It’s been such an exciting week..
of reconnecting with friends and making new ones!
{ Some friends never change.. and we’re so glad they don’t! }
I’m overjoyed to have reconnected with Lois, my Maid of Honor
and the doctor who helped deliver my Baby Girl
{ she was the one who nick-named her “Peanut”.. because she was so tiny! }
Lois is one of those friends whose positive outlook, physical prowess (running, biking, swimming.. think Triathlon and Iron Man!), professional achievements and incredible, compassionate loving spirit inspires all who know her!
♥
We met at Teri’s home.. Teri and I met through WordPress, but never in person.
I just knew her as Lois’ Artist friend who created dazzling mosaics and had an Art Gallery in Taos.
{ You simply must stop in and say hello for me! }
{ Lois’ dear friend Dee Dee was a delight to meet for the first time! }
♥
When I learned that Lois was hosting a baby shower this weekend,
I couldn’t wait to surprise her..
with a few Brush Embroidery Cookies
inspired by SweetAmbs
{ If you haven’t met Amber Spiegel, you should.. she is one talented cookie maker. }
Best of all, she shares her techniques with the rest of us,
for a modest price of $1.99 each
you can have her recipes and video tutorials to explore and create your own cookies!
They were so much fun and easy to make!
These cookies were heavenly nibbles of orange, vanilla bean, and a surprise ingredient..
but you’ll have to visit Amber for the recipe.
Her beautiful tutorials { set to Bach’s Cello Suites } teach you how to Flood Icing,
and her brush embroidery technique can be found for free on You Tube!
Of course I couldn’t resist writing a few Baby Words…
{ since it’s been far too long.. }
I’ve made my own wee “Artistic” Video.. ( trust me.. hers is much easier to learn from! )
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They look amazing and sweet 🙂 yum!
Beautiful!
Amazing!
Absolutely stunning! Gorgeous post! Definitely in the mood for Spring now!
🙂
V
You are a true artist!!! “There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.” ― Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey
These are incredibly beautiful looking cookies my friend 😀
Cheers
CCU
Beautiful cookies!
Saturday evening and I’ve just sat back with the day’s jobs completed and thought “I’ll treat myself to a little browse”. And here you are, Smidge- never disappointing. Such pretty hearts- I’m sure my daughter could use this technique.
Lovely to reunite.
What a lovely gift to bring to a baby shower. These cookies are so gorgeous! I love your video. It’s great to see talent in action! These seem very time-consuming but the end result looks so worth it. Glad you had a good time re-connecting with peanut’s doctor! xx
What a lovely treat for Lois! She will be delighted. It was great fun having you for lunch and coffee, and I know we have a lot in common! Still working on my blog issues, but we can talk about that another time. Thanks for your help.
Oh Smidge! Every time I click on one of your posts, I find myself blown away by how creative and clever you are. Those cookies are just the prettiest things I’ve seen in forever. Clever you and clever Amber!
These are pieces of art — I’d hate to bite into them. Ok, twist my arm — they look sooo good though 🙂
Delicate perfection- your art of baking confection!
Wow, you’ve exceed Martha and her team with this one Barbara, they are simply beautiful! So delicate and I cannot believe how much time each one takes. I bet your new friends were over the top happy with these beautiful cookies. I’m sure you could see them. Thank you for the tutorial, now I know for sure that I certainly don’t have the patience to make them, but if I ever need some, I know who to ask 😉
We have a long weekend in Ontario called Family Day on Monday, hope you guys get one too.
Drat, it just started snowing again. I’m ready for spring.
These are very pretty! I think I’d have to eat them in secret 😀
I’m overwhelmed with all of the loveliness!
Gorgeous!
Just beautiful! I can’t wait to try this 🙂
Barbara, you are just unbelievable – what planet does you really come from ??? *smile – those cookie … are …. lost for words really. You better open that cafe … soon! I’m going to borrow somebody else word – those are pure loveliness. *smile – they are like lace .. I don’t like lavender in cooking, but this I could have decoration. And when you open up that cafe … don’t ask me to do any embroidery .. I will be happy in the washing up area. Barbara, I just love this.
You are sweet… as always and ever:) They aren’t lavender flavored, just colored. I think I’ll have to change the title, it’s a little misleading, especially without the recipe enclosed:) xx
You’re just amazing .. I would have a nervous breakdown it I had to do cookies like that – nothing for me. Has to be done in less than 20 min. *smile – otherwise I lose interest.
They look too beautiful to eat!
Absolutely beautiful.
I would not have the patience to make those decorations. If I was served one of those cookies I probably could not bite into it as I would not want to ruin the patterns. Love the video, glad to see an artist at work.
These cookies are almost too pretty to eat. I am sure that the guests will get over that fear soon. Beautiful. Take Care, BAM
What beautiful decorations!
