Congratulations — you did it! Now it’s really time to get those business cards made and to let everyone know you are open for business. What a wonderful way to start the new year.

They are beautiful! You did a wonderful job!

They are beautiful! And they look awfully tasty!

I think they look great!

What beautiful cupcakes! Perfect for a wedding. I am sure you will be rewarded for your efforts with tons of compliments on how delicious they are!

Congratulations and best of luck in your new venture. Don’t forget to send out your business cards….

ciao for now….Liliana

Beautiful! Congratulations

Brava, Ivonne! The cupcakes look beautiful! You should be very proud of yourself. I know that your catering business will be a success. I’d hire you!

I love your yellow flowers. Great job!

Oh wow I’m so impressed. Your little flowers are absolutely stunning! I adore the sunflowers so bright and cheerful. You did an amazing job and I’m sure the bride and groom will be over the moon with them.

Oh, Well Done! And how wonderful to be ‘launched’. Now, go get the bushiness cards….

Well done! the first wedding cake I made was a complete nightmare and took me ages but it turned out quite well in the end. The Frangelico sounds lovely but I thought that was hazelnut liquer, would go just as well though.

Congratulations, it looks like your assignment turned out to be a great success! Here’s to many more successes.

What gorgeous cupcakes! Congratulations on the jobs well done, and best of luck with the new baking venture

You did it! And how! Now go and get yourself some business cards and keep it rolling!
I love your flowers and the way even the sunflowers bloomed in a wintery atmosphere. Really awestruck!
(I agree on the buttercream it is so good and easy to work with!)

All that work… are you actually getting your time/expenses back? Or do you see this as an initial investment into your business? Or a present for a friend on her wedding day?

More importantly, will you cater our wedding?

An absolute fantastic job! Your cake decorating kicks my cake decorating butt. I love the sunflowers
BTW-Frangelico is a hazelnut liqeur not coffee. Unless you have a different kind.
P.S. Sorry once again that my hockey team beat your hockey team.

I maybe learning the same thing over and over but the DB is teaching me: Just try it!
I’ll tell you straight out, your decorating skill and sense is tops girl. These are wonderful.
Congrat and get the business cards NOW!

Congratulations! I think you did a fantastic job. I am sure your friend was pleased. What a fun adventure you are beginning!

You underestimate your talents!!! Your friend has beautiful cupcakes for her wedding!!! Good luck in all you endeavors in 2008. I’ll look forward to many more wonderful and creative ideas coming from Cream Puff in 2008!

I think you did a magnificent job - decorating is NOT my strong suit. And the picture through the lid looks very cool!

You did a wondeful job- Congratulations! I hope this is the beginning of a great little business for you. You certainly have the talent- good luck.

Woot! Those are amazing!
So do you do delivery too?

Ivonne go for it (catering/business). Start as a hobby, make time for promoting yourself and take baby steps.

If you’d like any assistance (ideas), I’d love to assist.

Oh, happy day, indeed!

Great job, Ivonne! Keep up the good work.

Paz

You did a wonderful job on the cupcakes. Did you get any feedback from your friend? I bet everyone loved them…as they look simply divine.

Sheltie Girl @ Gluten A Go Go

I am so impressed Ivonne - sometimes one of the hardest things to do is to do things for yourself that will take you in a thrilling new direction with life. Best of luck for all of this coming together for you - if the gorgeous cupcakes are indication of things to come , you should do very well.

Congrats Ivonne! Those are beautiful…I do love the sunflowers. Keep up the good work and the opportunities will present themselves

You did a great job! I think they are adorable.

Hoorah! Congrats! The cupcakes look beautiful!!

That’s so great, Ivonne! You did a beautiful job on the cupcakes. I’ll have to try out that buttercream, as I don’t have a favorite frosting recipe. It’s inspiring that you put in the effort to improve your decorating skills, and I know you’ll become an expert very quickly.
Julie

This bride is so fortunate to know a talented, creative, and knowledgeable baker that was able to joyfully unearth and fulfill her own creative impulses in the polishing, fine-tuning, and finishing off the decorative aspects of the little cakes once the parameters set by the client were satisfied.

I am betting that you most likely did not ask enough payment for not only the cost of the materials and your time spent in completing this successful endeavor, but especially for your unique creativity and resolve in delivering more than for what she asked.

Please focus on setting that fee schedule, publishing your cards, and utilizing your blog with all its significant potential–your unrelenting dedication in feeding your blog all this time should and can be used in assisting you in your baking/catering business. For example, you can easily via a laptop, show your prospective clients the menus you have already completed for previous clients.

