The Farm Chicks LOVE Kiki La Ru!

Read about the funny circumstances that brought the marvelous Serena from The Farm Chicks and I together HERE ! I love this woman's kindness, generosity of spirit, and pie crust recipe. Thanks so much for the love, Serena!

'Bailey' Cake Bunting for Finn's 1st Birthday!

My friends in LA have the cutest little boy named Finnegan, and when his first birthday was coming up, they decided 'Bailey' cake bunting would be perfect for his birthday cake.

And they were right!

Bailey is a cheerful mix which works perfect for a circus-themed birthday:

Purchase Bailey HERE.

Happy Birthday, Finn!

Kiki La Ru Giveaway!

The wonderful Rebecca from The Ardent Sparrow is holding a giveaway! One lucky fan will win the cake bunting of their choice.

Go HERE to enter the giveaway and read a little interview with me.

Rebecca loved her 'Maddi ,' which she used on her daughter's amazing 12-Layer birthday cake.

Australian Customers: Meet MonTresor!

For all you lovely Australian Kiki La Ru fans: A selection of my designs are now available through the beautiful Australian party decoration supplier Mon Tresor.

The wonderful owner, Suzanna, just celebrated one of her son's birthdays with an ice cream parlor theme, and used a custom-made Kiki La Ru design on his cake. Looks great, Suzanna!

Coming Soon To Kiki La Ru!

A new one-of-a-kind creation is coming to Kiki La Ru:

RUFFLE BUNTING!

I've closed up shop while we move to our new home, but when I come back, I'll be adding these ruffle buntings to the Kiki La Ru cake bunting line!

Kiki La Ru is Celebrating!

Wow, 100 sales! 100 fabulous customers! I couldn't be happier.

My first cake bunting sold on July 12th....a 'Maddi' design...and it was a sweet friend who bought it. It's been such a joy to watch cake bunting's popularity soar, and I hope it will just continue to make people smile and want to give their cakes that extra lovliness.

Thanks to everyone who has so kindly and enthusiastically supported my little handmade shop.

I really appreciate you!!!

xo Dawn

Free With Every DIY Order: Cake Recipe!

The secret recipe to that gorgeous, yellow, old-fashioned four-layer cake that stars in every Kiki La Ru product shot can now be yours!

Fluffy, without being too rich or sweet.

Just add your favorite frosting and your handmade cake bunting!

Kiki La Ru Elves Have Prepared the DIY Kits

Well, not really....I don't have elves working for me....but isn't it nice to imagine I do?

Find DIY Kiki La Ru cake bunting kits HERE.

First DIY Kits Are Up!

Details HERE !

BIG NEWS!

COMING SOON:

A fun, affordable option for crafty peeps!

Kits include:

2 food-safe wooden poles

22 vintage or upcycled flags

bakers twine

thread

instructions

You add:

needle

glue

your skills!

Coming this fall to the Kiki La Ru shop on etsy!

Lovely vintage cotton flags in white with tiny red flowers. So shabby chic! Perfect for a country wedding or a tea party.
Named after the curious day dreamer Amèlie of the movie.
For more information, click HERE .

NEW Kylie Cake Bunting with 3 Rows!

Isn't she adorable?! Vintage red fabric with white polka dots, paired with cheerful aqua, and 3 lovely layers of it! To see more pics of Kylie, click HERE .

NEW 'Fawn' and 'Cheyenne'

Come see more pics of this winter-themed cake bunting HERE .

Come see more of this bright autumn-hued cake bunting HERE .

So Many New Buntings!

I've been a busy bee adding the latest and greatest buntings to Kiki La Ru's selection. And I'm still not done!

Wonderful Halloween and autumn themes, a circus theme, and Christmas themes are starting to pop up.

Come drop by Kiki La Ru and see all the new fun designs!

Customer Pic: Olivia's Birthday!

Mandi decorated her adorable daughter Olivia's birthday cake with Kiki La Ru's cake bunting called Maddi. I think she did a great job,  don't you?

Thank you so much for the great photos, Mandi!

Say hello and Happy Birthday to Olivia for me!

Coming Soon....Confetti Cake Bunting!

Kiki La Ru is proud to present a new line of cake buntings: Confetti Cake Bunting!


Three rows of tiny flags, looking so cute and festive.


Coming soon to Kiki La Ru on etsy .

Lola Looking So Pretty!

Lola has never looked better than on this gorgeous cake by Kasey Buick! She threw a little get-together for all of her friends, and it was one gorgeous par-tay! Have a look by clicking HERE.


Thank you, Kasey, for making Kiki La Ru's cake bunting look so fantabulous!


Purchase your own sunny Lola HERE.

TwoEllie's Birthday Cake with Kay Bunting!

The fabulous blogger Paula over at Two Ellie celebrated her 30th birthday, complete with a tall coconut cake topped with Kay Cake Bunting !

Her whole party looked like so much fun.

Here's a look at Kay:

Order HERE .

Wonderful Customer Photo!

This lovely customer was kind enough to send me a photograph of the cake she decorated with cake bunting in the style 'Maddi .' Isn't it magical?

Wednesday Cake Bunting: Perfectly Ghoulish!

It's finally available! Named after the solemn little Addams girl, 'Wednesday' cake bunting is the perfect addition to your delightfully spooky Halloween fest.


Made of vintage flags in pumpkin and black, sewn with black thread and topped with black baker's twine. 


Click HERE to buy!

NEW: Adorable Flower Pins

'Little Boo.'

Made with vintage fabric.

Makes any top, apron, cardigan, bag, clutch, or gift look perfect for autumn and Halloween!

Click HERE for more pics and info.

'Phoebe.'

Made from upcycled fabrics.

Perfect for a first date, don't you think?

Feminine, adorable....I have one on my favorite apron!

Click HERE for more pics and info.

Coming Up Roses

(click to enlarge)

coming soon, three lovely rose-themed buntings.

perfect for tea parties, birthdays, baby showers, and weddings.

Halloween Bunting!

(click to enlarge)

...coming soon!

Think I Have Enough Bubble Wrap?

My order of bubble wrap arrived today. Can you believe how huge this roll is? Kiki was suspicious and kept looking at it, and then me, like, "What the heck am I supposed to think about this?"


Cake bunting is delicate and must be packaged with care. Up until now I used bubble wrap I had saved from packages that were sent to me, but that stash was quickly coming to an end.


I've cut a nice stack of rectangles perfectly fit for wrapping cake bunting. Now I just have to figure out where I'm going to store the rest of this humongous roll!


p.s. It's my husband's birthday on Sunday, that's why I have poms hanging over the dining table, which is currently serving as my Kiki La Ru studio and office. Those white poms have now been joined by one large silver pom and two small golden poms. Hubby comes home from his business trip Saturday night, and I'll have everything looking extra lovely and festive when he arrives. And I'll pack away my 'office,' too :)

Kiki La Ru Frosting!

I've read alot of comments on posts about Kiki La Ru cake bunting with people saying: "This makes me want frosting!"

So, what is that delicious white frosting topping the Kiki La Ru cakes for photoshoots?


A velvety not-too-sweet cream cheese frosting. Here's the recipe:

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use.

Enjoy!

Sneak Peek!

These, and more, are coming up for your seasonal celebrations!

Fall welcome, Halloween, Thanksgiving...all those pumpkin and spice cakes will look lovely with these!

Please click on image for a closer look.

The left and middle fabrics are vintage.

See you at the shop!

New: Cake Bunting RAMONA

The pink paper flowers were fun to make!

3 New Buntings Now Available!

Dolly

Lola

Finnegan