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1,000 Ideas for decorating cupcakes, cakes, and cookies

by Louise 58 Comments


Back in October last year, my former co-writer Michelle wrote about two sisters, Sandra Salamony and Gina Brown.

They were seeking submissions of photos with decorated cupcakes, cakes and cookies for their new book: 1,000 Ideas for Decorating Cupcakes, Cakes and Cookies. After seeing the interesting cover of the book, I was wondering if some of CakeJournals readers will be featured in the book with their sweet creations? Please share with me.

You can read more about the new book and pre-order it from my bookstores:

1,000 Ideas for Decorating Cupcakes, Cakes, and Cookies US
1,000 Ideas for Decorating Cupcakes, Cakes, and Cookies UK

Happy Caking!

Louise

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Comments

  1. ev dekorasyonu

    August 5, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    really beautiful decorations

    Reply
  2. Hayley

    July 7, 2012 at 4:24 AM

    I picked up this book in a bookstore today and thought it was incredible. I had no idea I’d be on this website later on looking at it! I must go and pick up a copy next time I go in.

    Reply
  3. anonymous

    June 8, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    hi Louise i love your website its got excellent tips and great ideas especially for a beginner like me. I’ve just gotten into cake decorating and i was just wondering how i can let people know that i actually want to do this for a living and just bake for any occasion. i would love to hear from you and get some advice.

    Reply
    • Louise

      June 13, 2012 at 9:19 AM

      You cake find much more about running a cake business on CakeCentral.com Also try and search this “starting a cake decorating business from home” on Google too.

      Reply
  4. Anonymous

    May 22, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    The books that are in my bookstores are sold through Amazon. So you need to find the question on http://www.amazon.com
    Thank you!

    Reply
  5. ChapixCookies

    March 26, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Oh! This post is a little bit old, but I just wanted to share that I am in the book too. Those days I was so busy and pregnant! So I never heard about the submissions, I had the luck that in December 31st Gina herself sent me a Flickr mail inviting me to participate. I was unsure because I did not know if it was real, but a friend of mine helped me to know that it was real. I sent my photos the last day (I had only 7 days to investigate and think!). A year ago I was told that 14 of my photos had made it. I’m very happy because since then many people have contacted me to congratulate me for what I do, I never would have imagined!

    Reply
  6. Candice

    March 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    OMG the book looks incredible!

    Reply
  7. chia

    January 13, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    WHERE COULD I GET THIS BOOK?

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      January 19, 2011 at 10:15 PM

      You can buy it from Amazon. There should be a link in the post regarding this book.

      Reply
  8. rhianna

    December 2, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    wow, i have seen some cakes in my time but these are wonderful. its lovely that you had allowed other people to submit their cakes. A truly wonderful site.

    Reply
  9. The Little Cupcakery

    October 25, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    Hi,

    I saw the ad for submussion in your website and responded while riding on the bus to work. Five months later Gina contacted me and 28 of my creations were shortlisted and eventually 16 were successful. Thanks so much and I’m proud to have my work on display for my kids to see for a lifetime.

    Reply
  10. Lorena

    August 27, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    YES!! me too!! i have 12 fotos to this book! and I was thak to you that I have made the submission.. I was starting my new life in sugar paste and cake designer world so I’m sooo excited that they chosse some of my cakes 🙂 can’t wait to see it!!!!

    Reply
  11. Layla

    August 19, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Dear, Louise
    I started this year with this amazing news! It was on the 3rd of January when Gina contacted me with the invitation! I have 5 cakes that will be published in the book:
    Brigadeiro Cake
    Acid Spring
    Fairy Kingdom
    Elisabeth’s Cake
    India
    I am really excited and can’t wait to have the book in my hands!
    Thank you very much for your amazing work in sharing ideas and inspiring all the cake lovers!!! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Leah

    August 18, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    Hi! 3 of my mini cakes are featured in this book. I can’t wait for it to come out!

