Fiberaddict's Fiber Fumblings

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/the-final-countdown-2026

Look, bakers, I'll be the firth to admit I'm not so great with numbers...

 

...but something here just doesn't add up:

 

Major props for helping "Keydunce" celebrate such a special milestone, though.

The kind of milestone, in fact, that most of us will spend the next few seconds trying to pronounce.
(I'm going with "three-und." Or maybe "Thirnd.")

 

Hey, is it just me, or have you noticed families having LOTS of kids these days?

Not to mention getting super lazy naming them all.

(Johnny Five's sister? We can only hope.)

 

Ok, now you're just making stuff up.

 

Maybe if you skip the number superscript all together...

Nope.

 

Well, bakers, I guess you're just going to have to spell them out. That way there's no chance of any of these piddly little technical errors, you know?

I don't... how could... WHY... Oh, never mind.

Happy Liberation Day, Kanaan.

 

Thanks to Kajal, Kailey S., Anony M., Moira B., Beth M., Tyffani C., Alison U., & Crystal T. for putting two and two together... and getting all sixes and sevens. (That one's for you British mates. Smoochies!)

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P.S. I found the COOLEST toy for helping kids learn their numbers:

Transforming Number Robots

These would make awesome cake toppers; then you can surprise them by showing the number is really a robot. As of this writing they're on sale for over 50% off, too. SCORE.

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/the-final-countdown-2026

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/in-the-not-so-distant-future-2026

Greetings. I am Siri3000, your automated cake decorator. How may I help you?

"Siri, I need a cake."

*dingding*
I am programmed with 12 billion different cake styles. What kind of cake would you like?

"Well, I was kinda hoping for a soccer cake..."

*dingding*
I have made 23,000 soccer cakes. Commencing slideshow mode.

Cake 1:

"Um, you don't have to show me every ca..."

 

Cake 2:

"Really, this isn't necessary..."

 

Cake 3:

"Ok, I get the idea."

 

Cake 4:

"STOP!"

...
*dingding*
May I help you with something else?

"Okay. Yes. The cake is for my team..."

*dingding*
Making By Tim cake:

"NO! TEAM. Like a sports team. It's the Trojans..."

 

*dingding*
Making Trojan covered cake.

That will be $374.50. Charging credit card...

"WAIT! I wanted a photo cake!"

 

*dingding*
Making photo cake.

[flash bulb goes off]

"What - NO! Not of ME!!

"Okay, STOP! Just... stop. I don't have the photo for the cake now, but I will bring it in. Okay?

Siri?

...

 

*dingding*

Thanks to Aimee P., Victoria W., Jarrod P., Jenna K., Melanie W., Lorie B., Bridget & Jarrod, Daphne G., and especially to our friend Teeter for the inspiration:

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Ok, so we're not ready for Siri to make our cakes yet, but how about letting Alexa turn on the lights?

Alexa Smart Plug
Anything you plug into this smart plug - lights, appliances, bubble-blowing-machines - can be voice-activated or controlled by an Alexa app on your phone. It's like living in the future minus the robot overlords!

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/in-the-not-so-distant-future-2026

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/sunday-sweets-for-roy-g-biv-2026

I don't know if you've noticed lately, but the sun is kind of awesome.

(By The Cupcake Lady)

 

It gives off all this bright, pure light - but refract that light though a prism, like a crystal...

(By Ron Ben-Israel Cakes)

 

...and you get magic.

(By Yuma Couture Cakes)

That's right, it's our old friend, Roy G. Biv!

 

Red like rubies:

(By Antonella Di Maria Torte & Design)

 

Orange like... um... oranges:

(By CakeCentral member Nunuk)

 

The always cheerful Yellow:

(By Wild Orchid Baking Company)

 

And a Green to make you green with envy:

(By Couture Cakes by Rose)

 

With Sweets like this, you could never be Blue

(By Sweet Disposition Cakes)

 

Even if you never hear much about Indigo these days:

(By Elizabeth Hodes) 

 

Because here on Sunday Sweets, even a blushing Violet can steal the show:

(By Ruelo Patisserie)

 

So here's to the sun, for giving us rainbows:

(By Zucchero Magie)

 

And here's to rainbows, for making our lives just a little more magical: 

(By Design Cakes)

Happy Sunday and Happy New Year!!!

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I used this 84-pc set to make a rainbow butterfly wreath for John's room, and I know you crafters are gonna love them:

(3D Butterfly Wall Magnet Set)

They're double-sided and come with both magnets and stickers. Definitely browse the projects in the reviews, there are so many pretty ideas!

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/sunday-sweets-for-roy-g-biv-2026

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/ive-got-a-baaaad-feeling-about-this-2026

"I'm sorry, what did you say you wanted on your cake, again?"

 

"Right, but didn't you want it written a certain way?"

"Ah, that was it! Ok, nooo problem.

 

"Now, what kind of decorations would you like?"

 

"Good, good, and what kind of cake?"

 

"Ok, great! I've got the order all written up, so you can pick up your cake tomorrow. And don't you worry; our baker puts the rest of us to shame." [wink]

 

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The Next Day:

 

Thanks to Ashley S., Daniel S., Kelsey L., Dan K., & Jake H. who could, like, LITERALLY eat an entire cake right now.

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P.S. I just bought another pair of these sleep headphones, so time for another shout-out!

Bluetooth Sleep Headphones

I have the kind of insomnia old-timey bards would write songs about, so I listen to boring audio books on these every night to keep my brain from spinning out of control. Lately I've been wearing them like a sleep mask - like the model here - and WOW, that's helped even more than when I wore them like a headband! These things have been a life saver: comfy enough for side sleeping, not too loud like some of my old speakers, and they only cost $20. Plus my original pair lasted a good 2 years before one of the wires went loose.

Please note that these do run on the big side, but that works out great if you have a big head like me. :D

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/ive-got-a-baaaad-feeling-about-this-2026

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/new-years-aftermath-2024

Ok, team, we still have some New Year's cakes left over, so let's do a big push this week to get these things off the shelves!

Bob, just say yours is a butterfly:

A drunk, drunk butterfly.

 

Cathy, yours are blue snails:

Er... right?

 

And Sheryl, for once your crappy handwriting is going to work for us:

After all, how do we know there isn't a racing holiday somewhere called "Siess Xeors?"

(Which reminds me, Sheryl, we really need to talk about these "diamond rings" you keep making. Seriously.)

 

Brent, your cake... um... what is it?

Brent: "It is... [looking at cake]
"It is... [sniffing cake]

"It is green."

Thanks, Brent.

 

Well, Cindy, at least we can all agree your design is always in demand:

Just keep the kids away, k? We have a reputation to consider.

 

Thanks to Debby G., Catie C., Veronica F., Wendy T., & Teresa C. for not gushing too much over the little squirts.

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P.S. Forget the cakes, the holidays left my house wrecked. I'm so ready for a big purge and organizing blitz - and eyeballing nifty little turntables like this:

7-Layer Rotating Makeup Organizer

Ohhh, look at this beauty. Don't you just want to take it for a spin?
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And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/new-years-aftermath-2024