Apple of Your Eye Decorated Cookie Collection

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Every year I love to do one cookie set that highlights everything APPLE.
This year it seemed appropriate for it be centered around this verse:

Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 17:8

I love how I can continue to do what I love, remind myself of the Truth, and hopefully encourage and inspire others in the process.

🍎🍏Happy APPLE Harvest! 🍎🍏

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Apple Harvest Decorated Cookie Collection

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It’s that season again. I think fall and winter are definitely my most favorite seasons.

I can’t help but create lots of autumn cookies because I love the theme so much. There’s just something about apples that brings a smile…..I guess because it is in so many yummy desserts and provides such a marvelous autumn-y taste.

It’s been one year since my cancer diagnosis. It’s crazy to think of all the things that have happened in these last 12 months. I can remember not being able to imagine what I’d be doing in one year from my diagnosis.

And look at me now…..still doing what I love. I’m super grateful to God that I get to continue this cookie decorating journey. Things have definitely changed. I’m kind of an island since my diagnosis…..no longer a part of the general cookie community, but certainly continuing to spread a message with cookies. :)

Happy Harvest everyone!

Apple Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Harvest Bunting Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple with Heart Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube HERE

Apple Pie Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Harvest Gift Tag Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Crumb Muffin Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Butter Jar Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple (Thickened Glaze) Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Harvest Mug with Cinnamon Stick Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Harvest Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Cider Glass Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTUbe video HERE

Apple Harvest Metal Pail Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Applicious Decorated Cookie Collection

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Ahhhh YES......apple harvest season! We're moving into the most wonderful time of the year. 

Apple harvest ushers me into fall and winter. Just thinking about baskets full of crisp yummy apples picked from trees heavy with their fruit.....and making those apples into pie and cider....gets me all excited for AUTUMN. 

Here's some fun cookies centered around applicious-ness. 

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Apple Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Wheelbarrow Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Ladder Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Butter Decorated Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Sack Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Tree Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Barrell Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Cider Jug Decorated Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Pie Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Apple Pie Slice Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Apple Harvest 2017 Decorated Cookie Collection

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I love every season, but autumn definitely has a special place in my heart.
I think it is because of the rustic-look that fits right in to that particular season. 

Obviously I'm gearing up for the season with apples......and all the rustic-ness of this set has me super excited! 

Apples, apples, apples. 🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏

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Apple Basket & Bucket Decorated Cookies (Tutorial)

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Apple Basket & Bucket Decorated Cookies

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There's something about a pile full of apples in a basket or bucket that just screams FALL to me. I've attempted this shape year after year because I just can't get enough of this look. 

The gift cutter from Sugarbelle's ShapeShifters set is the perfect shape for a basket or bucket full of apples.

To give the metal bucket a more 3D feel, cut out a thinner duplicate, cut off the top of the "bucket" using the curved edger also found in the Shapeshifters set, and lay it on top of the bottom full shaped layer. Roll small "apple" balls and press them firmly into the top of the bucket. (see photo below)

For the basket, first cut out a plain full gift shape. Then using the molded dough method (shown in this blog post), mold thinner dough with a basketweave mat and cut out the same shape, but cut off the top of the "basket" using the curved edger found in the Shapeshifters set, and lay it over the original plain gift shape. Roll small "apple" balls and press them firmly into the top of the basket. (see photo below)

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Once the cookies are baked and cooled, brush the molded basket portion with dry golden leaf dust.

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Next brush the baskets with dry caramel and/or deep brown dusts to give it a richer hue.

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Make a mixture of red rose dust and vodka (or clear extra, i.e. almond) and paint the apples.
[You can also use cut kiwi dust to make green apples, but I disliked the wrinkly-look that was emphasized with that color. It reminded me of brussel sprouts! haha]

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For the metal buckets, outline and flood the bucket portion with gray glaze.
[I apologize that I failed to take photos of these steps.]
After at least 30 minutes, add the bucket handle.
Allow it to dry overnight.
Paint the bucket surface with a mixture of nu silver dust and vodka (or clear extract; i.e. almond).

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Add stems and leaves to the "apples" in the baskets and buckets.

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Since I disliked the painted green apples, I covered the dough balls with green glaze.
After drying them overnight, I dusted the apples with dry caramel dust.
Also, once the silver dust has dried, dust the bucket portion with dry turkish black dust.

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