Shark in Crochet Net

Hi Friends!

I’m brand new to cookie decorating and this is the first thing that I have ever piped. I am very determined to improve with my piping and flooding but so far after about 50 unsuccessful tries at covering the cookie, I decided to just *dip* the cookie in RI. I was almost too embarrassed to upload this amateurish attempt, but then I remembered ‘everyone starts somewhere’ and I think it will be fun to compare this first attempt with things I will create in a year from now.

I’m so excited to learn from all of you talented, experienced artists and I thank you all for providing such a fun place to hang out and be part of this wonderful community.

Warmly,

Sandy

So clever & creative 👏 Love it❤Well done @Sandy_S!

This is wonderful Sandy. So creative!

Wow, this is super fun! Love it @Sandy_S! 🦈

So creative!  And well done.  This is a great space for learning and being nurtured by some amazing cookiers.  And you’re right…you gotta start somewhere and this is a great start!

Great cookie - you are being way too hard on yourself! And such a clever idea! I think you intended it for the challenge though, right? If so, to be entered, the cookie needs to go into the "Cookie Connection Challenges" clip set. I added it there for you this time, but please keep this in mind for next time. Also, a question: Your tags say you used edible paper. It's hard to tell from here, but I'm assuming the shark was hand-drawn on wafer paper?? Is that right? Thanks!

Wow!! Sandy, that' s sooo cool and beautiful!! Love the idea too. ❤️
I'm happy for you that you have so much fun decorating cookies! It's something so beautiful!! And yes, this community is awesome! Again, welcome Sandy! @Sandy_S

Hi Sandy, welcome, I am glad you entered the challenge, this cookie is gorgeous, clever and ao much fun. If this is the start then you are off to great things!

So funny to see a shark captured in such a nice crochet net.. why being embarassed? Everybody had a starting point, yours is very good, and it's amazing seeing our improvements, added to the fact that there's always something to learn. Just comtinue and have fun in doing what you love ❤

Love this cute guy!  Great job, looks amazing!

@Julia M. Usher posted:

Great cookie - you are being way too hard on yourself! And such a clever idea! I think you intended it for the challenge though, right? If so, to be entered, the cookie needs to go into the "Cookie Connection Challenges" clip set. I added it there for you this time, but please keep this in mind for next time. Also, a question: Your tags say you used edible paper. It's hard to tell from here, but I'm assuming the shark was hand-drawn on wafer paper?? Is that right? Thanks!

Hi Julia. Thanks so much for adding it to the clip set for me; I could have sworn I did that but I will be more diligent next time. In answer to the edible paper question: yes, I used water paper and printed a (pd) downloaded picture on my printer (with edible ink). Thank you so much for help, encouragement, and support. 🤗

@lulubakes posted:

Love this cute guy!  Great job, looks amazing!

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I truly appreciate you. I just looked through your clip and I must say, I love your style. It is very diverse and your are a very talented artist. I look forward to seeing more of your creations. 🤗

Warmly,

Sandy

@Elena Di Giacopo posted:

So funny to see a shark captured in such a nice crochet net.. why being embarassed? Everybody had a starting point, yours is very good, and it's amazing seeing our improvements, added to the fact that there's always something to learn. Just comtinue and have fun in doing what you love ❤

Thank you so much, Elena, for your kind words and support. I surely will continue and I know one day things will just fall into place. I really do love it and I can’t wait to put many of the things I lay awake conjuring up into practice. ha ha.  🤗

@Manu biscotti decorati posted:

Hi Sandy, welcome, I am glad you entered the challenge, this cookie is gorgeous, clever and ao much fun. If this is the start then you are off to great things!

Thank you so much, Manu. Being part of this wonderful group, I really do feel I will grow in technique and creativity, thanks to all of the support and encouragement I have felt from just his one (1st) post. I am so grateful for everyone here. 🤗

@Icingsugarkeks posted:

Wow!! Sandy, that' s sooo cool and beautiful!! Love the idea too. ❤️
I'm happy for you that you have so much fun decorating cookies! It's something so beautiful!! And yes, this community is awesome! Again, welcome Sandy! @Sandy_S

Thank you so very much for your lovely comments. I’m sure feeling the love here. 😊 You sure are right about the ‘awesome community’.  🤗

@Stevie Jean posted:

So creative!  And well done.  This is a great space for learning and being nurtured by some amazing cookiers.  And you’re right…you gotta start somewhere and this is a great start!

