Teddybears and Christening Cakes


It's been a long day, a day with beautiful family, beautiful children and a very special day for one gorgeous little boy

 a beautifully made teddy bear * became a christening cake topper

 
red velvet and vanilla layer cake with vanilla butter cream and white chocolate ganache


rose cupcakes with vanilla butter cream

and one tired but very peaceful little boy

Happy christening my beautiful little nephew and now new god son ♥

* Jess you are awesome!!
✗ ♡

Comments

  1. Kate5 June 2011 at 02:38

    Brilliant! I absolutely adore your sweet take on Jess's bear.
    The two of you are such clever and gorgeous cookies.
    I hope you have the most wonderful week. x

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  2. PinkPatentMaryJanes5 June 2011 at 02:50

    Oh how beautiful - the cakes, the teddies, and that beautiful baby boy! xx

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  3. Spunkerella Pettiskirt5 June 2011 at 02:53

    Gorgeous Miss Cathie...... so gorgeousxx

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  4. Anonymous5 June 2011 at 02:55

    You already know this, but you are so clever. This cake is so perfect for a christening. And your photos are delicious as always. xx

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  5. Jane5 June 2011 at 02:56

    Oh, Cathie! Your talent knows no bounds, my friend. How absolutely scrumptious! J x

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  6. Catherine5 June 2011 at 03:12

    beautiful! just beautiful...

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  7. Andi5 June 2011 at 03:18

    Having tasted your red velvet cupcakes ... I am completely drooling over that layer cake!!!
    Congratulations to you and yours.
    xx

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  8. Nikki5 June 2011 at 03:30

    Ummmm... I think I need a slice of that cake.

    Love the teddy cake topper!!

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  9. Jennie5 June 2011 at 03:44

    Congratulations on becoming godmother to such a gorgeous boy! The cake is brilliant and such a perfect tribute to Jess's teddy. Now go put your feet up!XX

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  10. CurlyPops5 June 2011 at 03:56

    Congratulations Godmum!
    Love that the cake topper matches Jess's lovely teddy. Looks like a wonderful day of celebration.

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  11. Cat5 June 2011 at 04:05

    Cathie you cake is just perfect and such a beautiful gift to give with one of Jess's sweet bears. It sounds like you had a great day with family, making you smile. Have a happy week my friend. xo

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  12. Luisa5 June 2011 at 04:08

    Couldn't decide which bear was cuter, but then I saw your sweet nephew x

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  13. Kelly5 June 2011 at 04:10

    So sweet - the teddy cake looks yummy xo

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  14. teddybearswednesday5 June 2011 at 04:27

    OOOOH I LOVE Kermit the Cake topper.
    My god you're amazing, you've captured Kermit perfectly!
    And no you're awesome xoooxoxo

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  15. Sarah5 June 2011 at 04:51

    Cathie, you are such a talent... the cake (inside and out) and the photos (especially the one featuring your gorgeous sleeping nephew). Love and beauty abounds in your world :)

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  16. Kylie5 June 2011 at 05:11

    That cake looks amazing - I love the little teddy on it. Welcome to the world little man and congrates Aunty/God Mummy:)

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  17. All For Love5 June 2011 at 05:20

    Oh Cathie, gorgeous photos! What a precious little bubba :o)
    The cakes look amazing. Mouth watering material ;o)
    Sounds like a wonderful day all round.

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  18. Kelly Casanova5 June 2011 at 05:32

    Congratulations Godmum! That red velvet cake looks amazing, wow!

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  19. Bron5 June 2011 at 06:10

    What beautiful things to celebrate a very special day..that teddy is the cutest.

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  20. Angela5 June 2011 at 06:32

    oh i love this idea for a cake topper, your photos are gorgeous Cathie, i love reading you xx

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  21. koralee5 June 2011 at 07:42

    Adorable....you make everything so sweet and special. xoxox hugs

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  22. Wendy5 June 2011 at 09:44

    Kermit looks as divine as the cake he's topping. And the little love who's the man of the hour looks pretty sweet, too! Congratulations, Cathie...
    xo,
    w

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  23. Lola Nova5 June 2011 at 09:47

    What special makings for a special little one! What talented and lovely ladies you are!
    Your cake has made me come over with a serious craving.
    xo

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  24. Anonymous5 June 2011 at 12:29

    awww such a lovely post Cathie so very sweet, dee x

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  25. ~*~ saskia ~*~5 June 2011 at 13:43

    You ARE a baking queen, Cathie. And a photographer queen too.
    Enjoy your Monday sweet friend. My Sunday is coming to an end o xx o

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  26. Kat5 June 2011 at 14:09

    Cute! I love the little bear topper. It perfectly matches the bear!

