5 must-know tips when ordering your child’s birthday cake

 

 

I know there are many of you who *love* making your child’s birthday cake….then there are others of us who *do not*…(*ahem*me!).

I am always happy to make a simple cake for my child on their actual birthday but cake decorating is not something I enjoy OR do well..so I much prefer to order a cake for their birthday party and I know that I’m not alone.

It helps to ease some stress or is also useful if you’re serving a larger crowd for a first birthday or Christening

However when ordering a cake there are many things to consider and discuss with your chosen cake artist. So today we’re chatting to Sydney cake artist Juny of Sugar Cloud Cakes today who is sharing her tips for you to keep in mind when choosing a cake style for your child’s birthday or Christening!

 

1. Cake Flavour

Ordering a custom made cake is similar to ordering your style of coffee.  Best to go for the flavour you like best and build the icing or filling from there.

Especially for kids birthdays it is always good to ask children what they like instead of what we think they would like.

However if you like to try their signature flavour or try something completely out of the ordinary – then of course suggestions from the cake artist is always great.

2. Type of party, theme and design

When speaking to your cake maker it is important to mention what type of party you are ordering the cake for ( Christening, Birthday, Wedding, bridal or baby shower) and the theme or style that you’re looking for.

It will be a bonus as well if you have some sort of inspiration pictures of the style.

 

3. Number of guests

Let your cake artist know the number of guests you would like to serve the cake to.  This would help the cake artist or baker to determine what cake size is best to quote you.

 

4. Price

Be mindful with the price that you’ll hear back.

Of course people setup their party with a budget in mind but when it comes to custom made things it does come with a custom price tag.

As you would when buying a custom made dresses or suits – the same concept applies to your special occasion cake as well.

Do read up on the reviews that past clients have posted about the cake artist through their website or Facebook page.

Word of mouth is very powerful and it shows the calibre of the cake artist that you have chosen to make your cake.

 

5. Special dietary requirements

It can be difficult to cater for all dietary requirement for all customers but make sure if you do have a special dietary request please make sure you let the cake artist know.

Keep in mind there will always be traces of nuts in people’s kitchen. This could be through some ingredients, which might contain them or some kitchen share tools.

 

 

I hope these tips helps you all choose the cake artist you trust to make your special occasion extra special.

All the amazing cakes you have seen above are by Juny of Sugar Cloud Cakes so if you’re in Sydney, then head over to check out Sugar Cloud Cake’s for your next celebration as her cakes are truly divine!

 

 

Nautical party supplies

It’s been an exciting week with the launch of Issue 4 of our Celebrating Little One’s online magazine! Have you seen it yet?

If not, head over HERE to view it as it is filled with party inspiration you will love!

However onto this weeks blog post, sharing some party supplies for this always popular theme – a Nautical party!

Style it in classic colours of navy, red and white….or add a dash of pink for a little girl’s Nautical party!

Our Life’s Little Celebrations directory vendors have a range of items to suit a Nautical themed kids party…so get on board and sail on down through this blog to view all the finds – remembering you can CLICK on any to be taken to the source!

 

 

 

Nautical Party Invitations & Stationery

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nautical Decorations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nautical Party Tableware

Layer your table with navy blues, reds, white….and some natural and neutral colours for a real Nautical party feel!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nautical Baking Accessories & Desserts

An easy way to theme your desserts and food to a Nautical theme is by using accessories, baking cups, toppers etc and having a few Nautical themed desserts to pop onto the table!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nautical Party Extras

If you’re going this far out to sea, why not add a little something extra for your little sailor that doubles as a keepsake.

 

 

 

 

Nautical Party Favour Packaging

Send all the little sailors home with a bag full of goodies…in some packaging to match the Nautical party colour scheme!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you enjoy the party planning for your little sailors!

 

 

Issue 4 of our free e-magazine is LIVE!

 

 

I’m delighted to share with you Issue 4 of our free e-magazine “Celebrating little ones” !

This issue is filled with:

• -kids party inspiration and features
• -kids party product finds including Easter gift ideas and decor items
• -Business tips for business owners in the event or baking industry from Alisha Henderson (Sweet Bakes) and Wendy El-Khoury (Wedded Wonderland)
• -Must-know tips for a 1st birthday cake smash

Remember as you browse, you can click within the magazine to be taken to the various businesses and products that appeal to you.

You will find so much inspiration and ideas within this magazine for kids parties and celebrations!

I hope you LOVE the read and inspiration! Take some time out, sit back…and enjoy!

View it here

 

 

Hopping good finds for your Easter celebrations

Easter is just around the corner, which means I can finally justify eating hot cross buns and chocolate for breakfast…right?

Second only to Christmas, Easter is a favourite time of year for many as amongst many reasons…it’s another opportunity to put our creative hats on for friends and family or create something simple but special for the kids.

So who better than our talented LLC Vendors to ask for some inspiration and exciting new finds to make this Easter one to remember.

Easter stationery

Step up your Sunday Easter luncheon with gorgeous stationery personally delivered to friends and family, matched with coordinating take home treats. Or use these items to dress up some class or teacher gifts!:

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Decorations and partyware

Pretty pastels, cute bunnies, decorated eggs and glimmers of shiny foil make the perfect Easter setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use these lovely paper flowers to create a centrepiece or paper florals on your table!:

 

 

Some gorgeous bunnies you could hire and use if you’re styling an Easter celebration:

 

 

Or hire some toys to keep the kids busy during the Easter long weekend! You can find relevant vendors in your state on our directory!:

 

 

You can also find vendors on our directory with kids table and chairs to hire for your Easter celebrations or to style a setting for you as below:

 

 

 

Easter gifts

Let the bunny deliver the chocolate and gift friends and family with Easter inspired gifts and treats the Easter Bunny himself would be envious of!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can be creative and fill these items with some goodies!:

 

 

 

 

 

Easter treats and desserts

There’s no better time than Easter to indulge your sweet tooth with cookies disguised as Easter eggs, cakes adorned with decorations and toppers and let’s not forget the all important chocolate!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And finally for a bit of fun at home on Easter morning…use these Easter bunny footprint templates!:

 

 

Enjoy the celebrations and planning towards a wonderful Easter Celebration!

Don’t forget also now that we’re in March that earlybird tickets close soon for the Celebrate conference!  

So hop over and grab your ticket!

 

 

 

 

 

LOL Surprise Doll Party Supplies

 

 

LOL surprise dolls is a recent craze that many a girl (including one of my own) are loving and it has become a popular kids party theme for this year. So if your daughter loves these little surprise dolls then here is our round up of LOL party finds.

We’ve included a few colour specific items as well because with themes such as this you cannot find a huge range of theme specific items – but that is where you can use colour specific items AND also have items custom made to suit the theme from vendors on our directory. Think LOL cake toppers, LOL favour items, LOL banners and garlands!

 

LOL Surprise Doll Party Stationery and Decorations

Lets start with this party invitation which captures the glittery feel of LOL surprise dolls!

 

 

Decorate with a mix of custom LOL party decorations and colour specific items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spell out LOL with these fun letter balloons for a cute LOL party backdrop!

 

 

 

 

 

LOL Party Tableware:

Mix and match with pastel party tableware to match an LOL party theme. Add a dash of sparkle to suit the glittery LOL dolls!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOL Party Cakes & Accessories:

 

Theme any LOL party dessert or cake with a cute cake topper such as this:

 

 

How cute are these LOL doll cake pops?!:

 

 

A bright and colourful cake such as this really suits and LOL surprise doll party!:

 

 

The kids would love going home with some LOL doll themed party favours such as this:

 

 

Or put together your own selection of items in pastel coloured favour packaging:

 

 

 

 

 

 

As you can see – mixing some pastels in with a few LOL Surprise doll themed decor and a splash of metallics can help you create a fun LOL doll party easily!

Happy planning!