweet+Small+Blossoms+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697527278726200802" /></a><br /><br />Craftsy is an amazing online crafting community featuring online classes about all different kinds of crafts, including knitting, crochet, quilting, paper crafts and sewing...and now sugar flowers! The site is full of fun craft projects and includes amazing courses taught by fabulous Instructors!<br /><br />Here's the quick story about how it all came together:<br /><br />The very talented team at Craftsy contacted me to see if I would be interested in working with them to create an online class as their first Sugarcraft Instructor. I loved the idea of being able to share my passion with as many people as possible..so I said YES! In November I flew to Denver, Colorado to film for three full days with an incredible team at their offices. And while it was A LOT of work, it was also a ton of fun and an incredible learning experience. Here are a couple of photos from the days were were filming:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiR_kMh_pze2HMgz12TNjQvaVZQbEAs0KCWvbEcBkNoJelCa77MEzxDWn0Myw19__Qj7WstiE_pRRUquotSq1uwWwCnYJ63sKMUW1KNpxA44jOCdBXoVyH36YTt_YFeqA6zdXl4jKUM4g/s1600/JB+and+Lynn+on+set.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiR_kMh_pze2HMgz12TNjQvaVZQbEAs0KCWvbEcBkNoJelCa77MEzxDWn0Myw19__Qj7WstiE_pRRUquotSq1uwWwCnYJ63sKMUW1KNpxA44jOCdBXoVyH36YTt_YFeqA6zdXl4jKUM4g/s400/JB+and+Lynn+on+set.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697529525196035154" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpitumHgOhEdpRFqy13-TRI3M_pdoLWOlONJ5NMPziT85ZzSDC6QDMyXvQyD0GilxaOp6MaFi7p9eOk4zaubePAENH6h57RB-0V-_BkRwuNH1GjZDLwFaPBPc2vVwrKT9KtHh6ja_oLI/s1600/JB+with+camera.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpitumHgOhEdpRFqy13-TRI3M_pdoLWOlONJ5NMPziT85ZzSDC6QDMyXvQyD0GilxaOp6MaFi7p9eOk4zaubePAENH6h57RB-0V-_BkRwuNH1GjZDLwFaPBPc2vVwrKT9KtHh6ja_oLI/s400/JB+with+camera.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697529524622184642" /></a><br /><br />I had a great time designing this course...especially since it features two flowers I LOVE to create and use! The course is broken down into <span style="font-weight:bold;">11 Lessons</span>, including how to make gumpaste from scratch (many thanks to the fabulous <a href="http://www.nicholaslodge.com/">Nicholas Lodge</a> for granting me permission to feature his recipe), as well as how to create hydrangea centers, buds, petals and leaves...and then also pulled filler flowers, buds and leaves! I also included several variations of the pulled flowers so you can choose the version you like the best...I'm a bit partial to the 5-petal blossoms, but the 4-petal blossoms are pretty cute too!<br /><br />In addition to creating your flowers, the course also includes my tips and techniques for dusting and coloring...and a lesson in my process for gathering your flowers for an arrangement. There are course materials available too, including a list of where you can find the supplies and tools that I like to use and give me great results!<br /><br />The Craftsy platform is just brilliant:<br /><br />*I get to <span style="font-weight:bold;">interact with you</span> by answering your questions and offering suggestions<br />*You can <span style="font-weight:bold;">share photos</span> of your finished projects for all of us to enjoy<br />*You can take courses at your <span style="font-weight:bold;">own pace</span><br />*The courses are accessible at <span style="font-weight:bold;">any time</span><br />*Your access to the course <span style="font-weight:bold;">NEVER</span> expires<br />*And they are <span style="font-weight:bold;">100% satisfaction guaranteed</span><br /><br />You can sign up for my Craftsy course NOW at a special introductory price...I'm so excited to meet you in class!<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/Handcrafted-Sugar-Flowers/45">here</a> to sign up! <br /><br />If you are interested in receiving updates about future classes and workshops in your inbox, please subscribe to our Petalsweet Newsletter below...<br /><!-- // MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE \\ --><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/h8abI">Subscribe to our newsletter</a><br /><!-- \\ MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE LINK // --><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by...x<br /><br />Copyright © 2011 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-3418806359604324752011-12-12T15:52:00.001-08:002012-03-12T21:32:27.383-07:00Australia 2012 UpdateJust a quick update...outlined below are a few more classes I will be teaching in Sydney, Australia in 2012...the fabulous <a href="http://www.fayecahill.com.au/">Faye Cahill</a> has graciously invited me back to her new studio to teach two workshops that will run in late June. If you would like additional information or would like to register for either of the courses, please visit Faye Cahill's site <a href="http://www.fayecahill.com.au/">here</a>:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">RANUNCULUS - SWEET PEAS - FILLER FLOWERS</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEift_6-AJcM56s_u55x77T4u4e1Iw1gX8vUk7_9pij0s79eRNLNz5A5Yb2byHmrzz92ZWleDdrw75bSl60kkhJO6XZQYCH1p_zPbU7iiunYqo1GVbS8jscDVTWOPJ2BbNtlTAZnfgirYn4/s1600/Pink+ranunculus+WM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 331px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEift_6-AJcM56s_u55x77T4u4e1Iw1gX8vUk7_9pij0s79eRNLNz5A5Yb2byHmrzz92ZWleDdrw75bSl60kkhJO6XZQYCH1p_zPbU7iiunYqo1GVbS8jscDVTWOPJ2BbNtlTAZnfgirYn4/s400/Pink+ranunculus+WM.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683893293002358866" /></a><br /><br />Sat/Sun June 23 – 24, 2012<br />9am – 5pm both days<br />Class fee: $700<br /><br />In this two day class, students will learn how to make Petalsweet’s version of the adorable ranunculus flower along with delicate sweet peas and pulled filler flowers. Corresponding buds and leaves will be covered as appropriate. The second part of class will cover coloring and dusting techniques, as well as taping and finishing touches to complete your flowers. As time permits, Jacqueline will demonstrate some of her favorite arranging techniques using the flowers made in class. Class size limited to 10 students. *THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL*<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OPEN PEONY TOPPER WORKSHOP</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCUOrBPU8PdoJGb90AAYo3qpj6rW7T4WtMtP1qCvuNkLKphEPKfFuDlhShBThNUeXSgSBhCehDdjFT6_nUyUaszv43XEvxY3kzbz3hJbnFZXcghhHbQC66nyd-kE-QI5YoyV_PWot_Hs/s1600/Petalsweet+Open+Peony+cropped+WM.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 353px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCUOrBPU8PdoJGb90AAYo3qpj6rW7T4WtMtP1qCvuNkLKphEPKfFuDlhShBThNUeXSgSBhCehDdjFT6_nUyUaszv43XEvxY3kzbz3hJbnFZXcghhHbQC66nyd-kE-QI5YoyV_PWot_Hs/s400/Petalsweet+Open+Peony+cropped+WM.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683893292658676370" /></a><br /><br />Mon/Tues June 25 – 26, 2012<br />9am – 5pm both days<br />Class fee: $700<br /><br />In this two day class, students will learn how to make a stylized Petalsweet peony that has an open center with stamens, as well as delicate hydrangea and filler flowers, and corresponding buds and leaves. Once all of the flowers, buds and leaves have been created, students will use beautiful petal dusts to add color and bring them to life. In the last part of class, Jacqueline will demonstrate some of her techniques for arranging sugar flowers, and students will then arrange their own flowers on top of a single tier. Class size limited to 10 students. *THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL*<br /><br />Many thanks to <a href="http://www.fayecahill.com.au/">Faye</a> for the wonderful opportunity to teach at her new studio! I'm so excited to be returning to Australia! Hope to see you!<br /><br />Also, as of this posting, there are only a few spots available in the classes I am teaching at <a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/">Whimsical Cakehouse</a> outside Sydney earlier in June next year. Please contact Linda or Guy Harden right away if you are interested in attending! Classes in Melbourne will be posting soon!