Day 24 - Busy Christmas Eve Elf ~ ©The Cookie Connoisseur/Whisked Away Cookies

Thank you, Kim!  I had someone else reference elf on the shelf in another place I had this posted. The funny thing is that I only recently learned of it and since have seen some very funny photos with those elves.  Thanks for your kind comment and the smile that it brought to my face!

This little guy is one of the cutest elf cookies on the shelf! 

Thank you, Margarita ~ you brought a tear to my eye. That was very kind of you to say.

I'm so sad that this cookie was not in the calendar, but for me your cookie was the best of the contestant. Any ways congrats, you made a wonderful work.

Margarita- Cookiely

Congratulations to jennabea on her win for the 24th!  Beautiful work!

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Thanks, Chris! I apologize for the delay!  I do appreciate your kind words though. Thanks so much!

Thank you, sockmonkey! (cute name, by the way!) I was hoping that it would look like a calendar. Thanks again!

Your elf is really fun! I like the calendar at the bottom.

Thanks, RebeccArchitect!  You always have such incredible designs!  It is so fun to see how you put things together, both designs and when you do your 3d work. The "Architect" name perfectly suits you!  Thanks again!

Thanks, Katy! I apologize for the delay in thanking you! My phone does not always play properly.  lol  Thanks again!

Thank you, Carolyn!  I will say that it takes me some time to design, but it is fun to do.  Thanks for taking the time to write your lovely comment! It is so very sincerely appreciated!

I love these cookies and your creative talent.. So Adorable!

Tina, oh, you are not at all sounding nontechnical.    You work in fondant and, trust me, I wouldn't know your terms.  lol  I love Royal Icing transfers and as long as they are attached flush to your base cookie and do not have little pieces that can break off, you are good to go!  

Oh, thank you, Trinnette!  I really do appreciate that! There were so many great designs that came out of that cutter and it was fun to do mine.  Thanks again!

Thanks so much, Cindy's Cozy Kitchen! (Love that name, by the way!)

Oh RI Transfers, didn't mean to sound so nontechnical. I have so much to learn. I would be afraid to put so much work into something that seems so delicate. I haven't seen many tutorials about them except for small flowers. Something to consider! 

This is my favorite all around cookie cutter--I love your design with it Tracy--as usual, just spectacular

Adorable!  

Thank you, Cookie Bliss!  I kept telling myself to "Step away from the cookie", but we all seem to suffer from that affliction.  lol Thanks again!

Such a classic design! I love it!

STILL one of my favorite Christmas cookies ever! The look on that cute elf's face is just the best. Good luck, Tracy!

I can't believe how much detail you fit into this one cookie!  So adorable!

Oh, thank you, Katia!  I really appreciate your kind words and taking your time to write them!  Thank you so much!

Love, love. love this cookie!!! It is creative, unique, so happy with those vibrant colors!!! Congrats for all the detailed work! 

Hi Tina! I would love to see your different version as it is fun to see what other people come up with when inspired by something they see !  I did my elf separately as an RI transfer just as you spoke of.  Separate from that, I piped my presents.  When the elf was dry I 'glued' him on top of the presents and into place. I just love RI transfers as they really help speed up the process when it comes time to actual 'cookieing'.  I hope that helps!

Did you make the cake first and the elf and the top presents separately on a waxed paper then stick them on or is it one piece? It has allot of depth. Humor me, I am not an expert with RI. But that is what I would have done with fondant and I would love to try this with fondant, if that is ok with you. T

Thank you so much, Katy! He was fun to design and create! Thanks again!

Oh, thank you, Tina! That really means so very much to me!  Thank you again for taking the time to write a comment!

He is just so cute!!!  I want to put him in my pocket and carry him around with me

This is so creative!!--Katy

There was so many wonderful cookies posted on CC this month but I have to say this was so wonderful and original and beautifully executed! One of my favorites.

Thank you, Tricia! He was fun to do!

Thank you also to everyone who has taken the time to like and/or comment on my little elf! It has been so sincerely appreciated!

This little guy is just the cutest. Love the crossed legs

Thank you, Lucky Penny, Sugar Pearls Cakes and Bakes and Love at First Bite! I really appreciate that!

LOVE LOVE LOVE Tracy!!!  

Love it!

This is one of my favorite Christmas cookies, Tracy! That elf is just so adorable!