Hart 2 Heart

. . . maybe it's not ALL about the bunny.

It's also about the foot. . .

In case you're wondering, I made these for my friend and loyal customer, Helen, who is a podiatrist, and always comes up with unique, ideas for cookies. I love how these turned out. Thanks Helen!

It's all about the bunny.

What else can I say. . . I have a lot more bunnies to make.

(photos by Cheryl Groff-she rules.)

Easter cookie time!

I cannot believe Spring is here! And Easter is so soon. Last year it was on the 24th of April, so when I realized it is on the 8th this year, I went into a mild panic! Not to worry though, the cookies are in my web shop and I'm having a sale!

Get 15% off your entire cookie order when you use the code BUNNY at check out! You can get a dozen cookies (as pictured above) wrapped in a gift box, or. . .

. . . individually wrapped cookie favors! Choose from an Easter bunny with mini carrot,

an Easter egg with mini chick, or. . .

a "Bunny's dozen" minis. They all come wrapped in a cello bag, with a coordinating ribbon. These are great to give to kids, add to the Easter basket, or use as favors at your Easter table.  So hop to it! Yes, I said it. The sale ends on Saturday at midnight! Now if I could just get that Valentine cookie link off my side bar. My webmaster (dearest husband), can't remember how to do it. I can make cookies, not so good with computer stuff. Anyway, go here to get your cookies!

 

Etsy sale is on!

I've been busy stocking my Etsy shop with lots of handmade goodness, so I thought I should have a big sale!

Use the code LUCKY at checkout and get 25% off your entire purchase!

And there's boys stuff too! For some reason, I don't always mention that.

The sale is going to end SOON so, hurry on over and check out my shop for the best selection!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Why not eat something green?

Lanky suggests, your master's favorite Ugly Doll.

Ahoy. . .

I live in a harbor town, and my son's high school mascot is a pirate, so it's a bit surprising that I hadn't done pirate themed cookies before. So you can IMAGINE my excitement when I got the call!

These were for a boy's first birthday party, so the pirates are kinda like baby pirates, with a mustache. Because, well, don't baby pirates have mustaches? Moving on. . .

My client wanted smaller cookies for little people so the "coins" were about 1". I used edible gold spray for the first time. It worked out pretty well.

The treasure "maps" were about 2.5", as were the pirates heads.

And speaking of babies. . .

These were for an intimate baby shower. The one on the right was based on a napkin that was used for the shower.

Since the client didn't need a huge amount of cookies, I didn't bother making a cutter. I just made a card stock template and hand cut them. I simplified the design a bit and there you have it! 

I'm finishing up a bunch of St. Patrick's Day cookies this week, then it's on to Easter! It's early this year, so I need to get on it! I have some fun new ideas, so stay tuned.

 

Pretty Pillowcase Peasant Blouses

I may have a problem. Or not. 

I'm always jumping back and forth from one business to another. i've had my clothing business for over a decade now, and I still LOVE the sewing, designing, making. 

Then there are the cookies. . . I added the cookie business when the economy hit the fan and we couldn't make ends meet. It has really helped. A year and a half later, things are looking up. And I LOVE making cookies, working with clients, being creative.

When reviewing my sales numbers for 2011, my gross sales are pretty much split right down the middle, cookies/clothes. So this is good right?

I have no idea! If I focused solely on the cookie biz, I would have to make some big changes to expand production (translate to investing big $ we don't have). And the thing is, I really enjoy doing both businesses. 

I've always liked to do many different things, even when I was a kid; sewing, crocheting, playing the saxophone. Maybe it's just my nature and I shouldn't fight it. And really, it allows for a bit of flexibility.

When the cookie biz slows down (July and August), I can get busy in my studio and SEW! I get to pump up my inventory for the big fall shopping season. Of course there are those times when it's ALL busy (say Christmas time!), andI go a little crazy.

Hmmm. I'm not sure any of you have actually read my crazy rant here. Maybe you just looked at my pretty blouses. Either way, thanks for being here. I feel better; a little blogging therapy for me. And by the way all of these blouses and more are now in my Etsy shop. Sizes range from 1 (fits 6 to 18 months) to 8 (girls).

And now I must get busy making cookie dough. 

 

 

 

Time to order St. Pat's cookies!

A Plethora of Parrots.

I guess that would be a flock of parrots. Or (I just googled it) a company, pandemonium, or a psittacosis of parrots. In any case, I just finished a $%&T-load of parrot cookies.

Not to mention seashell, sea star, pineapple, and tropical fish cookies.

So what, you might ask, would these cookies be for? Naturally, a Jamaican themed bar mitzvah (but you knew that, since you read my last post!) It sounds like quite a production. The wonderful Sandi Hoffman is planning this fabulous event in Washington D.C. I spent the last two days packaging and boxing all 200 cookies and sent them off by priority mail this afternoon. Fingers crossed that they all arrive intact. And now, I'm going to take a day off. phew.