Happy Honeymoon Cookies in Egypt

Our friends Marcio and Amanda waited 8 months to go on their honeymoon and less than 48 hours before leaving, Marcio asked if I could make some "Happy Honeymoon" cookies for them to take on the trip.  Well, it was a tight deadline, but since he wanted to surprise his beautiful bride I just couldn't say no!  Knowing the cookies wouldn't be able to compete with the beautiful sights they would be seeing in Amsterdam and Egypt, I kept it simple.

Yesterday, Marcio and Amanda posted this picture on Facebook, with the caption "Sweet Handmade all the way in Egypt.  TOP THAT BAKERS!  Which one of you can say your sweets have made it to the other side of the world, and in front of one of the seven Wonders of the World!"  I love it!!

Sweet Handmade cookies are a perfect addition to the sweet couple`s special trip and I love that they took this picture!!  We miss you guys!

Thank You Cookies

I admire Kelly - she knows the importance of taking time to nourish her marriage to her terrific husband and this time she did it by planning a spa day together.  In order to make this day work, she called on her friend to take care of her son after school until she returned home.  What better token of thanks than a box of Sweet Handmade cookies?

These beautiful blossoms and ladybugs shout spring and are a perfect way to say thank you for being a kind friend.

Baby Shower Cookies

Babies bring so much joy; the celebration of a new life, and an endless landscape of possibilities ahead of them!  To celebrate the upcoming arrival of a baby boy, I was asked to create cookies for the baby shower.  Working on these cookies (especially the onesies) really reminded me of the times with my little ones, who have grown up so super fast!

Birthday Bouquet Cookie

I created this birthday bouquet cookie for my sister-in-law, with royal icing ribbon roses. I wish I could have given it to her in person, alas she lives overseas in the Netherlands.  I love you, Ellen!

Cruise Ship Vacation Cookies

Is cruise travel in your future? These cookies catch the spirit of a relaxing cruise vacation.

And after some doubt about whether to include the life ring cookies, I received confirmation that life rings do not bring up feelings of fear and so they made the set! 

Complete with starfish, shells and silver dollars, thoughts of cruising and beaching fill the mind.

I must say I love the water splashing up in front of this cruise ship - bon voyage!