I don't often feature the top-trenders in a single clip set, but since we're getting so close to Christmas, I wanted to leave you with as much holiday inspiration as possible. That being said, this week's hot list* is comprised of the top 10 cookies within the Christmas clip set, and it's off-the-charts festive! With everything from dimensional stars and a needlepoint bell to a 3-D tree and the most perfectly piped nutcracker I've ever seen, this roundup has no shortage of cookie styles to fuel your holiday decorating.
If you haven't yet started your Christmas designs, take a moment to explore these clips; they're bound to get your creative juices flowing! Not sure how something was made, but eager to try it? Don't hesitate to drop your questions under this post. This community is all about sharing and learning, and its members (including you!) never cease to surprise and impress me with their generosity!
So let's take a look at this week's roundup, shall we?!
#1: Dimensional Stars by iSugarfy (aka swissophie) [EDITOR'S NOTE: An oldie but a goodie, this intricately detailed set was first posted back in 2018, and has been featured a few times since. It's easy to see why. Congrats again, @iSugarfy (aka swissophie)! ~JMU]
#2: Mr. Festive by Delorse [EDITOR'S NOTE: As I alluded to in the intro, I just love the picture-perfect quality of @Delorse's icing. But it's Mr. Festive's very droll expression that earned him the cover spot! 
~JMU]
#3: Various Frosted Leaves by Icingsugarkeks [EDITOR'S NOTE: A huge shout-out to @Icingsugarkeks, aka Gabi, for jumpstarting our current mixed media decorating challenge with three sets of gorgeous leaves. This set marks her third entry! P.S. The challenge's featured guest is the esteemed Carmen Urbano of @Inspirations by Carmen Urbano! Entries aren't due until January 13, so I encourage you to take advantage of this time to explore Carmen's awesome demo, and to join the fun and learning! You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain! ~JMU]
#4: Christmas Cookies by Evelindecora [EDITOR'S NOTE: I knew this set was made by @Evelindecora as soon as I saw it! It clearly bears her trademarks: immaculate piping and a sophisticated palette. Well done as always, Evelin. ~JMU]
#5: Christmas Cookies in White with a Flash of Silver by Bożena Aleksandrow [EDITOR'S NOTE: @Bożena Aleksandrow continues her tradition of impressing us with masterfully piped Christmas cookies. These wintry white beauties are just as stunning as her cookies from last year that are currently gracing the site's banner and backdrop! ~JMU]
#6: Christmas by Art of Cookies [EDITOR'S NOTE: What's not to love about this charming set?! Each cookie in it brought a smile to my face! ~JMU]
#7: Christmas Collaboration by Petra Florean [EDITOR'S NOTE: What a pleasant surprise to see Petra alongside her very creative collaboration entry! I always love putting faces to names. Hi, @Petra Florean! 
~JMU]
#8: Christmas Cookies by Evelindecora [EDITOR'S NOTE: See what I mean about Evelin's trademark style?! This set harks back to 2020 yet still says "Evelin" from a mile away. Of course, the big watermark on the photo is also a dead giveaway - LOL! ~JMU]
#9: Coração Natal aka Christmas Heart by Cláudia Dmytriw Pichek [EDITOR'S NOTE: IMO, there's nothing quite as beautiful as white icing on a dark gingerbread cookie. Yet @Cláudia Dmytriw Pichek amplifies that beauty with her expertly applied ruffle border! It's so sheer and lifelike - don't you just love it?! ~JMU]
#10: 3-D Snow Globe Cookie by Julia M. Usher [EDITOR'S NOTE: Hey, that's my cookie! Remember, I just report what the site algorithms tell me is trending at the time I'm writing the post! But, I'll take this auspicious moment to remind you that my tutorial for this project is still on sale. 
If you're interested, more info is in a comment under the link above. ~JMU]
And that's a wrap! I'm off now to get cracking on my own Christmas cookies for family and friends. I'm not planning anything as elaborate as my snow globe, but I do want everyone to be suitably impressed, which means I've got no time to waste! Wish me luck! I'm wishing you the same with your holiday decorating tasks!
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