8.24.2012

Havin' a "ball"...

...with my new jar cookie cutter!  You probably recall the new cutters (scroll down) that I purchased a while back.  I really could not wait to create something with the mason jar and I cannot lie...I was totally inspired to purchase that cutter by something that I saw on Pinterest.  This "pin" to be exact:

Image via Pinterest

I mean seriously, is this not the cutest, ever?!  And this is where I will insert my "disclaimer"...the writing on these cookies are perfect...mine, not so much!  Writing on cookies continues to be my biggest nemesis...even with my KopyKake, I struggle, but whatev's!

Here is what I came up with:


Overall, I was quite pleased with the outcome.  I was off a bit on the color of the jar...I was going for a vintage color and it came out slightly too dark, but I can live with it!  I am not sure how the original designer's flowers were done, it appears that she made little "loops" for the pedals.  I used the same technique that I do to do brush embroidery flowers...just making "dots" and smooshing them down with a paint brush.

Then I decided to kick it up a notch and give the flowers a little shine!  Months back I had purchased a new airbrush system and had yet to try it out.  It was kind of like when I bought my miter saw...took me forever to get the nerve to use that for the first time too!  

Instead of using regular color in the airbrush, I opted to use sheen...pearl sheen, to be exact!  Love this stuff...if you remember, I used the Wilton's Pearl Sheen out of the can on my Wedding corset cookies:


See that subtle shine?  Love it!

If you look closely, you can see it on the flowers, but the picture does not do them justice!


Now that I finally got the nerve to power up my airbrush, I might have to use it more often!  How about one more look:


Whatcha' think?  I made these just for fun...wish I knew someone that was having a birthday or needed a flower "pick me up"...instead I am sending them to work with Kelli!

Till next time...have a great weekend!

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9 comments:

Red Couch Recipes said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

What a sweet bouquet of flowers. You do such a good job on your cookies. I know what you mean about getting up the nerve to try something new...I am exactly like that. Joni

sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

very cute, but your link to the cutters goes to a chair listing:(

Lisa D. said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I love them and your handwriting looks great I don't know what you think is wrong, lol then again we are always our worst critics on our own cookies I do it all the time. If you don't mind I'd love to run with the idea and make my own version of them for my Wonderful aunt Thanks
Lisa

Melissa Moore said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

AMAZING!!! Just when I think I have seen my favorite...you pull this out!! New #1 favorite!!

Corie said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Omg. You are amazing!!! We are having a pirate party and a goldilicious party this year. Get your creative juices flowing, love your cookies being the staple at our party!!!!

Lexy said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Love the "jar" filled with delicious looking cookies. Great job.
My question is; the cookies look like they are layer upon layer upon layer. How did you do that? Looks so neat...I want to do it too. Thanks.

FlyAwayHome said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

You are just so creative. Miss Terri

gail@My Repurposed Life said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

whoa! you seem to always do something better than before. Love your flowers and your jar.
The sheen on the flowers is nice, but I LOVE the petals! paint brush? amazing!

gail

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Yep - I'm with Melissa! This is my all time fave set of cookies that you've EVER made!! That Ball jar is genius and the technique on the flower cookies is to die for amazing. I can totally see the sheen and love it!! Is it October yet?! Miss you mucho!! XO

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