Miniature club workshop for October

This month at the miniature club that I am a member, I got to teach my first workshop.

For October, I chose Halloween goodies.

There were 18 club members in attendance. Everyone was enthusiastic and did a great job making their goodies.

These photos are of my samples I used for the workshop.

Trick or Treat!

A Tin of Christmas Candy

This tin of Christmas candy was a kit that I assembled.

All of the candies came in canes and I just had to slice and arrange them.

The box is painted, trimmed and decorated.

This is getting me in the mood for Christmas already.

Mini Hugs,

Donna

Chocolate Decadence

These tray of gourmet desserts are from the Chocolate Decadence workshop that I took at the NAME convention. This class was taught by Carl Bronsdon.

We didn't get everything finished in the class, so I had to finish some desserts and assemble everything at home.
We made black and white cookies, checkerboard cookies, cream puffs, pears in chocolate cups, layered desserts, white chocolate rose topped cupcakes, and brownies on this tray.

Here is the tiered assortment of gourmet desserts displayed in my patisserie.

This class was so much fun and I did learn quite a bit of information.

Enjoy!

Donna

Tray of Sweet Treats

Over the weekend, I worked on this kit of sweet treats.

I recieved this kit from Carl Bronsdon at a theme luncheon during the NAME convention.

All of the treats were pre-made by Carl. I just had to arrange everything in a pleasing manner.

This tray is now displayed in my shabby chic bakery.

If you are going to the Tom Bishop Chicago International in April next year, the workshops are now listed on their site, http://www.tombishop.com/.

I signed up for the Rik Pierce workshop, "Fair Rosemond's Bower".

Can't wait!

Have a great day,

Donna

Birthday Presents

For my birthday my husband to me to the Chicago miniature show yesterday.

For his first show, he handled it suprisingly well.

My first present is this doll made by Pat Melvin.

When I saw her I knew she would be perfect for my shabby bakery.

The cake stand in the center is from J. Getzan.

I put two cakes on it that were made by Miniatures by Rachel.

My presents...and husband are the best!

Enjoy your day!

Donna

Bunny teapot and treats

Yesterday I was busy making this bunny teapot. She is holding a rose which is the spout.

The head comes off and the teapot is hollow inside.
Here is the teapot displayed in my patisserie.
It is actually a little big, measuring just over 1" tall.
The next one I need to make a "hare" smaller.

Grab a pastry and have a cup of tea!

Tommorow my husband is taking me to a miniature show in Chicago.
For my birthday, he agreed to take me a buy me a present at the show.
I will post my birthday present soon.
Mini hugs,
Donna

Pumpkin and Bunny teapots

Here are a couple of little teapots that I have been making the past few days.

The pumpkin teapot was fun to make.
I intended the bunny to be peaking out of a tree stump but I don't think I have quite captured that image. Perhaps it looks more like a acorn?
But this is my first teapot that opens and is hollow...so that is a plus.
Painting the face was quite a challange.
Anyway, have a cup of tea and enjoy!
Donna