Da nuh
Da nuh Da nuh Da nuh Da nuh
Did you know that it's Shark Week? Yep. It just happened to start on the only day that we've been to the beach all summer. It didn't stop me from going out into the ocean. I went out *almost* waist deep.
Here's what I've learned from Shark Week:
- Sharks don't *want* to eat you, but when they see you out there on that surfboard, they think you're a seal. They can't help themselves.
- Sharks really don't like dolphins OR their sonar. [Note to Self: next summer buy a greyish-blue wet suit, complete with snout and built-in sonar.
You know how cookie inspiration can happen anywhere? See this picture from my phone?
Well, I happened to run across this cute shark picture in a magazine at...
...my OB/GYN's office.
{Not someplace I would normally break out my camera.}
Anyway...I cannot remember name of the magazine. I was so worried the doctor would come in and I would have to launch into some nonsensical explanation...
"You see, Doctor...next week is Shark Week and well, I make cookies, for my blog...and this idea is so cute and I didn't want to rip the picture out of the magazine...I'll just stop talking and put my camera away now..."
So, if you've seen this in a magazine, let me know and I'll update the post with the source from which the cookie was
Want to make your own Shark Week cookies?
You will need:
- circle cookies
- royal icing, tinted with AmeriColor
: grey (using Super Black), orange, bright white and super black
- disposable icing bags
- couplers and tips: #2, #1
- squeeze bottle
- toothpicks
Use a #2 tip to outline the shark body in grey. (Do not forget to take picture.)
Use a #2 tip to pipe a starfish near the shark's mouth in orange. (Do not forget to take picture.)
Thin the grey icing with water to the consistency of a thick syrup. Cover with a damp dish towel and let sit several minutes. Gently stir with a rubber spatula and transfer to a squeeze bottle.
Flood the shark with the thinned icing. Use a toothpick to guide into corners and edges.
Use a #1 tip to add teeth to the shark in white.
Use a #2 tip and grey icing to add gills.
Use a #1 tip to add eyes on the shark and eyes and a mouth on the starfish.
Show that shark who's boss. Eat HIM!
***update, update! This little shark image is from Beatrix New York's Nigel.***
***update, update! This little shark image is from Beatrix New York's Nigel.***
I LOVE these!!!! and Im glad Im not the only one snapping pics from magazines in the Dr. office!!
ReplyDeleteOH MY! Bridget, these are just SO CUTE!!! Love love loooove!
ReplyDeleteThese cookies are wonderful, love that the starfish is missing a point! Your are hilarious Bridget and just brightened up my day :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, those cookies are too cute for words!! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so clever. I have also been known to sneak pictures of magazines and wondered how I would explain it to someone...glad to know I am not the only one. My son is obsessed with shark week. I need to make him some of these!
ReplyDeleteNow those are beyond words.....AWESOME....thanks for sharing...
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Cute! Cute! Cute! I have been know to pull out my phone to snap pictures in odd places too!
ReplyDeleteyou are so freaking cute!!
ReplyDeleteYou weren't kidding when you told me you get inspiration every where!!
I LOVE it!
These are AWESOME...love, love, LOVE!
ReplyDeleteThat poor little starfish! He looks so scared!
ReplyDeleteMy kids are SO into shark week...kiddo and daddy time in front of the tv has been plentiful this week ;)
these are GREAT!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute. LOL at taking a picture in the OB's office.
ReplyDeleteVery cute post and cookies, Bridget! I've never seen a cuter shark:)
ReplyDeleteAwesome. Can't wait to see what inspiration you find next at the proctologist office. Sorry- that's the sick sense of humor nurse side of me coming out. Love, love, love them.
ReplyDeleteThese cookies are too cute! I am so jealous of your baking (and decorating) skills!
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That is the Nigel the Shark character from Beatrix New York!! Check out their adorable children's products here: www.beatrixny.com ! :D
ReplyDeleteThese are precious – if a shark can be precious.
ReplyDeleteI learned last night that kissing sharks on the mouth ain't so smart.
Those are the most adorable shark cookies ever. EVER. Makes me kind of want to be friends with a shark!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely darling! I love the story of inspiration behind them - too funny. :)
ReplyDeleteI actually watched Jaws this week. These cookies are . . um . . . adorable! Poor little starfish.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found inspiration from our Beatrix New York character, Nigel!!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteSame beach in the middle of the same week. ADORABLE! I LOVE THE BITTEN STARFISH!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteYes, the sharks are super cute, love their teeth....too bad they aren't "that" cute in real life....lol.
ReplyDeleteSo perfect for Shark Week. :-) Awesome work!
ReplyDeletexo,
Margaret
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So adorable. I am a huge shark fan and I love these.
ReplyDeletehaha! well, as they say, inspiration strikes anywhere.
ReplyDeletevery cute!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSupah Cute!
ReplyDeleteBridget--I'd have to say that these are some of my very favorites that you've ever done!! ADORABLE.
ReplyDeleteLove that you were taking magazine photos at the OBGYN. Sounds like something I'd do. But I'm always so paranoid that the Dr. will walk in at any moment and catch me being weird.
