Americans Werkin' It

Today we celebrate the American work force that labors so hard to keep this great nation of ours running.

Plus the ones who did this:

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/\';;'/\

 

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Baker: "Well, the customer said she wanted 'Buy Ryan,' but THAT doesn't make any sense, so...
better add some ellipses."

 

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And lest you think we only have bakers who do this:

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Nope.

 

Thanks to Andy W., Ashley B., Sylvia C., & Jo H. for giving us the shirt off her back clearance aisle.

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P.S. If you want to get overly literal with someone you love, there's also THIS:

I Love You "Written In Stone" Rock

I'm convinced this was a manufacturer error, but they made a whole warehouse full so now they're just pretending they meant to do that.

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

10 Gorgeous Macrame Cakes To Make You Feel Knotty

I stumbled on a new trend in wedding cakes using an old classic - and I think you guys are gonna liiiiike it:

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(Truffle, Toronto)

It's Macrame! 

On wedding cakes.

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(Fluffy Thoughts, Virginia)


WOW, y'all. WOW. (Yes, all edible!)

Here's a fun modern take:

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(Erica O'Brien)


A few of these use actual macrame, but usually only on the topper like this.

Or this!

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(Sophia Fox)

OooOOOooh.

Most of these use sugar work rope/string, though, so everything on the cake itself is all edible:

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(Jelly Cake, UK)

Love how soft these colors are.

Seriously, can you believe this is edible??

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(Lisa Herrera, Colorado)

More great texture:

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(Sugar Pot, Australia)

And amazing colors:

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(Jonathan Caleb, South Carolina)


Ohhh, I love those poppies.

This one's for the couple that really really REALLY loves macrame:

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(Baker unknown, Found here)

Such a cool stand!


And one final gem that's a peachy keen dream:

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(Baker’s Cottage Cakes, Florida)
The little sprigs all over are so sweet!

I hope these made you smile. Happy Sunday!

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And from my other blog, Epbot: