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Thursday, November 12th, 2009
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boston_buddies
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Hello cake decorating geniuses!
I have a rather peculiar question regarding Vegetable Shortening. Due to allergies that I have to work with I cannot use any vegetable shortenings that include palm oil. Unfortunately Crisco just recently added hydrogenated palm oil to their products.
Do any of you wonderful people know of a vegetable shortening that does not contain palm oil? Or any good frosting recipes that are not overly sweet, do not contain butter (I can replace milk with soy) or shortening? Working with lard in frosting is very frustrating because it makes it very sweet.
Thanks for your help!!!
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blythou
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A few weeks ago, many of you gave me terrific ideas for making 'ho ho like icing' for my friends baby shower. The cake came out ok. Everyone seemed to love it but I am to hard on myself and say only the imperfections. That's what happens when you give yourself 6 hours for baking, cooling, icing, going out to buy more ingredients, baking, cooling, icing, covering with fondant and decorating..... all in one night when you are sick. :)
Any tips or techniques would be appreciated.
This is the candy wrapper the cake was designed around

( Actual cake, under the cut )
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Hello all you marvelous cake decoraters! I've been an avid reader/lurker of the community for the longest time and am constantly in awe of the amazing cakes that you all create.
I am looking to learn/self teach cake decorating and my partner is willing to buy me some tools/supplies to help me get started. I've looked on various websites and I see that Wilton tools/accessories are a common theme. Are they worth the money?
Basically, what do you think are the most necessary items to get started? What are the tools you can't live without?
I live in Perth, Australia and haven't seen many shops so I think I would be ordering online.
Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
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The plan was simple: bake a chocolate cake, fill it with white chocolate ganache, and frost it with chocolate frosting.
The cake turned out great. It was an eggless recipe that used buttermilk. I'll definitely make it again.
The ganache for some reason wound up watery. It was a delicious white chocolate milkshake, but certainly not anything I could fill a cake with. I tried to thicken it with more chocolate, but it just broke.
Then I tried the chocolate frosting. First batch, I didn't slurry the cornstarch and it turned gloppy and watery.
Second batch mixed fine, but never thickened. I ended up with a really tasty chocolate sauce. Again, yummy, but nothing I could frost a cake with. (I may later beat in some powdered sugar to see if I can make something out of it. Or I may drizzle it on my breakfast cereal. :) 0
Finally, with my last batch of white chocolate and cream, I put together a white chocolate buttercream. Stuck in a little almond extract and voila! Filled and frosted the cake with a little left over.
Sheesh.
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
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boston_buddies
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blythou
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This guy is from my recent class with Dena Bryngelson, a wonderful sugar artist from Beaumont, Tx. Believe it or not this guy is 95% buttercream!

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This little girl has become a ghost. Although she haunts the attic and hangs aroung cobwebs and dust, she is still beautiful and lovely. She plays with her darling "Dead" bear, a forgotten toy she found abandoned, and pretends she is still part of this world. Characterized to have deep and intense expression, she can also be sweet and melancholic. 
Now on EBAY for 7 days!~ Click to go to Auction
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
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blythou
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
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blythou
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Monday, November 9th, 2009
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blythedoll
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Estrella, my custom Star Dancer, has gone on eBay in search for a travel opportunity! She has mainly been stored in a glass cabinet, and guess what, she's tired of being on the shelf all day. Will you give her the adventure she's longing for?
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Please feel free to contact me via eBay, Plastic Paradise, TIB, or email if you have any questions. Thanks for looking!
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009
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blythedoll
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I'm losing my interest in Blythe and going back to my collection of pullips- because I give my dolly less attention and just having her sitting on my shelf is quiet heartbreaking. So I'm looking to see if anyone is to adopt this love girl from me!
I am her first owner. Her face is completely stock! She has small stains on her legs from re-ment boots she was wearing, other than that-- she is in perfect condition. Her eyes are green, pink, blue and orange. They function properly. She will be coming in her stock outfit; the white leotard, tutu and ballerina slipper with a handmade white and black polka dot dress by me.
I'm asking for $150 + shipping included [only for those within US] if overseas, I might charge (usually around 4~5, depending on the location).