<br /><br />If you are interested in receiving updates about future classes and workshops in your inbox, please subscribe to our Petalsweet Newsletter below...<br /><!-- // MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE CODE \\ --><br /><a href="http://eepurl.com/h8abI">Subscribe to our newsletter</a><br /><!-- \\ MAILCHIMP SUBSCRIBE LINK // --><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by...x<br /><br />Copyright © 2011 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-21544045580971655692011-11-28T15:37:00.001-08:002011-11-28T16:37:49.384-08:00Petalsweet in Australia 2012I'm very excited to announce that I will be returning to teach sugar flower classes in Australia in 2012! I've hardly recovered from the amazing adventure I had there this past June and July, but I'm already missing my lovely new friends and colleagues, AND thinking about all of the amazing students I had the privilege of working with in my previous courses there...so I am more than ready to head back to Oz, and so grateful for the wonderful opportunity!<br /><br />I had hoped to release ALL of my class and workshop dates at the same time, but some of the courses have trickled out already, so I wanted to make sure all of the details that are <span style="font-weight:bold;">confirmed</span> at this point were posted here for those of you who are interested...<br /><br />First stop on the tour next year...the fabulous new <a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/">Whimsical Cakehouse</a> in Sydney! Known for their beautiful and luxurious location and small class sizes, I was thrilled when Linda and Guy Harden extended their invitation to me. I will be teaching the following three workshops at <a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/">Whimsical Cakehouse</a>:<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA - GARDENIAS - FILLER FLOWERS</span><br />June 9 - 10, 2012<br />Please see a detailed class description and registration information <a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/classes">here</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMY74t740f8nLwaTmj5_HOX7gm-T04hVJiTTAFaFpsGoMHAnJ6HXiPFsUTKDACmBRo1K0Ty0ZRgZQXjdUHZAVNvsQhhyphenhypheny0n_NFXCkjNt65N7ZxX7-gsdWW4LCo4QlXFlnxAHd2kfo8DeA/s1600/Magnolia+buds+and+leaves+more+cropped+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMY74t740f8nLwaTmj5_HOX7gm-T04hVJiTTAFaFpsGoMHAnJ6HXiPFsUTKDACmBRo1K0Ty0ZRgZQXjdUHZAVNvsQhhyphenhypheny0n_NFXCkjNt65N7ZxX7-gsdWW4LCo4QlXFlnxAHd2kfo8DeA/s400/Magnolia+buds+and+leaves+more+cropped+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680201806558598018" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OPEN PEONY and PARROT TULIPS</span><br />June 11 - 12, 2012<br />Please see a detailed class description and registration information <a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/classes">here</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ovDZVfq99HgxfQjL2JnHw7EV4cpSkj1nN5LNQU9mYOCPadTJoijzMmMsgCkOZR5oU1hk0Vvhyanww7mZMiqLnzfI-n35vALgttPOees6t2aIPEOUb0p1NUqrGeq2c7ZtlR62sOhfnXM/s1600/20111025-Pelalsweet+www.erinwrightsman.com-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ovDZVfq99HgxfQjL2JnHw7EV4cpSkj1nN5LNQU9mYOCPadTJoijzMmMsgCkOZR5oU1hk0Vvhyanww7mZMiqLnzfI-n35vALgttPOees6t2aIPEOUb0p1NUqrGeq2c7ZtlR62sOhfnXM/s400/20111025-Pelalsweet+www.erinwrightsman.com-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680202318244941154" /></a><br />(Gorgeous peony photo by the amazingly talented Erin Wrightsman of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nurturenaturephotography?sk=info">Nurture Nature Photography</a> in Petaluma, CA)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">PARROT TULIP SUGAR VASE</span><br />(photo coming soon)<br />June 15 - 17, 2012<br />Please see a detailed class description and registration information <a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/classes">here</a>!<br /><br />I hope to see you in class...please let me know if you will be there!<br /><br />My heartfelt thanks to <a href="http://www.whimsical.com.au/">Whimsical Cakehouse</a> for your wonderful invitation to share my sugar flowers at your wonderful new location...the countdown to June has begun!<br /><br />I will be announcing a few additional classes at a second location in Sydney, as well as several workshops in Melbourne at the fabulous <a href="http://www.thecakeschool.com.au/aboutus.html">The Cake School</a> as soon as the details come together...which should be very soon! My apologies for the small bit of chaos...many thanks for your patience and understanding!<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by! x<br /><br />Copyright © 2011 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-75731128437686774022011-11-07T12:47:00.000-08:002011-11-07T13:42:11.694-08:00Goodbye Summer...and Southern Magnolia Sugar FlowersJust when I thought I was ready to think seriously about Fall and the upcoming Holiday Season, I decided I wanted just a <span style="font-weight:bold;">bit</span> more time with one of my favorite summertime flowers - the grand Southern Magnolia...<br /><br />So I put together a few of the over-sized blooms with several buds, and a handful of the gorgeous leaves that are so striking against the flower's white petals. Here are the two-tone leaves before they were dusted and glazed:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NtHeZIMbLo9Zeg9G83Cc8Jhf6bGLVCaOp1kCSG7s-Bu4QVEniPbILkWM9YoUd9hS_8z_rAKHsnpFwbSngsnyFw6iidQASMgZ9GSQ_WL3dSctFy-MvLcAYr9TXD-0n3Wk38hrUUeizMs/s1600/Magnolia+leaves+backside+showing+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NtHeZIMbLo9Zeg9G83Cc8Jhf6bGLVCaOp1kCSG7s-Bu4QVEniPbILkWM9YoUd9hS_8z_rAKHsnpFwbSngsnyFw6iidQASMgZ9GSQ_WL3dSctFy-MvLcAYr9TXD-0n3Wk38hrUUeizMs/s400/Magnolia+leaves+backside+showing+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672360665346899058" /></a><br /><br />And here they are finished...it's always amazing to me the difference with just a small addition of dark green petal dust and <a href="http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/mini.aspx?T=2&SubCatId=778">Confectioner's Glaze</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhh84DG7SbL5V3RDvZ99ZcSlQ9sD2AIf30yCtk-OYvs8_lVM95sIOXpt7TCsZet_j_z8VyO1-efsgZZI4Mo61qaVtY92B5Cfcwz8HY5Csx_ZiMs1krCSigizJmBE4NJsM6d7UEwVG9t5s/s1600/Finished+magnolia+leaves+3+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhh84DG7SbL5V3RDvZ99ZcSlQ9sD2AIf30yCtk-OYvs8_lVM95sIOXpt7TCsZet_j_z8VyO1-efsgZZI4Mo61qaVtY92B5Cfcwz8HY5Csx_ZiMs1krCSigizJmBE4NJsM6d7UEwVG9t5s/s400/Finished+magnolia+leaves+3+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672360667814763378" /></a><br /><br />Open flower with buds and leaves:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoK5NvG_JG7wC2Jevju0wKx_mApqNjAXTB3jwXUgA5vTyiZT8pf_7Gd7Uf4t_1kjyyfZayyKaTFTSukDPATSSPnePeRu47jQpHzPlWnY-x5rc2gYtFV0dXYaeH9lmChyZiNbo7inkO89o/s1600/Magnolia+buds+and+leaves+cropped+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 379px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoK5NvG_JG7wC2Jevju0wKx_mApqNjAXTB3jwXUgA5vTyiZT8pf_7Gd7Uf4t_1kjyyfZayyKaTFTSukDPATSSPnePeRu47jQpHzPlWnY-x5rc2gYtFV0dXYaeH9lmChyZiNbo7inkO89o/s400/Magnolia+buds+and+leaves+cropped+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672360662942358578" /></a><br /><br />Turns out I made these at the perfect time to decorate a small wedding cake design...clean and simple with a little green ribbon to finish:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YoPWLMeKLit1VWI0AnTOGSI3nMueBnNutl32AsVBVDJxnkFfF1qGMVqjbd70L1I8Y7wKZK8x67BCMf2E4RBJlNhlzbxhrMcRU5FRzrntbCA1zwjTM_sw8eGV6K1DZ5PmNckOcnXe2z8/s1600/Front+view+wood+BG+with+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2YoPWLMeKLit1VWI0AnTOGSI3nMueBnNutl32AsVBVDJxnkFfF1qGMVqjbd70L1I8Y7wKZK8x67BCMf2E4RBJlNhlzbxhrMcRU5FRzrntbCA1zwjTM_sw8eGV6K1DZ5PmNckOcnXe2z8/s400/Front+view+wood+BG+with+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672362734617430162" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3L0T9WJUE-5Eaz4U9L731EsuyFDLBvNvGrzbTX_Dr-6ImRBo5N244vd2vFXoH2VHjLVfYj7RyaEVU12rnq46C0vkELGLKN7FINozrP6t9lYqyTShs4nbQuhVRwzCwQZeMhX7ipuZtffk/s1600/Flowers+only+wood+BG+with+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 