Today was mouse free luckily (see yesterdays post). However I did find regular work got in the way of play time, and I wasn't able to get the Cricut Cake turned on until 11.30am. However the parcels must go out! Today was gumpaste day (yesterday was edible image sheets/frosting sheets). I am still slightly overwhelmed by the number of shapes I can cut, and as I'm still in test mode, I decided to cut out some shapes, that I had already cut in frosting sheets - so I could easily compare their properties. The posts of gumpaste will be updated here as time permits, as unfortunately for this blog, I still have a few hours work to put in tonight. However I do have time to share with you some of my day. This afternoon I had a visit from my lovely long time flickr friend Lisa who was visiting Auckland & Whangarei, on a short business trip. Lisa and her lovely husband Donald are the wonderful couple behind Denheath desserts in Timaru. If you have never tried their custard squares, cheescakes or E-squares, you simply must - do you remember the box Lisa sent me? (oh dear, I feel my credit card twitching, I feel a mail order coming on). I urge you to check out their website, their overnight service for awesome edibles is second to none and a great way to send a gift to a loved one, in another city.
I was able to show Lisa & Donald just what this wonderful machine can do. I am sure Lisa won't mind me sharing , that she was impressed with the fine filigree it can cut out.
Despite the fact I was late in getting to Cricut cake today, we still had time to break for afternoon tea, whilst this only consisted of store bought lamingtons, I thought I would surprise Grandma Kiwicakes and give afternoon tea, the Cricut experience. A daisy for each - and who could resist an edible lace doily for underneath.
I couldn't decide initially round or square doily?
In the end, I think square won!
One of the things that impresses me most about Cricut cake, is you can cut a daisy such as this from very tiny, going up in 1/4'' increments, right up to 12''. That's around 50 different sizes for just one shape!
So if you saw this cake photo, you could not immediately guess the size of the cake - it could be 4'', it could be 12''.
Ok so it's 6'' - this gives huge scope for custom favours, to match a cake, for any wedding party or special occasion
I said to my dear hubby Vaughan when I got home today - this machine is more addicitve than wine!
In the last few days, I have learnt an increible amount, about all things cricut, this is thanks in part, to the wonderful Audrey & Flo. Who have been very kind in sharing their vast knowledge bank with me. I'll be sharing more from Audrey & Flo, as we go along. Thank you ladies!
Thank you for the mention on your blog. Just remember sleep can vary in quality and quantity as when you get bitten by this bug you just seem to have to play with it and time just passes by and then just as you think you are exhausted and can go to bed you dream of what else you can do. I was lucky when I bought my expression that I managed to have the design studio for 3 weeks before it came so by the time the machine came I already knew how to use the design studio. Also FYI the CDS (Cricut Design Studio) trial download will cut with the cake with the cake cartridge from what I can see on the message board. I am now giving you a challenge!! Download CDS and do a cut with the DS I really need to see if this can be done.
ReplyDeleteHi Flo, I will download it in to my computer, I will begin to familiarise myself with it. I will laod this on to my own machine, when I receive it, as the demo model in my possession does not belong to me. It is to be shared around and has to go oback on Monday. Rest assured I am up to the challenge!
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