Yes, today is the
Cupcake Stylist's first birthday! It is hard to believe that a year has gone by -- much of it has been a whirlwind, but I have to admit, I have LOVED every minute of it!
I am often asked how I got started making cake and cupcake toppers. To those of you who know the story, you can check out for a bit. To those who are curious, I WAS a fine artist - painting watercolor portraits of life (people, places, pets and favorite things!), and had just been published as an illustrator for a children's book. And then a simple home accident changed my direction. You see, one day I was on my hands and knees, cleaning my pantry floor, then when I went to push off with my hands to stand up,my hand slipped on the wet floor and jammed into something in the pantry. I ended up injurying my extensor hood and had to have surgery to repair my extensor hood and transfer a tendon. Since the surgery, I have not been able to hold a paintbrush, so I needed to find another creative outlet. I had taken cake decorating classes the year before, loved it, and thought I might do that. Unfortunately, not only can I not hold a paintbrush, I can't hold a bag filled with icing, so cake decorating was out too! BUT then I remembered fondant...that sweet little playdoh like stuff that you can knead, squeeze, roll and shape into whatever you can imagine! It was the perfect fit. Working with fondant is like hand therapy -- the constant movement exercises my hand and allows me to create fun little figures that help you celebrate the good things in life!
I have had the privilege of participating in many celebrations over the past year, and I thank each and every one of you for allowing me to share in the special celebrations of your life!
I don't know about you, but one of my pet peeves is that so many businesses these days seem to offer incredible deals to first time customers, while neglecting their loyal customers. Although I appreciate each and every one of you, I would like to extend a SPECIAL thank you to those of you who helped me get started and ordered from
Cupcake Stylist between March 21st 2011 and March 20th 2012. If you ordered from the Cupcake Stylist between March 21st 2011 and March 20th 2012, I would like to offer you a one time 20% discount off your next order. The discount will apply to the price of the toppers only. To obtain your 20% discount, please
convo me before placing your order and let me know that you would like to redeem your 1st year loyalty coupon. I will provide you with a coupon code that can be entered on your order, and you will receive 20% off the price AND toppers made with love and care to celebrate your special event!
Thank you again -- I consider it an honor to participate in your special celebrations of life!
