r/cookiedecorating

I was nervous they’d think this was cheesy but after those texts, I think it’s safe to say it went well! Im a bit rusty but I think they turned out pretty cute (they were flavored with lemon too)

Sugar cookies dipped in Ghirardelli candy melts. Friend of a friend asked for some cookies and a cake to give to her employees for nursing appreciation week but didn't give me any design guidance so this is what I came up with. (Bags are from Amazon)

I think the piped flowers look better but might be too mush icing for some people.

What an exhausting week 😅

I was so proud of the OG Star Wars set that I did. I had never properly decorated sugar cookies before, but my friend asked me to do this for her daughter’s birthday. I figured out what shapes I wanted, printed them on cardstock, cut them out and placed them on my dough to trace. I thought this was such a genius idea haha. Now, I design and print all my cutters on my 3D printer, which is crazy to me. I haven’t been decorating for 12 years straight. I started doing this more seriously about 1.5 years ago but I’ve gotten much better with practice. I now love to experiment with really creative and challenging ideas, so I thought it would be fun to recreate this original set but a bit more elevated.

The C3PO and BB8 designs were models that I 3D printed and moulded with silicone. Then I push the dough into my silicone mould, which gives that 3D effect. BB8’s head also moves back and forth for some interactiveness! I experimented with creating a 3D effect with the icing itself and I’m happy with how it came out. R2 might have been overkill and would have probably been better as a proper mould.

I use petal dusts to elevate my designs, which is a total game changer if you’re considering using them.

Happy to answer any questions! And Happy Star Wars Day!

Made for a friend and was giggling the entire time!

The request was florals and their team colors are blue and black. I wish I could put that rose in every single set

Sometimes it feels like people here have gone crazy. So I’ll start from the beginning.

My name is Anastasiia, I’m from Ukraine. I make gingerbread cookies for sale — this is my official job. Sometimes I share my work here to exchange experience and see what other creators are doing. We often use different techniques and tools.

I never use AI for my gingerbread — first, I’m not very skilled at it, and second, I simply don’t need it. Can I use AI images as references? Yes. I don’t see a problem with that — to me, it’s the same as using a character from a game or a cartoon as a reference.

All inscriptions I make are in Ukrainian. I also create both handmade gingerbread and cookies using edible printing.

Thank you all for the kind words — and as for the negativity… well, it was an interesting experience.

It was finally my girls turn to get special cookies! They helped me pick the designs and colors.

All of the ballerina themed cutters and the number cutters are from the Flour Shoppe Cookie Co

I don't remember where the flower is from 😅

The heart is from the cookiery

And I made their names.

Hand painting cookies.