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What started with baking cookies for her daughter’s 8th birthday, quickly turned into a business for Melissa Edworthy, the creator of Custom Cookies by Melissa, thanks to rave reviews and support from friends. Melissa shares how this venture boosted her confidence and allowed her to balance work and family. She also discusses her new edible ink printer, which has expanded her stunning cookie offerings and attracted corporate client… Read more

Are you looking to elevate your cookie or cake creations to the next level? Stencils, edible lustres, glitters and powdered paints can help get you there. To get the most from these cake and cookie decorating mediums you should be looking to incorporate an Alcohol-Free Activator - such as Sweets Sticks Stencil Activator! This revolutionary product is a game-changer for religious, vegan, and conscious bakers, as well as stencil artists,… Read more

Meet Tara Powell, the inspiring force behind Ra Ra's Cookie Jar. Tara's journey into the world of cookie decorating is a testament to resilience and self-determination. What started as a means to fill her days and express her creativity blossomed into a thriving business that has exceeded her wildest expectations. Through her passion for cookies, Tara has not only cultivated friendships within the industry but has also discovered a… Read more

Meet Lana Blackmore, the creative force behind Norty Nom Noms, where vibrant edible image cookies come to life. Lana's entrepreneurial journey ignited during the pandemic, providing her with the perfect creative outlet while working from home. Despite initial self-doubt and pricing challenges, Lana's determination to improve with each order has been her driving force, transforming her venture into a personal triumph.1. Can you tell us about… Read more

Emma Head realised she wanted to both make people feel good and run her own business. And, that is exactly what she does on the daily with her successful online cookie gifting business, Sweet Mickie. The business has grown to operate out of a commercial kitchen and warehouse space, with a team of cookie helpers to run the daily operations. As stated in their website intro, "Sweet Mickie is a business founded in Emma's love for usin… Read more

Like many of our customers, Teresa Talesvki realised her hidden talent and passion for baking, specifically cookie making, once her own children arrived. The first birthday cookie boxes to celebrate her son very quickly morphed into her own cookie business Cookies All Round. Teresa has not looked back since. 1. How did your sweets business or journey begin? It all started unintentionally in 2016, my son was turning one and we decided… Read more