I had wanted to participate in the Stringwork challenge #44 and was unable to finish on time due to a broken bone in my foot 10 days before the challenge deadline . It's been very slow going for obvious reasons.
I really enjoyed this project and learned a lot. I had originally thought of using the round 6.5" (16 cm) base but it was too small. I made a frankencookie combining 2 rounds to create a 10" (25cm) x 6.5" (16cm) base. I've attached several process pics and a simple video. I had a lot of breakage with the delicate pieces of stringwork so I piped a LOT of them. I liked the idea of using dyed coconut for the "grass" because I thought it might provide a more authentic look but found that it didn't adhere to the flooded cookie base very well. I couldn't get several pieces to stick to the coconut which was frustrating! I filled in several spots with dyed graham cracker crumbs.
The eves of the house seemed too big for the house size so I filed them down a little but thought it would add interest if I were to put some other delicate stringwork pieces on the top to give the house better proportion.
This was such a fun project!!! Thank you so much Christine @Sweet Prodigy for creating this challenge!! I enjoyed the opportunities to learn along the way and learned a lot about how precise stringwork piping needs to be in order to work.
Oh Carol!!!! I looooove your amazing little blue house!! So cozy, delicate and detailed! Absolutely everything about it is stunning. Would love to sit in your beautiful garden with you and chat for hours♥️
Oh dear, I hope your foot is on it's way to mending. I'm glad you were able to finish - and learn from - this very ambitious project! This really is such beautiful cookie art, and I'm in awe of the amount of detail that you have included. I love how the white stringwork adds such a soft and delicate touch, and how it perfectly compliments the house and garden. Your cookies just keep getting better and better! ❤️
Oh Carol!!!! I looooove your amazing little blue house!! So cozy, delicate and detailed! Absolutely everything about it is stunning. Would love to sit in your beautiful garden with you and chat for hours♥️
Oh you are so, so sweet dear Heather @Heather Bruce Sosa!! Thank you for your kind comment. It took for-ever to finish this but I was happy with the outcome. I hope you are well my sweet friend ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...
Oh dear, I hope your foot is on it's way to mending. I'm glad you were able to finish - and learn from - this very ambitious project! This really is such beautiful cookie art, and I'm in awe of the amount of detail that you have included. I love how the white stringwork adds such a soft and delicate touch, and how it perfectly compliments the house and garden. Your cookies just keep getting better and better! ❤️
Thank you so very much Christine @Sweet Prodigy. It's been a pretty tough time and I was SO disappointed to have missed the challenge deadline . But...life happens and we move on (slowly...LOL). The time you put into creating the challenges is much appreciated my dear friend! I know it has to be a lot of work that adds to an already busy schedule I'm sure. Your kind comment means so very much to me. ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...
Thank you Julia!! Your 3D work always inspires me to keep at it to improve. Practice is critical to the goal of improving as you know only too well . Take care of yourself ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...
Oh my, dear Carol! This is so precious and enchanting! I love all those incredible details ❤❤❤❤❤! How wonderful!!!
I'm soooo sorry to read about your foot, my sweet friend 😱😱😱! I hope it will heal very quickly and am sending you tons of positive vibes for the fastest tecovery ever!
Oh Carol how beautiful cookie house, so cozy and string work is awesome.I'm so sorry you had such a bad luck and you broked bone in your leg,hope you feel already better ❤️❤️😘 Sending you the most positive energy my dear❤️
Oh my, dear Carol! This is so precious and enchanting! I love all those incredible details ❤❤❤❤❤! How wonderful!!!
I'm soooo sorry to read about your foot, my sweet friend 😱😱😱! I hope it will heal very quickly and am sending you tons of positive vibes for the fastest tecovery ever!
Dear Sonja @iSugarfy (aka swissophie), thank you very much for your kind words! You are so sweet to think of me. And thank you for sending healing vibes my way . Positive words like this help more than you know ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...
Oh Carol how beautiful cookie house, so cozy and string work is awesome.I'm so sorry you had such a bad luck and you broked bone in your leg,hope you feel already better ❤️❤️😘 Sending you the most positive energy my dear❤️
Petra @Petra Florean, thank you for your sweet words my dear friend! You're so thoughtful to comment. I really appreciate your positive energy for healing. ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...
Oooooh dear Carol, this is so so so soooooo absolutely cute and beautiful!!! It reminds me a bit of the houses in Russian fairy tales!The houses there are always so elaborately decorated!It looks beautiful Carol !! Great!!! ❤️@Cookies Fantastique
Oooooh dear Carol, this is so so so soooooo absolutely cute and beautiful!!! It reminds me a bit of the houses in Russian fairy tales!The houses there are always so elaborately decorated!It looks beautiful Carol !! Great!!! ❤️@Cookies Fantastique
Thank you so very much dear Gabi!! Your comment put a smile on my face today. I appreciate your kindness and friendship. Your love for cookie decorating and talent in so many areas related to technology and cookie decorating continue to amaze me!! ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...
This is absolutely gorgeous and perfect tiny details and stringwork. Great work, dear Carol. @Cookies Fantastique. Love and Hugs..❤❤
Thank you so much dear Kanchana @Kanch J! You always say the kindest things . I hope you are well and look forward to seeing your next awesome cookie project ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...
How pretty!!! It surely takes time to build this pretty house with beautiful garden.
Thank you so much Ryoko @Ryoko ~Cookie Ave.!! Yes, it took a lot of time, especially because of my foot...didn't think I'd ever finish it. LOL. I so appreciate your kind words my dear cookie friend ❤️❤️❤️ Hugs...
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