Bridal Collection...

 Every time I have an order for cookies...I usually end up with extra dough.

When I end up with extra dough...

 I inevitably always end up digging for cookie cutters that I've bought, but have never used yet.

That means it's time to...

 Make samples...

Or as I call it...

 PLAY!

(or maybe I should say "experiment" new techniques...that sounds better)

I did this bridal set tonight as a sample for future brides to see for upcoming weddings and bridal showers.  I've done several weddings and bridal showers/luncheons now and I thought it would be nice to have some samples.

White on white is one of my favorite color palettes.

My friends always love it when I'm experimenting and practicing...

Because that means they get to eat the fruits of my labor!

Haha! 

Steppin' Out In Style...The Bridal Collection

 Loved doing these heels!

These were for an upcoming bridal shower.

 I have always loved the look of white-on-white...no matter what kind of cookie I'm doing.

 I was given free reign on these to do whatever I wanted.

I love when that happens.

 Nearly every heel is different.

I did some in the same patterns.

But it was so much fun just piping whatever came to mind on each shoe.

 I used pearl dragees on them too.

Tried to keep them very elegant and classy.

 I did classic pumps, sling-backs, and ankle straps.

 I also used some edible luster dust to give all a nice shimmer!

 The shimmer doesn't really show up in the photos, but it was a nice touch.

 I packaged them in pretzel rod bags.

They were such a delicate cookie, I broke FOUR heels in the process of bagging them!

Glad I made extras!  Ha!

Congratulations to the lovely bride!

I hope everyone enjoys the cookies at the shower!

Mirror Cookies...

 These cookies were a lot of fun to do.

When I got the request for mirror cookies for a spa themed bridal luncheon, I knew immediately that I wanted to do them!

 The only challenge I had was...

I didn't have a mirror cookie cutter.

No problem.  I've hand-cut many cookies before.

So I went searching online for a pattern.

Who knew it would be so difficult to find the perfect mirror!

I knew exactly in my head what I wanted...I just couldn't find the pattern online.

But alas, I found this simple little vintage/decorative mirror.

It's a little hard to make out any details because I did it in such a deep shade of navy.

I added some swirls and dots, trimmed it in pearl dragees.

I used Color Mist to give the "glass" of the mirror a little extra sheen.

They turned out to be a little more challenging than I expected, but fun none the less!

I had some extra fun in packaging these.

I always heat-seal my cookies in plastic bags and will usually add some paper gift-curling ribbon.  But the colors of the wedding struck me as so beautiful (navy and silver) that I wanted to go the extra mile and do something a little special.

I got some heavy duty metallic sparkly silver ribbon and then some taffeta navy ribbon and did a double bow.  I think they turned out really cute.

Congratulations to the bride and groom!