I think this set is just about the most fun I've had making cookies in awhile:) They are super simple! If you can hold a pen and write, you can make these cookies too, lickety-split! They are all sugar cookies with white royal icing, decorated with edible markers:) I did add a couple of royal icing hearts as postage stamps (and some tiny heart cookies) here and there, but that was about it.
The markers didn't always turn out as fine-point as I would have liked them to, but in the end I was happy with the cookies. All these special delivery cookies are going to my grandkids/kids, and I hope they like them. They are sent with a heart full of love to each of my very sweet, special valentines:)
I even went out of my comfort zone and made them each a handmade, felt envelope for the biggest cookies of the bunch. It would have looked really cute with stitching, but I haven't used my sewing machine in ages, and was short on time (excuses, excuses), so resorted to the good ol' glue gun to hold the envelopes together! Velcro fastens in the back to close them up. I adore felt crafts, and admire so many all over the internet, that I was finally happy to have completed one craft with felt, simple though it was. Next time, I vow to get my sewing machine out of the closet! Did you notice the personalized "With Love from Grandma" ribbon? I purchased it from Pick Your Plum and I love it!
I also made these big heart cookies for each of my granddaughters with their initial, and made my grandsons, robot cookies. I hope they'll all be my valentines! XOXO to each of them!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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ReplyDeleteThese are the cutest Valentine's I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteSweeeeet Valentine are these ever cute! :)
ReplyDeleteSOOO cute, Sue!
ReplyDeleteson of a gun. you did it again! another adorable munchkin munchie to add to your millions! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteyou are THE best grandma ever! and felt envelopes too, way too cool! Not sure if it will help, but i sometimes dip my edible markers in some diluted food gel (dilute a tiny bit with vanilla or other extract) to get a darker line--or i've even used a fine point paintbrush (used just for food of course). Have not found a excellent fine point edible marker yet so making due with what's out there ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips, Michelle! I'm going to try them out:)
DeleteI have to tell you that I used this idea tonight for cupcake toppers for a Vday order I am doing....I had a different theme going UNTIL I saw this cute idea...I will have to show you, thanks SO MUCH for this inspiration, they really are so cute, such a neat idea, Sue!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your cupcakes! I know they must be cute!
DeleteThese are s cute! I love the idea of little edible letters! They will absolutely adore them I am sure!
ReplyDeleteLove these Sue they are soooo fun and adorable, your munchkins will totally love them ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteAren't these just the cutest? I'd love to get one of these. Your pictures are great!
ReplyDeleteWe're having a party at Tumbleweed Contessa - What'd You Do This Weekend? and these would be sure to be a hit. I'd love it if you brought them over to share with everyone. http://www.tumbleweedcontessa.com/blog/whatd-you-do-this-weekend-2/
Have a sweet week!
The Contessa (Linda)
How fun are these?!?! I so wish we were neighbors =o)
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ReplyDeletePS: these cookies are to die for, I love them!!!
Your attention to detail is fabulous. Love every little bit of these sweet treats. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing cookies! and I love the teeniest tiniest envelope cookies the best! They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh, it´s a great idea! These cookies are so fun and cute! Happy S.Valentine :)
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Aww so cute. Can you drop one in the mail to me?
ReplyDeleteI wish I had this talent!
ReplyDeleteAs useall loving you beautiful cookies. These are so gorgeous and I love the robot cooikes too.
ReplyDeleteI'm smitten!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day, Sue! I would love to receive these cookies as a 'special delivery' any time of the year! The felt envelopes were a wonderful idea to hold some of the cookies. I used to know how to use a sewing machine (home Ec in HS lol), but now the best I can do is stitch a hole messily by hand lol
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness these are beyond adorable!!! What a very sweet idea. I MUST remember these...my family would adore them. Thanks for another amazing idea. xoxox
ReplyDeleteLovely! It looks really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet idea, missed the chance to make it this valentines day but bookmarking it for next year definitely!!
ReplyDeleteOk, I know VDay has passed...but I found you over at Tip Junkie via a totally different recipe! I'd love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out!
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Such great detail! Really sweet idea for Valentine's day to include everyone. Well done on those cute little pouches too!
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