Molded Sugar Roses and Leaves

I’m reposting this how-to from last May since a lot of people seem to be searching for it and it’s not coming up in my search window. I hope this makes it more accessible. Molded sugar makes for a very pretty presentation at tea time and they’re very easy and quick to make. This project took me less than 20 minutes from start to finish. Things you will need: Superfine or regular Sugar Food Coloring Water Plastic Candy Mold Cardboard… [Read More]

Decorated Wedding Cookies – Part 2

wedding cookies favors bridal shower cookies

The wedding cookie samples are finished!I started with a batch of plain cookies not knowing where they were going to take me.I usually have designs in my head but yesterday I had none, nada, zilch. I let the bride’s colors guide me – pink, green and black.Light pink roses and lots of greenery to be specific. The wedding cake will be white with pink roses and with black bands of icing around the bottom of each tier. Jennifer, the bride,… [Read More]

Embossed Fondant Wedding Cookies – Part 1

wedding cookies favors bridal shower cookies

  Today I’m working on my second batch of prototype wedding cookies for my niece’s May wedding. While I was looking for a different cutter to use, I came across this kit of a 3-tierd square shaped cake and 3 embossing sheets to use with rolled fondant. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them!The kit is called Cookie Cutter Texture Set by Autumn Carpenter. There are also some informative video tutorials on the website which I found while… [Read More]

Stamping On A Wedding Cookie

wedding cake cookie favors

I promise soon I’ll have a post that isn’t cookie related but it’s been my world for the last few weeks.A few weeks ago I was in Paper Source with a friend where I found this stamp and immediately fell in love with the saying and font. I had to have it! I knew it would be perfect for wedding cookies! Why couldn’t I stamp a cookie? I’ve never seen a stamped cookie before but it became my quest to… [Read More]

Cookies For The Congressman

Republican Elephant Decorated Cookies

I’m happy to be of service to my country. If just to contribute to a Congressional staff’s retreat dinner’s dessert. I wonder if the differences in Congress could be discussed more pleasantly over a plate of cookies and milk. Just a thought. 🙂

Champagne Flute Decorated Cookies

I’m popping the cork this Valentine’s to say … You go to my head, Valentine! If you wish to toast your love or friendships this Valentine’s Day these cookies couldn’t be easier to make.Draw a champagne flute out of card stock to use as a cookie cutter template. In-fill with thinned golden colored icing (I used Ameri-Color Gold with just a touch of Wilton Lemon Yellow), sprinkle gold dragees (I used small and large sized) from the bottom up to… [Read More]

Cookies, Picnik and Bokeh Hearts!

Originally this was going to be a post on a Valentine’s Day cookie with a familiar look but I decided to share my heart bokeh find with you. You know what bokeh is, right? ~the little glittery out of focus lights on your photo. Cookie Note~I created this decorated cookie design for my niece’s nautical themed wedding this past September but with pink hearts they’re perfect for Valentine’s Day too. Nautical Wedding Part 1Nautical Wedding Part 2Nautical Wedding Part 3… [Read More]

Staircase Decorations – Two Holidays In One

stair bannister decorated for thanksgiving and christmas

I love my winding staircase and I particularly love it all lit up and decorated for the holidays but it always seems to be a scramble to get it up right after Thanksgiving so we have more time to enjoy it. With both boys making a limited appearance for T-day before they return to school, I rather be enjoying our time together instead of fussing with decorations especially in the other room.Thanks to a friend I saw at the high… [Read More]

Lit Mercury Glass Globes

I’m waiting for these. Lit Mercury Glass Globes ~ According to the PB sales associates at my local store they weren’t even aware these gorgeous globes were being offered this season until I happily educated them. What a pity since I took this to mean they probably won’t be displayed as part of the season’s change out. Curious, I returned last week knowing the display elves had completed their holiday magic and they were no where to be found. The… [Read More]

“You’ve Been BOOZEd!” *if you’re over 21!*

“You’ve Been BOOed by the Spirits of Jack Daniels and Jose Cuervo!!” Pumpkins, ‘Trick or Treat’ and Halloweens past, Remember, ‘You’ve Been BOOed!’ Which time was the last? The kids are gone and out on their own, Once were costumed cuties but now have college loans. The fright of climbing tuition costs always on the rise, They think we’re made of out money but that’s not our Halloween disguise! Halloween isn’t the same for us and this we know is… [Read More]