Cardinal Cookie Bouquet

These cookies were made for a lovely woman who loves cardinals, on her 90th birthday.

I was very excited to make these cookie. I have a "bird thing" lately. So much so that I'm planning a bird themed wedding. Ironically, the day before I was contacted about these cookies, I had been looking at a cardinal shaped cookie cutter and trying to find an excuse to buy it, but I just couldn't justify it.

Needless to say, I didn't need much persuading to go back to the store and pick it up the next day. Clearly it was meant to be.

Along with the cardinals went some teapots, hearts and flowers, including some roses, the recipients favorite.

Fall is Here!

Autumn is here, and with it comes all things fall...

...beautiful fall foliage...

...squirrels that think they can run out onto the road any time they want...

...big fat pumpkins...

...colourful leaves...

...and turkeys of all shapes and sizes. I don't have a turkey cookie cutter, and didn't feel the need to spend hours cutting out turkey shapes. Look closely and you'll see that these are love turkeys, a Canadian turkey and some flower power turkeys. You didn't realize the species came in those breeds did you?

What better time to celebrate a birthday than among all the fallen leaves and juicy pumpkins...

Speaking of pumpkins, I think I picked a pretty good one this year. It didn't exactly come straight off the vine like this, but a little time and energy made it just what I was looking for. I seem to have a strange addiction to glitter every year around this time, so don't be surprised if you see some cookies with a little extra edible shimmer to them!

Fond Summer Memory Cookies

Fall is here, but before we say hello to falling leaves and pumpkins, we have to say goodbye to Summer. So long ice cream, till we meet again at Christmas time when candy cane ice cream appears in the freezer.

See you next year beautiful flowers, you are being replaced with gorgeous leaves and fall foliage.

Goodbye watermelon, you will be missed! These cookies were actually made for a summer birthday, but they will serve as a reminder of things to look forward to during the cold months!