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I've made monogram cookies for baby girls before, but never for a baby boy. These were so fun! I like that the shower hosts chose the scalloped square for the boy cookies...so much more masculine than a circle. :)
The instructions for making the monograms are here. They can be made ahead of time and stored in a container at room temperature. One other note, when choosing a font, it can't be anything too "swirly", the nonpareils will obscure the design and it will just look like a blob. How do I know? I had to throw out my first batch. :)
Now to the question (poll on left sidebar)...would you be interested in a once-a-month, FLAVOR-OF-THE-MONTH, blog carnival/event, hosted here? It's an idea I've had floating around in my brain for a while and after reading all of your coffeecake favorites here, I really wanted to see each and every one of them.
Each month would be a different theme, such as chocolate or yellow or coffeecake. From there, you could make whatever you wanted.
Let's say, the theme was "turtle" (go with me here), you could make Turtle Cheesecake, or cookies decorated like turtles, or Turtle Ice Cream Pie, or a Turtle-shaped cake...whatever.
At the end of the month, you'd post your creation on your blog and link here. On the last day of the month, I'll post mine with a way for you to link in to my post. (Have you seen a Mr. Linky before?). I'll explain more about the details later.
That way, we'd all be able to see each others' creations...and maybe find some new, fabulous blogs, to boot!
I think it would be fun and a great way for all of us to get to know each other a little better. BUT, I know there are lots of other carnivals and blog events, so if you're already overbooked, let me know.
Anyone interested? I'm adding a poll to my sidebar. Please take a moment to let me know. If you have any suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments.
Thanks! And, Happy July!!!
Oh! I lovelovelove these COOKIES!!! They are so sweet... like a sky picture... love them! About the great idea you have... just a question... can we choose to ice COOKIES, too? Like in the turtle example you gave, ice turtle or turtle related COOKIES?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bea! :)
ReplyDeleteYes....cookies iced to look like turtles would be adorable. Really, it would be anything goes, just as long as it goes with the theme in some way. :)
Great! Count me in!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I'm all over it :) I love challenges!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the idea!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd probably be able to participate most months...sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteI voted that I'd love to participate. But I don't blog. The thought terrifies me. I'll figure something out.
ReplyDeleteof course!! that sounds like a challenge I would like..not too many rules ;)
ReplyDeleteand as always, you cookies are gorg
Love the idea!I think it would give me the inspiration to try new recipes! Love the cookies are they for someone like M or do we know yet?
ReplyDeleteCount me in for a monthly Challenges!!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great idea! I voted!! :)
ReplyDeleteCookies are so pretty and a carnival sounds too fun!
ReplyDeleteThese are really sweet, ok maybe I will find out the sex!!!
ReplyDeleteCa I submit a themed photograph?
Sure, Molly...that would be great!
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, it would be kind of fun to know. Can't wait for you to get closer...I already have cookies in mind for you when they don't have to ship across the ocean!
Thank you for your sweet comment!! I was floored to have a comment on my first attempt cookies from "the master of cookie decorating".. I am totally game for this idea of yours! So fun, and my family and neighbors would love new treats, to eat, of course. :)
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be able to do it every month but I think it's a greeeeaaaat idea!! DO IT!
ReplyDeleteI'm totaly in! It will be my first blog event ever!
ReplyDeleteI love that idea! I may not be able to participate every month, but would try my best. This baseball stuff keeps me so busy! Hey, I did see the bees at the ballgame. How crazy was that?!
ReplyDeleteI would love to participate! I think my kids would love to help me too! I'm due to have baby #6 in 3 1/2 weeks so it might take a little while before I get back into the swing of things!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out sooooo cute! I can't wait to try some monograms when we get settled!
ReplyDeleteI'd definitely be up for a "flavor of the month", I don't know if I could do it every month but would definitely try. Fun!
First of all I would like to say "Love Love Love your cookies. Second, I would love to join in on the baking fun. I think it is a great way to get to know our fellow bloggers and support eachother. Great Idea. Cant wait.
ReplyDeleteYour cookies are "handsome" (pretty's too girl)!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th!
~ingrid
Yes! I'd love to participate in a fun and creative baking event! Great idea. And I LOVE these monogram cookies - great for wedding showers also. Thanks! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteSarah
Ha ha... turtle shaped cake. That's what I'd be making since I don't do pecans in any form. :)
ReplyDeletethat boy "J" is one lucky little baby! beyond adorable - there are no words. one day, i will muster up enough courage to try to make them.
ReplyDeleteI was one of the hosts for the shower that used these cookies as party favors. They were equally delicious as cute! And not to mention a big hit by the momma to be and party goers. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU, Ashley! :)
ReplyDeleteThose are sooo adorable!
ReplyDeleteThose are too adorable!!! Can you please let me know what size, and where you got the cookie cutter. I'm going to try and attempt it... I'm sure it twill be a sloppy mess, but I'll have fun anyway.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe you can come over and help? Tee hee!!
I'm the one that just asked about the cookie cutter. This is the only thing I have on the list of things to "publish as".
ReplyDeleteThanks :)