Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
On Holiday
Ice skating for the first time in years!
My sisters and I have silly down to a science.
Nothing is cuter than marshmallow snow clothes except of course Lo Lo's new scrunched up face smile.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Can you handle TWO of them???
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Opposition wears red boots
London (currently known as Opposition) is opposed to all things Whippy Cake or at least she is determined to sabotage all things Whippy Cake. She sure is adorable while she is doing it though. It's hard to get frustrated even if she is a force to be reckoned with.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Patched up Heart.
Monday, December 13, 2010
My BIG Surprise
I just thought I would leak some pictures and some info so that I am not the only one out of my mind with anticipation. I will be posting more information and details once we get closer to posting our new set of video tutorials. It's going to be COLOSSAL!!!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Whippy Cake Casting Call
The photoshoot will be located in Chandler and will be an all day event. We already have our adult models but we are still looking for 1 girl between the ages of 2 and 8 as well as 1 newborn infant between 7 days old and two weeks old. The Phototshoot will be between December 28th and the 30th.
How to Apply:
To be considered please send me an email at becki@whippycake.com with the following information:
- Name, age, clothing and shoe size and physical features (ie. eye color, hair color, legnth etc.)
- Personality traits (ie. bubbly, hyper, shy, quiet etc.)
- Any applicable modeling experience including dates and venue information
- Minimum of 5 images including 1 head shot and 1 full body shot.
- Availability between December 27th and 30th.
- For the newborns include due date and if you are willing to travel with your infant.
- Contact information for legal guardian including, name, relationship to model, primary number, secondary number, and email. Also let us know if you accept text messages.
- Feel free to include any additional information you think we might like to know :)
- Models/model's guardians are required to sign a consent form prior to the photoshoot.
The second application phase will be a live interview and test shots in front of a camera so we ask that you only apply if you are willing to travel both the interview and late to the photoshoot.
We are so excited about this phototshoot and we are even more excited at the prospect of having some of our readers participate!
xoxo
becki
Can you blame me?
I knew if I didn't close soon enough I wouldn't give myself enough time to actually take a vacation and spend some free time with my amazing and supportive family. Can you blame me? They are pretty adorable after all. I want to apologize in advance for using sweet and precious pictures of my kids to butter you up. Hopefully it's working and you will forget all about the fact that we are closed ;) Did I mention how awesome our next collection is going to be?
Special thanks to Jessica at Sierra Studios Photography for squeezing us in for family pictures this year.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Small Business Model
I spy a few of my friends in this video. [Jessi, you adorable darling!]
In my boots
Me and the kids have a bit of a slipper fetish. All 3 of us like to wear slippers and we each have at least 3 pair and what better to wear with slippers than jammies? The Boss is slowly getting used to the fact that it's not going to change around here anytime soon.
What are your guilty comfort clothes?
Monday, December 6, 2010
In case you missed it....
Have fun shopping!
xo,
Whippy Cake...
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Overwhelemed by LOVE....
We have been completely OVERWHELMED by the LOVE we have felt from the response to our POST last week, asking for your candidates to be pampered for a day.
So let us say a big heart felt "THANK YOU" You did NOT disappoint! We should have known better, you all are so amazing and have the biggest hearts.... Seriously, we have been inundated by letters about the amazing people who have been beyond selfless, they are courageous, and dare we say these ladies are Hero's..
O my Heck! we have been on an emotional RoLlErCoAsTeR, we have felt incredible JOY at the humanity, displayed. And we have shed many a tear while reading about these remarkable women who are Hero's in the lives of the people they touch. I am emotional right now thinking about the fact that we can only pick one... This has been a very difficult, and heart wrenching task, having to narrow it down to one special person... We are soo very humbled by these stories, we want to take care of every single lady! Becki and our little Whippy Cake team can only do so much.....
We have an IDEA!!!
Now, we obviously can't devote a whole day to each candidate, but we would like to spread a little love to each one...
Here is what we are asking for... We know that many of you are creative, and have mad skills, if you would like to donate some of your time, like styling someones hair, or creating a piece of jewelery, or gift for a Mommy in need, or giving a gift certificate to your Shop, or even from your favorite vendor, we would LOVE to mention your generosity and in the Spirit of Christmas give each lady some JOY! I have goosebumps just thinking about it!! We know that you already are very generous and busy taking care of others...
