Idea for this cupcake was found in Betty Crocker’s “Big
Book of Cupcakes”
This is supposed to look like an old fashioned chocolate malt drink you could buy at your local 5 and dime or diner.
Like this one:
http://www.loneprairie.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/malt.jpg
Hamburger and fries to go with it tomorrow 
Duration : 0:2:58
http://bit.ly/betty_crocker_birthday_flipflop
Flip flop cake – How to decorate a flip flop birthday cake
Having a beach party or a summer birthday party? This flip flops cake is guaranteed to make everybody smile. And its quick and easy to make, if you follow the instructions from baker and author Liv Hansen for Betty Crocker Kitchens.
Download the flip flop cake template:
http://www.howdini.com/resources/flipflop_cake_instruction.pdf
Keywords:
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Duration : 0:6:36
The petal technique was found in the book “cupcakes, cookies & pie, oh my!” by Richardson and Tack.
http://www.hellocupcakebook.com/
Buttercream frosting recipe and tutorial video:
Candy melting wafers come in all sorts of different colours but all taste about the same, a bit like white chocolate (except for the chocolate coloured ones that taste like artificial chocolate).
They can be purchased at the Bulk Barn if you live in Ontario or other provinces in Canada (see their website for store finder).
They can also be found at certain craft stores and at stores like Walmart in certain areas.
They can also be purchased online.
Examples:
http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=pg_candymelts
http://www.bulkfoods.com/drops.asp?referrer=yamelwaf
They cost about $6 a pound here in Canada at he Bulk Barn.
I melt mine at 50% power in the microwave and will sometimes add a bit of shortening to the mixture to thin it out.
You can dye white chocolate and white candy melts but you must use oil based colours (available in certain craft store and online)
Like here: http://www.globalsugarart.com/cat.php?cid=1045&s=&name=AMERICOLOR/Americolor%20Oil-Based%20Candy%20Colors
Leftover candy melts can be reused, just let them harden and melt them again. I let mine harden in a plastic bag in a thin layer, then just break of the pieces from the plastic and put it into a container.
****WINNERS OF THE 100TH CUPCAKE GIVEAWAY****
There were over 1100 entries!!! Amazing
This is the first time that I try using the email method for a contest entry. It worked very well and was very easy to organize and pick the winners, however, I forgot to ask people for their youtube usernames so that I could announce them publicly!
I have sent emails to the five winners asking for their usernames and as soon as get them will be able to share them with you all (if they say it is okay of course).
Thank you to all of you who have entered !!
Duration : 0:5:23
Woodie’s DIY will show you how to hang wallpaper. Wallpaper is really back in fashion so if you follow Trevors steps you’ll have a room to envy.
Duration : 0:6:34
Found these cupcake ideas in “Hello Cupcake” by Richardson and Tack
Peas and carrots at: 00:23
Mashed potatoes at: 00:51
Corn on the cob at: 01:38
Chicken leg at: 02:32
Starburst candies melt after a few hours in contact with frosting so add the starburst details just before serving.
Duration : 0:3:55
http://www.homeserve.com – A DIY novice’s guide to hanging wall paper. Depending on the size of the wall you are papering, it shouldn’t take you more than a few hours to do
Step 1: You will need
Scissors
1 Tape Measure
1 Large soft wall brush
1 Fold-up pasting table
1 bucket
1 Plumb line
1 pencil
1 paper hanging brush
Wall paper paste
Wall paper
Step 2: Measure
Carefully measure the length required which is normally the height of the wall and cut from the roll. Make sure that you allow an extra 50 mm at both the top and bottom for final trimming. Always make sure that the pattern is the right way up and never, ever assume that the outside of the roll is the top. This could lead to all sorts of trouble and hilarity from others! Before cutting the next lengths ensure that the pattern matches up with previous ones.
Step 3: TOP TIP
After you’ve cut it, mark the back of the paper with a T at the top. This will avoid any confusion later on. Always keep offcuts – they may come in useful for small areas, such as above doors or around windows.
Step 4: Plan
Before you start the messy job of pasting, work out where you are planning to hang the wallpaper. For boldly patterned wallpapers choose a focal point such as a chimney breast for symmetry. If you have a plainer design start in a corner, usually behind the door.
Step 5: Plumb/Spirit Level
The last thing you want is wonky wallpaper so mark a vertical pencil line against a plum line or spirit level. The plumb line should be about 25mm less than the width of the roll away from the starting point so you end up papering over it and there’s no chance of it being seen through the seam later on.
