For the Love of Cookies

Animals

SHARK ATTACK!

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July 22, 2021

At some point this month it was Shark Week. I am horrible about keeping track of this type of stuff, and honestly I don’t really care. But when Amber made some super cool shark cookies, I decided that they can be featured anytime. Period. Her cookies are a lot more…
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Florals

SUGARPRISM, A NEW KID ON MY BLOCK

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July 19, 2021

It is interesting how you may stumble on something amazing just by accident. I honestly don’t remember what exactly took me to Michelle’s Facebook group page (Painting with Sugarprism), but once I got there and saw everything she does and teaches on that page, I could not wait to try…
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Florals

EYELET-LACE STRAWBERRY COOKIES

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July 16, 2021

I loved trying this technique because it took me a little out of my comfort zone. You can see Amber demonstrating each step on a live Facebook video that is available here. She starts at 7 min and 50 sec. The cookie dough was flavored with strawberries, her copyrighted recipe…
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Custom Designed, Miscellaneous

FOR THE LOVE OF AUDREY

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July 13, 2021

Audrey Hepburn. Class, beauty, sophistication and sweetness in equal parts. I firmly believe we should cookie what we love, and since I’ve always been fascinated by her, it was just a matter of time. I would not dare trying to draw from a picture, not even with the help of…
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Abstract Patterns & Zentangles, Animals

FOR THE LOVE OF PORTUGAL

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July 9, 2021

It took me a long time to finally go to the place where my maternal grandparents were born. That trip materialized when Phil and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary. We were living in Paris and flew to Lisbon to meet our dear friends from the US, Marijo and Vlad.…
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Miscellaneous

FOR THE LOVE OF FRIDA KAHLO

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July 6, 2021

Born July 6th, 1907 A great Mexican painter with a life-story plagued by serious health problems and chronic pain, she was famous for her self-portraits, all very colorful, showcasing her beautiful, profound eyes and dark hair. This post joins a few “Frida-cookies” I’ve made using two different methods: traditional Royal…
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Animals

THE FLAMINGO PRINCESS

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July 3, 2021

She is flashy. She is self-confident. She is goofy and charming at the same time. Meet the Flamingo Princess, courtesy of Haniela. This was super fun to make. Yes, I repeat myself, but what can I do? It’s been one fun project after another in this cookie adventure of mine.…
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Animals

CARDINALS

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June 30, 2021

A wordless post, inspired by Sugarbelle. STEPS
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Animals

JEWELED BUTTERFLIES

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June 28, 2021

These cookies were made following a tutorial from Marlyn (available in her Patreon site), and although a little involved, they will make you happy and relaxed as you see them develop, one little section at a time. Finally the body is filled with white Royal icing, and gets a shower…
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Abstract Patterns & Zentangles

FUN WITH ROYAL ICING LEFTOVERS

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June 24, 2021

No matter how carefully we calculate the amount of Royal icing to make of each color needed, there will always be some amount left in the bag. Some people have the patience to turn them into sprinkles. I have zero interest in doing that. However, Marlyn found out a perfect…
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