LOL Oh Bridget, you crack me up...inspiration comes from everywhere, hehe! Love these adorable cookies!!
ReplyDeleteBridget, my 13 year old is TOTALLY digging shark week right now and these are so perfect. I WISH WISH WANT to learn how to do this. I just LOVE your blog and cookies OH MY!
ReplyDeleteIn fact I was humbly just nominated for the "One Lovely Blog Award" and I had to nominate you for it as well. You are welcome to stop by my latest post to see my toast to you and your blog - you can find it here. http://www.thebutterdish.net/2011/08/a-lovely-blog-award-and-7-facts-about-me/
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Thanks for the tutorial!!! There may be hope for me yet. :)
The cookies are tooo cute! Thanks for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteWhat a great inspirational pic! The cookies are too cute - perfect! Enjoyed reading your story.
ReplyDeleteSO funny, SO cute, SO impressive!!!!!
ReplyDeleteToo cute! I love the starfish with the bite taken out. It has never dawned on me to take a phone pic of something in a magazine. Great tip.
ReplyDeleteLove the cute SHARKS!!! and the cute lil bitten stars :) YAY for Shark week we love it!!
ReplyDeleteSo super duper awesome! Just the cutest shark I've ever seen. I posted a link on Edible Crafts :). And PS. I live in DC near the Discovery Channel HQ in MD. Every year (except this one?) they put a HUUUUGE shark fin, tail and head on their building during this week. You can see it for miles!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Though, I can't help but think "poor starfish!"
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Love em! Cute starfish!!! Ouch.
ReplyDeleteI almost said these are adorable but not sure that's the right adjective when a shark is eating a little starfish! But you captured 'jaws' in a most appealing way!
ReplyDeleteThe summer after moving to NC; I drove home to visit family and my kid sister came back to stay with me for a couple of weeks. Neither of us had ever been to the ocean and it was a planned part of her visit. WHY did we watch Jaws right before that trip?
I heard that 'Da nuh Da nuh Da nuh Da nuh' in my head every time I was in the water and just knew one was coming up under me at any moment. Of course I had to pretend all was OK so she would feel safe and wonder now if my constant urging, "Laurie, let's go in to the more shallow water' ever gave me away?!!
LOL@ the title! those cookies are too cute! wow,they look good & so do your pics..I have to ask..What type of camera do you use? your pics are fantastic!!
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Joey
Saw your update too about where the pic came from! I had to hunt, but found it lol
ReplyDeletehttp://www.beatrixny.com/products/view/26
Very cute!
like it.
ReplyDeleteMy god. You make the freakin cutest cookies on the planet. I'm new to the blogging world so I'm the hunt for good blogs to follow and came across your's. Not only are you cookies ridiculously adorable but your writing is so funny. Yeah...I'll be subscribing :)
ReplyDeletep.s. How exactly do I subscribe? I'm challenged with these things...
ReplyDeleteThese are great! My daughter would go nuts for them. She is a big fan of shark week and sharks:)
ReplyDeleteThese are interesting work of art. I love the way you derive your inspirations.
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Those are adorable! The receptionist at my dentist office always says she'd be glad to make copies of any pages we like from magazines. I wonder if it's because the dentist is a woman:)
ReplyDeleteI've been watching way too much National Geography Wild features on sharks lately to want to go into the sea for a while. But these cookies- I'll definitely devour in an instant!
ReplyDeleteHa, these are great! I've never watched Shark Week but a ton of friends are obsessed with it. These would be a great treat for them.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love your creativity! I also love using your sugar cookie recipe for all of my cookies. Thanks for sharing all your great knowledge :) you have taught me a great deal.
ReplyDeleteShark Week? Seriously? I would never have figured a mean ol' shark could look so wonderfully delicious as in this photo of the results of this yummy recipe!
ReplyDeleteAWwww LOVE these cookies!!!! They are so cute and scary at the same time!!!
ReplyDeleteWow those cookies look delish, and you have great recipes and such.I'm trying to start up a sweet blog that has all kinds of interesting information, help, and facts. You guys should check it out: www.pinedoland.blogspot.com
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These are seriously cute!! And I take pictures with my phone out of magazines at the dr's office all the time!!
ReplyDeleteLove these!!
ReplyDeleteSince I've gotten more into making decorated cookies, I'm looking at everything I see in a new way. I took inspiration from alot of things I saw with my cakes and cupcakes, but I seem to be able to do more with cookies! :-)
Love visiting your blog! Your cookies are so completely creative. I am currently getting ready to try the "You are here" cookies as a house warming gift for a friend who just moved. Thank you for such a fun blog!
ReplyDeleteNext time I surf I am bringing these cookies to eat. And a surf suit so I don't get eaten.
ReplyDeleteThese are soooo adorable! The starfish is hilarious, I didn't notice the missing arm at first because I was so entranced by the awesome shark!
ReplyDeleteOh my GOODNESS!!!! These are SO cute! I am absolutely making these for my nephew's beach birthday party this weekend. Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! :)
ReplyDeletePoor little starfish! I love their little facial expressions. So sweet! : )
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