My sweet, fun, gorgeous, thoughtful neighbor Tammy wanted some cookies.
Who can say no to sweet, fun, gorgeous people? Not I. Its like they have me under their spell. Some day I want to be one. I am thinking in 30 years when '60' is the new '20'.
It could happen.
Anywho, her kiddo was celebrating his 10th birthday on July 3rd, and she thought he might like some cookies!
Her criteria: Red, white, and blue (his choice), its his 10th birthday, his name is Jacob, he loves all things sports. He is a total boys boy.
(please tell me I can squeeze in just one more red, white, and blue post!)
I drew up some sportsy type guys for my inspiration.
Those sports guys were tough. I realize my football player is sorta pac-mans head on a body, and my soccer player could be mistaken for the white outline dead guy on Law and Order if there was no soccer ball there.
I kept making legs too fat and arms too long and sticks too short.
I was a total baby and whining and complaining the entire time.
Then I finished and was like, "That wasn't too bad!"
I have a really bad memory.
Just sayin.
So I hope Jacob liked his cookies. Happy 10th Birthday big guy!
And I hope everyone had a wonderful July 4th weekend!
(I promise no more red, white, and blue for a while! At least. Not together. On the same cookie. Unless someone wants some. Then forget I mentioned it.)
Jacob must have been one happy 10 year old when he saw these beautiful *boy* cookies for his birthday. Fantastic job Amanda. Your talents are not only in cookie and cake decorating but drawing free hand like you do you must be able to create some amazing sketches etc.
These look fantastic Amanda! Your free handing is phenom! I bet he enjoyed them! And don’t worry about the whining, we all have our moments! My husband gets on to me for doing that, I whine and complain, and then in the end I am please with myself. So he gets preturbed that I do all that complaining for nothing. HA HA. Its a process! 🙂 ::Kristin::
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I think your action sports figures are brilliant! They must have been so hard to do…he must have loved them! The blue is such a vivid blue too and on top of white, very striking.
Also loved your idea for patriotic cupcakes!
Oh Amanda, I cant thank you enough for your hard work. The cookies were a huge “hit’ and everyone LOVED them. Someone even gave them the name “perfect cookies”! Not only did they look totally rad but they tasted even better. Your awesome!!! Thank you very much.
Tammy!!
Do you draw these freehand???? My goodness!
Thank you Lisa! No, the cookies dont have any fondant on them. It is all my glaze icing. Here is the link just in case!
http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2009/10/sugar-cookie-frosting-recipe.html
Be blessed!
Amanda
These are fabulous!!! You must be a very patient lady.
Are you crazy?! Those cookies are amazing! :] Your talent ROCKS! Thank you for sharing with us!
Oh my gosh, how could he not??????
slam dunk, amanda! i’d never be able to get such an intricate design on a cookie. once again, i bow to your prowess. 🙂