My friend Gretchen and I thought it would be fun to host a Valentine’s Tea Party for a few of our friends. So we did. And it was fun. I was focused on throwing a fun party rather than on getting good photos. But I did get a few. Thankfully my friends took some photos, too. If […]
The idea for fresh fruit cake that I introduced several years ago has been super popular. Every time I post photos of fresh watermelon cakes adorned with other fresh fruits, I receive even more photos from my customer/students and blog readers. I recently published some photos of Healthy Birthday Cakes and sure enough, I received […]
Summer is the perfect time for making pretty watermelon baskets. They always get lots of ooohs and aaaahs. Beautiful Watermelon Fruit Salad Basket with rose carved handle Customer / student Larry Slawson made this beautiful watermelon fruit salad basket. He carved the roses and leaves into the handle of his basket and made neat zig-zag […]
Here is a charming cupid watermelon carving that is perfect for Valentine’s day. Or, it could be used for an engagement or even a wedding. Want to get this cupid pattern so that you can carve it today? If so, click here. 5 Ways to Use a Cupid Watermelon Carving Like This Arrange with vases […]
This article features some of the portraits that have been carved by some of my student/customers and blog readers. Maybe they’ll give you the encouragement to try some of your own. Pumpkins and watermelons that have carved portraits are a great way to honor guests at any special occasion. Carved Portraits Honor Loved Ones This […]
Right now, you can bring a touch of color into your home and brighten your living space with vibrant vegetable bouquets. These colorful, and healthy, veggie bouquets are great centerpieces for any occasion, even an ordinary day. A quick trip to the local grocery store should provide you with all the veggies you need to get […]
There are so many creative ways to carve fruits and vegetables, such as these beautiful tea set carvings. It’s amazing how a simple piece of fruit can be transformed into an incredible work of art. I’ve received photos of tea set carvings from several customers and fellow carvers and thought I’d compile them all in […]
Looking for new ideas for holiday fruit and vegetable carvings? Readers and students have kindly sent me photos of their creations and perhaps they can serve as inspiration for you too. There are many red and green fruits and vegetables available that are perfect for creating holiday fruit and vegetable carvings. Get in the Christmas […]
Fruit carvings for special events are a creative way of kicking the festivities up a notch and impressing your guests. My student, Tzipy Cohen, sent me her incredible fruit carvings photos. Tzipy, who lives in Israel had catering and food decorating prior to joining my lessons. She wanted to expand her fruit carving repertoire by […]
I often get e-mails from customers and readers who have used my fruit and vegetable carving techniques in their own unique vegetable and fruit arrangement displays. I always enjoy seeing their creations and want to share them so that other readers can get ideas for their own projects. Today, I have a few interesting vegetable and […]
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