“Slice of Paradise” Dynamic Duos™ Stenciled Cookie

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Hi, everyone! I’m back to demo another of my very cool Dynamic Duos™ stencil designs! This one is called “Slice of Paradise”, and while it’s certainly true to its name in depicting a tropical paradise of flowers and birds, “dynamic” and “duos” are really the operative words. You see, like all of my Duos™ designs, it consists of TWO complementary sets whose elements can be MOVED AROUND to create scads of cookie designs!
When coming up with my Duos™ designs, I often take cues from the seasons or approaching holidays. But, in this case, I was in desperate need of a tropical leaf stencil to use as a backdrop for my recent hibiscus cookies and so I decided to do the most expedient thing and design my own. I hope you enjoy these sets, both on their own (as shown in this video) and incorporated into other cookie designs (as in my hibiscus video, link below).
In addition to showing you how to use these two sets on cookies, this video explores contoured fondant appliqués as a way of bringing added dimension to cookies!
RELATED VIDEOS:
My Stencil Line Playlist (with more how-to videos using stencils from my line):
How to Make Royal Icing (with Consistency Adjustments): tinyurl.com/nx7xhmq
Summer Botanical Series: Hibiscus Cookie: • Summer Botanical Serie...
MY MOST COMMONLY USED TOOLS:
Many are here in my new Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/juliamusher
OTHER SPECIALTY TOOLS:
My “Slice of Paradise" Dynamic Duos™ Background Stencil Set: tinyurl.com/y278ns84
My “Slice of Paradise” Dynamic Duos™ Message and Frame Stencil Set: tinyurl.com/y278ns84
My Stencil of the Month Club: tinyurl.com/y23whksb
My Entire Stencil Line (which is continually expanding):
confectioncouturestencils.com...
More Cookie Stencils on the Confection Couture Stencils Site: www.confectioncouturestencils.com
Stencil Genie (aka Stencil Frame): tinyurl.com/ycvs3g3e
Petal Crafts Compressed Petal Dust Palette: tinyurl.com/y46drsw2
Small #1 or #2 Chisel Blender Brush: tinyurl.com/y2olpptz
RELATED RECIPES:
Gingerbread Cookie: www.juliausher.com/blog/more/...
Royal Icing: www.juliausher.com/blog/more/...
AIRBRUSH COLORINGS USED:
Flowers: AmeriMist Deep Pink or Electric Purple for petals; Orange for centers; and a custom blend (1:1) of Royal Blue and Violet to outline petals
Leaves: AmeriMist Electric Purple and/or Violet along centers; Electric Green for interior; and Leaf Green for edges
Stems: AmeriMist Avocado
Birds: AmeriMist Orange for beaks and feet; Spectrum Flow Sky Blue, AmeriMist Violet, and a custom blend (1:1) of AmeriMist Royal Blue and Violet for feathers; Spectrum Flow Sky Blue and AmeriMist Electric Purple for interior shading
Shading on Cookie Edges: Spectrum Flow Sky Blue
ROYAL ICING COLORINGS* AND CONSISTENCIES:
AmeriColor Orange and Violet, beadwork consistency for dots
White, “glue” consistency for affixing appliqués
*I use liqua-gel concentrated colorings to tint royal icing.
TO PURCHASE MY STENCILS:
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TO JOIN COOKIE CONNECTION, MY ONLINE COOKIE DECORATING COMMUNITY:
cookieconnection.juliausher.c...
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CREDITS:
Music by: Kevin MacLeod, www.incompetech.com
Videography/Editing by: Two5:7North (www.two57north.com), Grant and Ashleigh Murphy

[@zindy01]

I've been following your work for years and am still amazed at how beautiful your work is. Thank you for sharing.

[@JuliaMUsher]

Aww, thanks so much! I keep trying to challenge myself and improve my game!

[@elkehoelzle7195]

I think that your stenciled cookies are the most beautiful in the world. Seriously.