Absolutely exquisite! And your beautiful cookies are, too!! 🙂 xoxo
These are absolutely beautiful, I am in awe!!! The colours are just so pretty too 🙂 I would love to try it myself but I just don’t know if I have the ability or the patience :0!
WOW, you are brilliant Smidge, don’t think I would ever have known how to do anything like this – loved watching your video. Your cookies are absolutely exquisite!
🙂 Mandy xo
These cookies took my breath away – so lovely! And thank you for the introduction to SweetAmbs; her site is lovely & so educational. It s so true that even though we may lose touch with a good friend, we can pick up anew when we reconnect. Years and even decades can melt away in a heartbeat.
They are little works of eatable art !
These cookies are so lovely! Perfect for celebrating a baby shower or a special tea, just so sweetly decorated. <3 them.
Little works of art!
Ok…I thought I’d already seen the planet’s prettiest cookie, right here at Smidge’s kitchen. But I must have been mistaken, because These are truly the prettiest little cookies my eyes have ever in their lives set upon! 🙂 When I first saw them, I kind of had to gasp (little and lady-like of course, but unmistakably a gasp) and then I thought you must have overlaid edible lace on those little lavender hearts, but no, you Made that edible lace!!! (Well, of COURSE you did! Smidge does Nothing half-way.) And after watching your video set to some of my favorite music, I came away believing fully that I could do this! Not nearly as well, of course, but I too could make a pretty cookie! 🙂 What a thoroughly delightful post Smidge!!! xxx
Had to pin this, and then sent along to several loved ones.
Beauty would be in the belly of this beholder.
How delicate and lace-y! Wonderful, Smidge.
These looks SO beautiful and delicate, perfect for a baby shower celebration!
I wish I had more time to hang out here; you post the best stuff! And you always satisfy my sweet tooth…
They are literally ‘pieces of art’….Diane
Too pretty to eat…Almost!
What a beautiful gesture!
I have been following Sweet Ambs for a while now and I tried making the brush embroidery a few months back. They are not as easy as it looks. Takes a lot of practise to get them right. Have you seen her bees? They are cute too. :)You have done such an artist. Enjoyed your video and your tips. I’m inspired to give it a go again.
There’s nothing like reconnecting with old friends – and making new ones in the blogging community! These cookies are amazing, can’t get over the detail in them. I’ll have to watch you videos when I have some headphones. 🙂
Your posts never cease to amaze, Barb, each a thing of beauty. Hard to believe that these are handmade edible cookie. They are so pretty and you are a marvel! I just had to watch the video to see how each was made and I’ve come to the conclusion there is no way I would even attempt this. I’ll stick with pasta and when we meet, we’ll trade. 🙂
Love the lilac colour of this cookie! love the details on it.. what a clever way to decorate them. Am going to try this brush embroidery method next!
Wow, very nice! youre a cook and an artist at the same time
LOVE. Also, I’ve watched the video twice. It has basically hypnotized me with it’s loveliness.
Exquisite cookies, Barbara; and so glad you caught up with old friends.
They’re so beautiful and isn’t it wonderful that blogging brings so many other wonderful things to us…like reconnecting with old friends!
I love your blog! Everything is so pretty. You make baking seem so effortless. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. I can’t wait to come back and see more of your blog.
These cookies are gorgeous! What a great addition to a baby shower!
Those cookies are beautiful!! You are a true artist!!
Beautiful looking cookies Barbara!
Oh Smidge, Thank you! I just watched your wonderful video and learned so much. I can’t believe how gorgeous these cookies are, and you’ve made it look like something I could actually do…without the video I wouldn’t have believed it! This post was a gift! And I’m delighted you reconnected with your friends–I must visit Teri, too! 🙂 oxo
Heavenly. How amazing you are Barbara and how nice that you got to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Your piping skills blow me away. Seriously.
These cookies are beautiful! It definitely is not easy, having to decorate so many cookies! You’re really talented and amazing!
How lovely to meet up with old friends. These cookies are amazing! I wonder if I have the patience to even try doing one?
I saw these on instagram Barbara and they really do look so beautiful. I’ll bet your friends loved them.
So so pretty, Smidge! And what a wonderful week. 🙂
These cookies mush have been the talk of that baby shower Barb! I’m simply speechless at how beautiful they are. I can always count on something beautiful to brighten my day when I read one of your posts. Thanks for the ongoing inspiration.
Well, these are just about the prettiest cookies ever! I think they would make the most thoughtful, little gifts (you’ve got my wheels turning this morning). Also, how completely wonderful to have reconnected with your maid of honor. Old friends are just the best, aren’t they?
These are exquisite! And to reconnect with dear friends.., perfect!! Your expertise and creativity are wonderful!
Those are beyond gorgeous!!
Your cookies are beautiful, as your food often is: a treat to look at.
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