BTW, the buttercream mountain and the sunflower cupcake had me in stitches!!!

Those cupcakes look brilliant! You are far too critical on your self re your decorating skills. Good luck with the business.

Well done! Now you know that you can do it, get that business set up.
Many years ago I learned to decorate cakes ‘the Wilton way’ and had a lucrative sideline for many years. I didn’t formalize it, just made the cakes and took the money. Mind you, I had to import all the magazines and decorating equipment to the UK so some of the cash was used for that. Nowadays we can buy it all in stores here.

oh my goodness, Ivonne, I couldn’t be happier for you!!! you really stuck with your endeavors and made your dreams come true!!! those fabulously-decorated cupcakes are just one example of why you deserve to have your own business, and are so talented/good at what you do. yay!!! :0D

You should be very proud, they’re fab…go gettem tiger!

Bravo! They look too good to eat but I bet there were deliious!!!

I’d be too scared to eat these wonderful creations! But bravo Ivonne I wish you would make one of those chocolate ones for me!!

Wow!! These look amazing, as I said before I wish you lived in Ireland so you could supply our shop!! Any chance??:)

Awesome job! They look beautiful, professional, and fun. Sparks to you for forging ahead with a goal!

Wow, those look great! I love the sunflowers and the nice cupcake liners - wish I could find those around here. I’m sure your friend was very happy with the cupcakes - you did a great work, Ivonne!

Hi Ivonne,
Congratulations! Your cupcakes turned out so beautifully. Knowing that you’ve put so much thought(& energy) into it makes them even more special. I am sure that L and the guests appreciated it. I bet that they taste great too. Add liquer was a great idea since it’s a wedding.

All the best with your business plan.

Nora

Hot diggidy dang!! You did a stunning job!! These are magnificient! Who would not be swooned by those cupcakes?!

Congratulations ivonne! They look gorgeous! I’ve been figuring out how to transition from hobby to actual career too - it’s scary but you’ve obviously got the talent - you just need to get out there and let people know about you!!

Those cup cakes look amazing!

Wow! I think your cupcakes look really pretty and just right for a wedding. I love the little blue flowers.
Congratuations on a job well done!

Your flowers are beautiful! Congrats on conquering that challenge. Now get those business cards, girl!

wow! this looks so pretty i wudnt even wanna eat it its amazing to make some money from a passion. nothing like it.

good luck!

Great job, Ivonne!

Go Ivonne, great work. I was wondering what happened to the business you were starting.

Did you actually make any profit this time, or it’s still a loss to make the cakes?

You are courageous! I find that you made a great job! Your decorations look dainty!

Cheers,

Rosa

It’s the perfectionist in you that makes you worry so much. It’s also what makes your pastries so beautiful. Congratulations Ivonne - well done!

Congratulations! The cupcakes are fantastic..you are SO a good decorator Fabulous job! You definitely have the talent to do this professionally…go girl! The world is waiting!

You sound just like me when I make something for other people. I get so nervous and ask a million questions and take about 20 trips to the store. You did an amazing job, your decorating skills are fabulous.

Wow, these look amazing! You are a great decorator!

How could you not think you’re a good decorator? Those are gorgeous! Will you make cupcakes for my wedding too?! (Not like it’s coming up anytime soon, still have to find a husband).

How did you master those flowers in such a short period of time? You’ve inspired me to try my hand at it myself. Also, how did you keep the cupcakes from hitting the ends of the container you transported them in? Mine would be a mess by the time I brought them anywhere.

Congrats and well done Ivonne! I’m sure this is only the beginning of many more wonderful opportunities to come!

Whew—I’ve been stressed-out just reading your post:) I’m sure the bride & groom loved them!

Yea for you!! I love the the Wilton classes and the little blue forget me nots are one of my favourite flowers to make.

Can’t wait to see your next client’s creations and to see that business card.

They look great! Very professional….and I like the icing mountain! I don’t think I would be able to ice all of those cupcakes….I am sure with my RSI, my hands would fall off…or at least be temporaily ‘clawed’.
YUM!

Relax, and let those creative juices flow!!! You got what it takes!!

those are absolutely gorgeous! and you used the daring bakers buttercream recipe!!! your cupcakes look absolutely lovely.

