Thursday, June 30, 2011

Canadiana Cookies

This is a collection of Canadian flags and Canada themed flowers that were made for a Canada day party coming up this weekend!

One of the main hazards when taking photos of cookies is forgetting to take photos before they are wrapped.

The above cookies were actually made for Victoria day in May. The motif is actually a replica of Queen Victoria's profile. These can be made of any one's profile. I actually made a cookie of my own face for another cookie collection.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Kitchener Rangers Cookies



Most of the people who know me know that I am a huge Kitchener Rangers fan. I've missed about 5 homes games over the past 8 seasons. Needless to say, I was delighted to make these Rangers cookies as a fathers day gift for a fellow fan.


It was a lot of fun making designs that I knew a true fan would understand.


For example, 1 is the only number a Kitchener player cannot take. Scott Dickie was the last Ranger to wear the number 1, since it was dedicated to the team's fans a few years back. 


Now if only they could win another Memorial Cup...


Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Cookies of Catan

These cookies were made for my dad for his birthday. They were inspired by the game Settlers of Catan. You probably recognize them if you have ever played before. My family is obsessed with this game. We blame my brother in law.

There is actually over three dozen cookies put together to create one game board! Some of theme were designed after the actual game tiles, others were my own design. More pictures of these to come - as soon as I get my hands on them!

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Hole in Fortyone!



These were for a golfer on his forty-first birthday. Yes, I realize that a hole in forty one is not a exactly a good score, but it accurately reflects the score when I play a game of golf. In fact, this is the closest encounter I have had with golf in three years.I like to think I'm better at making golf cookies than actually playing the game. Hopefully.

Yes I realize that there is no Hole 41 and that Par 41 is extreme, but again, if you are playing golf with me you should prepare for a long game. The golf Green cookie was made with a jellybean shaped cutter that came in a set of Easter cutters. I thought it would never be used- who wants a boring jellybean cookie - but it was perfect for this project!


This bouquet included a combination of traditional Decorated Delectables Cookies as well as some chocolate cookies with mint icing (all pictured above).

Last but not least, a showcase of the terrible golfing outfits that were so fun to create. Can't you just picture the pros on television walking out onto the green in these pants?

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Hurry Hurry Drive the Fire Truck!

Lesson learned from this design - how difficult but enjoyable it can be  to cut out and decorates 13 firetrucks the same when they are all done by hand without a cookie cutter. These were made for a little guy's fireman themed 4th birthday party. They were actually cut out by using a previously made sample cookie as a stencil.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Lingerie Themed Bachelorette Cookies

This bachelorette bouquet was a lot of fun to make - and this is the tame version!

It was made up of a collection of lingerie - bras, corsets and underwear - all made out of hearts! Bachelorette parties only happen because someone is in love... and other reasons of course! I love that they are all made with the same shape, because it makes the collection so cohesive, not to mention that it's convenient!

What woman doesn't like a pretty bra?

These corsets are some of my favourites! Wouldn't the designs be really cute in real life?

These bum cookies are a little bit different from ones made in the past - they were made using a whole heart, but they are still pretty cheeky!

Every collection or bouquet of cookies teaches a new lesson. This collection taught me a variety of things - including that aprons can make great backdrops - amongst others. There were a few "dirty" cookies that went along with this bouquet - but they were not heart shaped! No, I do not have a cookie cutter in that shape, they had to be cut out by hand - one of the most interesting challenges I've tackled! Those cookies are also available, but pictures aren't exactly appropriate for this blog. If you are seriously interested in an order containing "dirty" cookies requests for images can be sent to decorateddelectables@gmail.com

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Tea Fit for a Queen, or Your Mother

This collection of teapots was made for a Mothers Day tea party, an idea that I wish I would have thought of myself.Teapots are one of my favourite shapes to decorate, although my list of favourites seems to grow with each new shape and design. I love different types of tea (I have at least 25 at home) so this shape was irresistible the first time I saw it.

 Some of the designs, like the hand stitched teapot below, were imagined, new ideas that I wanted to try out, or teapots that I wish I owned.

Others were inspired by real teapots that I found in the china cabinet or online. The purple daisy teapot was inspired by the vintage teapot below which is available here:
Vintage Daisy Teapot

The Japanese cherry teapot below was inspired by one of my mother's teapots that I still am not allowed to touch because it is so old.

This bouquet was put together in an over sized mug to complete the theme. Perfect to fill with tea and dip the cookies in!

I hope that whether you are having a tea party or just a quiet day at home, everyone has a Happy Mothers Day!