Posts by Annie Holland
Ginormica
If you have seen “Monsters Vs. Aliens” you know who I’m talking about. That’s the name we gave to the blueberries we picked at the farm this week.See for yourself: Not to brag, but these blueberries were the rule, not the exception. I have never seen more ginormous or more flavorful blueberries as these, honest!…
Read MoreWelcome
Dear friends,Welcome to my Art Book World, where everything is created with hard work, a pinch of talent and a lot of love!I hope you find it interesting, enjoyable and useful! There a couple of different sections to the site, a little something for everyone- the food lovers, the art and craft lovers, the cake…
Read MoreMore Coccadotts cakes
First of all, that’s going to be one LONG post. My schedule is a total mess right now, mostly because I’m trying really hard to finish the final manuscript of my children’s chapter book ( by the end of August I have to submit to couple of agents, have your fingers crossed for me! That’s…
Read MoreCherries in the rain
It’s a week after I actually went cherry picking in the rain, but I still wanted to share with you something, a story about positive thinking and how it really works. Am I writing this about you…or just to remind myself when I’m feeling down, it doesn’t really matter. What matters is that for…
Read MoreThe craziest cake YOU’ve ever done!
I have always wanted to ask-what is the craziest cake you have ever made? Was it crazy big? Was it crazy complicated? Or was it just crazy in nature? Please, please share! I’m dying to know! If you can show pictures, even better! And while I wait to hear from you, let me tell you…
Read MorePresent ideas for teachers
Have you woken up on the night before the first day( or the last day) of school realizing that tomorrow is the day you were supposed to prepare something for your child’s teacher? Have you ever browsed mindlessly through the store looking for the perfect teacher present that won’t be thrown away as useless? I…
Read MoreAttention!
What : Creative Art Lessons and/or Workshop I am offering a creative environment for your child to explore their artistic abilities and to develop their imagination. I am going to make a custom class program depending on your child’s interest. I have experience in the following areas:– fine arts and drawing ( I have prepared…
Read MoreIt’s in the details…
Today I have worked on such a cute project! A full sheet babyshower cake that was supposed to have a large scroll ( I made it with diaper ribbons) , a frog, a turtle, a stork holding a baby and a little bee. I loved making all these details! Here are some pictures ( with…
Read MoreThe Forgotten ” Kiara”
After spending an amazing Saturday at the SCBWI conference in Fishkill, I realized that I didn’t post anything last week. I thought I did, but I guess having a girl with 105 F fever didn’t help my memory either. So, before I forget again, here is the last of the gift sets that I started…
Read MoreMold or handmade?
Every once in a while I love a challenge. However, sometimes the idea of a challenge can be overwhelming. On Saturday I got a picture of a cake that I had to recreate without the seashell molds. For seashells that were done for 20 minutes by hand, I think I did pretty well, didn’t I?…
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