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Win a copy of my Wonky DVD

August 17, 2009 By Lindy Smith Leave a Comment

The culinary guide website, via their promotions page, is currently running a competition to win a copy of my wonky cake DVD

Cover of Lindy's wonky celebraion cakes DVD

So why not click on this link and fill in your details for a… Continue reading

Filed Under: In the Media Tagged With: Cake DVD, culinary guide, dvd, Wonky Cakes

Corian cake boards – now in stock

July 6, 2009 By Lindy Smith Leave a Comment

Many of you that have seen my wonky cake dvd have been asking about the corain work board that I use. The company where I bought mine, many years ago, no longer supply corian so we are delighted to announce that we have found a local manufacturer to supply us and that our first delivery of stock has just arrived.

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Video clip – planning your wedding cake

June 25, 2009 By Lindy Smith 1 Comment

As part of the extras on my recently launched cake decorating DVDs , there is a small section where I have a chat with a wonderful wedding planner called Tammy Wilson. Tammy is an amazing person – I thought I was organised but now I know that to a few, like Tammy, it is an art at which they simply excel!

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Filed Under: DVD News Tagged With: Cake DVD, dvd, Magic Dust, Tammy Wilson, wedding planning

Lindy Smith’s new DVDs now despatched

June 8, 2009 By Lindy Smith 7 Comments

It’s been a huge task but we done it! – So thank you everyone who pitched in. So much paperwork to organise, DVDs to pack, sacks of parcels to fill etc. – A bit of a marathon but we’ve almost got to the end, as I write it’s just the despatch notes to send….

This means that my DVDs will start arriving through your letterboxes… Continue reading

Filed Under: DVD News Tagged With: Cake DVD, Cake Jewellery, dvd, Wonky Cakes

video snippets: Lindy’s cake jewellery DVD

June 2, 2009 By Lindy Smith 2 Comments

I’ve had some great feedback regards the wonky cake dvd snippets I uploaded yesterday, so thank you…..but there’s more….here is the taster for the cake jewellery DVD. The running time of the dvd itself is 135 minutes on disc one plus extras of 24 minutes on disc two, this clip is only just over 7 minutes long so it only contains a very small fraction of the overall material… Continue reading

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Video snippets of Lindy’s Wonky cake DVD

June 1, 2009 By Lindy Smith 9 Comments

Well we’re almost there!

We’ve just set the release date for the DVDs - it’s next Monday (8th June)

All the pre-ordered DVDs will be sent out on a strictly first come first sent basic, so please be patient with us as its going to take us a few days!!!!

However in the meantime we thought you’d like to see a few snippets from… Continue reading

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Lindy’s DVD duplication – in action

May 29, 2009 By Lindy Smith Leave a Comment

Just returned from a visit to the DVD duplication company – it’s another world! We were given a guided tour and were informed that they are the UK leading DVD duplicating company - I can see why, all very impressive!

We were taken through the various rooms where all the different processes happen. The most impressive was the litho printers in action, this is how my discs are… Continue reading

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Lindy’s Cake decorating DVDs – The covers

May 27, 2009 By Lindy Smith 3 Comments

I know some of you are eagerly waiting for my DVDs to arrive – not long to go now! They are currently in the process of being duplicated so I thought I’d treat you to a preview of the covers. I’m really pleased with them – hope you like them too.

Lindy's Wonky Celebration Cakes DVD

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Cake jewellery DVD photoshoot

April 30, 2009 By Lindy Smith Leave a Comment

Yesterday I took the main cake jewellery cakes from my cake jewellery gems DVD to be professionally photographed. It was such a lovely day that we decided to create a lifestyle shot of one of the cakes and enjoy the sunshine at the same time….lovely! Getting set up always takes ages. Here is Vicki in action, ascertaining the best angle to shoot from.

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DVD Filming – Day One – Cake Jewellery

April 4, 2009 By Lindy Smith Leave a Comment

Excited but a little nervous, would probably be the best way to described how I felt on Tuesday morning, my first day of filming. I have been filmed quite a few times before, however I never find getting started easy, its just seems totaly unnatural to talk to large black hole, rather than a friendly person! This is what faced me…..

Lights Camera Action!

Filed Under: DVD News Tagged With: Cake DVD, Cake Jewellery, dvd

New Large Paisley – As requested

March 16, 2009 By Lindy Smith Leave a Comment

These fabulous NEW large paisley cutters have been developed as a direct response to requests that I’ve received – At Lindy’s Cakes we like to listen and learn from our customers/students!

The cutters compliment my existing smaller set perfectly so the two can be used in combination.

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I’ve Done It!! My First Post……….

March 12, 2009 By Jane 4 Comments

Hello bloggers! I’ve been working for Lindy for just over two years now, starting off with mail order and now helping with the Workshop bookings. It’s an exciting environment to work in as there is always something new arriving, and watching Lindy create new designs is always inspiring.

Filed Under: DVD News Tagged With: Cutters, dvd, Mail Order, Sugarcraft Workshops, Wonky Cakes

Rolling out sugarpaste – Top Tips

March 8, 2009 By Lindy Smith 150 Comments

Learning how to handle sugarpaste/rolled fondant comes with practice, however my practical tips may help shorten your learning curve!

Knead the sugarpaste/icing until it is soft and pliable – for comments on the

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Sugarcraft workshops – Summer 2009

March 6, 2009 By Lindy Smith 3 Comments

We have just launched our summer workshop programme and spaces are already booking up really fast, which is always really exciting for us.

New Easy Booking System

Filed Under: Lindy's UK Classes Tagged With: beginners, cake decorating, Cake Jewellery, classes, cookies, dvd, sugarcraft, Sugarcraft Workshops, wonky

Sneeky insight into Lindy’s new DVD

March 4, 2009 By Andy Leave a Comment

I’ve just come in and seen one of the cakes that Lindy is working on for the Wonky Cake DVD. It’s absolutely gorgeous and definitely my favourite Wonky so far.

It will be one of the 5 new Wonky’s featured on the DVD

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