These may be my most favorite cookies I’ve ever done. For this week anyway. They were definitely a labor of love.
Let me tell you something, decorating sugar cookies is not so easy peasy. It takes a long time, a steady hand, and a bunch of patience. But I love it. It’s been borderline obsession lately. Hey, when a girl’s got to create, she’s got to create!
And create I did. I didn’t think these particular cookies were going to take a long time because they seemed so simple, but it ended up being a three day process. Lots of different colors to mix {my least favorite part about decorating}, deciding on which fruits, veggies and flowers were possible, and then there was the stamping.
I bought a set of tiny letter stamps for a dollar a while back that were just waiting to be used on a cookie . They found their purpose on my seed packets. I used a food writer to “ink” each letter and slowly stamped away. It was trial and error and there may have been a little cursing, but like I said, a labor of love.
What drives me crazy, is when I can’t find the time to finish a cookie project. Maybe that’s another reason it took me 3 days to complete them. It’s the constant interruptions of everyday stuff. You know, like dentist appointments, laundry, and making dinner. Bah! Dinner? Let’s just eat cookies!
On cookie days, I will admit, I have been a wee bit late in picking up the kids from school. I usually tell myself, “I’ll frost just one more…”. Usually the wrong decision. I find myself flying out the door, no doubt with frosting in my hair and still wearing my apron. Maybe if I bring the boy’s teachers cookies, they will forgive my tardiness.
Another time consuming process is the photography. I love staging them, and yes, there is staging. Deciding on scrapbook paper backgrounds, table cloths, or props takes a bit of work. I went a little nuts snapping these and had to sift through 133 pictures. Let your OCD shine, Melissa Joy!
Maybe it’s the not-so-pleasant Wisconsin spring we’ve been having {think winter} that brought on the need for some gardening around here. Even if it’s in cookie form.
At any rate, all the work that went into these was totally worth it. I love to see them all finished and pretty. It’s a great sense of accomplishment, that’s for sure.
I never know once I start making a new cookie if it will turn out as I envisioned. I mull a lot, hold my breath, and go for it. In the end, I really only have to satisfy myself. And if you like them too, well, that’s just a bonus.
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Melissa . . . these are absolutely FABULOUS . . . just wondering if these are “little” cookies on top of the rectangular “base” cookie . . . AND . . . I am MOST certain that these taste FABULOUS as well. Glad I realized you have this blog as well as the Facebook site. Continued success to a FABULOUS cookie creator!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by, Donna! Yup, there is a little cookie on top of the large one. They turned out pretty big that way!
OMG these are amazing!!! Love them!!! You have serious talent!!! –Katy
You are so wonderfully sweet, Katy! Thanks a bunch!
You are so welcome. Thanks for the giveaway!! Love the lightning bugs in the jar. Reminds me of summers at Grandma’s house. –Katy
Love the cookies and LOVE the staging! Another work of art MJ! You ARE the Cookie Queen. – love, Grammy
Hope they bring your silent auction some donations!
Wow. What a talent. Katelyn asked when we could make these cookies. I told her never, ever would we be able to make them ourselves.
Oh my gosh, you crack me up! Send her over sometime and we will start with something a bit easier. 😉
Wow, oh wow! I am completely in love with this set of cookies. Pure genius in every way and the photography?! Shuddup! How awesome are you? In a word: charming!
GASP! I’m thrilled for you to stop by my little ol’ blog, and for your wonderful words. You da bomb, Arty! Thanks for making my night! 🙂
Missy, I hope this reply works, otherwise I will just leave my messages with your mom and she said she would forward. I just love reading how you are so determined to come up with new ideas and your artwork is incredible. I hope the word gets out how talented you are.. I know companies would love to order these beautiful and yummy cookies.. Your little stories of “trial & error” and how you manage to fit everything into your busy life is quite amusing. Thanks for sharing. Kathy
It worked, Kathy! Thanks so much for reading, enjoying and commenting! It really means a lot to me. Hugs to you and stay tuned for the next installment. 🙂
Obsession, cursing, late for the kids, ordinary life/job getting in the way, taking way longer than you thought… I don’t know what you are talking about Melissa! No idea whatsoever! Love what you’ve created in spite of all of that- so pleasing and delicate!
Hee hee! Thanks Rebecca!
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I love these more than words can say!
If I comment twice, I am sorry, I can’t see the previous one. I just want you to know how beautiful these cookies are!
I had to “approve” your comment before it would show up here. It does that to first timers…don’t they know you are THE Sugarbelle?! 😉 Thanks a bunch…I love these too so much. Is that weird?!
Did these cookies ever get eaten or are they on display somewhere. Though I love your cookies, not sure I could bite into these masterpieces. 🙂
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Hi! These are stunning – just came across as I’m planning on a farmers market themed baby shower and I’d like to make these. For the font, did you free hand? Or use a stamp?
Thanks 🥰
I did use individual letter stamps, using a food writer on each stamp, then pressed it on the cookies. I do remember that if the icing isn’t completely smooth and level, the stamps won’t print as well, you know what I mean? Hand writing them might be better or check out these I did a few years later, when I piped the lettering on instead. https://melissajoycookies.com/portfolio/spring-summer-cookies/#jp-carousel-3292 Hope that helps! Good luck with your shower cookies!
Amazing! I’ll keep that in mind for sure. You’re so talented – thanks for sharing your stunning work!