Mmmm... Cookies

We recently moved into a new apartment (I SHOULD be unpacking right now, but if I look at another thing that doesn't have a place to go I might go crazy). Before moving in I was able to make a few sets of cookies for some friends. I am absolutely in love with these cookies!! 

Let me start by explaining how I actually got into decorating cookies.

I used to only decorate cakes/cupcakes and really liked it. I had someone ask me a few months back if I did cookies. I wanted to immediately say no since I had only really decorated for fun a few times and only for myself. I never dreamed of showing anyone what I had made. I didn't think I would have the patience or the ability to decorate a cookie AND have it recognizable to everyone else :).  Regardless, I decided to try it out. 

They were having a pizza themed birthday party and wanted cookies to go along. I was sent a picture of what they wanted it to be and just went for it. 

I sent out the pic of the sample and they loved it. 

I felt even more confident when I made the actual cookies that would be going out to them and I loved the outcome.

 I was HOOKED! I get so excited when someone wants me to make them cookies. The process of making the actual cookie isn't the most glamorous part.. but knowing that I'll be able to start decorating is super exciting. It's unbelievable how relaxing it is to have a pipping bag in your hand and filling in the empty space on those cookies. Converting a blank cookie into and edible piece of art is amazing and I love every second of it.

Now onto the most recent cookies I've made...

I had two sets to make and I immediately had an idea for the one. They were going to new parents/grandparent so I couldn't resist making the baby's name and a few onesies. I haven't had a chance to meet the adorable little Harper in person but I am so glad I was able to make and send these over. I can't wait to make her some when she's able to eat solid foods!!

 Now for the next set of cookies.. I started thinking about the basic Halloween ideas. You know the usual. Ghosts, black cats, pumpkins.... that's it!! PUMPKIN!! 

 I LOVE the peanuts (especially the holiday movies).. and it wouldn't be Halloween without "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown". I knew the person receiving these loved snoopy so I couldn't resist. I've never been so excited to decorate a cookie before.

I can't wait to start making Thanksgiving and Christmas cookies.. any ideas or things you'd like to see???

 

I hope you love these cookies as much as I do and make sure to check out my Facebook page or website (from the tabs at the top of the page) and see all the other cookies and cakes I've made over the past year! Thanks for reading!!

~E