Grow in Knowledge (Back to School) Decorated Cookie Collection

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This Back-To-School season is going to be pretty special after schools closed and went to virtual learning in March 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Here’s my version of back to school cookies after having weeks to really think about what is most important. It’s not about the facts and principles as much as it is about growing in wisdom & knowledge.

May this year be the best year of growth for all of us!

📚📝🍎📒📓🚌🦉🎒👩‍🎓

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We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God. Col 1: 9-10

Stack of Books Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

School Bus Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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INSPIRE 2019 Back-To-School Decorated Cookie Collection

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I know, I know……no one wants to think about summer being over and school starting back (except maybe mom! haha). But school starts in a few weeks….so it’s time to get INSPIRED. :)

It’s funny…..I homeschooled my kids. So they were never in a “real” classroom. And yet, I really LOVE doing back to school cookies.

As has become my pattern…..I don’t want to just create a bunch of random cookies. I really want each collection to convey a message. INSPIRE is this collection’s theme. It’s my desire every day to inspire others the way God has inspired me to keep at this CRAZIE hobby I have. What better purpose in life than to inspire others to greatness……

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Glue Bottle Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

School House Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Bound Notebook Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

ABC Trio Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Chalkboard Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Cursive Writing Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

School Bus Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Paint Pallette Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Clipboard Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Retro Lunch Box Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Typewriter Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Back to School 2018 Decorated Cookie Collection

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Woah! Where has the summer gone?

As usual, time is flying way faster than we can keep up with. And since school starts super early these days, it's time to go back to school soon. But cheer up.....there's cookies to celebrate! :)

[Click on the drop down links to go to corresponding YouTube tutorial videos of the featured cookies.]

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Scrabble Tile Pieces Decorated Sugar Cookies YouTube video HERE

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Pencil Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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School Desk Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Open Book Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Stapler Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Magnifying Glass Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Banana Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Locker Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

Tablet of Paper Decorated Sugar Cookie YouTube video HERE

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Back-To-School Letter Pressed Cookies (Tutorial)

Now that I've acquired a cute little letter press set (from my precious daughter-in-law & son),

I'm inclined to find a way to use it on most of my cookies.
And back-to-school cookies are the perfect recipients. :)

Note: These are tiny little letters & numbers that need to be cut apart when you receive the set.

I used a big set of clippers to snip off all excess plastic around each individual letter block.

(It was tedious and time consuming......but worth the time in the end.)

This way, the letters will sit nicely against each other in the holding bar to make words.

Also, be careful when washing them.

It is easy to wash a few down the drain!

I put a dishcloth over the drain and set all the letters on it to wash them.

Once you have the letter press set ready to go......the fun begins!

As you can see in the photo below, you can decorate your shapes as plain or as detailed as you'd like.

After decorating them, allow them to dry for approximately 3-1/2 hours (when using glaze).

Then carefully press the letters (either individually or on the holding bar) into the glaze.

(First, I use the holding bar to ensure the letters are evenly aligned and spaced.....

and if any impressions were not firm enough on the first try,

I go back with the individual letters and re-press them.)

For an awesome tutorial on the notebook paper cookie, use SweetAmbs version.

Super fun......and fairly easy. :)

Back-To-School 2014 Cookie Collection

Back-To-School Letter Pressed Cookies (Tutorial)
Locker Cookies (Tutorial) 
Back-To-School 2014 Cookie Collection

2011 Back To School Collection

A few weeks ago, when I was asked by a mom if I'd make Back to School cookies for her sons, I jumped at the chance. I had never done them....and am always thrilled with the idea of doing cookies I've never done.  Plus, I wanted to come up with some unique BTS items I hadn't seen done in cookies.

Since the guys going back to school were entering middle and high school.....I knew I couldn't do crayons, glue, and elementary school stuff. So I wanted to make something that would fit the adolescent and teen years. I researched on google like crazy. And then I dove in. I was uncertain about several designs....in particular the school crossing sign, the bus, the stack of books and the backpack.....but they ended up being some of my favorites. :)

So here you have the entire collection in one photo.

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I still have another baby shower collection from a few weeks ago to show you.....so I'll be sharing that next. It was nice to take a break from baby cookies for a while. :)

May you be especially blessed this week. Remember today is all you can be sure of......so make it the best it can be.