For the Love of Cookies

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If you’ve been around my cookie blog, you probably know that I am a huge fan of the Zentangle method of drawing. The amount of inspiration available in Instagram, Pinterest, and the number of tutorials in youtube is quite amazing, so I advise you to grab a cup of tea and browse around. Not too long ago I found this youtube channel and fell in love with it. Every day, Kelli demonstrates one “tile” (Zentangle drawings are called tiles as they are usually made in 2 inch or larger square sheets of paper) that takes no longer than 15 minutes to make. Keep in mind that when doing it on paper, you can add a lot of shading and details, when I do it in cookies it is simpler and therefore faster. But equally relaxing and rewarding. I share with you today just a few examples using her tutorials, and some departures I did on my own. All cookies must be flooded and fully set, and then you need a fine tip black pen. I often use PME pearl spray to give the cookie a final shine, but that is not mandatory.

This first cookie was made following this tutorial.…

Then I made a second one using only two zentangle motifs from the first one…

Next, one of my favorites, following this TULIP tutorial from Kelli.
It became one of my favorite designs!

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The top right is a pattern called TAXI, and you can see her demonstrating it here…..

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I love how changing the background color has a huge impact on the design, and even if you mess up something, it always ends up ok in the end. Or so I believe…

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ONE YEAR AGO: May Inspiration, Character Cookie

TWO YEARS AGO: Out of this World Sugar Cookies