by bobbiebakes | Mar 29, 2017 | Cookies-Tutorials, Freehand Painted, Home, Royal icing Art, Royal Icing Transfers, Tutorials, Videos
I am excited to share this week’s tutorial, I love dimensional pressure piping on cookies. Sarah Kay designs are a favorite of mine, and cookies are a wonderful canvas for this method. Supplies needed to create a Vintage Sarah Kay Easter Cookie Equipment:...
by bobbiebakes | May 18, 2016 | Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Royal icing Art, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
I had a small amount of cookie dough left over and I hate to waste, so I cut out these mini plaque cookies. My husband thought I was crazy, as he declared I would never be able to create a design for such small cookies. Being the competitive person I am, I took it as...
by bobbiebakes | May 4, 2016 | Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Royal icing Art, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
This Friday happens to be my birthday, for a fun activity, my husband arranged for our family to take a hot air balloon ride. The beauty of Colorado below us was illuminating and left me speechless. For today’s tutorial, I will show you how to create and...
by bobbiebakes | Oct 28, 2015 | Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
With so many cookie cutters on the market you could spend a small fortune buying different shapes for every project. Therefore I decided to use the cookie cutters I already owned to create these sweet witch cookies! I love being able to use my cutters to create...
by bobbiebakes | May 29, 2015 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
More and more people are discovering you can create precious delicate works of art on cookie canvas, making them unique and extraordinary , either for your loved ones or for a client! Learn more than just the cookie decorating painting basics❣️ With Bobbie’s...
by bobbiebakes | Mar 18, 2015 | Cookies-Tutorials, French Macarons, Gluten Free, Home, Macarons-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
French macarons from the first bit you become addicted. I still remember my introduction to these little pieces of heaven. It was my first day in France I was walking down the Champs-Elysées and found myself in front of Ladurée. I walked into the shop, my eyes danced...
by bobbiebakes | Nov 17, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
One of my favorite Christmas traditions is placing candles in the windows of our home. I wanted to recreate the mood and excitement of the Christmas season on a sugar cookie. The cookies above are a great way to practice basic pressure piping skills, scrolls,...
by bobbiebakes | Oct 27, 2014 | Cookies-Tutorials, Home, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
This Halloween I have created a “Bewitched” inspired sugar cookie. I have been a fan of Elizabeth Montgomery since I was quite young. Bewitched aired in 1964, prior to my birth, however WGN Chicago showed reruns every afternoon. I would arrive home from...
by bobbiebakes | Aug 11, 2014 | Cookies and brownies, Cookies-Tutorials, Recipes, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Summer is my favorite season I love the hot sunshiny days and the warm nights, and although I am crazy busy with weddings and bridal showers, I feel relaxed. The minute back school starts I seem to have a sense of rushing, almost as if the days are to short. I am...
by bobbiebakes | Jul 21, 2014 | Cakes, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Cupcakes are usually one serving size, no sharing involved. They’re small and easy to package, store, and transport. Decorating cupcakes is fun and creative for people of all ages. Generally they can be made out of common kitchen supplies and ingredients you have on...
by bobbiebakes | Jul 16, 2014 | Cakes-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Royal icing stringwork is a delicate piping technique that can be used to create gorgeous trellis, cushion work, and add ornamental designs to any cake. The elegance of elements add panache and an professional finished look. You can use this method on any type of...
by bobbiebakes | Jul 2, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Spray-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Just as in fashion trends come and go the same is true in the world of weddings. Each year, new trends excite and inspire many brides. Trends for 2014 weddings lean towards individual style and a flair for the unconventional. While cakes are still a popular...
by bobbiebakes | Jun 18, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes-Tutorials, Recipes, Spray-Tutorials, Sugar Art-Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
July 4th is quickly approaching, two short weeks away! I was inspired to create a pinwheel fashion cake decorated with red, white and blue. I truly wanted to design a cake that was different from all the Independence cakes I had seen in the past. I love fashion so I...
by bobbiebakes | May 19, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Cross stitch with royal icing might be time consuming, but the finished design is unbelievably rewarding. I have cross stitched flowers on sugar cookies, and thought it would fun to create a cross stitch pattern on cupcakes. Cross stitching has become a popular cake...
by bobbiebakes | May 17, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Spray-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Orchids are wonderful flowers for wedding sprays, they are available in a plethora of species (around 25,000- 35,000) and colours. Due to the versatility, mysterious beauty of flower paste orchids they add that special touch to any cake and/or cupcake. They are...
by bobbiebakes | May 9, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes-Tutorials, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized
Nothing is more mystical than a cupcake or cake adorned in ruffles. Although I general use royal icing or fondant for fashion inspired cake decorating; buttercream has a soft fluffy appearance. The buttercream ruffle entices your eyes to dance, the anticipation of...
by bobbiebakes | May 5, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cakes-Tutorials, Spray-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Lisianthus is a soft, romantic flower that is often mistaken for a rose or peony, due to how the petals bloom (similar to a rose or peony), and is a favorite of mine for weddings. Lisianhtus are a versatile flower perfect for wedding cake sprays, and lately the...
by bobbiebakes | Apr 20, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
I especially love to create cookies/cakes that incorporate two elegant and versatile cake decorating techniques. The delicate cross stitching in combination with the hand painted pansy accomplishes both. The focal point is the hand painting, gradually you see the...
by bobbiebakes | Apr 11, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cupcakes-Tutorials, Recipes, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Videos
Pansies always fascinated my grandma she loved Spring and all the beautiful blooming flowers. Last night my beloved grandma past away, she was 101 years old. She blessed me with amazing stories of her life, her optimistic outlook, and her wisdom. She was the person...
by bobbiebakes | Apr 4, 2014 | Cake Decorating, Cookies-Tutorials, Tutorials, Videos
Parrot tulips are perfect for an early spring wedding, with their curly, twisted, and fringed petals that resemble feathers. Painting them on a sugar cookie would be a beautiful wedding favor, the colour combinations are endless. Once you master painting the petal...