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❤ ( - ㅅ - ) ON SALE❤ Outfits product handmade, Furniture , Shoe
Selling several Outfits product handmade by me and my friends. Brand Cherry Cheese , Furniture , Shoe , Accessories , It is a mixture of outfits that fit Blythe, Byul , Pullip , Dal and Taeyang . Please take a look! I am from Thailand,Bangkok and can ship internationally. Selling clothings, and more. Payment method is Paypal, non-cc. All product handmade (clothings) by me and my friends. Brand Cherry Cheese shipping is not included in price and will be calculated when you PM me or e-mail nantheda@hotmail.com to me - if your interested in anything or would like to see better pictures please send me a pm and i will do my best ❤ ( - ㅅ - ) ON SALE❤ Outfits product handmade, Furniture , Shoe ( click here! )
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Saturday, November 7th, 2009
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blythou
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kirblythe
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simplyKir's special girl Originally uploaded by simp?yKir
1. Marie, 2. Marie, 3. Marie, 4. Marie, 5. Marie, 6. Marie, 7. Marie, 8. Marie, 9. Marie, 10. Marie, 11. Marie, 12. Marie, 13. Marie, 14. Marie, 15. Marie, 16. Marie, 17. Marie, 18. Marie, 19. Marie, 20. Marie
I am very happy to introduce one of the latest girls at simplyKir's.
She arrived a while ago but I didn't have time to upload all the pics I took of her. These are the first photos of Marie, taken the same day of her arrival.
You might know her already, ;). Sorry her first pics are not as good as the lovely makers took but I will do my best to show you her soul ;).
Marie is a little french girl who lived in Paris in the 18th century. Thanks to Ravendolls and Marblehands, she is now with us again and she can tell us in her perfect french all kind of interesting stories.
I hope you enjoy all the pics.
Doll: OOAK DollsTown Mari in a 7year body
Faceup and Blushing: RavenDolls 2oo9'
Outfit: OOAK Marblehands outfit made specially for this doll
Wig in the photos: TinyBear
Eyes: Brown
[More photos of her with her awesome outfit will be posted very soon ^^]
(c) All rights reserved
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
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kirblythe
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Helped by lots of faeries and pixies Originally uploaded by simp?yKir
kir is needing lots of faerie and pixie helpers these days ;). She is very busy in the studio creating lot of xmas stuff for you ;).
If you emailed us, and you're waiting for a response, we're including you--we're a bit behind on emails and we'll get back to you soon.
Thank you very much.
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
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9" Chocolate Vanilla Checkerboard Cake, with vanilla syrup, strawberry preserves, Lindt milk chocolate frosting and milk chocolate caramel sauce between each layer. Covered with Lindt milk chocolate frosting, dark chocolate shavings and milk chocolate caramel sauce.

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blythou
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venusasaboy73
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So, five days 'till my next birthday and things are not looking good. Unemployed, single, confused, drive-less, un-passionate, kind of depressed and turning 36. It might be worse, right? I mean, it could rain.
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
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There is just something about the smell of Lucy that I love when she just wakes up from a nap or I catch her snoozing. I can't describe it - I think it's similar to a baby smell. Does anyone else love that smell?
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
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blythou
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kirblythe
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Elfdoll LE Yumi Originally uploaded by simp?yKir
We're very BUSY in the studio working on lots of stuff for Xmas for you and your lovely dollies.
There are a lot of stuff for your LatiDolls, pukiFees, PD Mini Riz, RealPuki, Pocket Fairy, LittleFee, Blythe... and lots more.
Keep a lookout!
We'll be randomly listing throughout November at different times so everyone should be able to get something if they want to. (We will be listing stuff on our esty and directly at our Boutique ;))
There will be lots of pics coming on our flickr ;).
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
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Happy Halloween! Originally uploaded by simp?yKir
We're back!
wow we had a great 4 day-weekend and that's all what kir and her little helpers needed ;).
She came back with lots of new designs ;).
We hope you had a happy and very safe Halloween!
Lots of sneak peeks and wips coming today...
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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
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Hi everybody !!!
Our boutique is updated with new dresses, little hats and more. We hope you like the new collection ^_^
http://shop.laboutiquedelupi.com
XOXO Isidora & Lupita

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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
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I wish this picture weren't so blurry. I finally found the secret to taking pictures of her though (which I'm sure you all know...) is to make sure she's tired.
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blythou
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
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I didn't have a lot of time this year, but it wouldn't be Halloween if I didn't bake something, so:
 Oh what a tangled web we frost ...
( the whole colony )
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blythou
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Sunday, November 1st, 2009
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blythedoll
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Hi all! I need to raise some money quickly to pay vet fees for a kitten I rescued.
MSR I currently have no pictures of her, but of course I will take new ones if you are interested, just ask me! I am her first and only owner. She is brand new and nude, in perfect condition. She will come to you in another Blythe box and in a dress of my choice. I would like $230 + shipping [depending on your location] for her.
RCC

I am her second mommy and she came to me nude, but in perfect condition. She has never been customised and has no flaws whatsoever. She will come to you in another Blythe box and in a dress of my choice. I would like $250 + shipping [depending on your location] for her.
I only accept PP. Feel free to ask me any questions! ♥
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