But just imagine, if you were to help, by giving a little more to these phenomenal people that you may or may not know, we could create a
LALAPALOOZA of LOVE!!
admin@whippycake .com
WOW....
Friday, December 3, 2010
A Merry MOB.....
Whippy Cake
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Last Chance Minis
slip it under my tree if you can
1. Mexican Wedding Cookies. I could eat them by the truck load.
2. My master bedroom painted. It's become the dump zone in our house and I want it to be the escape zone.
3. Budgies! The cutest little mimicking birds ever.
4. This hair cut. I dream of not having to style my own hair.
5. Just Dance 2 for the Wii. I got a taste of Just Dance at my sisters house and I LOVE it! I predict a dance party at my house?
6. One of these in my tummy. Recently bit by the baby bug. Gotta get me one... like yesterday.
7. A CDMA Verizon capable white 4G iphone. Needs no explaining. It's just time for it to happen STEVE!!!
8. This utterly breath taking art print by Leigh Viner.
9. A cruise. I could really use a vacation. Jamaica maybe?
10. This outrageously genius and awesome chandelier. Get in my house!!!
Merry Christmas to me (in an alternate universe)!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Make Over time!
Well, we had wonderful time taking care of such a deserving person, that we want to do it again! Only we want you to CHOOSE who gets to be made over! It's time to put your thinking caps on, and then let us know about the AMAZING people in your life! Someone who works really hard, and is always taking care of others, or has been through some rough times, and just needs a break!
You can even nominate yourself!
Unfortunately we don't have the budget for air fair, which means it will need to be someone who lives close by, someone here in sunny in Arizona. We would like to do this on the week of December 14th... SO, if you think you know someone who fits the criteria, and really deserves a day of "GLAM" please tell us all about them...
admin@whippycake.com
To NOMINATE~ send us an Email with a little back story on your nominee, and why you think they should be chosen, Oh and if you can, please include a picture of them.
I know you have someone you want to give this gift to! Yes! it feels good already:)
Hey CUPCAKE!
Well I hope we have given the turkey and pies enough time to settle in your bellies!! Because today is the day that we pick a lucky winner for our Modern Cupcake giveaway!......
And the WINNER is.... Rosy B!
O my HECK! You are sooo LUCKY!
So if you want to share, I can meet you somewhere off the 101!!:)
No, i'm sure you will have plenty of family who will be more than happy to share with you...
Shoot me an email so we can get you the GOODS!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
I'm dreaming of a Whippy Christmas
Monday, November 29, 2010
Check this out!!
You must go here to look at the stunning pages! One of them has been "STYLED" by our very own Miss Becki!
Cyber Monday
Friday, November 26, 2010
mine all mine
ps. I'm also thankful to Sierra Studios for doing our family photos this year, regardless of how terrifying we truly were. She somehow was able to pull us together perfectly in our photos. Talent!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
No Cake without You
At this time of year during the thought provoking moments of gratitude I absolutely MUST give thanks for these ladies and express my gratitude to them. Although I am absolutely terrible and awkward at being sentimental the least I can do is try.
Wendy- My right hand. My brain is mush without you and my heart is full because of you. How much there is to learn from you and how blessed I am to know you. Thanks for always bringing me back around to what is important and for sharing my burdens.
Carli- (my sister) thanks for always being willing to share the stress with me and for always responding to my picture messages and my late night ideas via text and for quitting soda w/ me and then un-quitting soda with me over and over again. You have so sweetly taken on so many roles.
Aubrey- (my other sister) aka - the machine! Nobody dominates like you do and you have rescued me more times than any sister deserves. Thanks for your pep talks and for always keeping me pointed in the right direction.
Lorna- The girl who needs no training. Thank you for being so talented and available and for thriving the way you do. Your optimism astounds me and your perseverance moves me to tears.
Katie- My personal suggestion box. Thank you for your peppy and fun pace and for always being willing to do more at the drop of a hat. You're a fountain of ideas and always anxious to help with anything!