[@JuliaMUsher]

Well now, that's a HUGE compliment! Thanks so much, Elke! They are easy too!

[@BlackBellyDanceCandy]

So beautiful! I love the colors!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks - they are a little more vibrant in real life; I don't always do the best of jobs capturing reality with my camera!

[@vesper302]

What a hint of summer in the beginning of autumn 😊 very fresh, beautiful project ❤️❤️❤️

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed!

[@katywuste9054]

Your attention to detail and creativity is amazing. Love all your work

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much, Katywu!

[@wendyfurze]

Thank you Julia for another Masterclass in decorating. You continue to amaze me with your creativity and generosity in making your videos for us to enjoy 🥰 It makes my day so much brighter when I get to enjoy each new video from you! Stay safe and sweet blessings 💖

[@JuliaMUsher]

Aww, such a sweet comment, Wendy. Thanks for brightening my day with it!!

[@carmenromanfiorentini6151]

Preciosos trabajos los que nos presentas .😘😘💖💖😘💖😘💖

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you!

[@carmenromanfiorentini6151]

@@JuliaMUsher 😘😘😘

[@JuliaMUsher]

@@carmenromanfiorentini6151 Back at you! :)

[@maryannecross4220]

Absolutely awesome 👏

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much, Maryanne!

[@danielladub6100]

I just want to say thank you for being you and having the passion for baking that you have. I spent about two weeks a few years ago obsessively watching your videos, practising with icing and copying down your recipes, I am now the go to person when people want tasty and beautiful cookies. I have you to thank for that, you've unlocked a passion in me that I wasn't aware I had. Please stay safe, lots of love from Canada 💕

[@JuliaMUsher]

Oh, this is terrific to hear. Thank you for sharing - you really brightened my day! Continued happy decorating!

[@irmam9825]

Lindo trabalho! (Great work) 😍👏👏

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you! :)

[@AbiNomac]

Stunning

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you! 😊

[@FatiFati-pi3rd]

I loved this masterpiece Thank you for masterwork

[@JuliaMUsher]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@dulcibea.tortas]

Qué hermosos trabajos !! Gracias por compartir :)

[@JuliaMUsher]

Muchas gracias!

[@HomeCookingJourney]

Lovely video, you make it so perfectly! 👏👏

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@florlis2713]

Perfeição pura ! 😍👏👏👏 -Brasil

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you!

[@lilianaarsuaga1479]

Fantasticos todos tus trabajos Julia !!!! Mucha creatividad y sumamente detallista, pero me gustaría que subtitularas en español para los que no sabemos el idioma Ingles🙋🙌🙏💞💞💞😘😘😘

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much, Liliana! I so wish I could afford to pay someone to translate and subtitle these very long videos, but the videos are extremely costly for me to produce as it is, so I don't foresee being able to subtitle any time soon. Please share my channel and encourage others to view it, because I need to earn more from these videos to justify any additional costs, and more views increases my ad revenue. Thank you for understanding.

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[@JuliaMUsher]

I had to Google what "СУПЕР" means, but now I know - and THANK YOU! :)

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Oh, for cute..💕

[@JuliaMUsher]

:)

[@RecetasMaricel]

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[@PHEE_5]

Please recommend an airbrush compressor and equipment

[@JuliaMUsher]

I'm sorry, I cannot at this time. I work with my double-action JULIA system that I released a few years ago, and I far prefer it to any other system I've tried. However, it is no longer available for sale due to some personal issues with the manufacturer.

[@PHEE_5]

JuliaMUsher I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR IT TO BE AVAILABLE . BUMMER

[@JuliaMUsher]

@@PHEE_5 I'm so sorry. I announced that it was discontinued over a year ago, with no promises that I would/could come out with another. I am currently working on other projects, and don't have the time now to develop another system. The best I can suggest is to search for another one that has some of the key features of mine: dual-action, large capped cup, 1/4 hp compressor, quick-connect adaptor, etc. The Master is a decent system, though you want to be sure to purchase from someone who can service it, if needed.