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Queens

 I don't even know where to start with this post... I have so many Cookiecon pictures to share! Between the people I met and the incredible cookies I saw, I'm a little overwhelmed. I'll have to do a post just chock full of pictures of everything, but in the mean time I want to share one of my sugar show submissions. This one was for the "anything goes" category. While this submission didn't win anything it's still my favorite set that I did! I recently stumbled upon this amazing artist. I literally love everything I've ever seen of hers and it's not often I can say that about someone! So I want to make it clear that the original artwork for this card set is not my own. And if you want to see some wicked awesome artwork go check out her page, her name is Brittney Lee. 

Here is the picture the first caught my eye:

 And I just thought...that would make such a cool cookie! Because isn't it totally normal that when I see something interesting I automatically start trying to translate it into icing? Well she is just so very much my style, I had to try! So here is my Queen of Spades cookie...

I had a lot of people asking me how I made them, and I did find one photo I took during the process:

 I didn't want the icing layers to end up too high so I painted on thinned icing as the background, and when it was dry I painted on the shading details. After that I just outlined and filled in the area I wanted raised... and here is the final result:

That was just about the worst "tutorial" ever written, but hey it's what I've got! Pretty much the rest of the details were hand painted. Some of which are hard to see because while I am pretty decent with an icing bag... I am not the best at photographing things. So... sorry about that.

What do you think? 

If she doesn't mind, I'll definitely be translating more of her work into icing!

I'll be back soon with my other show submission, and lots of other awesome things. In the meantime I'm giving away free cookies! So don't forget to enter!

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free cookies anyone?

That's right - for those of you who follow me on Facebook, you may have seen my post yesterday... I have had a few ideas in my head that I've wanted to play around with but I really don't need more cookies sitting around my house... because I will eat them! And I'm supposed to be losing this baby weight! So come enter my giveaway!

PS this giveaway ends Sunday night so be sure to do it soon!

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Winners of my first giveaway

My first giveaway is at an end, and I have to say you guys are amazing. Such wonderful comments and emails from everyone, I just can't believe how many of you turned out! I don't have time for a full post tonight, so you'll have to wait till tomorrow to get a good look at all of the cookies, but here is a little peak...

Even though I don't have time to post pictures, I wanted to announce the winner so that I can get these shipped as soon as possible! And now it's time to announce a winner, but first I have a surprise..

You all impressed me so much, that I just couldn't choose only one person.

So I chose three. 

#45 - Kris

# 27 - Brooks Interior

#8 - Jenny

I'll email you guys and get your addresses for shipping. Be sure to respond right away so that your cookies can get there before Mother's Day!

Check back tomorrow for the full pictures!

A Mother's Day cookie givaway!

Easter is over... but guess what's almost here?

Mother's Day

I wonder what my two boys have planned for me? Something good I hope! Do you have anything planned for the mother in your life? I still have a couple spots open before Mother's Day if you think your Mom would enjoy cookies!

And speaking of cookies...

I've been baking up a storm lately, and I find myself with a few extra cookies... I wouldn't want them to go to waste! My sister says maybe I should share them with my readers. What do you think? I only see a small number of followers on the sidebar, but I keep a close eye on my stats and my email account. I have received such an overwhelming response from everyone, and so much support! I'd love to give a little something back!

The cookies I'm giving away are a surprise... so no pictures yet. They are springy though, and something you haven't seen. Interested?

Here are 3 ways to enter:

1 - Become a follower

2 - Link back to this post on Facebook

3 - Blog about this on your own blog

Be sure to leave a comment for each entry, and be sure to include your email address otherwise I won't be able to contact you. Giveaway ends Tuesday, May 3rd, at 6 PM Pacific time. Only 3 entries per person. U.S. residents only.

I'll be sure to mail these cookies to get there before May 8th, so who out there wants some Mother's Day cookies? I know there aren't truly a LOT of you out there, but I know there's more than the ones that generally make themselves heard! So make yourself heard!