{It's a little hard to see in the pictures, but the cookie on the left has the pearl finish and the other doesn't.}
Using a child's paintbrush, simply brush the dry luster dust on the cookies once the royal icing has dried overnight. If you want a more opaque finish, follow the instructions here.
I timed myself (I do love a stopwatch, not sure why), and it took me a little less than 1 minute per cookie to add the dry luster dust, so plan accordingly.
As I was coating them, I kept thinking "pretty, pretty princess." Is this a saying? I have a boy...why am I repeating this phrase? Maybe I am crazy?!? Anyhoo...the pearl sheen does make them look very, well, pretty pretty princess.
My customer wanted pale pink and white cupcakes with a pearlized finish and pale green dots on the top. These were given out with a little girl's 1st birthday party invitations. How cute is that idea?!? An invitation with a cookie...yes, please!
Custom orders are always welcome through the shop and I'm still accepting Halloween orders.
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ReplyDeleteSo cute and girly! Love that light pink!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, can you send me that ladies address so I can CRASH the party? I love that idea!
ReplyDeleteOOOOhhh I love that glittery look!
ReplyDeletethat is a really cute ideas..I mean if they are giving out cookies with the invite, what could they be giving for the favor ;)
ReplyDeleteVery cute...question...did you ship these, reason I am asking, how do you ship the cookies with the little candle and not be so stressed about it breaking? I haven't figured this out yet!!
cookies and cups...they were a local order. These are on my "no ship" list, too. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, shiny! I love these!!
ReplyDeleteLove these! Pretty Pretty Princess is a board game of sorts for young girls. It comes with all kinds of jewelry :) The commercials were all over the place a few years ago.
ReplyDeletethey are lovely and girly~ having 3 boys i find myself needing more and more girly things in my life :)
ReplyDeleteJust adorable Bridget!! I love using the luster dust!! Hope you are doing well in TX!!
ReplyDeleteThose are absolutely adorable! I bet they loved them! Who wouldnt want a cookie with an invitation!!
ReplyDeleteThese are just gorgeous. Can you ship these cookies? I mean not now cuz it is still hot here during the day and everything would melt. But just curious for later in the fall. Might save me a lot of work for Thanksgiving favors.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenny...yes, I ship, but not this design because of the candle. The cookies won't melt, I promise. :) Click the link at the bottom of this post to go to my etsy shop. Thanks!
ReplyDeletebashtree...yay, I'm not crazy! That must have just seeped into my subconscious. :)
Beautiful cookies...so cute!!! You are very talented!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cookies. Perfect for girls of all ages.
ReplyDeleteMimi
Beautiful! The pink is such a delicate shade, and I'm sure the luster dust just put it over the top. Your clients must be thrilled :)
ReplyDeleteI'd be pearlizing EVERYTHING! :)
ReplyDelete~ingrid
Adorable cookies - they are SO CUTE and NEAT!! :o)
ReplyDeleteToo cute!! so is the glitter wet? or do you wet it to add it?
ReplyDelete~TidyMom
TidyMom...sorry that wasn't clear. I just updated it. It's dry and for the shimmery look here where you can still see the color underneath, brush it on dry.
ReplyDeleteDreamy cookies, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI've just saw your spiderweb cookies on Martha's website! Cool!
And wanted to thank you: I shipped my first decorated cookie order, and used all the tips your shared here - they arrived safe and sound.
Love
Paula
Love the new header looks so FANCY :) Oh and girly :)
ReplyDeleteThese cookies are so cute! They would be so much fun at a girls birthday party. So glad I found your cute blog.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the Bake It Pretty mention! :)
ReplyDeleteI do love those luster dusts, they are shamefully easy to use! I do wish that they photographed better, I feel like they look so amazing in person and it's just impossible to capture in a photo!
Also, your cookies are AMAZING, as usual!
~Amanda
These are so pretty! I go away for a few days and you go on a huge blog roll posting like crazy (or I've just fallen very far behind!)
ReplyDeleteOh my! My daughter is in Kindergarten and will be sharing her birthday with her class for the first time. I am SO making these cookies for them! Where did you find the cookie cutter? Did you make it? :)
ReplyDeleteAlly @ High Heels & Aprons
High Heels & Aprons...I've had that cutter for ages and can't remember where I got it. I've seen it around a lot, though. I'd check your local craft store, like Michaels and online. :)
ReplyDeleteThese Are Adorable! My Daughters 1st Birthday Is Coming Up In October & We Are Doing A Cupcake Theme, Would You Mind Giving Me Some Ideas On How To Make These? Super Cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
oh my! My daughter is in 4 years old and she want to share her birthday with her class for the first time. I am SO making these cookies for them! Where did you find the cookie cutter? Did you make it? :)
ReplyDeleteoh my! My daughter is in 4 years old and she want to share her birthday with her class for the first time. I am SO making these cookies for them! Where did you find the cookie cutter? Did you make it? :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty! Did you use white food coloring for the white part?
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