To put Julia’s 3-D Easter basket details into perspective, here are some stats: the basket is only 2 3/4 inches in diameter, and the SugarVeil grid on the sides has roughly 10 teeny squares per inch! It takes a fair
Now, let’s lean into Julia’s 3-D Easter basket cookie to really inspect that needlepoint lace! Of course, the grid could be piped with royal icing, as Julia has done on many other projects, but it’s far faster to make it
Of course, Julia couldn’t stop at one Easter basket. She had to make two! For this style variation, she omitted the stamped fondant plaque shown elsewhere in the gallery, and let the SugarVeil lace wrap stand on its own (well
Here’s another close view of these eggs-tra special Easter favors. Julia dyed this one with beets and then affixed floral tissue paper and an edible wafer paper butterfly on top. She used nontoxic glue, but edible piping gel would work
It’s difficult to design 3-D cookies so that they view well from all angles. But if you plan properly by sketching your designs and test-baking the various components as Julia does, you won’t be chasing rainbows. This view of Julia’s
It looks like a leprechaun has gone missing in Julia’s pot-o-gold cookie, or that he’s off chasing a rainbow and left his hat behind! Either way, don’t you just love how the details of this project spark the imagination? As
Another whimsical spin on Julia’s St. Paddy’s Day project, this cookie is topped with a royal icing leprechaun pipe, a candy rainbow, and gilded chocolate rocks! Yes, the pot of gold at the end of this rainbow is especially sweet!
As always, Julia made her St. Patrick’s Day pots of gold in a potpourri of styles! Pictured elsewhere in this gallery are whimsical ones topped with gilded chocolate rocks, leprechaun hats, and candy rainbows. But, here, Julia opted for a
Julia’s first-ever topiary cookies made in 2016 are gorgeous for Valentine’s Day in red and pink, but picture them in wedding white or in pastel colors for a spring garden party. They are incredibly versatile! To see how Julia made
All of the roses on Julia’s topiary cookies were piped and placed by hand. She counted over 50 on just one of them! And let’s not overlook the countless sugar beads and stamped wafer paper bows. So many details –
Cupid would certainly be smitten with these cookie quivers and arrows. To send everyone completely head over heels, be sure to fill them with extra Valentine’s Day candy! For the complete tutorial, check out Julia’s YouTube video. And, to get
Classic crème caramel is one of Julia’s all-time favorite desserts. She can’t seem to get enough of its silky-smooth texture or its glistening gold caramel sauce. But . . . she’s never one to let tradition persist too long without giving
Yes, these stenciled chocolate cupcake liners are quite the sensation! Let’s be frank: who would give a second thought to the buttercream-topped cake inside after being dazzled by these shimmering beauties?! For all of the step-by-step details, visit Julia’s YouTube
Wondering how Julia stenciled so perfectly on these very curvy chocolate cups? I know, it’s quite the conundrum! But, after a little experimentation, she figured out how to make conformable stencils that are perfect for the job. To learn more
More salvaged Santas join Julia’s Christmas centerpiece, adding to its holiday merriment! Note how Julia cleverly weaves in other vintage elements to add interest to the tablescape. The snoozing Santa (an antique bank) sits on a fruitcake tin for extra
Yes, Santa’s mug even landed on a mug! There’s no doubt that Julia went all out with her Santa motif when styling her house for Christmas 2012. In addition to the collection of salvaged Santas on her dining table, she
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