    Reply
  13. Farnaz

    August 16, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    I have 2 cakes, my winter wonderland wedding cake and my persian cupcake display (won the 1st plase in the ny competition )
    I can’t wait to see the book

    Reply
  14. cakes to nellore

    August 16, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    It’s nice to see that your book on cup cakes.

    Reply
  15. Yen

    August 14, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    My daisies are on the top-right corner of the cover!! Plus, a few more will be featured in the book. Thanks for the post and I hope this is the final cover. =)

    Reply
  16. Susan

    August 13, 2010 at 9:14 PM

    I have two submissions entered for this book – hopefully they will both make it through the final cut! Fingers crossed!

    Reply
  17. yuha

    August 13, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    I found out about this book through your site and I was told that one of my cakes will be featured in this book. Thanks for your post!

    Reply
  18. Jackie

    August 12, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Yesss, 5 or 6 of my creations are in that book, !

    Reply
  19. zarita

    August 12, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    I wish this book will be in Asia’s Market very soon..
    i have been looking for this kind of booklike forever..

    Reply
  20. Emily S

    August 12, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    My “Let it Snow” cake is going to be included. Glad you posted about the call for submissions!

    Reply
  21. Lexi

    August 12, 2010 at 4:41 AM

    The front of that book delicious. I really enjoy your journal.

    Reply
  22. Aileen

    August 12, 2010 at 3:46 AM

    Hi Louise,
    I’m so honored that some of my pictures made the book. Thanks to your post last year about the submission. You’re a great inspiration!
    Aileen

    Reply
  23. Tammy

    August 12, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    Hi Louise,
    Six of my cupcakes and cakes will be in the book. Thanks for letting us know about it. Never thought I would have the opportunity to be in a book! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

    Reply
  24. Pastry Girl Cakes

    August 11, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Two cakes from Pastry Girl Cakes (NYC) have been chosen! We’re so excited!!

    Reply
  25. Susy

    August 11, 2010 at 10:19 AM

    They selected 7 pictures of my cupcakes and cookies. I hope some of them made it to publication 🙂

    Reply
  26. mon

    August 11, 2010 at 5:49 AM

    Hey Louise, thanks for posting about the submissions as that’s how I found out about it. I got 2 pics of my cookies accepted for the book, so exciting!

    Reply
  27. Amy

    August 11, 2010 at 3:34 AM

    Gina spotted my cupcakes on Flickr and requested for submission, I was glad to do so and now they are on the print, so excited!

    Reply
  28. Janice B

    August 10, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Yes two of my images will be included in the book. Thanks for the submission info.

    Reply
  29. Dante Nuno (FIRE and ICING)

    August 10, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    I was approached by the sisters and they’ve included about 10 or 11 of my cake and cookie photos. I’m excited to see other people’s work. I just had a meeting with some folks at Squires Kitchen in Surrey and may be teaching cake classes in London next year.

    Reply
  30. Paula

    August 10, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Hi Lousise..yes..looks wonderful..can’t wait till it comes out…and yes…they chose three of my submissions…I was so happy and excited…cant wait to see my work in print!!! I am very excited..Paula
    “The Queen” cookiequeenli.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  31. Jess (Where My Heart Is)

    August 10, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    What a great looking book. The blue and pink cupcake on the cover with the beautiful flowers would be perfect for my daughters Sweet 16 vintage birthday party this weekend!

    Reply
  32. Celene's Cuisine

    August 10, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    I provided photos of our work and am pleased that one of my most popular cakes will part of this awesome book. I am glad I saw the article written in your Journal. I can’t wait to get my copy.

    Reply
  33. Debbie

    August 10, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    I’ll be there – 11 of my photos were accepted for publication ;-D Very exciting!

    Reply
  34. Whitney

    August 10, 2010 at 2:01 AM

    Guess I know what I’ll be doing the rest of the year! Lets see…144 days left this year…1000 ideas…better get started, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  35. Selena Mitchell

    August 10, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    I won’t be in the book – I missed out on this opportunity but congrats to all that made it – it will be excellent exposure for you all !

