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Hi my name is Tab and I'm married to Leigh, and we live in a little village in Leicestershire, UK with our very cuddly Shih Tzu called Teddy and between him and Leigh they make me laugh each day! I love to spend my time either doing a bit of crocheting or inking up a rubber stamp....truly love both and I love to dabbling in a bit of cake decorating too :o)

Thursday, 22 December 2011

Yoooooohoooo……

Evening, my lovelies :o)

How are you all doing with your Christmas preps…..mine are going well…..been baking for most of the day today and also tomorrow too.  My poor feet are killing me LOL….what are we like eh?  All the pressies are wrapped, thank goodness, food shopping coming tomorrow night {totally couldn’t face the masses, so internet food shopping all the way}……so just the cooking to do and we should be there :o)

I have had a number of cake orders to do and one of them was a Christmas Cake.  Now they wanted a traditional colour scheme, but left me with free reign of the design and as I am learning to make sugar flowers at the moment…..I thought I would go with some roses :o)

Here is what I came up with….hope that you like :o)

Everything is glittered and shimmered to with in an each of its life LOL……nothing knew there then, I hear you say LOL.  The flowers are made from flower paste, which you can buy, but in this case I made it

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I have more cakes to share with you, just got to finish them off and take some pictures.  Tomorrow is cupcake day, I have many many boxes to fill.  Some for presents, but most are for orders, so I will share those with you soon.

Before I go, I thought that I would share a couple of pictures of my little Teddy Bear…….twice this week he has been a naughty little Bear…..up to his old tricks of digging holes in the garden again…..I am at my wits end with him….I have found out why he does it, he is digging up worms…….I know totally and utterly gross…..I found this out as when I went out yesterday there were nearly 10 on the patio in a not very good state :o(……..sad I know as worms are good for the garden.  I don’t think he is eating them, but it looks like he is playing with them….poor worms.

Anyway here are a couple snaps of him after the event……..LOL

He was cross in this picture, cos I wouldn’t let him in LOL…….I know mean Mammy, but honestly would you want this in your nice clean house LOL………{don’t worry he didn’t stay out long……I fetched him in and he had to stop in the utility till he was dry.}

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Now in this picture, Boss caught him mid-dig……the hole was that big he had his whole head in it LOL…….

He wouldn’t look at the camera or me……..naughty little Bear!

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I keep telling him that Santa is watching ALL of the time, and if he doesn’t behave then he won’t get any pressies…….I doubt he will take any notice LOL……..little devil.   He knows that something is going off, as I am not doing the things I normally do and he is not getting the attention he normally gets either…..so he is being lot more naughty than normal LOL.  He has been a nightmare with the Christmas trees too, he keeps going underneath them, and I have lost count of how many decorations I have had to chase after him for.  I have my main tree in the lounge and for a change, we have a real Christmas tree, just a small one in the dining room {never had one before}…….and I kept watering it, but every time I looked the water had gone from the tray………couldn’t understand what was going on, I just thought that we had a thirsty tree LOL………until the other day when I caught a certain furry Bear having a drink out of the tray…..honest to god, I wouldn’t mind but he had fresh water down, but obviously prefers tree water LOL.  This is his first proper Christmas as last year he was only 10 weeks old, and didn’t really bother with the trees, just slept, ate and pooped LOL……….can’t wait for pressie opening this year…….he will go mad with all the paper LOL……

I will try and blog again before the big day….I have been pants at it lately…..but once the festivities are out of the way, I shall be back to normal LOL……

Hugs to you all!

Tab and Teddy xxx

26 comments:

scrappyjacky said...

The cake looks stunning,Tab.

LaJanette said...

Oh Tab that cake is just gorgeous! I love the delicate beautiful flowers. They just look so so real! Love all the sparkle too:0)

Hope your Bear has a wonderful time with the papers and gifts.

Happy Holidays!

Hugs;
Janette

Mummylade said...

wow, that is absolutely stunning. And I hope you kept the furry darling well away from the cake =)

Jane said...

Oooo Tabs those roses are gorgeous..I want to sniff them they look soooo real!!

Suzie Q said...

Hi Tab,
wow you have been busy, your cake is amazing and the rose looks so real - clever clever you!!
as for that teddy bear you just gotta laugh he sure sounds like he wears you out x
hope you have a lovely crimbo x
hugs
Suzie qx

craftymum said...

My goodness tab. Is there anything you can't do?
The cake looks delicious and the rose is amazing
Hugs sarah x

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Hi Tab
Gorgeous and beautiful cakes and fab pics of Teddy,wishing you and your hubby a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year
Hugs Dianne xx :)

Mandy said...

OMG Tab this is STUNNING, your roses look amazing, so beautiful and so real, you are so talented hun you make me sick lol.
Big aww to Teddy's pic's, he is so adorable even when grubby.
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Tab, big kiss to Teddy
hugs Mandy xx

Christina C. said...

