Idle Hooks

Since yesterday my crochet hooks have been idle.  That's a rarity around here.  Silent hooks.  And even more rare, they will not be picked up again for several more days.  And it's all for a good reason!

I've exchanged my hooks for a spatula.  To quote Florence Henderson (known for her roll on the Brady Bunch television program) "I'm cooking with Crisco" -- well, actually I'm not cooking.  I'm baking.  And baking.  And baking.  Then I'll be doing some major icing ... I figure about 20 pounds worth!

When I'm done there will be a magnificent wedding cake for my niece and nephew-to-be.  Actually, based on early (American?) tradition, there will be two cakes.  A bride cake and a groom cake.

The wedding will take place on Saturday and will incorporate the five elements that embrace the natural world: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. (You can learn more about this here). 

Besides being very excited for my wonderful niece & nephew's-to-be upcoming nuptials, I'm interested to see how the five elements work together.   You see, besides witnessing the union of these two great people, this will also be a learning experience for me too -- I hope to use the experience as a launching pad of inspiration for the International Freeform Fiberart Guild's latest challenge.  Click here to see last year's challenge (note: I did not participate in that challenge, but do check it out as the pieces are incredible!)