376px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3L0T9WJUE-5Eaz4U9L731EsuyFDLBvNvGrzbTX_Dr-6ImRBo5N244vd2vFXoH2VHjLVfYj7RyaEVU12rnq46C0vkELGLKN7FINozrP6t9lYqyTShs4nbQuhVRwzCwQZeMhX7ipuZtffk/s400/Flowers+only+wood+BG+with+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672362738847784786" /></a><br /><br />Very soon after, I had the fabulous opportunity to teach this beautiful flower to a lovely group of students at <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/">Baking Arts</a> in San Francisco! Each student made a gorgeous open flower and bud, and a pair of glossy leaves. In addition, we also made my favorite filler flowers...hydrangea and five-petal pulled flowers:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYsHhtfiYFzRM2zMKkZxkrkzk1K6Im5lRW9kONO5EnSyDk9Ojk6vlZhHZ2io8fwZ3A1eF5UigdCKc0tY0DVWDM9sw5an-TBQV_37hpAmFMe2qa7Gne6nHTqpJToFt8izX_IUsmX1hG0ko/s1600/Arranging+hydrangea.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYsHhtfiYFzRM2zMKkZxkrkzk1K6Im5lRW9kONO5EnSyDk9Ojk6vlZhHZ2io8fwZ3A1eF5UigdCKc0tY0DVWDM9sw5an-TBQV_37hpAmFMe2qa7Gne6nHTqpJToFt8izX_IUsmX1hG0ko/s400/Arranging+hydrangea.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672364107053803218" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlXEqQbWFj2NOKZm9REFMxo1nOhoSV_hJXGjJIfgxJOAIh8hsGv6XkY6et-JPAfgAXIPnhicAj9zqg6OJT5Ss-zJHYnjeKBTZYIf6-cakqRW-ruJM_dGzkyHt7F79JTWkLRAP0cmkoZ0/s1600/Centers+close-up.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinlXEqQbWFj2NOKZm9REFMxo1nOhoSV_hJXGjJIfgxJOAIh8hsGv6XkY6et-JPAfgAXIPnhicAj9zqg6OJT5Ss-zJHYnjeKBTZYIf6-cakqRW-ruJM_dGzkyHt7F79JTWkLRAP0cmkoZ0/s400/Centers+close-up.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672364114292487954" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIySleaFnehygucg-vZ_nJmdSSJxITObN4HgrL5vwZKmBo01AW5AQfmNqk5hWTtRvYQkHhjfL_XuG0HpjXvXzOFthyML1R6nSr2JE8eA_qZYhRYYdcdbQmqNrEgmteYMfnO4RBH3hsZs/s1600/Class+flowers+on+table.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIySleaFnehygucg-vZ_nJmdSSJxITObN4HgrL5vwZKmBo01AW5AQfmNqk5hWTtRvYQkHhjfL_XuG0HpjXvXzOFthyML1R6nSr2JE8eA_qZYhRYYdcdbQmqNrEgmteYMfnO4RBH3hsZs/s400/Class+flowers+on+table.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672364113295183442" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh563_ljWxCjxll3yz3SNAeeob6xdsa5LyM46RNV6J9iWR6_fGkAZVQyP4GPnFk4sye2Nx2baPPeZtw1kpqpenE5714BCG8xPEvhpZBD92_lJx2E4DmfEVPzn_pr1ur_uXJCN-mhCbU56Y/s1600/Three+magnolias+together.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 345px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh563_ljWxCjxll3yz3SNAeeob6xdsa5LyM46RNV6J9iWR6_fGkAZVQyP4GPnFk4sye2Nx2baPPeZtw1kpqpenE5714BCG8xPEvhpZBD92_lJx2E4DmfEVPzn_pr1ur_uXJCN-mhCbU56Y/s400/Three+magnolias+together.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672364579789469362" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4M3kfmZsqnZCSTj6OxaTzhyRc5UiLKyKfDSF29LFyqZI8Ku-xcJpe2q1TOsQ31TuJI1H9j3LBPWnBk1llTHWSYTAShOwgnv3HiTcIgATU1jLMPv_A4s-arGALJy3ITxM-N_SgX-U640/s1600/Class+photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4M3kfmZsqnZCSTj6OxaTzhyRc5UiLKyKfDSF29LFyqZI8Ku-xcJpe2q1TOsQ31TuJI1H9j3LBPWnBk1llTHWSYTAShOwgnv3HiTcIgATU1jLMPv_A4s-arGALJy3ITxM-N_SgX-U640/s400/Class+photo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672364129166370594" /></a><br /><br />Many thanks to my wonderful students...you all did stunning work, and it was such a pleasure working with you! And thank you to my fabulous host, Richard Festen, of the <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/">Baking Arts</a> studio - working with you is a joy - thank you for the opportunity!<br /><br />I'm looking forward to my <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/class-popups/popup-gardenia.html">final class for the year</a>, and am currently working on plans and details for new classes, workshops, instructional materials and supplies for 2012...so I'd love to know - what are the top 3 sugar flowers you would like to learn?<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!