This past weekend we held our annual backyard movie night. Our Southern Californian summer temperatures have been unexpectedly autumnal for our guests to comfortably sit outside into the night for a few hours so when a warming trend began we jumped upon the opportunity. Our backyard movie night was also brought to you by our sponsor – Chinet! When Chinet contacted me and asked if I would be interested in participating in their summer campaign of The Lost Art Challenge… [Read More]
If you read my previous post about the white balloon cookies, you saw simple and elegant white balloons where the lollipop sticks were wrapped in washi tape and tied with kitchen twine around the neck of the balloon cookie. Since I had extra dough, I decided to decorate a few more cookies for fun. This little cutie pie on the invitation is my great-nephew, Daniel. Pearlized baby blue dragees made their appearance onto the cookie. Such a sweet look. I… [Read More]
I know. That’s a big headline for simple and elegant white balloon cookies with a French twist but a first birthday is a very special occasion to celebrate. When my niece, Lauren, showed me the invitation she was going to use for her little boy’s birthday with a white balloon pictured on it, I immediately thought of white balloon cookies to give to guests as party favors. They would compliment the invitation but also the theme of all-white decorations at… [Read More]
Today I’m over at Tiny Prints where I posted a Lemonade Love Party Lanterns DIY inspired by their Lemonade Love invitation to a summer party. Using the mason jar theme, you can add to your party’s ambiance with pretty ribbons that catch the breeze and add color during the day then gives a soft, flickering glow at night. Come visit to see what supplies you’ll need and how to make them for your outdoor entertaining. I hope you find some… [Read More]
I love the look of fireworks shooting in the sky overhead of the lady in the harbor so I designed a cookie that could hold a sparkler to double as a place setting decoration adding to the anticipation of the night. It could also serve as a party favor if it’s not eaten first during the fireworks display! Let me show you how to make the cookies. What you’ll need: My Sugar Cookie Recipe My Royal Icing Recipe Icing Decorating… [Read More]
You might recall, I recently designed and decorated these milkshake cookies for a post I wrote for Tiny Prints being inspired by one of their party invitation so now I’m going to show you how I made them and baked them with the straws. I began by drawing a template of the basic shape of what I think looked like a milkshake. I cut the template out of card stock and used it to help me cut out the shape… [Read More]
Today, I’ve posted on the Tiny Prints Blog where we collaborated using one of their many whimsical invitation designs for inspiration in designing cookie party favors. They’ve got the cutest invitations for summer parties and birthdays. Click HERE to see their best sellers. Their designs alone will inspire you to host a party! My niece just ordered a cute invitation for her son’s first birthday. Hmm, I feel another cookie idea coming on! 🙂 Please visit Tiny Prints where all… [Read More]
Before I get into my latest Tushie Cookies, I’d like to welcome my Tri-Delta sisters who may be visiting. I’d love to connect with you so send me an email to say hello and introduce yourself and I’ll say hello back! I’m thrilled to have you here! Welcome. Back to cookies… When I made my original Tushie Cookies for my niece’s wedding, I had no idea they would be pinned and re-pinned thousands of times. I’m amazed that post continues… [Read More]
For two…. …or more. Either way, a bit o’ the bubbly always makes a celebration sparkle. In this case, for an engagement. Best wishes to the happy couple! DIY Champagne Glass Cookie Party Favors: Things You’ll Need: Sugar Cookie Recipe & Tutorial Royal Icing Recipe & Tutorial Gold cake coloring (I used Americolor Gold) Icing decorating bag or parchment cone #3 decorating tip Gold dragees (two sizes) White colored pearlized luster powder (optional) (one brand is Wilton) Super gold luster… [Read More]
I’m very excited, thrilled, elated, to begin a collaboration with Tiny Prints today! When Tiny Prints contacted me to write guest posts on their Tiny Prints blog featuring my entertaining ideas and treats, I couldn’t believe it! Since graduation season is upon us (and for my son too), we paired their USC graduation announcements with my USC Cake Pops. They just seemed to be a match made in heaven by Tommy Trojan himself. We have more guest posts planned for… [Read More]
