Lizy B

Birthday Birdies and Owl Cookies!

2013-05-15T10:54:00.001-07:00

When I moved into my college dorm room many moons ago, (no...I will NOT tell you how many) I met Sarah. She was my new roommate and was (is) pretty much perfect. Super friendly and welcoming. Fun, silly, wicked smart and girlie without being 'mean girlie'. Completely sensible, but also absolutely the girlfriend you knew you'd have a great time with all weekend. Love her.

My Favorite Cookie Font!

2013-05-13T14:09:00.002-07:00

It's graduation season all over the country! All month long munchkins and big people will be wearing those silly little flat hats and graduating! Which of course means.....lots and lots of cookies! These are a favorite of mine and I make them using Sugarbelle's tutorial. Callye (Sugarbelle) is the queen of combining cookie cutters and changing their shapes to

Simply Sweet Mother's Day Cookies!

2013-05-09T13:46:00.000-07:00

I've found a quiet little corner of the house to show you a little Mother's Day Treat. (okay, so maybe the quiet is due to the earplugs...contractors are LOUD) Happy Mother's Day everyone!!! Our sad soggy little laundry room floor has turned into ripped up wood, carpet, tile, baseboards and three giant trash bags full of wallpaper. Ick. But, we're in the home

Water Polo Cookies!

2013-04-22T14:20:00.004-07:00

Have you ever played water polo? I haven't. I've tried to do that 'underwater-egg-beater-thing' they do to tread water. Almost drowned. These were for my cousin Carley's water polo team. They can totally do that egg-beater thing forever...without drowning. And Carley? She's the CIF MVP. She rocks.

Take-A-Peek Tuesday! Easy Woodgrain Cookie Tutorial!

2013-04-16T15:04:00.000-07:00

Did you happen to see those little signs I made for the Easter tushies this year? Yup, those are the ones. At the time I didn't really think of them as woodgrain. I was going for a dirty, grubby sort of look, like Mr. MacGregor's garden. So, when I started getting questions about how to make woodgrain on cookies, I was stumped. "I don't know how to do that? How the

Puzzle Heart Cookies!

2013-04-11T09:30:00.001-07:00

Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? I didn't either until Kim from the Cookie Puzzle asked me to participate in this month of awareness on her blog! I also got the extra-special honor guest-posting on her son's actual birthday! Happy Birthday Collin! Hooray!!! I made Puzzle Hearts....'cause we want to surround these extra-special people with love!!! Every

Take-A-Peek Tuesday! Dehydrators!

2013-04-09T16:41:00.003-07:00

I mentioned to Joe that I was thinking of buying a dehydrator. A lot of cookiers use them to speed-dry their cookies and keep craters at bay. I use a fan to dry my cookies now, but I always like a new tool. This was NOT what I meant! Noooooooooooooo! (darn water heater hose sprung a leak...into the wall, under the laundry room floor, over the laundry room floor,

Take-A-Peek Tuesday! The Drawer of Many Colors!

2013-04-02T13:49:00.000-07:00

My Dad has a saying... "If one is good...more must be better!" I seem to have taken this to heart. Whether it's cookie cutters, spatulas or sprinkles, as long as it has a purpose...I keep buying them. Which is why I have a drawer that looks like this... As long as it closes its all good, right? Let me show you where to find it in

Don't forget the Bunnyprints!! (tutorial!)

2013-03-26T17:36:00.001-07:00

It's about that time!!! Don't forget to put baby powder on your Easter Shopping list! Who wants to make Easter Bunny footprints?! Come on, you know you want to! A few items of business first. Disclaimer 1 I did not invent bunny footprints. As far as my family is concerned, my fabulous girlfriend, Miss Christy, invented them. Disclaimer 2 This tutorial

Take-A-Peek Tuesday! It's Tool Time!

2013-03-19T14:29:00.001-07:00

Some people have bouquets of flowers....I have bouquets of spatulas! Okay, not really. Pretty darn close though. I keep this crock full of spatulas right next to my stand mixer. Can I show you my favorites? These two are my manly-man spatulas used for cookie dough. They're super stiff and strong. When my dough is finished mixing,

Peeps Cookies for Easter!

2013-03-17T11:54:00.000-07:00

Here is last year's DIY peeps cookie post. The cutters I used were in Wal-Mart last year. Has anyone seen them this year? Let me know and I'll post the info here so everyone can find them!!! Who doesn't love Peeps!!! Okay...me. I don't like them. Please don't hate me...just not a raw marshmallow fan. However, give me a s'more made with a peep and I might bite off

Take-A-Peek Tuesday! Easter Cookie Tutorial!

2013-03-12T19:11:00.002-07:00

It's Take-A-Peek Tuesday! This week I've got a peek at the decorating process for you! Remember those little teeny tiny bunny bottoms? Wanna make some of your own? Here you go! These are quite possibly the easiest cookies ever. I used: 1. White royal icing, both piping and flood consistency 2. Pink royal icing, 20-second consistency 3. White Sparkling Sugar

Easter Cookies....What's in the Garden Today?!

