ROSCA DE REYES aka THREE KINGS CAKE

Last night I was able to squeeze in some time to make a Rosca de Reyes or Three Kings Cake as is translated in English. For those of you that have never heard of this. Here is a little history on it:

Three King's Cake (or bread) is closely allied with the traditions around the Epiphany (January 6th). This date commemorates the visit the Three Wise Men made to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. In Mexico, the day is a gift-giving holiday. Tradition states this bread be served, garnished with the "jewels" of fruit and nuts. Usually a small clay or porcelain doll is baked inside. The custom is that whoever finds the doll must give a party on Candlemas (February 2nd).

Now that you're all educated on the matter, here are some pics :) Enjoy!

 

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CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Ok, So I lied yesterday when I said I would not be posting any more till next year! LOL I made this lovely little Gingerbread House last night and I cannot resist showing you all :) Making life size Gingerbread house is tons of fun but making them in miniature is a BLAST! Enjoy!

 

This 1:12 scale house can be found in my shop with many other

Christmas Goodies here:

 

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2013 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

Tis the Season to be baking!! Miniatures of course! :) I am now 3 weeks away from giving birth to baby Mateo and yet I couldn't resist pulling out the clay to make some Christmas miniatures. I can go all year long without making something but come the holidays, my need to create does not let me rest!! Aside from the fact that I cannot resist the urge to create Christmas pieces the sales I have made so far will come in handy when I'm on maternity leave from work so it's a WIN WIN situation :)
Anyhoo, this will most l;ikey be my last post for the year unless I can squeeze in a few for mini creations, so I would like to wish all my mini friends a VERY Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year!!!! May the New Year bring health, happiness and lots of mini creating to you all!

 

All these items can be found in my Etsy Shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MelsMinis

 

Thank you all for looking and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!