Lilac and Pink

There's no way I could pipe a grid so perfectly! I used my favorite mat to achieve the perfect canvas. Yay! There's nothing like having the right tools to help us cookiers create works of art . A special credit goes to both Michele Hester of SugarVeil (https://www.sugarveil.com/sugarveil-story) and Julia @Julia M. Usher for their collaborative work in the design of this awesome mat!!  Thank you both .

I am often inspired by the many gorgeous works of Manu @Manu biscotti decorati  She uses this same mat to create the perfect canvas for several of her designs . Her tennis racket was the first of many projects that really stood out in my mind. You can see it at https://cookieconnection.julia...com/clip/tennis-manu.

The technique of overpiping with 2 colors as I did on my heart cookie is not original. I've seen it many times throughout the many hours of scouring through hundreds of beautiful artistic cookies. I don't know who was the originator of the idea but it's a really beautiful technique. I have lots of practice yet to do in order to perfect it but it was a fun cookie to make .  I'm just glad I wasn't making 150 of any of these cookies like Lisa does each week @LisaF HaHa. But they were all fun to make as part of the set of cookies for my mom's 86th birthday ❤️

So beautiful Carol!👏

The colors and textures are beautiful and luxurious!

Oh Carol, this is such a beautiful set! I love the colours you used, the pink over purple looks stunning. But the lace work is beyond gorgeous! Your Mum has a loving daughter 💕 Such a neat gift 💝 

Oh Carol, what do I see for a dreamy cookie set!?!! Every single one is beautiful !!! And these colors... I am totally in love with the pigeons !! As always Carol - such a wonderful, wonderful work !!! ❤️😘  @Cookies Fantastique
(and I must smile...)

These are so gorgeous and perfect. Love the pink and purple colour combination 💜💕 Wonderful work dear Carol! @Cookies Fantastique. Wish you mom a Happy birthday! 💕🎂

These are just gorgeous Carol! @Cookies Fantastique. The colors are just perfect.  It's hard for me to pick a favorite.  And trust me, I won't be attempting to make 150 of any of these delightful designs!  😂❤️😘

Beautiful set. 

Soooooo beautiful, dear Carol.

How beautiful❤️

@MANUELA CANTÙ posted:

So beautiful Carol!👏

Thank you so very much Manuela @MANUELA CANTÙ ❤️

@Jae Jae posted:

The colors and textures are beautiful and luxurious!

Thank you @Jae Jae! You are most kind to comment ❤️

@Heather Bruce Sosa posted:

Oh Carol, this is such a beautiful set! I love the colours you used, the pink over purple looks stunning. But the lace work is beyond gorgeous! Your Mum has a loving daughter 💕 Such a neat gift 💝 

Oh Heather,  you are always so very thoughtful and kind. Thank you ❤️. I haven't seen my mom in at least 3 years . She doesn't live close by any longer. I can't travel that far anymore and really miss her. We speak often .

What an amazing set of cookies, Carol @Cookies Fantastique!

I love the striking color combination and how you have been able to blend so many techniques flawlessly. The set is looking so perfect and in harmony that it takes a second look to really understand the amount of work behind every single cookie! Just beautiful.💜🎀💜

@Icingsugarkeks posted:

Oh Carol, what do I see for a dreamy cookie set!?!! Every single one is beautiful !!! And these colors... I am totally in love with the pigeons !! As always Carol - such a wonderful, wonderful work !!! ❤️😘  @Cookies Fantastique
(and I must smile...)

Thank you so very much dear Gabi @Icingsugarkeks!! You kind words are always uplifting. You're so sweet. Be safe and well ❤️❤️

@Kanch J posted:

These are so gorgeous and perfect. Love the pink and purple colour combination 💜💕 Wonderful work dear Carol! @Cookies Fantastique. Wish you mom a Happy birthday! 💕🎂

Oh thank you so very much @Kanch J!!  It's so sweet of you to comment . I hope you are well my dear ❤️

@LisaF posted:

These are just gorgeous Carol! @Cookies Fantastique. The colors are just perfect.  It's hard for me to pick a favorite.  And trust me, I won't be attempting to make 150 of any of these delightful designs!  😂❤️😘

Thanks so much Lisa @LisaF!! You're so very kind my sweet cookie friend ❤️

@Tina at Sugar Wishes posted:

Beautiful set. 

Thank you so very much Tina @Tina at Sugar Wishes!! You're always beyond kind and thoughtful my dear cookie friend ❤️

@carouselselsel posted:

Soooooo beautiful, dear Carol.

Oh Zara, you are so very kind!! Thank you my dear cookie friend @carouselselsel ❤️

@CHIKAKO.F posted:

How beautiful❤️

Thank you so very much @CHIKAKO.F!! It's sweet of you to comment ❤️