I want to be like the noble woman of Proverbs 31, I really do, but I have to admit I’ve always felt somewhat hindered by a few of her outstanding character traits. In addition to that whole early-rising thing (although Evangelle is certainly helping me in that area!), I’ve also found her business savvy to be just a tad bit intimidating.
I don’t know anything about real estate or which fields would be worth buying. I think my sad little overgrown garden serves as sufficient proof that I lack the skills necessary for planting and tending a vineyard. And although I have taken a few sewing lessons, I’m still a long way from being able to sew linen garments or sashes that anyone would be willing to buy. 
But…I have discovered in recent years that I do enjoy baking and decorating cakes. Maybe I could do something Proverbs 31-ish with that?
With that thought in mind, I’ve begun taking steps to turn my hobby into a little side business (probably very little). While I worked on getting the necessary license for selling cakes from home, I gave my friends the opportunity to help me expand my cake decorating portfolio by making their cakes at cost, and a few of them were kind enough to help me out.
Here are a few photos showing the fruits of my labor…
Birthday cake for a young man
For a grasshopper-themed baby shower
This one was just for fun so I could try some new techniques
For a 2 year-old who loves trains
For a German Chocolate lover
A special cake for the 90th birthday of a WW2 veteran
A sweet 16 cake for a young lady who enjoys music
This week, I’m excited about having the opportunity to make a wedding cake for some dear friends who are getting married this coming Saturday. It should be fun, but a wedding cake is also a big responsibility.
Prayers for my sanity will be much appreciated!
These are beautiful! What a talent you have! I wish I lived nearby so I could order a cake for our next family birthday!
Oh, thank you, Erin! I would certainly appreciate the business. =)
These are absolutely wonderful! Totally P31 in my opinion! I pray your wedding cake turns out well. And that things go well at home while you create your masterpiece!
Mitzi, I truly appreciate the prayer! God has helped me to avoid any disasters so far, but I’m always a bit nervous, especially during the delivery process. It’s the most nerve-wracking drive; I’m literally on the edge of my seat the entire way!
Love them all
Thank you, Michelle!
These are stunning! I believe you are well on your way to that Proverbs 31 field-buying concept
Minus the need to work in the dirt, which is definitely nice. =) Thanks so much!
oh my goodness… beautiful.
yummy looking too, but how could i eat such a pretty cake….
p.s. how did you make the grasshopper??
By putting a lot more time and effort into it than I had originally planned! =) I modeled it out of gumpaste and fondant and used wire supports for the legs.
These are beautiful and I’d hire you in a “New-York minute” if I lived closer. CONGRATS on the wedding cake…please post pictures!!
Thank you for the encouragement, Emily! I will do my best to get a good photo when it’s finished.
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Hi. Your cakes are so beautiful! Did you use fondant or gumpaste to create the flowers on the music cake? They’re so gorgeous!