Happy Camper Decorated Cookie Collection

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Don’t worry….be happy. Here’s another another set of cookies with a message. :)

Confession: I hate camping! I went on exactly TWO camping trips when my kids were little (and this was probably the biggest mistake, to take babies and toddlers!)…..and hated every minute of it. I’m an inside girl who likes cleanliness and order.

So it’s a stretch for me to be happy when I’m camping. Which is exactly the point……sometimes we must do what we REALLY don’t want to do (i.e. battle cancer)…..and rather than worry, we can be happy. Each day is a gift, no matter if it is in a soggy tent with thunderstorms, or it is safe and warm (and CLEAN) in our own house.

I have certainly not mastered this message……thus the cookie collection to remind myself often.

Don’t worry…..be a HAPPY camper! ❤️

🏕🌅🎣🌤🎒🏕

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CookieCrazie Chatter...... Friday, August 9, 2013

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CookieCrazie's Week in Review

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Personal Side

My oven is operational again.
Yeah!
That means I could bake cookies this week.

I chose to do birthday cookies.....just because I think that is a popular cookie occasion.
Plus I just got a few new birthday-related cutters I was anxious to use.
I can not wait to show you. :)

Family time last weekend was amazing.
Lots of memories and good times. :)
Only one bad thing.....the time together seemed so short.

Keith leaves for college today.......
He and my daughters are Florida-bound.
The girls are making a whirlwind weekend trip.....
to help out their brother AND see the beach.
I guess I'm getting old.....but I have NO desire to drive 18 hours
and then turn around and come right back the next day. ;)

Next week.....I'm moving on to baby boy cookies.
Can you envision mustaches, ties, and bow ties?
Again.....more new cutters that are dying to be used. hee hee

Summer is winding down.
School is about ready to start.
Oh how time flies faster and faster, huh?

Instagram photos for this week:

There's just something about buntings that I just can't get enough of.... :)

Yesterday's family photo shoot.....I love my kids! :)

A little sweet congratulations on it's way to David this week. :)

One of my faves of the family photo shoot.....the mama hug. :)

There's always something to celebrate..... :)

Details.....details :)

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Last CookieCrazie Chatter....

CookieCrazie Chatter...... August 2, 2013

Happy Camper Cookie Collection

I've wanted to do a camp-themed set of cookies for a few years now.
That's so hilarious because I despise camping.
I've only been camping twice.....both times with small children.....
and it was NOT FUN for me at all.
My kids had a great time.....and that is why I did it.
But I don't plan to do it ever again. haha

Nevertheless......camping cookies are super fun.
And I had an amazing time planning, decorating and photographing these cookies.
I guess that makes ME a happy camper! heehee


Sleeping Bag Cookies (Tutorial)

Tent Cookies (Tutorial)

Happy Camper Cookie Collection

Sleeping Bag Cookie (Tutorial)
Tent Cookie (Tutorial) 
Happy Camper Cookie Collection

Happy Camper: Tent Cookies (Tutorial)

A tent cookie can be done several ways.

I chose to trim the dough off of a rectangle shape.

Once baked, outline and flood a triangle of black 10-second glaze as shown below.

To prevent bleeding, allow the black glaze to dry for several hours.

I put mine in the dehydrator (low setting) for a couple of hours.

Outline and flood the rest of the tent in your choice of glaze color.

Be sure to put an edge of tent color on the left side of the black opening.

Dry the cookie overnight.

Then add details in brown glaze with a 1.5 PME tip.

Happy Camper Cookie Collection

Sleeping Bag Cookie (Tutorial)

Tent Cookie (Tutorial) 

Happy Camper Cookie Collection