Hart 2 Heart

Lanky sez . . .

"Is this a good color for me?

Seriously. I need to know."

Cookie pops

There are several reasons I don't usually make cookie pops (a.k.a. cookies on a stick). First of all, you need to make the cookies super thick, so they will be sturdy enough to stay on the stick. I've always made my cookies the same thickness. After baking they are about 1/4" thick. I like that they are not too thick, somewhat delicate.

Well, I was called by Nichols (cool name, no?) of After School All-Stars. She wanted cookie pops, and since this is such a great program and she asked nicely, I said yes.

I was googling "making cookie pops" and most recipes/tips, suggested rolling the dough 3/4" thick! What? That's crazy talk! So I experimented and ended up rolling the dough a little less that 1/2", and it worked perfectly. So, because the cookies are rolled thick, it takes a MOUNTAIN of dough. Then there's the baking time. Of course they take much longer, and then tend to spread a little, distorting the shape. Oh, and then I should have taken a picture of the baking sheet. You can only fit a few cookies on the sheet (maybe 6 instead of 12), because the stick is in the way. So this doubles the baking time too.  But it was all worth it!

Wouldn't these be cute for a fairy princess party, as magic wands? Don't be thinking I'll be cranking these out for sale, but if you REALLY want them, I'll do it, but it will cost you! More dough, more time, yadda, yadda, yadda. 

Half the cookies had the program's logo (edible image). I was amazed how sturdy they were on the stick. Very cool.

That's the story for now. I'm taking Monday off (sort of) after a long couple weeks of non stop work. My weekend sale the the Corner Store was fabulous. I'll share more on that next time.

Sale this weekend!

Did you get my email? No? Well, you can sign up for my list just to the right on the sidebar. If you did get my email, which you see above, though you can barely read it because it's so small, you know I'm having my annual Fall sale at the Corner Store this weekend. I'll have cookies to taste, and Halloween cookies for sale. I'll have my full array of clothing for babies through ladies, set up for your shopping pleasure. Need a special outfit for the Day of the Dead? I've got it! As long as you are between 3 months and 10 years old. And of course for the ladies, I have my very cute A-line skirts. If you can't make it to San Pedro, you can shop my webstore and get 15% off  your order when you use the code fall15 at check out. AND get free shipping through the end of October! What a deal! If you come by the Corner Store in person, just mention this blog post, and I'll give you 15% off your purchase! Does any of this make sense? I'm completely exhausted, so I think I'm rambling. 

Must get back to work. I was all on track to be ready for the weekend, when I got a HUGE cookie order on Monday. I was up until 3 am this morning finishing it, as it needs to be shipped off tomorrow. For now, here's a preview of my Halloween cookies, now available in my web store!

 

 

Between the sewing and shows. . .

. . . it's been all about the cookies.

One of my favorite cookie designs for baby showers is the onesie.

These were for a soon to arrive baby boy.

I though you might enjoy seeing the decorating process for these babies.

The snaps are essential on the onesie.

A little dragging technique. . .

. . . and some dotted details.

Andy designed the perfect card.

And there you have it, a delightful baby shower favor.

I've been so incredibly busy, which means I have so much to blog about, but so little time to make it happen. And I'm still fighting bronchitis. Horrible allergies are just making matters worse. But I move forward. . . orders much be filled! Halloween cookies are coming too! I love Halloween. Stay tuned!

 

This and that. . .

The Hometown Fair was fantastic! The weather was perfect, surprisingly, since we set up Friday in blustery wind and rain. All in attendance were so kind and supportive. I really can't express enough, my gratitude for everyone who shopped with me. 

Are you sick of seeing my booth display? I only share because I think this is my best set up yet. It is an art you know, and I have so much stuff to display. Clothes take up a lot of space, and then there are the multiple sizes to deal with. After 10 years, I think I may have it figured out!

This is the new design I wanted to show you. Andy and I collaborated on the "swamp monster." The pants are corduroy. I was so excited about this outfit, thinking it would just fly off the rack. Saturday, there were no takers. But then on Sunday everyone was checking it out and I sold most of them! You never know. I'll be making more and putting them in my web store next week.

My next show is on Friday, at The Power of Pink Women's Wellness Conference in Torrance (CA). It's such a great event. If you're in the area and would like to attend, you can register here.

And now a word from Lanky. . .

"I love my daddy. . . and my couch."

 

Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair - this weekend!

It's after midnight. I should be in bed. I have to get up early to get to the fair and finish setting up my booth. But, as always before a big show, I had to finish a mountain of sewing the night before. It's not like I procrastinate. I've been burning the midnight oil all week, and I just have too much to do. I had a big cookie order this week, and Emmet was home sick ALL week. So frustrated with his health issues. I wanted to share photos of my new designs--too busy sewing. So maybe I'll take some pictures in my booth. The dog keeps coming into my studio to see if I'm still here, and why I'm not in bed with him (and Andy). Didn't you know, Lanky, all 60 pounds of him, sleeps with us? Wasn't my idea, but he is sooo needy. I'm rambling. Lack of sleep will cause such behavior. And so I don't leave you with a photoless post, here is a picture of a set of cookies I did recently. They were ordered as a gift to a young woman who had heart surgery. 

Stop by and see me at the fair this weekend. I'll be the one with the blurry eyes, holding a large coffee. I'm actually really excited! Really.