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  27. gretbert5 June 2011 at 14:25

    So beautiful, Love it all!

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  28. mel @ loved handmade5 June 2011 at 18:08

    gorgeous! your bear & cake go perfectly together, very special..x

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  29. Libbie5 June 2011 at 21:01

    Okay Cathie this is just soooo sweet! I love love love that last pic of the little guy :) What a sweet little bear to snuggle with!

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  30. Belinda5 June 2011 at 21:13

    Looks gorgeous - very talented Cathie :o)

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  31. Leonie @ Cuppa and Cake5 June 2011 at 21:58

    sorry...what was that you said. I didn't get past the "red velvet and vanilla layer cake with vanilla butter cream and white chocolate ganache"

    Great ted MRS. xx

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  32. Mel Stringer6 June 2011 at 01:02

    How beautiful, Cathie! I am hungry and awwwwing too!

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  33. admin6 June 2011 at 02:03

    Ahhhh gorgeous!!! you will have to tell me what red velvet cake is like.....is it any diff to traditional cake?! I must try one day (p.s still working on making it on Sunday will let you know asap) XO

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  34. Sarah6 June 2011 at 03:41

    that cake looks delicious ... as does that cute little boy with his soft teddy. x

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  35. christina6 June 2011 at 04:51

    So..you are a godmother now?I wish I could be there but...Could you please give a big kiss to little Marcus and a huuuuuuuuuuge hug to Elena?(I believe she has superpowers!Three boys?Come on....xexexexe)
    Lots and lots of love...♥

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  36. Beck6 June 2011 at 04:58

    So beautiful Cathie, I just love your cake. What a great idea!! How wonderful to be a godmother, and what a lucky baby to have someone as special as you in his life. That last photo is divine xo

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  37. Tanya6 June 2011 at 05:18

    both of those bears are wonderful and hooray for babies!

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  38. nunu6 June 2011 at 07:42

    wow! so beautiful! i love that last picture and your creations always amaze me. i don't think i've ever seen more love put into a cake or cupcake than you clearly put in.

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  39. Relyn Lawson6 June 2011 at 11:19

    Those pictures are so adorable you can probably hear me squealing all the way from here.

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  40. Avenue & Co7 June 2011 at 17:19

    So much talent m.e.

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  41. Hotly Spiced7 June 2011 at 19:51

    I just heard your blog being reviewed on Hope 103.2FM. Love your photography and the Christening cake for that special young man is incredible.

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  42. cityhippyfarmgirl7 June 2011 at 20:33

    Gooorgeous! Sweet little bears.

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  43. Sandrine7 June 2011 at 21:07

    So sweet Cathie! Looks like a wonderful day xx

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  44. Anonymous7 June 2011 at 21:57

    such beautiful creations Cathie. I have been catching up with your last few posts, I haven't been in blogland much at all lately for a couple of months actually, a visit here and there a quick post of my own, nothing very creative. I hope things are turning around now and I can get back into it. I hope to pop back more often xxxx

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  45. Maxabella8 June 2011 at 01:42

    So utterly perfect I almost shed a tear. x

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  46. Cat from Raspberry Rainbow9 June 2011 at 03:13

    You are such a sweet Auntie! The teddy bear cake topper is adorable, not to mention the teddy bear also. <3 Cat

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  47. Melanie Gray Augustin9 June 2011 at 05:32

    What a special little cake, and awwww... that last photo is just adorable!

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  48. Anonymous10 June 2011 at 03:40

    Your nephew/god son is so adorable as is his cake :)
    x

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  49. Lish11 June 2011 at 14:48

    Extremely cute cake - you did such a fantastic job of recreating the teddy.

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  50. Little Pinwheel12 June 2011 at 02:03

    beautiful! you are amazing x

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