My friends Kris and Kim of You Can Make This have started a fun new project. The DIY Dish is an amazing new video blog where Kris and Kim share lots of fun and creative projects.
I was so excited when they contacted me last week and invited me to participate in a project with them.
Today you are going to get to view my very first video blog post!! Kris and Kim asked me to put a video together to share with you and their readers some of my cupcake decorating tips and ideas! This was a bit of a stretch for me but so fun! Just remember it’s my very first video so there is definitely room for improvement! Be kind! Thanks to my daughter Tessa who was my camera girl!
Don’ miss my favorite Buttercream Frosting Recipe. For some wonderful cupcake recipes just type cupcakes into the search box on the right hand side for a great selection – the Perfect Lemon Cupcake is one of my favorites!
I’ve already got some ideas for some future videos! So I hope you enjoy it. After you watch it be sure and head on over to The DIY Dish to enter their great giveaway. See below for info on what to do!
Here are the 4 ways you can enter to win! Each item below will have your name placed into the drawing.
1. Make a comment at the DIY Dish
2. “Tweet” about this giveaway on Twitter! Be sure to include @theDIYdish, @provocraft
3. Embed the “DIY DISH” webisode featuring the Cricut Cake on your blog! Be sure to include this link: http://bit.ly/new_cricut_cake and let your friends know they could win a Cricut Cake!
Leigh Anne – you are too cute! And look at all your adorable cupcake liners. Your video was fantastic…way to go!
Hi Leigh Anne,
Loved your tutorial! I found it very helpful. You are a natural in front of the camera.
Hi Leigh Anne!
Thanks for the great cupcake tutorial. You are sooooooo talented. I am shocked that this was your first video……looks like you were made to be in front of the camera! Looking forward to your next video. Keep them coming! Kudos to your camera person as well. She did a fantastic job!
CUTE! You did a great job! I am feeling the urge to go bake some cupcakes now!
So lovely! I thought it was a wonderful video, and am so tickled to have discovered you via The DIY Dish! Happy baking!
Leigh Anne~
It was so great to see and hear you on your first tutorial! I don’t believe you turned 50 this year. You look great! Loved your ease in front of the camera.
Great job! Tessa was a great camera lady too. I feel like I was right there in your kitchen. Looking forward to more tutorials.
Loved this tutorial!!! And your daughter did a GREAT job filming!
Great video Leigh Anne!
Hearing your voice makes you more realistic!
You need to open up your own cupcake shop. You do a great job.
I can’t believe you did that 9 minute video in one take! Great job. I loved the tips, especially the one about putting the frosting liner over the cup. I’m going to use that one this weekend when I make cupcakes for my daughters birthday
Thank you so much for so many tips – will be bookmarking you for sure!!!
P.S Your daughter did a great job, too!!!
Came to your blog via DIY Dish… really like your cupcake ideas… want to see more… have subscribed to your blog. Thanks!
You are so adorable! I loved your video, it was very helpful and full of great tips! Thanks for making it, I agree with others, you’re a natural in front of the camera:)
You could have your own HGTV show. Loved your ideas. thanks.
Thanks so much for the great tips. This has helped me tremendously for my twins birthday party cupcakes I need to make next month. You are a natural in front of the camera.
This is really cool and the funnest thing ever! I have wanted to become a cupcake guru!
You did a great job. I left a comment at DIYDISH and would love to win the Cricut Cake. Thanks
Is there one shop or many shops you go to in the Portland area for sprinkles and cupcake liners?? I hit the craft stores but they are not nearly as fun as some of the stuff you find! Let me know please i’m local
The best place in Portland for cake decorating supplies is The Decorette Shop off 99W in Tigard – it is tucked behind a strip mall but the selection is great!!!
Oh my gosh I love the tip on using the cup to fill the frosting bag! You would not believe the mess I make when trying to fill the bag with frosting!!!! Great Blog I will be visiting frequently!
Love the video. I am going to have my daughter watch it since she especially loves to make cupcakes. I know that videos take time and effort, but what a great help for learning something new.
Thanks, Leigh Anne.
Oh my goodness, you are in the movies! What a supper video and I learned a lot too! Thanks for sharing with us. . . . . .we hope this is the first of many more to come. The cricut machine looks awesome! THANKS!
Leigh Ann,
You are a natural at this and looks like Tessa might wan to give Videotography a try when she gets to College.
Love the helpful hints.
Is there anything you can’t do??? Just kidding, but you are one talented lady.
Keep the ideas and the recipes coming.
Thanks again.
You’re a pro in your First Video, thanks for sharing, Gina F
Great video! It’s always helpful to see something created. Good job Tessa!
What an awesome video! Leigh Anne — you’re a natural at this.
Loved all the tips on decorating cupcakes.
