Cherry On The Cake

My First Virtual Market Day.....

01/12/2012 10:34:00

NEWS For January...

My First Virtual Market Day.....

(Details on my webiste under "Market Day")

"Good Morning All !!" ~~~~ My First VIRTUAL MARKET DAY ~~~~ will be Tomorrow. "YEAH!!!! I hear you cry!!" The nice thing is I can give you a sneeky idea of what I will be selling and because its virtual you can reserve them to pick up. Tomorrow's Cupcakes will be "Lemon with Edible handmade Daisy Toppers" and or "Chocolate lush with a choice of handmade pretty flowers or chocolate buttons." (Pick up from Eastleigh)

Cupcakes £ 1.55 each
£ 5.90 for 4 (In a Market Box)
£ 8.50 for 6 (In a market Box)
£ 18.00 for 12 Gift Boxed.
Also on My Virtual Market stall will be "Aprons in a Bag" Special price of £ 8.00

Reserve your cupcakes and or aprons now via Facebook or Email Cherryonthecake@ntlworld.com
FRIDAY TREAT YOURSELF DAY - INDULGE YOURSELF - OFFICE TREATS - FAMILY TREATS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY - "JUST BECAUSE......"
Along with My Virtual Market Day it will be Business as usual so orders will continue to be taken for all those special occasions and treats. Please feel free to share this link with your family & friends in need of a treat.

Have a Fab Day!!

Heidi

Newsletters to date 2010/2011

12/29/2011 22:51:00

NEWSLETTERS

Below you will find all the Newsletters I have done since Christmas 2010

Enjoy

You can request to receive your copy of our Newsletter direct to you

Click here.

Or read them here....

To Read Our Newsletter from Christmas week December 2011

Click this link

http://mim.io/696412

To Read Our Newsletter from December 1st 2011

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http://mim.io/c2f502

To Read Our Newsletter from November 2011

Click this link

http://mim.io/3832a1

To Read Our Newsletter "So Much News From Cherry On The Cake"

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http://mim.io/0f5e41

To Read Our Newsletter "Your Invited to...."

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http://mim.io/023521

To Read Our Newsletter from April 2011 Easter.

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http://mim.io/6ec101

To Read Our Newsletter from March 2011 ~ Mothers day

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http://mim.io/9a28f

To Read Our Newsletter from March 2011 ~ Competition

Click this Link

http://mim.io/d3cae

To Read Our Newsletter from February 2011 ~ Valentines.

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http://mim.io/6099d

To Read Our Newsletter from January 2011 ~ New year & Valentines.

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http://mim.io/641c8

To Read Our Newsletter from Christmas 2010

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http://mim.io/6ce38

To Read Our Newsletter from "New From Cherry On The Calke"

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http://mim.io/6ce38

Newsletter November 2011

11/14/2011 15:08:00

Read My Latest Newsletter and special offer here.

http://mim.io/3832a1

Many Thanks

Heidi

300 Flowers...... Wedding

09/25/2011 18:00:00

Ever wondered what 300 handmade flowers look like?

These were made for the wedding of Yvonne & Bob,

I would like to wish the newly weds

Lots of Love and Happiness together.

Thank You for Choosing Cherry On The Cake,

Best Wishes

Heidi

Bob & Yvonne choose a mixture of Vanilla & Chocolate cupcakes,

decorated with handmade mixed colour flowers all in purple cases,

I'm sure you will agree they make a stunning display.

Cupcakes for the wedding of

Yvonne & Bob

Cupcakes in waiting....

Snow Storm In The Kitchen

09/25/2011 09:41:00

Hi All,

What a lovely week of cooking I was thinking last night while using my "Smoothers" to smooth the icing on a cake for a Diamond Wedding Anniversary. Thinking to myself - "I do Love doing this" smoothing away!! Nobody to share it with as everybody was asleep. Then I remembered my blog and that I hadn't updated in ages!!! OPHS!!

I did actually log on to blog away at some crazy hour last night but then thought better of it and got some sleep to be up early to cook this morning.

The theme for the Diamond Wedding is Silver and Pink, hearts with a few roses. Looks so pretty even if i say so myself.

I have a few clearer pictures just waiting to download so do watch out for them. The cupcakes look so cute with matching hearts scatter and double hearts too all in silver cases. (Note.....if baking with silver metallic cases be aware they are soooooooo much hotter when taking them of the oven than the normal ones......Can you tell I'm speaking from experience there...Ouch!!)

I get so much satisfaction out of making something pretty (that tastes good too) that I just wanted to share.

I had to laugh today when my husband Paul popped his head into the kitchen to see how much longer I was going to be. "OMG...there is icing sugar everywhere" After having my business for a good few years now and knowing that icing sugar goes everywhere it does make me laugh that he makes the same observation everytime. "and he says I repeat myself !!!" Giggle Giggle...

Well this blog didn't get posted as I thought (thats what comes of blogging in your sleep!!) so I will now add some photos too it.

