What does one do when they get a 3-days notice order for 150 cupcakes with 6 individual designs to be made on an agreed upon number of them? Well.. If you're as crazy as I am, you accept that order, of course! Never mind that I had another order due on the same day as well. Never mind that the day I was to deliver my order was my friend's bridal shower. Never mind that I also had a lot of course work to tend to. Every day, I come closer to the conclusion that I'm insane. But, I also know that I love a challenge and I really didn't want to say no to this one.
Mr. Nerdy Face (a.k.a Fahed) of
Nerdyface held an event last Friday;
NerdyCon: Star Wars Day Celebration. I was asked to make Star Wars cupcakes for the event. Fahed had sent over cupcakes ideas that he liked. So, I got to doing a bit of my research on what could possibly be done in the short span of time I had. We agreed on 6 designs and both seemed happy with it.
That was before I realized I had to hand carve around 80 designs individually and make them all look somehow identical. But anywaayyyy :P
On the day of baking, my lovely assistant and ball of positive energy Majed came over to help me out in the evening. We had started cutting, carving, icing, shaping, laughing, crying, singing,
plotting against anyone who would say something bad about the cupcakes hoping everyone would love the cupcakes, all up till 7:00am. Yes, you read correct. We were in the kitchen till just a bit after sunrise. I'm not sure how we did it (
the force must have been with us). And I'm not sure what I would have done without Majed's help. But I am SO glad we got it done and that it's over. Majed, if you're reading this, I am ever so grateful for everything you've helped me with!
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| Galactic Empire |
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| Cutest little munchkin! - Photo taken by Fahed Sabbagh, Mr. Nerdy Face |
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| Mandelorian (boba fett) |
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| General Grievous & Rebel Alliance |
On the day of the event, after getting just 3 hours of sleep, I headed down with my stepdad to deliver the goods. I can't tell you how amazing it felt when Fahed quietly said, "Wicked" Yup, my job there was done :D I hope whomever tried the cupcakes enjoyed them! And I hope I didn't disappoint any Star Wars mega fans.
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| Princess Leia |
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| Photo taken by Fahed Sabbagh, Mr. Nerdy Face |
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| Photo taken by Fahed Sabbagh, Mr. Nerdy Face |
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| Photo taken by Fahed Sabbagh, Mr. Nerdy Face
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| Shou Droids? - Photo taken by Fahed Sabbagh, Mr. Nerdy Face
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Happy Baking and May The Force Be With You!
omg I had no idea you were up till 7 to make them, bad Fahed -_- For what it's worth, they were the best cupcakes I have ever had and everyone at the event was ooohing and aahing over them!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! congratulations the cuppies look lovely and surely yummy
ReplyDeleteIt was my pleasure yasmin :) I had loads of fun going ever so close to insanity with you in the kitchen haha
ReplyDeleteYou already have the 'insanity stamp of approval'!
ReplyDeleteThank you Abi!
ReplyDeleteHaha no worries Lu, it was so worth it. I'm quite the perfectionist hence why it took quite a while. So so SO glad you liked them <3
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you working (or should I say baking) towards your passion. I have no doubt that the event was sparked by your amazing cupcakes:)
ReplyDeleteLoved the Princess Leia cupcakes - tried those and the lightsaber one as you know :) Star Wars cupcakes are always a win and these were yummy to boot.
ReplyDeleteHa ha - beautiful, especially the princess Leia ones!
ReplyDeleteWell done Yasmin- that is one mighty order!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words, Ishita!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! Those were especially fun to make.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sukaina!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! Should you need someone to photograph your lovely creations, let me know. I happen to love taking pictures of cuppiecakes/cakes (I even buy stuff I do not want to eat so I could take pictures of them).
ReplyDeleteThank you! What a kind gesture, I will keep you in mind :)
ReplyDeleteJust briefly went through your blog, lovely photographs!
Simply Brilliant stuff
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