Kelseigh- The only thing sweeter than cake is you. Thank you for being the most dainty and feminine thing a girl can be. Your sweetness and romantic style inspires me time and again and your help is so important to me.
I could honestly go on and on about all the things you each help me with and all the wonderful things I love about each of you. I have a feeling I have only glimpsed a small portion of how fortunate I am to have the help of all of you.
To all you Cake Lovers out there who can't live without your Whippy fix I want you to know that without these girls there would be NO CAKE! Gasp!!! It's true, which is why we should all express how thankful we are to the Whippy Cake Bakers.
Hugs and Kisses girls!
We are THANKFUL for MIRACLES!
is HOME!!!
He is a Miracle! From before he was born this little guy has had to fight to be here. We have been watching in awe... Emmett came home this last weekend and even all of his Surgeons, and specialist were shaking their heads in disbelief. Amazed that not only did he survive, but he has (in record time) recovered enough to be home with his family. YES! Emmett is home!
Karla, Michael, and his big brother Ethan would like to thank everyone who prayed for him and their Family, they believe with their whole hearts that FAITH and PRAYER is why he is home today. I got to hear Emmett's raspy little voice this morning, and I couldn't stop the tears!
He still has a long road ahead, but he is up for it! He has occupational, and physical therapy daily, and a special Nurse comes to him once a week. Karla has become his secretary and chauffeur, she said she scheduled 8 appointments for him yesterday. They were with all of his Surgeons, and Specialists, to keep a close eye on him. He is a very important guy!
For now Emmett still has his Esophageal Ostomy, and his feeding tube... Eventually he will have a few more surgeries to reconnect everything. And then after his esophagus remembers how to work he will get his feeding tube out. But don't worry all that isn't getting them down, they are just feeling so utterly blessed to still have him, and in his own bed no less.
You can go HERE for Karla's update.
One last thing... Karla found comfort in this song...it is a beautiful song, and said exactly what she has been feeling. GODSPEED ~ Listen if you have a few extra minutes...
Go Emmett GO!
Godspeed....
Monday, November 22, 2010
A scheduling UPDATE....
Thankful for a SWEET giveaway!
Beauty..
Modern Cupcake will give away 1 dozen cupcakes (1 flavor) to the lucky winner. A dozen is valued at $36.
~LIKE Modern Cupcake on Facebook and let us know.
~Then leave us a comment on this post stating which flavor you desire, from Modern Cupcake...
~For extra entries, you can blog, facebook or tweet about this giveaway and leave a 2nd comment with the link(s). (extra entries only qualify if they have a link.)
Friday, November 19, 2010
Detective Cake-Stache
I love these super fun sewing pins so much. I want to collect some more!
Whippy Cake Facebook Giveaway WINNER!
Wow, I'm sure you will have a good time spending your $50 credit!
Shoot me an email; wendy@whippycake.com
This just in.... Black Friday is the last day Whippy Cake will be open for business this year, 2010... But, you should know that supplies are going FAST!! So it's first come, first serve! As we run out of the material to make each Applique, they will be on "SOLD OUT" status...
Never fear, our new line will be available the first of 2011.... so get shoppin friends!
xo,
Team Whippy Cake..
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The Winner is......
And that lucky person is.... The Navy Morrisons! hooray for you!
Send me an email, so I can make sure you get your pick!
My BOOTS!
Well, I just had the urge to search again and holy GUACAMOLE I found them!!! Thank you AMAZON! The only down fall is it's 3:45am and I can't call anyone or even scream and run around the studio doing my happy dance. Instead I emailed my sister the link so she can get in on the perfect booties also. Sorry to my blog for being the second to hear the good news. You can bet your britches I added all FOUR colors to my Amazon favorites widget on the left. Are my bold, all caps and large words getting annoying? I use them when I am very VERY excited!
It being 3:45am I almost went crazy and bought them in ALL four colors but reason piped in so I didn't... Or because it's 3:45am I ignored the voice of reason when it told me to buy all four colors. Crap.
Nothing to do now but wait in agony for them to show up on my door. One thing is for sure, when they do get here, I will have a very intimate photo shoot with those suckers on my feet!
fReAkInG out people!!!!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
We would like to make some Announcements.....
