Quilted Spiked Handbag

Just another spiked handbag to add to my up and coming CandaceDaniela collection :) Lined in white and black cheetah print, this handbag gives a different appeal than the first green and gold handbag I blogged about below. The quilting wasn't half as hard as I had thought but I definitely need to invest in an industrial sewing machine asap! With this many handbags I am planning on making... my Janome portable sewing machine  and serger won't last for long! :( Hope you like this one! .. can't wait to build my own website later this year. Please check out http://candacedanielafashion.blogspot.com Thanks!


-xoxo
I will hurt you with my purse

Crochet Headbands!

I saw quite a few people with these super cute winter headbands but for some reason I can't seem to find where to buy them.... which always leads to the question..why not make it yourself? I've been knitting and crocheting for about 6 years but nothing more than scarves and blankets. I found a few tutorials which helped me. I used a double crochet stitch all around s. I did try a knitted headband, but i felt the stitching was too plain (this might be because my lack of skills in different knit stitches). Nonetheless I am super happy with the result of these crochet headbands and intend on making one in every colour under the sun :)
- xoxo
Your 22 year-old Grandma

Cheesecake Heaven!

While I was searching for some good cheesecake recipes after my New Year's Ferrero Rocher Cheesecakes, I found a Caramel Toffee Crunch Cheesecake on a blog. I absolutely fell in love with the idea of lining the graham cracker crust with a layer of chocolate mmmmm mmmmm. I tweaked the cheesecake recipe a bit however as over the years I have developed certain likes and dislikes about cheesecake recipes. However, I took the concept and idea of this delicious Caramel Toffee Crunch Cheesecake. However I did learn that I need to stabilize the whipped cream (unfortunate fail on my behalf as the decorative whipped cream did not hold its shape). This was my fault though, as I forgot that this had happened to me before. 'next time however the topping will look better :). However, this cheesecake was much richer than the Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake I blogged about below. Very creamy and practically melts in your mouth. An excellent cake for a cheesecake lover! I made this cake for my very good friend's birthday, however he has yet to tell me how it tastes as he is waiting to share it with his parents! I hope he likes it!

-xoxo
Caramel Candace

Happy New Years!

What's the best way to kick off the New Year? Some cheesecake of course!
I decided I wanted to try something new and make a Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake. I googled some recipes but really wasn't too thrilled or satisfied with them or the reviews, so what better than to create your own? I felt like making a fluffy cheesecake (no-bake) because I was a little worried a heavy super rich cheesecake would over power the taste of the Ferrero Rocher flavour. Using crushed Ferrero Rochers, Nutella and a basic instinct cheesecake recipe from my head, I whipped up my first ever Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake!. It took two trys to get it right but the second one turned out exactly what I would expect a Ferrero Rocher Cheesecake to taste like. I think it was quite a hit with my friends and family (unless they were only trying to be super nice... ). Happy New Years Everyone!!

-xoxo
Chocolate Lover

Spiked Handbags by CandaceDaniela

In March, I will be showing my designs at the Fashion for Change fashion show at the University of Waterloo. I will be showing a range of clothing designs, handbags and accessories all handcrafted and designed by yours truly.
Please visit http://candacedanielafashion.blogspot.com/  for weekly updates on what to expect from the latest collection I am working on for the show!
Shown is a forest green spiked handbag you can expect coming down the runway early next year! hope you like it!

-xoxo
CandaceDaniela

DIY Studded Coin Purses

The craze of studs and spikes has hit me! .. and a big sale at fabricland :$ .. who can go wrong with studded coin purses lined in leopard print!!! :)


and of course..... a quieter design for my grandparents :) (it's only sparkly from the flash fyi.)


-xoxo
 Change Lady

DIY Handbags!

I recently spent over $100 on a new cross body "going out" bag to match my new outfit. After examining the bag, I quickly realized how much i paid for it when I can just make it myself and design it 100% to my liking. Over the past 2 months, I played with the idea of sewing handbags/clutches/party purses and started on a few red clutches which were simpler in design. I sawed and hammered decorative cabinet corners and buttons for the metal findings.

I made an envelope clutch and just a long clutch.
These were the first of many clutches to come!

-xoxo
Red Hot 

Winter Wonderland Cupcakes

I made these cupcakes for a project called 1000 Cupcakes Project where bakers around the GTA baked cupcakes and donated it to not-for profit organizations around the Toronto region.

These cupcakes are vanilla cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting. I tried to decorate them to a "winter wonderland" theme :)

Hope you like them!


-xoxo
Crazy Cupcake Woman

Hello Kitty!

Recently my dear friend celebrated his 22nd birthday writing an economics exam. Since he was unable to celebrate his birthday to a full degree I decided to make him a Hello Kitty cake (inside joke). Turned out better than I had hoped since I had limited decorating utensils at my apartment away from home!


-xoxo

Hello Kitty's Mother

cakes, cakes and more cakes!

Here is a strawberry cream cake I frosted with a delicious buttercream frosting. This was one of my first cakes I decorated for fun! I pre-made the swirly flowers from royal icing . Working with royal icing can be tricky - don't forget to make sure you don't share icing bags with the buttercream frosting - any contact to grease or oil will just make your royal icing melt :( - I learned the hard way...

 
 

 

My first tiered cake! I was super happy with how the roses and cala lilies turned out! They are my absolute favorite flowers ! I think rolling out the edges of the flowers to give it a ruffly texture and a more delicate appearance really adds to the them. I used the store made fondant from Golda's Kitchen which taste 10x better than the Wilton fondant and for 3/4 of the price!

My second tierd cake I made was a 3 tier taro flavoured cake I made for my sister's birthday. I wasn't too happy with the texture of the cake itself as it was a bit more moist than I had hoped - I will def tweak the recipe for next time :)

I really wanna try a few more 3+ tiered cake but I really just can't find enough mouths to feed or an occasion.

-xoxo

Cake Lady

off to the jungle..

These wedges are just crazy, fun and wild! I can't wait to wear them out for the first time this weekend!

The first time I saw them, I just knew I had to get them.. and for only $50.00 and Spring Shoes? I really don't think I could have said no!

I couldn't find a word to describe the print.. kinda floral-ish., with some animal print and leaves going on... but my boyfriend called the print "jungle" so that is what I will forever call it.

These are definitely a statement piece, so I am thinking I'd want to pair it with something simple like a black harem pant or a black skinny or a black jumper? gold accessories? I still have a few days to decide,
I'll definitely come back and post my final outfit ;)

-xoxo

Jungle Woman

fondant fun!

Ready for spring?? Here is a fondant covered orange-dream cake I made using the Wilton Orange Dream Cake Recipe (http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Orange-Dream-Cake). The cake was delicious, light and fluffy with just the perfect amount of orange zing!

I used a 9 inch Wilton heart pan and Wilton fondant (the fondant wasn't too great taste-wise- other brands are much more tastier). Roses and Daisies were also made with Wilton's flower making tools. I'm beginning to sound like i'm advertising for Wilton but really.. it's the Michael's weekly 50% off coupon that's got me hooked!

 This was my first fondant covered cake I made :) 

- xoxo

Fondant Queen

i guess i have to start somewhere..

this blog is the result of me slacking on an econometrics assignment..

i hope i can somewhat entertain the world with my arts & crafts, baking, outfits and simple pleasures :)

-xoxo
World's Worst Procrastinator