lose your fear of being wrong
PREACH. Ain’t this the truth?! Don’t let the fear of being wrong hold you back from your full potential. You know what fear does? It …
3 tell-tale signs that you need to KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid)
Let me introduce you to my favourite design tip. KISS <<< Keep It Simple Stupid. Here’s the reality: cluttering your cake with different decorations and …
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how to look after your paint brushes
So I can hear you all saying, “Seriously Amber, you’re gonna rant on about paint brush care??” Well...yes! Yes I am. I love painting my …
here's how you're sabotaging your cake success
‘Guesswork’ and lack of planning is one of the biggest reasons why cake decorators struggle to find cake success #cakefail. We all get that excitement when …
are fondant cutters and moulds killing our industry?
*police siren* ‘Everyone, back away from your cakes and handover all fondant moulds and cutters. This is not a drill, I repeat this is not …
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Interview with Melissa Kelly-Hill, Twelve Five Cakery
*Rolls out red carpet* I’m so excited to introduce you to the lovely Melissa Kelly-Hill. She's proof that we can all find our own cake …
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How embracing my identity created ‘Commie's Cupcakes’
You see that amazing and talented woman to the left? Well, her name is Amber, and she’s the reason that Commie’s Cupcakes has the name …
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5 ways to boost your creativity
Ever just feel stumped for a cake idea? Or just generally feel creatively and mentally drained? It doesn’t matter if you’re a cake decorator, writer, …
My delicious chocolate cake recipe
So everyone claims to have the best chocolate cake recipe... ...and I have to say, I definitely think mine is one of the best! It’s …
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received
Are you struggling with a new cake technique? Or maybe you’re just not happy with how your cakes are turning out? I can wholeheartedly understand …