2013-03-11T12:53:00.001-07:00

When Bonnie and Trish from Uncommon Designs asked if I could make cookies for their Easter Tablescape project, these popped in my head. I made them last year and couldn't wait to make them again...with a few added ideas. Same little bunny tushies, but the carrots are a bit bumpy now. Trish thought these would be perfect for a Garden Patch Dirt

Rainbow Cookie Tutorial

2013-03-07T14:02:00.001-08:00

Because its the season of leprechauns and pots o' gold, I'm reposting a tutorial for rainbow cookies! Yes they look fancy, but they really are a snap. Hope you give them a try! Its officially rainbow season! One of my favorite people, Paige, is turning six!!! Last year she had a Disney Princess party.... which I made waaaay too many cookies for.... then those

Take A Peek Tuesday! Cookie Cutter Giveaway!

2013-03-05T11:46:00.003-08:00

The cookie cutters I use most often, are kept in a drawer right where I roll and cut my cookie dough. Notice anything? Yup, all sets of basic geometric shapes. (well...except for those weird twig shaped cutters. Those are just there because I was being lazy and haven't put them away yet) I recommend these sets all the time, they're so versatile! The only

Lucky St. Patrick's Day Cookies! (and a bit of a thank you)

2013-03-01T09:31:00.000-08:00

Lucky ME got a request for 4-Leaf Clover cookies from Jenni of Bloom Designs! She used them for her girlfriend's 40th birthday party! Jenni is sharing that very same party on I Heart Naptime today! Look at all the super cute tags and printables she made!!! Guess what?! Lucky YOU can download them for free! CLICK HERE! I'm Lucky for another

Be There

2013-02-18T10:04:00.000-08:00

There are certain times in life when you want so desperately to help, but the only help that is needed is just to be there. So I'm off to 'be there' for a much beloved man, father, father-in-law, uncle, grandfather and friend. Thanks in advance for your kind thoughts and prayers... and I'd love if you did something else too. Go kiss and hug your 'elders'. Tell them you love them.

Take A Peek Tuesday! Which Came First....?

2013-02-12T16:13:00.001-08:00

A reader posted a question on those Chevron Heart Cookies from a few days ago. K asked "Do you sugar first and then go back for the second color, or the other way around? When she posted, she chose Anonymous and was a 'no-reply' commenter, so I couldn't answer!!! But I can answer her here! Whew... I always, always, always decorate the section to be sugared, last.

Be Mine Valentine Cookies

2013-02-11T17:11:00.001-08:00

"be mine" Oh, really? Be yours? Somebody seems to be wearing their bossypants today! "be mine, be mine, be mine, be mine, be mine." Well now, telling me what to do 5 times, isn't going to work any better than telling me once! Sheesh! "be mine" Hey now...unless we're talking carats, bigger isn't getting you anywhere! You've got one more shot...I

Silvery Pink Valentine Cookie Tutorial...In Print!

2013-02-10T15:11:00.000-08:00

Sometimes, there are things you wish for without even realizing it. Sometimes, there are little dreams you have for yourself, that hang out in the corners, just waiting to come out and play. And sometimes, every now and then, they come true. Oh my word, I have a 'by-line'...that's my name up there! Last July I was asked by the editor of Stitch, Craft,

Chevron Cookie Heart Tutorial!

2013-02-08T21:58:00.000-08:00

You want to freak me out? As in 'kick-a-chair-and-mutter-bad-words-under-my-breath' freak me out? Ask me to make chevron cookies. Ugh. Nothing against chevron. Love it on a pillow for my sofa, a nice apple green would be great. A scarf would be fabulous, adds a splash of fun to any outfit. But on a cookie...it's all my perfectionist nightmares rolled into one.

Take A Peek Tuesday! Organizing Tips!

2013-02-05T17:21:00.001-08:00

Okay, that sounded like I was going to give you tips on organizing didn't it? I meant...here's how I organize my tips, my pastry tips. (Those metal pointy things that all look the same from the side) I love this box!!! I bought it at Jo-Ann's a few years ago, with a coupon of course. Darice 2025-288 Double-Sided Clear Plastic Craft Tote It holds tons of stuff and

Jack's 'I Love You' Cookies

2013-02-04T16:30:00.002-08:00

"Jack! I made something just for you! Come look" "Mom, I thought you were doing cookies? I don't like icing, remember?" "Of course I remember....I'm your mom." "...you put the pink in the cookie...not in the icing?!" "I did, just for you, so that you could still have a fancy cookie, but without the icky icing. They even have words, can you read them to me?" "I..

Giveaway time! Valentine's Day Cookies!

2013-02-01T19:28:00.000-08:00

It's almost Love Day! Yay! To celebrate Love Day I thought I'd do something for all of YOU!!! Because I love all my readers!!! Thanks for always stopping by, leaving comments and brightening my day! So..... I'm giving away 2 dozen cookies for Valentine's Day!!! But here's the catch... you need to share the love if you win the giveaway! The winner

How To Embarrass Your Tweenage Son...a remix.

2013-01-31T19:17:00.002-08:00

It's been one of those days today. Printer won't work. Heavy things fall on toes. Ran out of tissues...again. Grumpiness everywhere. I need a giggle. Today that giggle is going to come at the expense of my son. (sorry buddy) Here's a little remix, hope it lightens your day! So, I decorated these cookies late one night. Not a whole collection, just a couple. I was