Total Party Package!

Cookies have always been my specialty (hence the "creative cookies" name) BUT recently, I've broken into doing some cakes as well.  Cookies are still more my "thing" - as I'm more limited in my abilities with cake - but it gives another option to the party goodies.  The cookies are always a great idea for a party favor or even to serve at the party along with other snacks.  Now, I also have the options of cake, smash cakes, and cupcakes.  Here are a few examples of the total packages where I've done all of the goodies so that they coordinate - 

I was thoroughly amazed when I went to drop off these items at Ellie & Jack's house!  This was their 1st birthday with a goldfish theme.  I was in awe of all of the precious decorations that were all over the house. And everything was in the orange/teal/navy blue colors!

  

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY ELLIE & JACK!  

Another order that I had here recently was for a "vintage" circus themed party.  The decor included lots of bright colors in many different patterns - as well as lots of animals.  The animals included a seal, elephant, tiger, and lion.  I loved how this theme was less of the "scary" carnival-ish clown theme, and more sophisticated and more about the animals.  Just perfect for a little boys' first birthday! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY REID!  

Girls ONLY!

With having only boys at home, I rarely get to experience girly stuff.  Yes, my life is filled with trains, cars, anything blue or green, pirates, and trains...oh wait, did I already mention that one? 

When I have the opportunity to buy anything for girls, I enjoy every second of hanging out in the girls aisles of stores.  

Thankfully when it comes to cookies, I have the chance to channel my inner little girl all of the time!  Check out some of my latest creations! 

Tiaras galore!  In need of a cookie idea for a princess?  Here you go - I can also do these in the shape of a tiara.  

 Hello Kitty - once again, didn't realize just how popular this little kitty was!  I've done at least 5 or 6 Hello Kitty orders in the last 6 months - cupcakes and cookies.  These were made for a super sweet little girl that was turning 5 - Happy Birthday Izzy!  

What a neat idea for a little girls' party - a puppy party!  Dog bones and #4 cookies were perfect cookies for this theme.  Happy 4th Birthday Addison!!

This party was held at the Extreme Ice Center here in Indian Trail - a great place for a birthday party!  These cookies were made with an ice skate on top and even a little coarse sugar used as "ice" around the bottom of the ice skates.  

Another special occasion for a little girl - a baptism!  These cookies were made for a precious little girl named Kaitlyn.  Kaitlyn's mommy is a friend of mine through CMOMs and has 4 precious little girls (the oldest being the twins).  Congratulations Strain family on Kaitlyn's baptism and Sophie and Caroline on their First Communion! 

And these treats were actually made for this weekend.  These were to celebrate the 2nd birthday of Kendall and Katie - a friend of mine's twin girls.  Some cupcakes were pink with white flowers and the others were little blonde girls with Kendall and Katie's names on them (and one for the big sister Emily too).  And of course #2 cookies to go along with it all.  Happy Birthday girls!! 

Cartoon Central

As I sit here looking through my picture files of cookies that I've done in the past, I realize just how many cartoon characters I've created in the cookie form!  And this proves, that if you have an idea for a cookie in mind, I can typically figure something out.


These were done for a friend's twins' birthday.  Pikachu and cupcakes to go with them that are pokeballs.  Yep, I'd never heard of them before I did them either.  But what a cute combo huh?  Happy birthday again Jenna & Nathan!

 The world of transformers - who knew they were so popular?  We still haven't gotten to them with my boys yet, but I'm sure my time will come before too long!

Spongebob anyone?  I was excited with how these turned out!  Spongebob cupcakes to eat at the party - and cookies to send home as favors!  

Man, the amount of time I spent playing Super Mario Brothers as a kid.....

I was so happy with how these turned out!  

Disney anyone?  These were done for a super special set of boy/girl/girl triplets.  They were just arriving home from their birthday trip to Disney world.  Each child chose their own special birthday treat.  One chose Minnie cookies, one chose chocolate Mickey cupcakes, and the other chose Minnie rice krispy treat cupcakes!  What cool ideas these kiddos had!  Happy Birthday Alexander, Samantha, and Isabella! 

And last, but certainly not least, Rapunzel birthday treats.  These were actually an idea that I found online and just loved!  These cupcakes are topped with an ice cream cone and decorated like the tower with Rapunzel's hair coming out of the window.  Yes, a TON of icing, but super fun!  Happy Birthday Lydia!!!  

Butterfly Baby Shower

Well I don't know exactly how you would say the relation - maybe my Cousin-in-law?  Anyway, Holly ordered some cookies and cupcakes for a baby shower that she was throwing.  She was great at sending me pics of what she had in mind, etc.  She made a SUPER cute diaper cake with all of the colors for the shower in it.  I took Holly's pics and created cookies and cupcakes!  The mom-to-be is due very soon and knowing Holly, I KNOW she had a fabulous shower!  Here are some pics - 

And here's just another idea of something that can be ordered - Cupcakes to go!  Or cupcakes to send home as a favor. 

Happy 5th Birthday Kendall and Jacob!!

Ok, so technically, they don't turn 5 until Friday but I'm so happy that I got to see these 2 super special kids on the day of their big parties!!  

Just a little info about this special family - Kendall and Jacob's mommy has been such a big part in keeping me sane through my children's childhood thus far.  She called me each and every week before my boys were born and the same after they were born - just to make sure I was ok and to tell me how great of a mommy I was.  I just can't thank her enough for how wonderful she has been to me!  

For Kendall and Jacob's birthday this year, she had a big challenge!  5 year old boys and girls just want totally different stuff!  So Jacob had a super fun magician birthday party and Kendall got to have a very "princessy" mani & pedi spa party.  My job was to create their birthday goodies.  We did cupcakes for Jacob and a cake for Kendall.  

I'm so glad they had such a special day!!  Happy 5th Birthday!!

And just in case you missed their birthday cake from last year, I'll post that too!  Last year, for their birthday, they got to take a trip to ride the Polar Express train.  

Little Ladybug Maiya turns 2!

Over the last 8 months, I've gotten to see little Maiya grow.  She has really grown up a lot in this time.  Especially lately, she has really started to get taller and start looking more like a little girl (rather than having the little baby face).  We were able to celebrate her birthday with her this past weekend and her mommy did a fabulous job on all of the food and decorations - from creating our own bugs with craft supplies to the red candy covered pretzels with black sprinkles (along with all of the yummy red food).  I was asked to do cookies and cupcakes for the party and here they are along with a picture of precious Maiya blowing out the candles!