I spent months before we moved over here learning and training on how to make, bake, and decorate cakes and I've enjoyed every bit of it. I'm still learning techniques and even made an order for some new supplies a few days ago. It's been a fun hobby and one I don't plan on giving up anytime soon, however, I think I'm gonna close up shop for a while and take a break. As much as I enjoy having something to do and have a creative outlet, making cakes takes time and I can easily spend anywhere from 8 to 16 hours on one cake from start to finish. That's a lot of time to spend up late at night or during nap times instead of getting other things done around the house. It's been great being able to provide for others something that we'd normally have at birthday parties if we were in the states, but being the only who provides this service, is getting really weary. Plus, I have a really hard time telling people no, so there were some weeks where I'd have 3 cakes due in a weekend. Maybe in the fall, I'll start out by putting a limit on the number of cakes I'll make in a months time and it will have to be a first come first serve basis. I do, have one cake order that was placed over a month ago, so I'm going to fulfill that one and then put up a closed sign. Maybe then, I'll be able to start on Miles baby book or even take a nap if I wanted to. We'll see. I might even have time to practice new cake techniques and do some things for fun!
So, Incase it's a while until I have any cake pictures to post... here are my latest ones.
A pink castle cake for a 6 year old little girls party.
A girly themed cake for three little girls.
Camouflaged cake for a 10 year old boy who loves army stuff...should have charged 2 times the amount for the amount of time it took to make this. But, now I can say I've done this technique.
Beach themed cake for two older men's surprise party. The wives sent me a picture of the cake idea so I literally just copied it and changed the colors a little.
1 comment:
i have been in your position, my friend and I must say you're making a wise choice. You can make cakes forever, but your babies are only young once... and they need their mama. Enjoy the down time, I hope it is full of freedom and peace in your decision.
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