Thursday 22 December 2011

Cake Mode

A few very sweet friends have been asking me why I hav'nt been posting in the last week.I've been in "cake mode" as Karen Boe phrased it.  : ) 
It was only a two tier cake and I used fresh flowers for decoration,I made this for our neighbours and we were also invited to the wedding so that kept me busy for a few days.Our daughter is involved with a charity called Community Needs and I was also helping out.I donated a few of my paintings ,so I was busy getting them framed and ready.I  donated the hire of my vases and silk flowers for their charity event on Sunday. I think they raised about £1200 for Africa.Alot of the work was carried out by local kids of all backgrounds,its given them skills and a huge boost to their confidence.Not to mention keeping them out of trouble.
 So I've had quite alot going on this past week,its all been good ,but I've also been doing some soul searching about which direction my art is going in.I think I'm on the right track ,but I also want to explore different mediums from next year and possibly  enrol for some short courses running in and around London.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a great time over the holidays and health and happiness for the New Year.Cheers and thankyou for all your kindness,support and wonderful comments over the past year.

12 comments:

  1. So glad everything is ok Azra! I was about to write and check on you. This cake is really beautiful. I'm sure the recipients were thrilled.

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  2. Hi Azra, I have also been busy with family. Our lives aren't only about painting. Love this beautiful cake, which is an art in itself. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. And happy living and painting in the new year!

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  3. lol! ;) You really have been busy! Wow, what a beautiful edible sculpture. You have some serious cake skills - I would never attempt fondant, no way. Cheers to you Azra!

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  4. We have many things in common I guess, I did more or less similar things last week! Happy festive season and wish you joyful creative days ahead Azra!

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  5. This is some cake, wow! An artist in the kitchen , too! Wishing you happy holidays Azra. xx

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  6. Thanks Karla,they said it tasted as good as it looked. : ) Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the New year to you and your family.xx
    Thanks Jean,yes you're right painting is a part of our lives but there is so much more.The best part of cake making is the decoration at the end and smiling faces. All the best to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year.xx

    Thanks Karen,have a go,its all to do with practice.Best Wishes to you and your family for Christmas and the New Year.xx

    Thanks Padmaja,seasons greetings to you too and a wonderful,creative New Year.Best Wishes to all your family. : ) xx

    Thanks Jane.happy holidays and a great New Year to you and your family.xx

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  7. Your cake decorations are a treat to the eyes Azra! Wishing you and your family a wondeful New Year and all the best in your art work.

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  8. Gorgeous cake Azra, you are such a talented artist. Happy new year and best wishes always.

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  9. Gorgeous cake! Happy New Year, Azra!!!

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  10. Thank you for your good wishes and I hope 2012 will be a year of hopes realized (in painting, I have no doubt!). This cake is amazing, so beautiful that it must be difficult to cut into pieces. But I read that to share, you're ready to do a lot ... Generous Azra !

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  11. Hai Azra. I thought I already became a follower of your blog, but I wasn't. But now I am! :)
    You should make a living by making these beautiful cakes. Can you send a little piece to Holland so I can taste it? Just a tienie wienie little piece in an enveloppe?
    I wish you and your family all the best for 2012!

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  12. Hello Azra! Thanks for joining my blog a while ago. Now, I get the pleasure of visiting yours with great pleasure. Love your poinsettias! :)
    I read you plan to explore more in the coming year! Me too. There's so much to learn still.
    I wish you Health and Happy painting!

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