Step 6: Pasting
Now you get to the messy bit. Spread a length of wallpaper face down on the table and start to brush the paste down the length and out towards the edges. Don’t pull the brush back across the edge of the paper as it will leave paste on the front of the paper. If you do manage to get paste on the front – don’t panic, just dab it off with a wet sponge.
Step 7: Soaking
Once pasted, fold the paper inwards, bottom to middle and top to middle. Then put the paper to one side to ‘soak’. Check the instructions to see how long it needs to be soaked for. Don’t try and skip this step to save time as by allowing it to soak, it minimises blisters on the hung wallpaper.
Step 8: Hang
Once the paper has soaked, pick up the top of the paper and lightly stick the top half of the length to the wall. Allowing the 50mm for trimming, slide the paper into position. Smooth down the middle with a paperhanger’s brush and then work out towards the edge, removing air bubbles as you go.
Step 9: Trim
Take the scissors and carefully run the back of them along the angle of the ceiling and the top of the wall and the skirting at the bottom. Gently pull the paper away from the wall and trim the excess and brush pack into place so it looks nice and neat.
Step 10: Tidy
Now all you need to do is tidy it up and make sure it looks like a professional has done it. Wipe the surplus paste from the surface of the paper and the ceiling and skirting with a damp sponge.
Duration : 0:3:36
This will be the second (and last for this year) Father’s day cupcake. I saw a photo of a BBQ cake and then designed this cupcake, but then found “my” design on this website, not so original I guess, lol.
http://familyfun.go.com/fathers-day/fathers-day-recipes/grate-gift-for-dad-888883/
They give alternatives to different kind of food in this one (pork chops, skewers) and they use chocolate icing with orange sprinkles to make the “coals”. This is a good idea and I think was the missing “something” I was looking for.
They also use a toothpick and make “grill marks” on the food with black food colour, I also wish I would have done this too!
Apple Cupcake coming up tomorrow!
Duration : 0:3:29
Edited in After Effects for my desktop background.
I downloaded the HD rotating earth from this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah_gXnjjdk4
I Downloaded the HD Modern Warfare 2 beam animation from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRG4_0ONTRc
All i did was increase the earths rotation speed to 1 minute, and make the green beam blue. It loops nicely though
For my desktop I added Rainmeter stuff to make it look even cooler
If you want to download this video straight from youtube:
1)make sure you are watching it in HD
2) Copy the video URL
3)Go to www.keepvid.com and paste it there, and press download. (choose your file type)
4) You will then have to convert it to a WMV (I used After Effects) (and i dont know any good free programs that convert to wmv)
Duration : 0:0:59
How to make monkey cupcakes two ways.
Can easily be converted into “girl monkeys” or even into Abu the monkey from Disney’s Aladdin movie.
Found the ideas for the cupcakes here:
http://www.yanowhatimean.com/archives/003115.php
http://family.go.com/food/recipe-601550-abu-cupcakes-t/
How to make the little gumdrop flowers:
I know it is inevitable that I get the question, what if I don’t have caramels or nilla wafers?
You can re-create the monkey face shape with light brown frosting or you can use starburst candies for a funky coloured monkey. Fondant or gumpaste is also an option.
You can also use sliced almonds (with or without the brown “skin” on them) for the ears.
I also didn’t mention that I added eyebrows to the second monkey to soften his “glare” he was scaring me a little, lol!!
I also added some frosting details to Abu’s hat.
Duration : 0:3:46
How to decorate a cupcake to look like a frog.
Kermit the frog is Muppet but he also appeared on Sesame Street when I was a kid, long before most of you were born I think.
From Wikipedia :
“Kermit the Frog is puppeteer Jim Henson’s most famous Muppet creation, first introduced in 1955. He is the protagonist of many Muppet projects, most notably as the host of The Muppet Show, and has appeared in various sketches on Sesame Street, in commercials and in public service announcements over the years. Kermit was performed by Henson until his death in 1990. Since then, Kermit has been performed by Steve Whitmire. He was voiced by Frank Welker in Muppet Babies and occasionally in other animation projects.”
Butter cream frosting recipe here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfTR_cuOatQ&feature=plcp&context=C3cb8ef1UDOEgsToPDskKT2-uwWWDF08HuXEZbe2Q5
Duration : 0:5:9