Love Silver and Pink together don't you ?

Love to hear from you,

Have a wonderful Day Heidi

Johnny !!

07/10/2011 13:29:00

I have just read fantastic email send to me via Simple Truths, its a wonderful email with a wonderful message. I pride myself with my customer service and meeting the needs of my customers. So when i read this i just loved it.

Its from a lady called Barbara Glanz is a speaker and author.

Enjoy.

A few years ago, Barbara was speaking to 3,000 employees of a large grocery chain. Her speech was on customer service and how to create memories to make the customers want to come back.

At the end of her presentation, she put up her contact information and said, "If anyone has any great stories on service, I'd love to hear from you."Already own this book?
About a month later, Barbara got a call. The young man on the phone said, "Barbara, my name is Johnny. I'm a bagger at the grocery store and I have Down syndrome." He then said, "I heard what you had to say about service and I liked it! But I thought - what can I do? I'm just a bagger."

"Then, I got an idea!"

"I love sayings and thought that each day I could pick out my favorite saying and my dad and I could print it out on the computer. I could cut out the strips and sign the back of each one. Then, I'd fold each one up, and the next day, I'd drop it right in the customer's bag and say 'I hope you enjoy my quote of the day.' "

"What do you think, Barbara?"

Barbara said, "Johnny, that's a wonderful idea!"

About a month later, Barbara got another call...this time from the store manager. The manager said, "Barbara, you're not going to believe what's happened at our store." He said, "I went out the other day and one line was three times longer than the others. I went to the back of the line and invited all the customers to go through the shorter lines but...they would not budge. They all wanted to see Johnny's quote of the day! In fact, one lady said, 'I used to come to the store once a week and now I come two to three times a week just to see the smile on his face when he drops in his favorite quote!' "

The manager then said, "The next day I rounded up my team to share with them what Johnny was doing to create memories for our customers. Shortly thereafter, I noticed that our manager in the flower department was cutting off her broken flowers and finding an elderly lady to pin it on. He said, "Our meat department manager loved Snoopy and would bring in his favorite Snoopy stickers to stick on the packages. He would then go out and laugh with the customers."

The manager then said, "It's amazing Barbara. It seems everyone in our store has found a way to put their mark on service. We're having the time of our lives and everyone in this small town is talking about us. And, guess what Barbara...it happened for one reason...Johnny decided to do something!"Love it - don't you.Have a wonderful weekendHeidi

whoops

05/08/2011 16:42:00

Well i must say I'm not so good at keeping on top of my blog. Sorry!!

It has been such a wonderful few weeks - so busy with cupcakes for Weddings, Royal Weddings, Birthdays, Business launches, Hen Nights and my Giant Cupcakes have gone crazy!!

I will post about all the exciting things that have been happening - Just maybe not in order. But they have all been equally as exciting and fun to make.

Last night i delivered some Silver and Black cupcakes to a 21st Birthday party. "Oh to be 21 again" The scary thing is it only feels like yesterday since I had my 21st party. The Birthday girl was LUCY, Happy 21st Birthday Lucy, and

Many Thanks for choosing Cherry On The Cake to make your cupcakes.

You can find more pictures on my facebook page and they will be on my website very soon.

After looking back at the photos today, i noticed how neatly I work.

Look at the straight lines of these cakes ready to be boxed up. Made me smile!!

Well thats the end of my coffee break, I better go and wash my daughters hair.

Hope you liked this range. I do think Black and Silver look so stylish together.

I look forward to reading you comments. Have a lovely Evening

Heidi

Edible Glitter

03/29/2011 18:29:00

Edible Glitter, is something most cupcake and cake makers can't get enough of. I have been using it for a couple of years now and tried a few different suppliers. Recently i came across a new range of Glitters and just LOVE the colours they do and how easy it is to use. I loved it So much so that i decided to not only use them but sell them myself too. I only ever sell and recommend products that i use myself, as some of you might know i am abit of a perfectionist when it comes to anything to do with Cherry On The Cake.

I sell the glitters to fellow businesses and those that love to make cupcakes. Making the fun of adding that Sparkle & Pzazz to cakes and cupcakes available to everyone.

"Baking with Mummy" is fun alone but to be able to add the glitter at an affordable price just adds that extra bit of sparkle and fun. You obviously do get some on your hands and your children will know doubt get it on their faces and yours, giving priceless giggles!! Then when Daddy comes home from work and you hug him - even more giggles seeing Daddy with glitter on him!!

I'm forever running out the door to do the school run and turn up covered in glitter without realising it. Much to my daughters amusement.

If you want to enjoy adding that extra bit of sparkle to cakes your making giving them the

Wow Factor with these fantastic edible Glitters.

You can see my range at http://www.cherryonthecake.org.uk/EDIBLE-GLITTERS.html

The range of glitter's come in 10 ml pots, the glitter is edible and non toxic.