OMG, Tab, what a magnificent cake...wow, wow, wow!!!! I love baking, but I'm not into decorating! This cake is a work of art!
Looks like your little naughty Teddy Bear needed a bath....hahahaha

Debbie said...

Oh how naughty is Teddy? Although I cannot resist that adorable face!!
Your Christmas cake is adorable. I used to make flowers for cakes just like this a long time ago, it is so beautiful to do isn't it?
This year I have made my cake for hubby (I am not a fan, but he loves it!)but each year I change the top. This year it is Delia Smith's nut top and it looks gorgeous.
happy Christmas to you all and "Speak" again in 2012. Debbiexx

Little K Smith said...

WOW! Your're so talented Tab! The flowers are just so stunning! And little Teddy looks so mischevious, alot like my Archie too! :D
Have a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year :)
Kelly.x

Sharon said...

Oh wow Tab, your Christmas cake is fabulous. I am sure your client will love it. Wow, such a talented lady! Thanks for the updates on Teddy, have missed them. Had a good laugh whilst reading your post... Give him big hugs from us. Wishing you, Leigh and Teddy a wonderful Christmas and may 2012 be a fabulous year for you all. hugs Sharon xx

Colinda said...

What a beautiful cake!!!I've read your story with a smile on my face, it reminds me of my own dog Lara.

The Stamp Basket said...

Just love your cake, Tab! Reminds me of the times I made flower pasted flowers before I went to work in a morning... a great way to start the day, just so relaxing! As for Teddy...sorry to chuckle, but he looks such a picture! Hope you have a lovely Christmas. Hugs, Janet xx

Marja Rolfes said...

Errhm...........I think the cake looks more delicious then the dog!!!
lol!
What a gorgeous roses!!!!!! You are so good at it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Have a blessed Christmas and happy New Year Tab!!!!!!!!!!
xxx
Dutch Tulip
Marja

Kirsty-Anne (Kitty) said...

Hi wow your cake is just beautiful ! There is no end to your talents ! And your wee furry bundle us getting so big and even more cute !! Just wanted to thankyou for all your inspiration this year . I wish your family and you a wonderful Christmas & A very Happy New Year . Lots of Crafty Festive Hugs Kitty :D x

Exclusively by Mel said...

Oh Tab, your post is wonderful!!
Ted is just adorable!
Love the pics :)))
OMG to your cake. It's so very beautiful! My jaw hit the ground.
Happy Christmas Tab.
Love, Mel. xxx

Laura said...

Oh he is so cute and dirty, my scotty used to dig all the time when he was younger, luckily he has grown out of it but he still digs the odd hole to hide some stash especially wash up sponges if you drop one and don't notice it's gone. I heard on the radio that the trees can drink a pint a day of water but it's important to keep them hydrated to stop needle drop. Have a lovely Christmas. Laura

Deeviking said...

Oh Tab, what a beautiful cake!! And, gorgeous pics my fave naughty boy, Teddy, of course. My Oriental cat brings in worms from the garden, through TWO cat flaps and plays with them on the lounge carpet - YUK!
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and I'm so looking forward to all the fabulous crafty things you are going to show us in 2012.
Diane x

Shazza said...

wow tab these flowers look so real, you are one talented lady. Your wee Teddy bear is sooooooo cute but no, he wouldn't have gotten in my door in that state either lol!. Have a lovely Christmas x

Hunnybunnycards said...

Hi Tab, your cake decorating skills are superb, but then all your craft skills are amazing and those photos of Teddy made me laugh, he is so funny.

Have a wonderful Christmas and very best wishes for 2012!!

Hugs, Barbara xx

Daniele said...

ohhhh you sure do have a naughty pup but hes sooo adorable. You sure do have your hands full, the cake is gorgeous you are such a talented
lady
hugs and best wishes this christmas

Christine said...

Hi Tab gosh that norty Teddy has you running bout keeping fit..LOL
WOW is there no end to your crafty talents? this cake looks amazing & the sugar flowers another WOW..


merry Christmas Tab & Leigh & of course the norty Ted..

smiles Christine x

Michelle said...

Bahahaaaaaa oh Tab, look at that little devil! What a cutie, so funny about the poor worms! What an entertaining little munchkin :)

That cake is just gorgeous. You are so talented -- why aren't you opening up a bakery? OMG you would be the busiest little baker -- everyone would want a Tab cake!

I hope you all have a very merry christmas -- can't wait to see pix of what little Teddy got from Santa!

Hugs & kisses -
Michelle

Michelle said...

PS -- hope you don't mind but I pinned your cake -- I just had to -- one of the most gorgeous cakes I've ever seen :)

Georgia said...

Wow, your cake looks amazing Tab - so Christmassy and festive! Aww, Teddy looks so cute in those photos! :) Love, Georgia xx