<br /><br />Copyright © 2011 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710781663817965010.post-88808628130503185282011-10-28T14:14:00.000-07:002011-10-28T14:44:17.421-07:00Last Petalsweet Sugar Flower Class for 2011Greetings and Happy Fall!! Below please find details and information regarding my last group sugar flower class for the year. I will be teaching some of my Spring favorites this Fall so you can be ready to use them in the new season in 2012. I'm thrilled to be able to teach again at the beautiful <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/">Baking Arts</a> studio in San Francisco, California:<br /><br /><br />*<span style="font-weight:bold;">Gardenias, Parrot Tulips and Sweet Peas</span>*<br /><br />Dates: Saturday and Sunday, December 3 - 4, 2011<br /><br />Time: 9AM - 5PM both days<br /> <br />Location: <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/">Baking Arts</a><br /> <br />Class fee: $595.00<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlofHh26hRxF8EhUjm1JVNhGV7qnLNqG8DTDA0Of3SCfxR3O-HGjcf_SjMomDuCFFv3kNob_YLBVeWbTkQtvP-rbiEi6Rgg6U8Lismfa4-kRM1Os_DztSI9_w7wOE-xP1kglOA0_pNDvo/s1600/Petalsweet+gardenia+WM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlofHh26hRxF8EhUjm1JVNhGV7qnLNqG8DTDA0Of3SCfxR3O-HGjcf_SjMomDuCFFv3kNob_YLBVeWbTkQtvP-rbiEi6Rgg6U8Lismfa4-kRM1Os_DztSI9_w7wOE-xP1kglOA0_pNDvo/s400/Petalsweet+gardenia+WM.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668655824776458786" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3_hxGmqbCFWBpfF9bOpr-iIKMrMkO94Dpm7vIkLnHxP0uGCUl4XppDGgvmPAEHqYCLK3fy60EKqzAj0ruaWvbZA7Z6oqPv4ly5GLIE4UqXozvJMiEoWVEpZ_hr7ngU4Kv56uVlVoj20/s1600/JB+holding+parrot+tulips.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3_hxGmqbCFWBpfF9bOpr-iIKMrMkO94Dpm7vIkLnHxP0uGCUl4XppDGgvmPAEHqYCLK3fy60EKqzAj0ruaWvbZA7Z6oqPv4ly5GLIE4UqXozvJMiEoWVEpZ_hr7ngU4Kv56uVlVoj20/s400/JB+holding+parrot+tulips.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668655828834451842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyODB6hszTU9nOq3DSwzR9DBYkCFm7Z_98pg7ZPtCj2-uTSG7552q-1S0zgQNwDe9nbxt9kPwfQN23eJ8LAqQ5B0MrHYEaWOSmEOP9pbManW2DgDJs58Vxn0W7H5qFBVxZIDTz1FQSuY/s1600/Sweet+peas+in+white.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyODB6hszTU9nOq3DSwzR9DBYkCFm7Z_98pg7ZPtCj2-uTSG7552q-1S0zgQNwDe9nbxt9kPwfQN23eJ8LAqQ5B0MrHYEaWOSmEOP9pbManW2DgDJs58Vxn0W7H5qFBVxZIDTz1FQSuY/s400/Sweet+peas+in+white.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5668655835761981554" /></a><br /><br />In this two day class, students will learn how to make three different Spring favorites in sugar, including gardenias, parrot tulips and sweet peas. The first part of class will cover modeling flower centers and buds, as well as putting together the gardenia flower and sweet peas in various stages of bloom. Students will also learn how to make wired petals for the parrot tulip and corresponding leaves. The second part of class will cover all of the appropriate coloring and dusting techniques to bring the flowers and leaves to life, as well as assembly and finishing touches. <br /><br />Instructor will provide tools and supplies needed for class – and will have some cutters and petal dusts available for sale afterwards.<br /><br />Both days also include morning coffee and pastries, a light lunch, and afternoon coffee and sweets!<br /><br />Class size limited to 10 students. Registration is through <a href="http://www.bakingarts.net/">Baking Arts</a>.<br /><br />Hope to see you in class...new class updates (both US and international) coming soon, including more flower-making workshops as well as workshops for arranging and decorating with sugar flowers. Thanks so much for stopping by...<br /><br />Copyright © 2011 by Jacqueline Butler of Petalsweet Cakes. Content of this blog (including text, photographs and layout) is the property of Jacqueline Butler - please respect copyright laws. If you want to link to my blog, or post any of my photos, please contact me - it would be great to have the opportunity to connect with you. Thank you!Jacqueline Butlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12896736640088974178noreply@blogger.com1