They come in 2 ranges, Ordinary Range and Symphony Range (I will be adding colours, so keep your eyes on the site.) Something i like to do is use a colour and then add some symphony to it for that extra bit of pzazz.

You can see the glitters on these cupcakes.

Until Next Time,

Have a wonderful Day

Heidi

PS..Don't forget Mother's Day

Newsletter - 27th March 2011

03/27/2011 10:58:00

"Morning!" from Cherry On The Cake

I have just sent out my latest newsletter beginning.......

Good Morning, A quick Newsletter this week. With a few quick mentions,

Don't forget today the clocks went forward one hour. (Hense the quick newsletter)
Mother's Day is 3rd April, not too late to order if you haven't already done so.
Competition Update
What did I do this week.

To read more go to ......http://mim.io/9a28f

Will be back to blog more later....with lots of news from this week....

Here's a preview of where my cupcakes have been...

Just off to enjoy some sunshine....

Until later

Have a Wonderful Day

Heidi

Cherry On The Cake - Enters The World of Blogging....

03/22/2011 13:19:00

"Morning" ......seems a good place to start this blog. So "Good Morning All"

I have been toying with the idea of adding a blog, for many reasons....

Another great way to communicate with my customers,
Show New products to my customers,
Share Exciting News,
Share giggles and up to date photos.

What will i be blogging about, I hear you ask?...... "The Adventures of Cherry On The Cake"

I thought this week would be a perfect week to launch my blog (well actually last week, but i ran out of time) Last week, because Cherry On The Cake turned 3!! How times flies, when your having fun!! Its been 3 years since i started my lovely business. I am so proud of it and how far it has come and how many directions it has gone in. It really does bring me out in "fun bumps" and as you will read as the blog progresses, i really enjoy myself and what i do. Not to mention the giggles i have along the way. - "Giggles will be shared in this blog thats for sure!!"

For those of you that don't know how Cherry On the Cake started..here is a quick outline......

Are you sitting comfortably....

I have 2 beautiful daughters and when celebrating their birthday's i always gave them traditional birthday parties with all the homemade food. I would get so many comments from friends on how lovely the food was and how nice to have a "Traditional" party for the children. With lovely fresh food, that looked exciting to eat and lifted a room giving an instant party atmosphere. ( a seed planted)

(another seed planted) Of all places at my Grandmothers funeral, my parents had caterers in to do a finger buffet. When it was dropped off, and i saw the food, my first though was. "I could have done that" chatting to my husband Paul (as we both used to work in a hotel together) saying how easy that would be. The caterer had Made the food, dropped it off and then later collected the plates. I could do that, i heard myself say again. Then a little voice saying to me "Well do it then!"

So i did, it started with Catering For Children's parties, then i was also asked to do adult buffets then cakes, and then cupcakes. The cupcake side just grew and grew and i am now doing cupcakes deliveries, cupcakes for parties and weddings while having such a wonderful time. Love meeting all the excited Brides and Grooms and helping them plan their cupcake tower.

So that was the beginning 3 years ago, and now as you will see from my website, the business has gone from strength to strength.

To celebrate being in business for "3 years" i have launched a Competition for "3 lucky winners."

To win a box of Cupcakes.

To enter simply send me an email to cherryonthecake@ntlworld.com wishing me Happy Birthday.

I launched this last week on Twitter, Facebook and on my Newsletter. I have been overwhelmed with the number of entries and with the poems that have been arriving (without me asking for poems) they have really made me laugh!! Love them!!! Heres a few for you.

One CupCake

One CupCake for the Cherry on the Cake's pride
One CupCake for the times we Cry
One CupCake gotta stay alive.. .I will survive
One CupCake for the city streets
One CupCake for the hip hop beats
One CupCake oh I do believe
One CupCake is all we need

Happy Birthday 3rd Birthday

Roses are red, violets are blue,

Cupcakes by Heidi

for me and for you!

(Tune of I'm a little teapot)

I'm a little cup cake, on the shelf

I get so lonely all by myself

order by the box full in lots of styles

Cherry on the Cake are the best for miles!! (I heard you sing that!!)

There once was a gorgeous lady from Eastleigh,
Who did so much than she will ever know to help me,
She sells cupcakes so nice
Better than sugar and spice
Happy birthday to cherry on the cake and Heidi !!!!!!

Lots of emails with the Happy Birthday song - Its been so much fun receiving them.. Thank You!!

You still have time to enter, the closing date is 27th March 2011

As mentioned you can also find me on facebook, twitter, My website and my Newsletter, so plenty of places to get news from Cherry On the Cake !! Now also on Blog!!

My plans for this blog is to also have offers, recipes, top tips, cooking tool testing, (oh thats a mouth full) photos, guest bloggers etc..etc... Sounds like fun!!

So i think i have come to the end of my first blog - really an introduction. So How did i do??

Until Next Time,

Have a wonderful Day

Heidi

PS..Don't forget Mother's Day