Hi Stevie!
Thank you very much for your very kind words and encouragement. I have to tell you, your recent crocheted snake cookie absolutely blew me away. What an outstanding job you did! I loved it.
Warmly,
Sandy

@Evelindecora posted:

Wow, this is super fun! Love it @Sandy_S! 🦈

Thank you so much, Evelin. I intend on watching you crochet tutorial again and will continue to improve on this skill. I have loved so many of the cookies that others have created using this technique. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.
Warmly,
Sandy

@LisaF posted:

This is wonderful Sandy. So creative!

Hi Lisa!
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I really enjoyed all of the gorgeous Christmas cookies you created this December … stockings, trees, fireplace/stockings, etc., etc. You are very talented and I am looking forward to enjoying more of your creations.
Warmly,
Sandy

@Petra Florean posted:

So clever & creative 👏 Love it❤Well done @Sandy_S!

Hi Petra.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I appreciate you. I want to echo your sentiments right back at you. You are so creative and have such a unique style … for example ‘Extraordinary Goat’ made me giggle with delight.
Warmly,
Sandy

@Sandy_S posted:

Hi Petra.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. I appreciate you. I want to echo your sentiments right back at you. You are so creative and have such a unique style … for example ‘Extraordinary Goat’ made me giggle with delight.
Warmly,
Sandy

Oh thanks Sandy.Glad you like my style❤❤Again congrats to your fantastic entry👏👏

Wow Sandy, I can’t believe you are just starting! Your cookie is so gorgeous, creative and clean. You did an awesome job and I can’t wait to see more of your creations. Congratulations and welcome♥️

Gabi @Icingsugarkeks, have you noticed when Sandy’s birthday is?♥️

This is such a great job Sandy @Sandy_S. So cute.

@Heather Bruce Sosa posted:

Gabi @Icingsugarkeks, have you noticed when Sandy’s birthday is?♥️

Oh tell me, tell me, Heather … do I have a birthday sista?  😉. ~ Sandy

@Zeena posted:

This is such a great job Sandy @Sandy_S. So cute.

Thank you so much, Zeena. You have so many lovely creations as well. I especially liked your latest: Christmas Lantern. ❤️

@Sandy_S posted:

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I truly appreciate you. I just looked through your clip and I must say, I love your style. It is very diverse and your are a very talented artist. I look forward to seeing more of your creations. 🤗

Warmly,

Sandy

Wow, you're so sweet and lovely!!  Thank you so much, I appreciate your warm comments very much.  You made my day!  Looking forward to seeing more of your creations in the future!  xx

@Sandy_S posted:

Hi Lisa!
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I really enjoyed all of the gorgeous Christmas cookies you created this December … stockings, trees, fireplace/stockings, etc., etc. You are very talented and I am looking forward to enjoying more of your creations.
Warmly,
Sandy

So nice of you to say Sandy.  I'm looking forward to getting to know you too and watching your cookie journey!

@Sandy_S posted:

Oh tell me, tell me, Heather … do I have a birthday sista?  😉. ~ Sandy

Both Gabi @Icingsugarkeks & I have birthdays on the 31st! We’re nearly triplets 🤭

I love this cookie!! This is incredible !

@Heather Bruce Sosa posted:

Gabi @Icingsugarkeks, have you noticed when Sandy’s birthday is?♥️

Oooooh! ...almost with us!!! Super!! Thanks for the great info dear Heather!  @Heather Bruce Sosa ... and welcome again dear Sandy! ❤️😘  @Sandy_S

@Icingsugarkeks posted:

Oooooh! ...almost with us!!! Super!! Thanks for the great info dear Heather!  @Heather Bruce Sosa ... and welcome again dear Sandy! ❤️😘  @Sandy_S

Thanks so much, Gabi. You make me smile with your warm and welcoming nature. ❤️

@Leena posted:

I love this cookie!! This is incredible !

Thank you, Leena. It was so much fun to make and I am feeling more and more confident with each cookie I make. I can’t wait for the next Challenge. I wonder what it will be. 👏 😜

I love this!