Look Who's Coming to the Picnic!

What speaks summer more than watermelon?  That combination of pink and green is so cool and refreshing, so I decided to bake a batch to escape the heat.

Cookie Crazy had a wonderful tutorial on how to create the ant.  http://www.cookiecrazie.com/2012/06/cookie-picnic-needs-ant-cookies.html

Thank you, Pam for the detailed step-by-step directions to turn my flip-flop cutter into a cute little creature.

Glorious Treats posted a tutorial on gingham checks using the spray coloring or an airbrush.  http://www.glorioustreats.com/2012/03/easy-gingham-cookies-cookie-decorating.html  It looked much easier when Glory described it, but perhaps that is because I used my slated spatula.  I will need to cut a template and try my hand at this again. 

I am hoping the kids enjoy their summer cookies.  They all love bugs, except Kylie.  She loves watermelon, though!

I hope you are "in the pink" on this hot summer day!

I Scream for Ice Cream on the 4th of July!

In addition to some stars, I created ice cream bars and and popsicles in the traditional red, white and blue colors.
The confetti cookie (created by Sweet Sugar Belle) seemed like the perfect addition to a holiday marked with fireworks.  A few of those will be tossed on to the dessert plate as well.

Here's hoping you have a cool 4th of July!

Sun, Sand, Sharks . . . Must Be Summer!



Shark cookies, based on creations by Dessert Place.

 Our grandson (3) is mesmerized with programs about the ocean and specifically hammer sharks.  I decided we needed shark cookies for his visit to the lake this weekend.  Hopefully, the children participating in the Fishing Derby won't be frightened.  I have a tray for them as well.

Nothing speaks summer more than sandals and bare feet.  The girls will enjoy these after an afternoon at the pool or a ride on the boat.

Happy Summer!  Be sure to wear that sunscreen!