The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
by Melanie Sharpe-Lessen, Quill Reporter
If you need a cake for any occasion, Christy Kienast is the one to call. Christy's Creations is located in La Harpe, at 605 1/2 South C Street. The business is owned and operated by Christy and her husband Ryan.
The couple has been in business for three years and at their current location for about a year. They specialize in birthday cakes, but they also make cakes for graduations, weddings, confirmations, baby, bachelor, and bachelorette parties, pretty much anything you need a cake for, they can supply it. They can also provide photo cakes.
Besides cakes, Christy and Ryan also provide unique gifts from candles to gift baskets. They also make custom T-shirts for businesses, teams or just for the fun of it. They have over 9000 images they can transfer onto any T-shirt of your choice. In addition to images on T-shirts they can place any image on mouse pads, puzzles, bibs, and blankets.
Christy got started making specialty cakes through a friend. She borrowed a few items to experiment, and realized it was something that came naturally to her.
She has several photo books at her shop that showcase her artistic talent that is displayed in each cake. Christy enjoys trying new cake ideas and challenging herself to see what she can do.
Stop by her shop to browse the gifts and flip through her cake examples so that you can get ideas for your next birthday celebration. Christy's Creations hours are: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or by appointment. Call 217-659-7925 or 319-759-1034.