Susan Matusiak

Add Color or Flavor to Fondant

March 10th, 2010 by Susan Matusiak

Fondant is a flexible, easy-to-shape icing that enables you to add excitement to cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. You can roll it out and cut it, imprint designs, color it, flavor it, create amazing color effects and form it into just about any shape (some describe it as kid’s modeling clay for cake decorators). There is so much that you can do with fondant – the possibilities are virtually limitless – and it’s easy for anyone to use. Read the rest of this post »

Sandie Della Bella

Personalize Your Wedding Without Breaking the Bank

March 8th, 2010 by Sandie Della Bella

With wedding budgets tighter than ever, many brides are personalizing their invitations online. Wilton’s print your own wedding invitations have the look and feel of professionally printed invites, at a fraction of the cost. Read the rest of this post »

Lana Gardiner

Ooh, Baby! Baby Shower Favor and Party Ideas

March 5th, 2010 by Lana Gardiner

Baby showers have always been a fun way to “shower” the mother-to-be with gifts and affection. Today, the hostess has many options when planning the celebration. From pastel rattles and baby feet to bright florals and bugs, the colors and themes are endless. Read the rest of this post »

Shawn Broda

2009 WMI of the Year – It’s a 3-Peat!!!!

March 3rd, 2010 by Shawn Broda

In my first blog in October, I had the pleasure of introducing you to Stephanie De La Cerda, the 2007 and 2008 Wilton Method Instructor of the Year. I am so excited to announce that Stephanie has once again earned top honors as the 2009 WMI of the Year – our first ever 3-peat winner!!! Read the rest of this post »

Nancy Siler

Easy, Elegant Candy Bark

February 25th, 2010 by Nancy Siler

I am getting ready for taping the Creative Living with Sheryl Borden Show the first week of March. One of the projects I’m doing on the show is Candy Melt® “bark.” Read the rest of this post »

Nancy Siler

Bake Decorate Celebrate!

February 23rd, 2010 by Nancy Siler

I am not sure how many of you know that Wilton sponsors a decorating show, Bake Decorate Celebrate! Knowing how to make foods look lovely is so gratifying and I want to share that with people. The show hit the airwaves on PBS in February 2006 and I am in the process of planning our 8th season. Read the rest of this post »

Courtney Kieras

It’s That Time of Year Again…Yearbook!

February 19th, 2010 by Courtney Kieras

It’s getting very busy here in the creative department. We’re almost half way through the production of our annual Yearbook and I can already tell you, the 2011 Wilton Yearbook of Cake Decorating will be one of the best ever. Read the rest of this post »

Cathy Franczyk

Wilton Decorating Bags Can Handle The Pressure

February 11th, 2010 by Cathy Franczyk

There is nothing more frustrating than having a disposable decorating bag burst open while decorating a cake. When it comes to cake decorating bags, all are not created equal. Read the rest of this post »

Beth Somers

Cookies for your Heart

February 11th, 2010 by Beth Somers

You might already be inundated with images of cupid and hearts at this time of year, but on top of Valentine’s Day, did you know that February is American Heart Month? I’ve been developing a tasty and satisfying rollout cookie to honor that theme. Read the rest of this post »

Mary Gavenda

My Favorite Cake Decorating Tools

February 10th, 2010 by Mary Gavenda

Someone just asked me to name my favorite cake decorating tool. That is a very big question. Read the rest of this post »