Truly learned a lot.
TFS
Great job! Now I can learn even more! Best ideas was putting the bag in the cup to fill and from Cheeky Kitchen to whip the butter before adding the sugar!!
What a great video. You did such a good job. What a great tip to fill the bag with frosting. I have always made a mess and am excited to try your tip.
Your a natural looking forward to seeing more. I love cupcakes.
Debbie
I CANNOT believe this is your first video…you are a natural in front of the camera!!! Thanks for the helpful tips. If I use a box mix I typically use milk instead of water and an extra egg, but I really like the idea of using buttermilk! YUM!
I read this post on my lunch at work today and because videos are blocked I wasn’t able to see your video. First thing I did when I came home was to bring it up. What a nice job you did! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Watch out Martha Stewart – I see a new domestic diva on the scene! You make it easy to understand and you were very inspiring. Hope to see more!
Leigh Ann…you are a star!! You did a fabulous job!! Loved it
So glad I found your blog… via Diydish. Loved your video tutorial and you are a natural. Great tips. Thank you!
You did a fantastic job Leigh Anne! I am so excited to see you working with Kim and Kris and I can’t wait to see more of your video tutorials in the future!
Karyn
Thanks so much for sharing… thanks to the DIY gals for sharing your link!
You are a pro.
Oh my goodness, I just came her from DIY and what a treat. I honestly think I have been hanging out on your blog for almost two hours. Bunny trails are so fun. I just read every article from July 2009 and then read about your beach reads. I am addicted. I will be coming back everyday.
Thank you for having such a wonderful down to earth blog. I want to make a pretty cupcake now.
Wendy
Leigh Anne, You are truly talented! I really enjoyed your video. Wow! You did an excellent job sharing your baking/decorating tips, your passion comes through clearly and you made it look doable! I hope you have more videos soon. You are a natural in front of the camera.
After all the decades I’ve spent cake decorating, I never thought to add bits of fruit to my cupcakes! Thanks for the great tip.
By the way, your recipes are awesome. Now when I travel to visit family, I don’t have to remember to bring my recipes… I simply log onto your site and pick one of yours. We’ve enjoyed every one I’ve tried!
Thanks for sharing LA. I love how you make it all so simple. And it can really be that simple. I tend to over think everything. Reading your sites help me see that I don’t need to do that. Also like the idea of looking for the cake platters at the discount stores. My dream home – will have a fabulous kitchen where I can keep more tools and serving platters and keep them more accessible!
Great video! Love the way your sealed off your piping bags so the icing doesn’t get all over you, I will remember that next time I frost some cupcakes!
What a perfect video!! Your first??!! You and your daughter make a great team. I do have a question…when you subsitute buttermilk for the water …is it the same amount? About how much vanilla is used? And do you do this with every flavor of cake mix? I am a regular followere of your blog and really enjoy everything….especially the recipes! Great tips for frosting the cupcakes.
Thanks!!!
Judy
Judy,
Yes I use equal amounts buttermilk for the water. I usually use 1-2 tsp of vanilla – I like vanilla!! It works with every flavor of cake mix! Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I just found your blog this past weekend. My daughter showed it to me while she was here visiting for the weekend. I love it, and I loved your video. Thanks for taking the time to share with us. I have been trying some of your recipes! Keep up the great work…a new fan!
So fun to see you in action! I loved your tip with the buttermilk and vanilla in the cake mix. Can’t wait to try it!
It was fun to see you in video form! Looking forward to more of those!
EZ-PEE-ZEE – you wouldn’t know it was your first time doing a video. Thanks for those helpful tips!
Leigh Anne, you and your daughter did a GREAT job with the video. Enjoyed the tips you presented, very helpful for future reference. Thanks for sharing!
Use both hands, that’s what I learned. Great video, Leigh Anne. Hope to see more.
Hi Leigh Anne – Great video. I love your blog and visit frequently to get great dinner ideas. My favorite is your lemon chicken! I’ve made it several times for my family and others. I always get asked for the recipe and I link them to your site. I knew you as a CM Director when I lived in Oregon and was a consultant under Pam. Now living near Sacramento and staying in touch.
Good luck to you.
Hey LeighAnne, It was fun watching your video. Great ideas. Last week in a pinch I mixed a can of chocolate frosting with a large package of cream cheese and 1 cup of powdered sugar. It was actually really good and it worked nicely for decorating. Thanks for sharing!
Dawn,
Great tip on using the cream cheese and powdered sugar to fancy up the store bought frosting! Love it!
Great job! Your dad says you’re a natural – great in front of a camera.
Of course you had a great example in your dad!
I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial – loved your different ways to spruce up the box mixes! It was so neat to hear your voice after the past two years of reading your blog…now I can hear you talk as I read!