Cookie Journey Thursday ~ Back To School Pencil Cookies!

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Monday starts the new school year here in town! I can tell by the crowds in the stores that everyone is very busy gathering new school supplies like notebooks, and lunch boxes, and pencils. Well, you can scratch pencils off the list because we have them right here!

Back To School Pencil Cookies

 I cut these out myself, which explains why
some of them are not as straight as they should be.
But anyway, I outlined and filled in the main part
of the pencil with Wilton Buttercup Yellow.
I used a #2 tip.

I outlined and filled in the eraser part of the pencil
with Americolor Soft Pink and Electric Pink mixed together.   

I used an Americolor Electric Green for the two lines.

Outline the lead area of the pencil with Americolor Super Black.

Fill in the lead area with the black.

Happy Back To School!

What I learned:
#1.
 I measured and cut out each pencil.
I should have made a stencil.
 As I cut and moved the dough,

I think it got too soft because it
took me so long and I didn't realize
how crooked they became.

#2.
 I am not happy with my green lines. My icing was too thin
 and I should have made it thicker before using it. I thought
it would work, and when I saw it didn't, I was a bit nervous
about taking it off and redoing it. I was afraid it would
make things worse.

So, I am still taking three steps forward and one step back in trying to
become a better cookie decorator. But I am still working on it.
Let me know if you are working with me. It's fun!

Thanks for joining me.
Don't forget about our Tiny Prints giveaway!!
Check out this post to enter!
We are giving away 2 ~ $50  promo codes for 
2 lucky winners!!

Back to School with Tiny Prints and a Giveaway!

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Monday is the beginning of the new school year for students in our town. I don't know about you, but I just love this time of year. Fall has always been my favorite season, and a new school year starting brings about excitement, anticipation, and the very best of intentions!

Well, Tiny Prints wants to start the school year with you, and they are sponsoring a $50 giveaway so 2 lucky Freshman Cook readers can start the school year with class! :0) 

Here is what you could win!!!: A $50 promo code + free standard or USPS shipping to be used on the Tiny Prints web site! There is just so much to choose from. Their "Back To School" selection is stylish, colorful, and so, so cute!!

 Who wouldn't love these adorable stickers with their name on them?

Tiny Prints has stickers to please everyone and plenty to choose from.

Take a look! 

What about these Allergy Alert Cards?

They are a great way to make sure everyone

takes the necessary actions to keep your child safe.

You can pick from several designs and order as many as you need.

See them here! 

 

These little Lunch Box Notes would brighten any childs day! 

Click here for a selection of over 50 cards to choose from.

They are bright, cheerful, and I know you will find one 

to fit your child's personality!

These are the best notebooks! These are hard to loose

 with your child's name on it, and they are durable and so cute!!

Check out the entire selection here!

Tiny Prints has so much more to offer. Don't forget about your

Mom Contact Cards, what a great way to remember who everyone is,

and with one of these cards you can immediately give your info, without having to 

hunt all over for pen, paper, or phone.

Of course, school hasn't begun until your child meets their teacher!

Tiny Prints has great personalized teacher gifts so you can make 

any teacher feel loved and appreciated. 

(They would make great holiday gifts too!)

Ready to enter our giveaway?

Here's what you get:

 Tiny Prints has given me 2 -$50 promo codes

 + free standard or USPS shipping to be used on the Tiny Prints web site! 

(Please note promo code excludes, calendars, photo books, Erin Condren notebooks & planners, and gift certificates)

That means there will be 2 winners!!!! Yah!!

Here's what to do:

Do any or all of the following and let me know what you did by leaving me a separate comment for each thing you did. Each comment is an entry.

#1. Visit the Tiny Prints Back To School collection and leave me a comment

telling me what you would select if you are a winner!

#2. Like The Freshman Cook on Facebook

#3. Like Tiny Prints on Facebook

#4. Follow The Freshman Cook by Email or RSS  Post

#5 Follow Tiny Prints on Pinterest (Their boards are adorable!)

This giveaway ends August 31st at 11:59pm Pacific Time.

Thanks for joining and Good Luck!!