Ok so I've been making cookies for years and this site has given me the desire to start my hand at decorating (Yay!) Wow this is a lot harder than I thought. Everyone's pictures make it seem so easy. I was a bit discouraged after my first attempt but I will not let it stop me. I know this is all trial and error but I'm not sure how to go about it next time. You are all soooo amazing and I will use you as my mentors!

lol its what ive been doing. =) ive only really decorated 4 cakes seriously so far.. and they are waayyyyy below the standard on this site. but the people here are so helpful and inspirational i just keep on trying anyway. =)

You can do it! Remember, they aren't "mistakes"....they are "snacks" for later.

There's a good step-by-step how to for decorating cookies in my signature below and we're all happy to share anything around here!

Cookies are fun! and there are so many out there for inspiration - you just have to Google Image ??? cookie and 1,000's come up!!

This internet age certainly give us all so much choice for inspiration - years ago you had to rely on purchasing books or attending classes - its great that so many people love to share their pics

I just completed my first bouquet too and it wasn't anything like I wanted but my boss loved it. I guess it will easier with practice.

You guys are so AWESOME! I LOVE this site. I am taking a 4 week Wilton cake decorating class starting this Thursday with my daughter. I figured I could get some decent ideas that could be used to decorate cookies too

I'm just curious, do most of you outline before you ice or after you ice. I think it took me so long because I outlined first and I used a glaze and used a spatula. (It was difficult trying to do it this way.) I've only used a glaze since I just started decorating. Was a bit nervous to try using RI as icing because everyone said they like the taste of the glaze. It's not hard when you bite into it. I think I'm afraid people won't like them.

I like to outline after icing. Like the look better.

I have so much to learn. I hope some day I will be able to help someone like everyone else on here!