I made some cookies for Sally's sixtieth birthday.
The request was, "black, hot pink, white, classy, birthday"
I found a picture of a flower that I liked so made a rough sketch of it.
I have no idea if its classy or not... asking me to define classy can be hit or miss.
Mostly miss.
Then I tried something new.
I think the cookies are ok but they did not turn out like I had hoped! The swirly outside design is actually continuous "60's" around the edge.
Can ya see it? (I feel like I say that a lot)
It might have turned out like I had envisioned if I had a steadier hand... this is one of those designs that might work better with more practice.
Happy Sixtieth Birthday Sally! Hope you enjoy your cookies!
*Winners of Duff's Cake Mix announced tomorrow!
Those are just great!
Posted by: Jessica @ How Sweet | Jun 10, 2010 at 04:34 PM
I think they sum up class just fine!
Posted by: Melissa | Jun 10, 2010 at 04:44 PM
Super cute...as always!!! You're making me want to experiment right now. But, I don't need cookies right now. Oooooohhh, just had an idea...I'll make some for my daughter's teacher! Ok, now I need an idea! I've been wanting to experiment with painting on sugar cookies.
Posted by: Lesley Yates | Jun 10, 2010 at 04:59 PM
There are some amazing tutorials at University of Cookie for painting!
http://www.universityofcookie.com/
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | Jun 10, 2010 at 05:05 PM
LOVE the continuous 60's and the NO LIMITS! I hope I'm as lively when I'm 60! CUTE!
Posted by: Shanna | Jun 10, 2010 at 05:11 PM
sooo creative. love em. I am sure the Birthday girl was thrilled.
Posted by: Lora | Jun 10, 2010 at 05:16 PM
I love the curly "60s" along the edge! Okay- I need Father's Day ideas.... Got any I can can copy? ;)
Posted by: ElizaBeth | Jun 10, 2010 at 05:48 PM
They are pretty, classy and cute. Love your detailed pink flower.
Posted by: Paula | Jun 10, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Ah, very nice! I like the 60 around the edge - very creative. I would not have noticed unless you pointed it out.
Posted by: Jessica | Jun 10, 2010 at 06:47 PM
Oh my..those are soooooooo pretty!! I love all those colors!!!!!
Posted by: Alicia | Jun 10, 2010 at 06:59 PM
Amanda,you really do a fine job with conf. glaze the color is beautiful...perhaps a much better finish than that of royal icing. Did you ever give us a clue as to which tip you use for writing...your work is simply beautiful!
Posted by: Sharlaine | Jun 10, 2010 at 08:13 PM
Happy birthday to Sally! These look just lovely; the colours are wonderful and slightly understated, making for that "classy" look you were going for - and I like the border! Don't know if she'd want that many reminders that she's 60, though. ;)
Wei-Wei
Posted by: Wei-Wei | Jun 10, 2010 at 09:02 PM
These look totally fantastic as usual! I really love these, they are simple but also fabulous. She will love them!
Posted by: Jackiefo | Jun 10, 2010 at 09:08 PM
Super Snazzy. I hope Sally enjoys them! Well done Amanda!
Posted by: Renee | Jun 10, 2010 at 09:17 PM
Awesome design and lovely cookies!! I think those swirls are lovely imo!! The little uneven swirls gives it more character and i think they are fab! I love the swirls!
Posted by: faithy | Jun 10, 2010 at 09:25 PM
Sally is one lucky birthday gal! Do you ever get "froster's cramp"? You know, like a writer's cramp? Amazing beautiful little detail!
Posted by: Londa | Jun 10, 2010 at 10:27 PM
They sure look Classy to me! But what do I know?!?! ;)
Posted by: BJ_Mama | Jun 11, 2010 at 04:24 AM
classy? yes. this is a definite hit. i love the 60s along the border--very clever. :)
Posted by: grace | Jun 11, 2010 at 05:13 AM
Super cute cookies! Love the variation of designs you did, I'm sure Sally will love them all! The "No Limits 60" is great!
Posted by: Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy. | Jun 11, 2010 at 07:34 AM
These are beautiful and I love the "60" around the edges...Sally will too!
I just stumbled onto your blog a couple of weeks ago as a fellow sugar cookie decorator!
I was wondering you you would tell me, when you do your round cookies, how big is the circle? Same for the square/retangle.
Also, do you use a #0 or #00 frosting tip? I can't seem to find then anywhere, I would love to konw where you got them
Thanks so much, I love the blog.
Posted by: Karen Gulley | Jun 11, 2010 at 09:06 AM
hello there ! just a quick note to tell you that I just l o v e all your little cookies !!! really each of them are so cute which I'm sure must make it hard to eat them ;)
Thanks for your posts, they are really lovely.
Corinne
Posted by: corinne | Jun 11, 2010 at 09:42 AM
Wow Amanda!!! You've been a cookie baking MaCHINE! I don't know how you keep up with all of those cookies!
I love the flowers, she must have been thrilled to receive those!
Posted by: Katie | Jun 11, 2010 at 09:43 AM
those cookies are beautiful!
Posted by: Steph | Jun 11, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Too cute! I love your work!
Posted by: Peggy Gorman | Jun 11, 2010 at 10:34 AM
They look great!! Even without noticing it was "60" as a border, it still looks really fun as loops! And I think it looks classy, you're pulled it off!
Posted by: Jen @ Project Cookie 365 | Jun 11, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Those are so awesome! I especially like the speed limit ones! Great job (as always) and thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Maranda | Jun 11, 2010 at 12:18 PM
The 60 border! Soooooo cute, Amanda! Your cookies are always *just perfect*! Now, quit being so gosh-darn clever....you make the rest of us look bad! ;)
Posted by: bridget {bake at 350} | Jun 11, 2010 at 02:24 PM
very sweet, and the color combination is adorable. Sorry if this Q has been asked, but when you do a white base, do you tint with white or just leave as is? The white in your pics looks nice and bright (but I know your recipe doesn't call for vanilla, either).
Posted by: Jenny | Jun 11, 2010 at 04:49 PM
ok, so this is a site that I look at and want to lick my computer screen. (It would not taste good.) I cannot believe that you can make the pictures look so real and good. Thanks for showing them. (My hips thank you for not sharing with them.)
Posted by: smgoodie | Jun 11, 2010 at 08:32 PM
Amanda,
THANK YOU for the cookies. I am very happy with how they came out! My mother felt like the most special gal in the world. The cookies were beyond my expectations! I am extremely satisfied, you deserve to be making LOTS of money for your sugary talents!! :)
PS- I hope you got my emails...
Beckey
Posted by: Beckey | Jun 12, 2010 at 08:17 PM
They're sooooo lovely. Really! And I love the swirls.
Posted by: Grapefruit | Jun 13, 2010 at 09:04 PM
Great blog post. Those are beautiful cookies.
Posted by: Adam Golomb | Aug 05, 2010 at 10:28 AM