This first week of spring has been a bit all over the place for me and my neighborhood. The temperatures have been well above normal one day, then plunging well below on the next. On the warmer days, I can literally see buds form and blossoms open. When the cold rushes in, everything closes up tight as if a false alarm sounded, and the glory of the day before was merely an illusion. All of this back-and-forth weather has been both a frustrating tease and a good reminder of the delightful days ahead. And it has left me with an incredible case of spring fever!
Fortunately, this week's hot list* is the perfect antidote. It is filled with beautiful colors, seasonal celebrations, and all sorts of springtime deliciousness. Let's take a look, shall we?
#1: Beautiful White by Yazz Ross (This majestic monochrome set is the latest Challenge #56 entry to be spotlighted. Beautiful indeed, @Yazz Ross! And, everyone else, don't forget: you've got just two days left to enter the challenge and to get @mintlemonade (cookie crumbs)'s amazing kickoff video for a mere $5. Also remember, you can get this discounted video price even without entering the challenge. Such a small price to pay to ensure that your ruffle borders are the very best! 
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#2: Savanna Animals by carouselselsel (Originally posted in 2017, these cuties are trending once again. Grrrrrreat job, @carouselselsel! 
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#3: Easter Egg Cookies 2016 by Manu biscotti decorati (Another older post that is trending once again. And with good reason - @Manu biscotti decorati's Easter eggs are absolute works of art!)
#4: Cookie Stamps by Gloriabakes (This set is so stunning that Julia and I decided to feature it as this week's cover art. I also hear that double-congratulations are in order, as I believe this set placed in the recent Sweet Art Master Show competition in New York! So . . . congrats x 2, @Gloriabakes!)
#5: Easter Platter by Lola Willard (The perfect puffy, shiny icing on these darlings really helps them stand out.)
#6: Cookie Pops! by Donna Allen (I love the colors that @Donna Allen selected here. The pastels work beautifully, particularly with the subject matter.)
#7: Magical Garden Fairy by April Berry (Be sure to check out the comments in @April Berry's post for details on this magical creation, including a link to the tutorial. Though please note that you'll need to purchase a Cookie-A-Thon All-Access Pass to see it, along with the 50-plus other tutorials that debuted at Cookie-A-Thon last week. However, the price is a pittance - just a few dollars per fabulous tutorial.)
#8: Pink and Rose Baby Set by Cajun Home Sweets (Another soft color palette that works beautifully. And let's not overlook the incredible piping skills that @Cajun Home Sweets brings to every single one of her sets. What a treat to behold!)
#9: Zoo Animals by Treatfairy (This delightful set really makes me smile. I especially appreciate the springtime flair that @Treatfairy has given to each animal!)
#10: Easter Carrots by Lola Willard (These creative carrots are @Lola Willard's second appearance in this week's Spotlight. Even more impressive is that this week is Lola's second in a row with two Spotlight appearances! That's four spotlighted posts in two weeks by this brand-new member! Brava!)
How was that for a taste of early spring? It certainly hit all of the right notes for me and was an absolute delight to compile, filled as it is with such tremendous creativity!
I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable week ahead, and that you find plenty of things to celebrate!
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Lisa Foss is a hobbyist cookie decorator. After careers in corporate communications and freelance writing, she focused her attention on the nonprofit sector. She spent more than a decade at various soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and prison reentry programs throughout New York City. Lisa’s cookie journey began in 2011 when she started making gingerbread houses. Though she enjoys making cookies for family and friends, Lisa’s main focus is cookies for charity.
For more information about Lisa and her work, please check out her Facebook and Instagram pages.
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