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Continue reading →: GINGERBREAD PEOPLEProbably the most popular shape for the season, these days you can find super cute cutters with all sorts of twists on the classic. But these? These are the classic, simple shape, made special by the little details as Royal icing transfers. Who else but Marlyn could come up with…
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Continue reading →: OF BELLS, CANES AND ACORNSNo more holding back! The holiday season is here to stay, at least for a while, because truth is, we will blink our eyes twice and Valentine’s will be peeking from the corner. Today I share three cookie shapes very popular for the season. HOLIDAY GOLDEN BELLS This beautiful design…
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Continue reading →: MR. CLAUS IS ALSO COMING TO TOWN
There is no way Mr. Claus would leave the love of his life alone, so here he is! Another amazing online event by Amy, from @seriouslysweet, I could not decorate live with all the other participants because we were away on a trip, but the moment I came back home,…
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Continue reading →: MOLDED, STAMPED, ROLLED
When you want to minimize icing and glazes on your cookies, resorting to molds, stamps and embossed rolling pins is the answer. The cookies will look great even if nothing else is done to them as far as decorating goes, but of course, if you go the extra mile, they…
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Continue reading →: BLACK LACE HEARTThis design was imagined by Amber from @sweetambs a while ago and I changed just a few details when I made mine. The lace component is made with Sugar Veil and a special silicone mat (click here for details). I was very scared to use it because my previous experiences…
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Continue reading →: MRS. CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWNToo early? Nah, never too early for the visit of such a cutie pie… I am so enamored with this set, made thanks to the detailed online class hosted by Amy last weekend. Isn’t she adorable? Amy taught some super cool techniques, and I cannot share the details, as this…
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Continue reading →: MARLYN’S INSPIRATION CHALLENGE FOR NOVEMBERThis month, the challenge was summarized in four simple words: “stand up your cookies.” Sounds like something out of a certain tent, right? Not sure if you are watching Great British Bake Off this year, but one technical challenge had an empty page with “make a lemon meringue pie,” Poor…
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Continue reading →: FOUR LITTLE PUMPKINSWho said pumpkin-shaped cookies need to be always orange and brown, same old same old? Today I share four versions that expand the horizons of the Pumpkin World. VERSION #1 WOODLAND PUMPKIN I was absolutely smitten by this design, created by Marlyn, from Montreal Confections. You can see her tutorial…
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Continue reading →: FOR THE LOVE OF FALLInspiration for these cookies came from a design I saw in the internet a while ago, captured a quick screenshot, but forgot to save the source. It coupled hearts with fall leaves, and I think it is a nice cookie tribute to one beautiful season in our beautiful planet. Bringing…
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Continue reading →: AMBER’S JEWELED SPIDERI realize Halloween is over, but these cookies are so cool that I believe they deserve a post just for themselves… Plus, they would be great to give to that special person who is into gothic looks, and appreciate that mood any day of the year. You will need a…
