Sugar and Spice and all things nice

Well Derren Brown did not manage to stick me to my seat so am able to post an update!

Today I have made some garden cupcakes and some sweetie cupcakes and must admit i did eat one myself too!!!

I had a delivery of some new sprinkles today which is exciting!!! I know very sad that i get excited by sprinkles! Trying to build up my collection so if you have any good sprinkle sites let me know!

Tomorrow I have girlie cupcakes to make and also some baby boy christening cupcakes. Looking forward to doing them as the customer has come up with some nice designs.

I'm also sorting through all my cake decorating things and getting some kind of order together, sprinkles in one drawer, cutters in another etc! We are in the process of looking for a new house and I'm dreaming of a bigger kitchen with lots of space!

I really need to get a better camera so I can take some more professional looking photos of my cupcakes. I see others and they look fab. I also want to get my website done professionally in the next month or 2 so watch this space!

I am now as of today on my garden leave from my job that I was made redundant so using the time to try out some new designs, recipes, looking at new suppliers, sorting out admin, do some marketing etc. If anyone has some nice cupcake recipes for me to try let me know :-) I'm going to do some sticky gingerbread ones and some lemon meringue cupcakes too, will let you know how they turn out.

Happy Baking xx

It's National Cupcake Week

Well i've been quite busy the past few weeks so sorry I have not posted for a little while.

I've done wedding cupcakes, tea party cupcakes, birthday cupcakes, thank you and just because cupcakes.

It's National Cupcake week so this Saturday i'm at Small Tot's nursury in Banbury with my cakes to try and spread the cupcake love, pop in if you are around. I also have some birthday cupcakes and Christening cupcakes to do this week.

I also want to try out some new flavours of cupcakes this week so if you have any suggestions get in touch!

Today I heard the news that Patrick Swayze had passed away. Very sad news, Dirty Dancing is one of my favourite films. My thoughts are with his family.

Wedding cupcakes- Lemon, Vanilla and Strawberry

Chocolate and Vanilla Mix

Cupcakes for Hen Party

Some new pictures

Finally managed to get some more photo's up.

I've been busy today updating the website, ordering supplies, working out html scripting for my blog etc. And i'm looking forward to a nice cup of tea which i've been meaning to have the past 4 hours. How time flies....

Cupcakes for a 30th birthday

Fairy Cupcakes

Dinner Party Cupcakes

Where is the summer?

Sorry i've not updated for a while, been a busy bee.

So where is the summer weather? I hope it perks up by the end of the week as we are going camping! Fingers crossed!

Orders have been slow coming in, need to get out there a bit more. I'm going to be at Smart Tots Nursury in Banbury on the 19th Sept selling cupcakes at their open day and also to celebrate Nationa Cupcake Week 14th-19th Sept.

This week i'm going to contact a couple of local cafes to see if they would like to stock my cakes, also want to try and push the parties a bit more.

Party time!

Well last week was busy with the orders which was great and another lot of happy customers.

This week i'm focussing on getting the ball rolling with doing cupcake decorating classes. Insurance etc is all sorted now just need to purchase right equipment. Aprons, bowls, spoons, party bag things and then marketing. Will be providing for kids parties and also adults. Girls night in with wine and nibbles and i bring everything you need to make some yummy cupcakes.

So if you know of anyone wanting something a little different for a party tell them about Jessica's Cupcake parties!!

Busy week

Well this week i have quite a few orders in which is fab, i'm hoping it continues!!

On the cards are golf cupcakes, some ukelele and glider cupcakes, horse and blur cupcakes and some 18th birthday ones! See people always ask me don't you get bored of making the same thing over and over but this goes to show each customer is different and i just love getting a new design through.

Found some new cupcakes boxes which are the same as i use now (sturdy ones) but pink!! Check out http://www.cupcakeboxesuk.com/

Starting to look at what cake decorating courses are available so i can branch out into some elaborate big cakes. If you know of any good courses let me know.

Pic of the day today is of our two gorgeous kitty's Daisy (white one) and Molly

Summer is here!

Apologies for the 2 week absence, had nasty bug that was going around.

Got some vanilla cupcakes to make tonight for a lady at work, pretty girly design. Also going to a networking event tomorrow night so want to take some to that.

Weather has been so fab, everything seems so much better when the sun is out. BBQs are my favourite, with cupcakes for afters!!

Looking at drumming up extra business, credit crunch is hitting hard! Advertising is so expensive though so trying other means for now.

Got some Hollywood style cupcakes to make for a 30th Birthday party which should be fun. Will post pics once they are done.

Right i must get baking.

And remember: A cupcake a day keeps insanity away!