Harry Potter still has the power to create magical birthdays. And so I hoped it was with this request. I borrowed a little wisdom from Luna to showcase in this set.
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Alaska
She wanted birthday cookies that were centered around the things he likes. They have great taste (…as do these cookies). I must admit that I rarely make the same cookies again and find customer’s diverse requests so interesting. The hand knucks are new to me; learn something every day. So happy to make Alaska cookies; we had the most fabulous time taking our kids to Denali NP and beyond a few summers ago. Stunning. Jaw-dropping gorgeous. All that in more, Alaska!
LEGENDARY Birthday
Don’t we all hope for a birthday celebration that has a place in the history books? (um. I guess I’m not an introvert…) Well clear off the tabletops and hop on up for this legendary celebration set. I was inspired by a trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science; they are running an exhibit on Mythical creatures. Wicked cool and culturally enriching. And germinated the seeds of an “epic” birthday set….
So Cheesy
A dear friend works as a “cheese guru” for Wegmans (utterly fantastic grocery store, for those who do not live in the northeast). As she was approaching a milestone birthday, I wanted to send her something to lighten the mood. You know, to encourage her to BRIE all that she could BRIE. Go a little CRACKERS on her big day….
Party Animal
I have a confession. Our eldest turned 25 this week. Holy time passage! Look away for a moment and our babies are adults! Tori has found that lovely balance between working hard and keeping things playful and in perspective. But, um, the girl does know how to rock a celebration. With that in mind, I give you her ‘party animal’ birthday set. Hope all your birthday wishes come true, Tori!
Very Oh-MINION-ated
A million more minions. OK. Not a million. But many. Party apparel and blue-green dresses were requested for this young lady’s birthday party. Packaged as favors (see previous Minion posts for bag and tag look), these girls held their thanks close to their hearts.
Harry Potter
Every once and a while, cookies turn out EXACTLY like I imagined. That is the case for the cookies in this first picture. I wanted just the right amount of detail and aging to go along with the magic, mystery, and mischief that is Harry Potter.
A little bit of Ivory Americolor, my trusty Rainbow Dust edible ink black pen, a couple of good artist brushes and I was off to the races (or Quidditch?). Loved that I could find the recipe for Polyjuice potion! Is there nothing not to be found with a good Google inquiry?
The birthday girl’s only request for her Harry Potter themed party was to include all the house and Hogwarts crests. Oh and a snitch or Deathly Hallow sign too.
Platter ready for delivery! Mischief managed.
Brew.ha.ha
Can you tell me a little about the birthday boy, I say? Well…he likes beer, she says. Interesting thing to say off the bat- anything more, I ask? He likes Michelob, regular. And he has a pontoon boat and likes Dale Jr. And it’s a ‘turning 50’ party blow out, she adds. Is it okay to tease him about his milestone age? Please do. And away I go…
It’s his 50th birthday:
In his NASCAR dreams:
Been wanting to use another of John Atkinson original designs (Wrong Hands blog site– such funny comics with wit and grit)! Thanks again to John for allowing me permission to put it on a cookie!
Brew.ha.ha:
The two platters for the party. The funniest part of this whole order was the set of pictures sent by the party host. 2 were from when Tony was young; then several were from a party in Canada where some over-imbibement happened. I was specifically instructed to include the on.all.fours.and.hurling photo. That was a first for this cookier!
Let Them Eat Cake!
Well, sort of. Cake is awesome but I am much better at baking cookies. So when a friend’s kiddo wanted to take treats in to school for her 10th birthday, the phrase ‘let them have cake and eat it too’ came to mind. Hopefully no (french) revolution will follow…
“Be In Good Spirits” on your Birthday
When you turn 50, all bets are off. You can ‘whine a little, WINE a lot!’ Milestone birthdays often bring around self medication in this socially acceptable form. Um. Maybe any birthday??? So, here is my ode to said alcoholic category; they may not all be considered “spirits” but they are all libations of a sort. Happy 50th Akemi! May your second half of the century be even better.
Mama Mayer Bakery 