It was -12 degrees, with a wind chill of -34, when I woke up this morning. It is so cold it physically hurts! Have you felt the effects of the "Polar Vortex of 2014?"
Meh. Everyone is talking about the cold... so, let's talk about crafting.
It was really no surprise when my nearly-four-year-old began asking for a "shark cake" for his upcoming birthday.
Not a superhero theme... not cars... not dinosaurs... sharks.
He doesn't make anything easy on us.
{wink-wink}
So, I set to work this weekend, crafting shark accessories for the cupcakes that he was taking to share with his classmates.
I found the perfect scrapbook papers at a local craft store - a shimmery gray for the shark toppers and a watery iridescent for the cupcake wrappers.
This is one of those times that I said a prayer of thanks for my Silhouette. I downloaded patterns for the sharks and the cupcake wrappers from the Silhouette store and set to work.
My Silhouette is an older generation, but I still love it! Here it is in action.
And, the end result...
To make the toppers, I "sandwiched" a toothpick between two sharks. Time consuming, but so simple.
I think it looks as though they are leaping from the surf with the fluffy white icing.
He was happy as can be to share the cupcakes and shark water squirter favors with his classmates today!
Score one for mommy.
Wherever you are, stay warm and dream of cupcakes. Even better, bake some and take advantage of that warm oven.
