Pink Zebra Print Floral Bouquet

This bouquet was a request for a "get well soon" for  a young cheerleader recovering from a shoulder injury.

It got a big "COOOOOL" from my 10 year old daughter.  I guess that age is

into the animal print thing.

High Seas Adventure, Baby Shower, 5 Years Cancer Free

A variety of cookies this week........

My kids look forward to vacation bible school every summer.  So do I.  It's fun, lots of activities to keep them occupied, breaks the monotony of the summer boredom that has set in at this time, and most importantly, it has a way of teaching them, on their level, about God's word.  My oldest was excited because he got to be one of the staff helpers this summer.  I volunteer to help out as well, and the organizers so graciously place me in the arts and crafts department!  I wonder why??  That's right up my alley, and I totally LOVE it!! 
Anyway, this year's theme was High Seas Expedition.  The decor, lessons, and crafts were all related to ships, the sea, and adventure at sea.  Of course, I volunteer to make cookies for the culmination on Friday.  We usually have about  30-40 kids.  This year, our numbers grew, a lot!  I think the total I made was 101 cookies.  Doesn't sound too bad, unless unforeseen THINGS prevent you from staying on schedule and you end up decorating 101 cookies in one afternoon/evening (Thursday - when they're needed on FRIDAY), and then have to bag each one early the next morning because your schedule is off and they need time to dry!  Thank goodness for fans and heat lamps for speeding up drying time.

Regardless, the kids loved them, and I did have fun making them even though it was a rush job.

 Also due for Friday, was an order for baby shower cookies.  The gender of the baby is not known, so the theme was  gender neutral baby blocks/animals.  This is my interpretation of the shower invitation.

I decided to spell out the family name of the baby with the blocks:  Baby LEFORT.  I think it came out kind of cute.

One of my son's classmates celebrated his birthday Saturday.  Not only was he celebrating turning the age of 12, but he was also celebrating  reaching the milestone of being cancer free for 5 years!   Nick was diagnosed with a tumor on his kidney at the age of 7.  He courageously went through surgery to remove that kidney and the chemotherapy that followed.  He was going to second grade at the time.  Even though he had to go through all of this, he still managed to keep up with his school work and successfully complete second grade.  He is an inspiration to all who know him, and is such a sweet, loveable child.  I made this bouquet for him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!!

CONGRATULATIONS ON 5 YEARS OF BEING CANCER FREE!!

May God bless you with many, many more years of freedom from that dang disease!

A Speedy Recovery Bouquet

This bouquet was made for someone recovering from knee surgery.

Brooklyn's Recital Bouquet and Flower Favors

These were ordered for a little girl's dance recital.  She was selected as the "Covergirl" for the recital program.  These were done in pink, white and purple.  Purple is not too photogenic!  It always appears as blue.

These were cookie favors for Brooklyn's sister, and another participant in the recital.  Congratulations girls, hope everything went well.

"Thanks for the Ride Home" Thank You Bouquets

One of my very best customers asked me to create 4 bouquets to thank the moms who give her daughters a ride home from school. 

I made some cookies for her and her family to thank her for all of the business she does with me.  Thanks, Nikki!

A "thank you" means the same in any language!

Dance Recital Bouquet and Favors

The theme for this recital bouquet was African Jazz.  The client requested pink and brown with animal print.  She gave me some suggestions that went with the dance theme, but pretty much  gave me creative freedom on this one, which is always a good thing!  This is what I came up with. 

She also requested some cookie favors.

Alyssa, hope you had a wonderful dance recital. Congratulations!!

Happy 40th Birthday Bouquet

This was an order for a 40th birthday.  I decided that turning 40 should be a reason to celebrate, as opposed to the "morbid" occasion that most view it to be.  With that said, I used bright, cheerful colors on this one, and made it look festive, as well the occasion should be!! Happy 40th to all those celebrating it this year!!  Make it a happy celebration!!!

The center cookie says "Happy Birthday".  It is hard to see in this photo.  I probably should have used a darker icing for the lettering.

Here is a close up of the center cookie.

Maltipoo Bouquet

Maltipoo Bouquet
Originally uploaded by Rollin' in Dough

Andy the Maltipoo
Originally uploaded by Rollin' in Dough

"Andy" the maltipoo......subject of the Maltipoo Bouquet. This was challenging trying to figure out how I was going to do him. I had several ideas, but decided to keep it simple and it worked! Was quite easy to do after the first one was done!

Maltipoo 2
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Cameron's Basketball Bouquet

Cameron's Basketball Bouquet
Originally uploaded by Rollin' in Dough

These were ordered for Cameron, a high school senior who played his last home basketball game Friday night.

Cameron's Basketball Bouquet

Cameron's Basketball Bouquet
Originally uploaded by Rollin' in Dough

This bouquet was ordered for a high school senior's last home basketball game by his extended family who were unable to attend the game.
Hope they won!