Despite scattered Thanksgiving and tropics-themed interlopers, we're all-in with Christmas cookies in this week's Spotlight! From @Maggy Morales' jovial Santa in the cover image to 3-D yule logs, a darling puppy in a gift box, and striking all-white arctic animals, you have miraculously covered the full gamut of Christmas themes imaginable! Congrats!
Let's take a look at the honorees, but, before we do, a special shout-out to @Bożena Aleksandrow, @CHIKAKO.F, and @Ewa Kiszowara MOJE PIERNIKI for being featured more than once with their sets you see below. Bravo! And now for the reveal . . .
#1: Thanksgiving Place Card Cookies by Cookies Fantastique (EDITOR'S NOTE: Here's one of the aforementioned interlopers! 😉 All I know is that I sure wish I had these delights on my Thanksgiving table a few weeks ago! ~JMU]
#2: Santa's Mailbox by Maggy Morales [EDITOR'S NOTE: Congrats again on the cover image, Maggy! Your Santa looks like he'd be right at home on a vintage Christmas postcard! How charming! BTW, Maggy is also our December site artist. You will see an "older" Santa of hers in our banner and backdrop, and you can learn more about Maggy here. ~JMU]
#3: Artic Animals by Joanna (Cookie Mojo) [EDITOR'S NOTE: As I said under @Joanna (Cookie Mojo)'s post, I am so drawn to the striking simplicity of these cookies! It just goes to show that sometimes less is more, which is a tough admission for me, being the more-is-more person that I am! 😀 ~JMU]
#4: A Puppy for Christmas?! by Susie Jacobs [EDITOR'S NOTE: I don't believe I've ever seen a more darling Christmas cookie! And I just love the puppy's dimensionality! So darn sweet, Susie! ~JMU]
#5: Cookie Yule Logs by Zeena [EDITOR'S NOTE: As you know, I'm a sucker for a good 3-D cookie, and these yule logs are nothing short of fabulous! ~JMU]
#6: Christmas Trees by Bożena Aleksandrow [EDITOR'S NOTE: Our cover image from last week rises to the top 10 yet again! Bożena's pristine icing explains why! Kudos to you, @Bożena Aleksandrow! ~JMU]
#7: Los Dioses de la Naturaleza - View #1 by Yazz Ross [EDITOR'S NOTE: Another non-Christmas interloper, but - wow - what wonderful details and color! Excellent work, @Yazz Ross! ~JMU]
#8: Vánoční Porcelánový Dekor aka Christmas Porcelain Décor by Dita [EDITOR'S NOTE: Styled in traditional blue-and-white porcelain patterns, these cookies are too pretty to eat - or eat on! 😉 ~JMU]
#9: Merry Christmas! by Ewa Kiszowara MOJE PIERNIKI [EDITOR'S NOTE: First posted and featured back in 2021, this set is another example of how captivating a less-is-more approach can be! I think you'll agree: gingerbread with only white icing has never looked so magical! ~JMU]
#10: Happy Christmas Cookies by CHIKAKO.F [EDITOR'S NOTE: A repeat honoree from last week, this collection has it all: soft, wintry colors; sweet, smiling gingerbread men; and a whole lot of holiday cheer! Well done, @CHIKAKO.F! ~JMU]
And that's a wrap for this week! Amidst all of your holiday cookie decorating and other Christmas preparations, don't forget to check out Challenge #58 with Delorse Sword; my new 2025 cookie calendar (whose proceeds support this site); and my early Valentine's stencil sale. All of these things make great Christmas gifts to you or a cookier you love - so please enjoy!
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