It's fall, y'all! The weather in my area is still a bit warmer than I would prefer, but I definitely have all the fall feels. It seems as though many of you do too, which is why this week's hot list* is filled with such a wealth of seasonal celebrations.
Speaking of seasonal celebrations, @Aproned Artist just posted a new Halloween tutorial. In case you haven't seen it, I can assure you that it's a spook-tacular fest of mediums and techniques! I hear from Julia that @Manu biscotti decorati has an equally impressive Halloween tutorial that will be coming in a couple of days. And, of course, don't forget to take advantage of the other ongoing treats publicized on this site: (1) 15% off The Bake Fest Holiday Edition, a fabulous online baking and decorating event (use Julia's exclusive code JULIAMUSHER15 at checkout); (2) a discounted bundle of tutorials by Cookie Connection members, filmed for past Watch-Learn-Create challenges; and (3) a discounted Halloween tutorial bundle, also courtesy of Julia.
All of these treats are quite delicious, without the extra calories! 😉
Okay. Enough Cookie Connection housekeeping! Let's take a look at what's been trending this past week.
#1: Hello, Autumn! by Gingerland (With a scrumptious color palette and perfect piping, this set is such a tasty representation of the season that Julia and I decided to feature it as this week's cover art. Congratulations, @Gingerland.)
#2: Rising Marigold by Montserrat Esquivel (I'm not sure about you, but I think this 3-D creation is the perfect blend of beauty and creepiness. Well done, @Montserrat Esquivel.)
#3: Welcome, Autumn! by Di Art Sweets (Such a great depiction of forest magic! Always charming, @Di Art Sweets.)
#4: Another Collaboration . . . Cookies and Quilts! by Cookies Fantastique (Be sure to check out the comments section of this clip, where @Cookies Fantastique (aka Carol) describes the important cause behind this set. Never forget that cookies feed both body and soul, magically spreading joy and making them especially meaningful gifts, as Carol shows in spades with this set!)
#5: Mother’s Day ♥️ by Heather Bruce Sosa (@Heather Bruce Sosa has seamlessly incorporated several interesting techniques in this elegant set. Lovely work, Heather!)
#6: Altar de Muertos by Montserrat Esquivel (El Día de los Muertos is on glorious display in @Montserrat Esquivel's second featured contribution of the week. Well done!)
#7: Baby Boo on the Way by Maddy D's Sweets (This set is such a fun seasonal take on a baby shower. I think @Maddy D's Sweets' witch silhouette is particularly clever.)
#8: Bridal Shower by Maddy D's Sweets (Congratulations again, @Maddy D's Sweets, for two terrific appearances in this week's Spotlight.)
#9: Baby Nicole's Cookies by Silviya Mihailova (Here's an oldie but a goodie, trending once again after its original appearance in 2018. This set is surely as adorable as ever, @Silviya Mihailova.)
#10: 21st Birthday by Lola Willard (This collection tells us so much about the recipient. Incredible details, @Lola Willard.)
How's that for a fall celebration? I hope you too have all the fall feels. I'm looking forward to leaning into the season even more as we head into October!
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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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Note: Saturday Spotlight is a weekly Cookie Connection blog feature written alternately by Lisa Foss and Julia M. Usher. Its primary intent is to cast a spotlight on the week's top-trending cookie posts, as determined automatically by the site algorithms described above. This article expresses the views of the author, and not necessarily those of this site, its owners, its administrators, or its employees. To see all of Cookie Connection's past Saturday Spotlights, click here.
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