Woody Cookies

I got myself into a bit a of a bind this past week. My second son is turning 6 this week and we had his family party yesterday (Sunday). I normally do the "big" cake for that and serve cupcakes at his friends party. I also had a big cookie order due that I had to mail out today (Monday). I started the cookies early enough, and then I got the flu, and then I got a migraine. I ended up finishing the cookies mid-migraine (thanks to Excedrin Migraine.) The cake was about the most boring cake ever, so I'm not even going to post it here. Don't even ask. But, here are the cookies - I made a new cutter for them and now Buzz has a buddy! Heeere's Woody!

I put a photo of the cutter up on my Facebook page to let people guess what it was. I got some pretty entertaining answers, so I thought I'd share them here! Here's the cutter:

The responses I got were: a Scottie dog, some kind of person, a dachshund, "the guy who is all tied up in 'The Prince Of Egypt'", a praying angel or a dinosaur.

Belle and Buzz

I received an Etsy order last week for a split dozen Disney princess and Buzz Lightyear cookies. I have done Buzz before, but not and princesses. The Mom gave me a list of princesses and I chose to do Belle. I worked out a design and went to work. I had a tough time with her face. Characters are so hard to get right! I hope she is close enough for the birthday girl!

Buzz & Woody cake

This week's order is for a Toy Story cake. The Mom specifically asked for a Buzz and Woody cake. I found this cake online, and knew it had to be! So, here is my version.

The lucky birthday boy is also getting a dozen Toy Story Alien cookies.
The cake is chocolate with chocolate filling and a fondant finish.

Happy Birthday Luke!

Toy Story Birthday Cake

My youngest turned three years old today. It is amazing how fast time flies when you have children! He loves Toy Story right now, so of course I had to make him a Toy Story cake.

Happy Birthday Grizz!

Buzz, babies and dinos!

I have been super busy with cookies this past week!

First, I had an order for 2 dozen blue baby onesies. I forgot to take a photo (again). They were pretty simple though - blue onesies with white writing. Try and picture it.

Second, I made a dozen Buzz Lightyear cookies for a customer in New Jersey. She requested the number "5" be written on his chest shield, and I added a couple more details to these guys, compared to my sample cookie here.

The next order was 2 dozen stegosaurus cookies.  I added the number "3" to them, per customer request. These were tied with orange ribbon & were so cute!

Lastly, I had an order for 4 dozen baby onesie cookies from New York City. She is having a shower for twins and requested white onesies with light green piping. They will be tied with light green ribbon as well.

Phew! I'm glad all that is done! I won't book my schedule that full again. Next up: Baby Shower goodies for a friend!

Buzz Lightyear Cookies

I made an Etsy customer request Buzz Lightyear cookies. I have been meaning to work one up, so I did! I made my own cookie cutter again. Here is the handsome guy:

I know, his face isn't 100% right, is it? That's the smallest tip I've got though! The food color markers just didn't look right. **sigh** Oh well, I'm sure he will improve with practice. I think next I will work up a Woody cookie. 

These can be purchased here.

Toy Story Birthday Cake

I made this cake for my sister-in-law's nephew. He is turning three (though I could have sworn he was younger than my youngest!) He is a big fan of Buzz & Woody from "Toy Story."

The figures are the only things that aren't edible. The cake is chocolate with buttercream filling and fondant covering. 

Lessons learned: First, use color-matching icing to attach fondant details. Second, don't leave the cake within reach of a two-year old. This is what happens:

He thought the fondant balls were "bum balls" (gumballs).

Little Green Men

I love these little guys!

I received an order from the wife of an old friend for their little boy's birthday party. The party has a Toy Story theme, so I made two dozen of these little green men for him. What is possibly the best part? I made my own cookie cutter!

I'm so excited to make more. My boys are asking me when I'm going to make Buzz and Woody cookies now (they're on a bit of a Toy Story kick). They are even planning on having Toy Story themed birthday parties for their next birthdays - which are 9 and 13 months away!
These can be ordered here.