    CCShop, London

    Reply
  36. Karen

    August 10, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    One of my cakes was chosen also!!!

    Reply
  37. Shellane

    August 9, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Thanks to you 3 of mine were chosen! 2 floral cupcakes and my sushi cake! Thanks

    Reply
  38. Sharnel

    August 9, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    Hi Louise,
    I think 6 of my photos made it too.
    Sharnel

    Reply
  39. Bubble and Sweet

    August 9, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    I was just looking at this book online, the cover looks so lovely.

    Reply
  40. Toni

    August 9, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Hi Lousie! Very exciting this book.. can’t wait to see it ! I can’t remember exactly.. but I think I have 6 or 7 photos included!!! 🙂 🙂

    Reply
  41. Dana Marcus

    August 9, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    I found out about the book from you….they chose 2 of my designs to be in the book. My billiard balls – cupcakes and my gerbera daisies and butterflies – cupcakes. Thank you so much for letting everyone know about it! I am looking forward to seeing the final publication! Have a great day! My website is down, but you can see them on my Facebook page – Cakes, etc. (there is a pink sugar rose in the profile pic)

    Reply
  42. Gabby

    August 9, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    It’s going into my wishlist!

    Reply
  43. Amy stella

    August 9, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Hi there….Some of my creations will be in the book…roughly 13 images if I recall correctly. I’m very excited!

    Amy 🙂

    Reply
  44. Melissa

    August 9, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    Three of my cakes were chosen to be put in the book. I am so excited and thrilled : )

    Reply
  45. Jennifer

    August 9, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Hi Louise! Yes, they have chosen 4 images from The Hudson Cakery to be published along side your submissions in the book. Can’t wait to see it in the fall!!! Love your blog : )

    Reply
  46. Annette

    August 9, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Louise,

    Thank you for letting your readers know about this wonderful opportunity. Some of my creations will be in the book that will be out in November/December of this year.

    Reply
  47. Melissa

    August 9, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    I will be! They asked for three of my cakes.

    Reply
  48. Carla Iglesias

    August 9, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    Hi Louise…
    I sent them some pictures of my creations and they picked my Star Wars cupcakes… 🙂 I’m so happy and exited, I can’t wait for the book to come out… Thank you for posting the information…

    Reply
  49. Johanna Wulff

    August 9, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Hi!!! My cake “Princess Castle” will be published in this book!! I´m so excited and so thankful with you for sending out the information so we could participate in this contest! Thank you so much!!!! Best regards!

    Reply
  50. marielba

    August 9, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Good idea Louise

    Reply
  51. Renae Bradley

    August 9, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Some of my cookies and cupcakes will be in the book and I can’t wait to finally flip through it! Thank you so much for making us aware of this opportunity!

    Reply
  52. Lauren

    August 9, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Hi Louise,
    I was excited to see this post this morning! I was told that my cake (on the front of my webpage) will be included – I’m very anxious to see if it made it through the final edit.
    well wishes from NYC –
    Lauren

    Reply
  53. Loren @ The Baking Sheet

    August 9, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Hi Louise!
    3 of my creations were selected for the book! I can’t wait until it’s released!!

    Reply
  54. judy

    August 9, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Louise,
    I believe some of my cakes are in the book! I responded from your blog.
    Judy

    Reply
  55. Leoni

    August 9, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    Oh me me me!! I got 11 of my photos in this book. Eeek I can’t believe it. Am SO excited to see it can’t wait 😉

    Reply
  56. MadeWithPink.com

    August 9, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Oooh, this book looks great! I’m definitely going to have to pick up a copy. Too bad I hadn’t seen your request for submissions, I would have loved to have some of my cakes & cookies in there! Oh well, hopefully there will be another chance sometime.

    Reply

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