Great job! Your cupcakes are beautiful! I know what you mean about a coat of sugar on everything. I made DOZENS of cupcakes for christmas parties and I think there’s still a sugar film on everything in the kitchen!
Good luck on getting your business started:)

Wonderful news Ivonne. This is such a great achievement. To many many more this year! One mountain climbed, a few more to come!

Happy New Year!

Hi ivonne, i wrote you an e-mail about tiramisu, hope you got it. I was asking about what I am substitute the alcohol with. I would like to make an alcohol-free version of your family’s recipe.

Thanks!

What a lovely way to launch the business and find your motivation! Wishing you all success in the new year!

Oh they are gorgeous! You are so incredibly talented… and patient!

These are all small pieces of art. Oh, to get a taste of one of those…..heaven!

Bravo! Those cupcakes are truly gorgeous!

So when are you starting your biz?

I haven’t looked at this blog in a long time. Now I’m wondering why not - it’s beautiful!

you can be really rpoud because they just look wonderful..you will succeed in your business project for sure you really are amazingly skilled

Your flowers are festive and appealing, and the cupcakes themselves sound utterly delicious. Congratulations on your work!

Did you take the classes at the Wilton school? I’m trying to find some cake decorating courses myself and I’d love to hear your thoughts on the one you took.

Hi Ivonne,

I am totally impressed! You did an amazing job! Good for you for taking it on and pulling it off splendidly!

I like the new digs, too. The blog’s looking great!

Mediocre??? How can you describe your skills as mediocre. You’re just divine. Wish you were a bit closer — I’d have you baking for me!

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Congrats on your job!! The cupcakes are stunning!! I would hire you for my wedding!

There look beautiful. Well done.

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Sono dei bellissimi cupcake!!! Troppo carini! Auguri per il lavoro di catering…
Ciao.

beautiful work! i only wish i could taste it!

Happy new yard dear Ivonne!

Wow…so pretty! I want to make those sunflowers one day.

Ivonne ~ Darling, your cupcakes are beautiful! The mouth-watering descriptions made me wish I had been invited to the wedding. I love forget-me-nots and am pleased to see that you used them as a reference. Your piping skills are wonderful…I’m not sure that I could ever excercise the same patience. But, as you said, you must develop this skills for your business. A wonderful success, Ivonne.

Ivonne, The flowers are gorgeous and the cupcake perfect…bet your friend was thrilled.
You obviously have what it takes to do a catering business…lots of patience and persistance and skill and talent and charm. Go for it!

how exciting! your cupcakes are beautiful and most people couldn’t even dream of making ones so nice! i love the sunflowers! congrats and GL with your catering business

Just splendid! What wonderful looking (and tasting, I’m sure) cupcakes! I’m so happhy for you. I did cakes for a couple of friends’ weddings and it is definitely nerve-wracking. But, you did an amazing job and I am very impressed!! I agree–it’s time for the business cards for you!

I’m so happy for you! There are so many of us out here, reading your blog, who are living vicariously through you. I hope your dream comes true!

It’s “L” here – Ivonne’s newlywed co-worker.

I know Ivonne’s baking business is in its fledgling stage, but am very confident in her abilities as a baker (she often brings fabulous baked goods in to work for our enjoyment), and in her professionalism (I work with her, after all). What I didn’t have much confidence in was exactly what my partner and I wanted.

Not accustomed to getting married, I found the lead-up to my rather casual wedding to be a harried mess of to-do list completion (I’d hate to imagine what it would have been like if it was a highly structured formal “do”). My partner and I knew we wanted cupcakes (much more casual and fun than a formal wedding cake), and we knew we wanted them to look somewhat fancy (it was a wedding after all). My partner loves icing, so we knew there needed to be lots of that. But types of icing, subtleties of colour and presentation, flavour… I really didn’t have any strong ideas, and there were so many other things on the to-do list (like writing our vows!) that we gave Ivonne some general and vague direction and let her do her thing.

Not surprisingly, she really came through for us. Although it sounds impossible, even though we didn’t have a strong idea of what we wanted, the cupcakes were exactly what we had in mind. They looked wonderful — elegant without being uptight. The decorations were amazing! I loved the attention to detail (the little curlicue of orange peel on top of the icing mountain!). They definitely did bring a smile to our faces. And they tasted great, of course. My partner and I were completely happy with them, and we got a lot of positive feedback. One of our guests even emailed Ivonne to tell her the cupcakes were great.

Thanks so much, Ivonne, for all the effort. The cupcakes were perfect, and helped add a special touch to our wedding.

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