- Regarding Custom orders; We are no longer able to take custom orders, for a time... Believe me, we would love to make ALL of your wishes come true! The truth is, we have been happily overwhelmed with the volume of your orders, and we just can't accommodate any more. So sorry Cake Lovers... We are, however currently busting our booties to get your orders to you..
- Ordering in time for Christmas; If you would like to receive your goodies in time for the Holiday you NEED to order by December 1st.
3. You can still SHOP at Becki's on Wednesday's from 11am to 2pm. Limited Edition pieces can be purchased in house. ;) Email me for an appointment and directions.. wendy@whippycake.com
4. How bout some..Video Tutorials? Are you a FAN? Well if you are, we have a beautiful surprise coming just for you!!!
Last, but certainly not the least.. We LOVE you, and we are doing our best to make all of you happy! Although that seems near impossible sometimes with our tiny, but mighty Whippy Cake Team. We thank you for kindness and patience. You really have been so awesome!
We are trying to keep some perspective, and remember that Glamourbands certainly are NOT life and death, but we would be so happy to help you feel beautiful somewhere in between the two. :)
xo,
Team Whippy Cake
Monday, November 15, 2010
I'm tired, how 'bout a giveaway?
It's Monday. Duh!
I've hardly recovered from the trip to California. *Small tear.
I'm slammed with orders (which I will start shipping immediately today).
I just found out I missed endless shrimp at Red Lobster (note to self: sign up for Red Lobster notifications).
My house is destroyed! Mainly my studio and my closet, no time to clean it. Oh Darn!
I want to take my kids out for a play date with mommy because I missed them. Bounce U maybe?
I started one of the best books ever (I am Number Four) and am now realizing I may never finish it. Thank you Amazon for suggesting such a LONG book.
My email is overflowing more than it ever has. Yikes! (please be patient w/ me)
I am feeding Lo Lo pink coconut Snow Balls. Second breakfast, yum.
Changed my Pandora play-list to Christmas music this morning. (no going back now) It's so loud I'm sure I can't hear anything else.
I am freaking tired!
...more tired after making this list, I should slow down. Too tired to drag pictures from my camera and post them. How bout a GIVEAWAY instead? This one is courtesy of the Boss. It was his idea and he demands it start today. It's a piece of cake...
Change your Facebook profile picture to a picture of you wearing your favorite Whippy Cake. (Ok, it can be a picture of anyone as long as they are cake faced) but you do need to leave a comment on the Facebook Giveaway thread {HERE}. Later this week we will pick a the winner who will get a $50 promo code for our online store.
For an extra entry you can change your blog profile image to one with Whippy Cake too and leave a comment on this post as well. Show us your best cake face and tell us what you like about your Whippy Cake!!!
New announcements coming tomorrow...
Saturday, November 13, 2010
What would YOU do?
Sooo it's that time of the year and we been brainstorming, making lists, sketching, feeling inspired! One of Becki's inspirations was to ask YOU, her very fashionable peeps for your 2 cents!
Let's hear it!
What would your most Divine Whippy Cake confection look like?
Yes just imagine a world with the perfect accessory to complete your ensemble!
Now you have YOUR chance to give us your requests and suggestions... Because we KNOW you have them:). All you have to do is leave us a comment with your inspirations, and who knows maybe we will see a little of YOU in our next Collection!
We can't wait to hear from you all!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Are you a TomKitten?
Thursday, November 11, 2010
How about a Giveaway!
Sooo,
Cool. Innovative. Hip. Creative.
You have to go check the rest of the amazingness out.. Go and look at all of their super cool prints here . They also feature all sorts of other gems designed by others in all areas of creativity!
And one last thing that TWIG has to offer, they can help you build and promote your own little business here: The Marketplace
so if you would like a chance to win an 8x10 print of your choice, this is what you do....
1- Become a fan and follow Whippy Cake's blog, Facebook and or/Twitter & let us know.
2- Then leave us a comment on this post stating what you love about TWIG.
For extra entries, you can blog, facebook or tweet about this giveaway and leave a 2nd comment with the link(s). (extra entries only qualify if they have a link.)
We will announce our lucky winner next Wednesday the 17th.