KopyKake, ShmopyKake!
And now, for the rest of the story. Back to talking about KopyKake projectors. If you are making tons of cookies, get one NOW, if not, take notes.
It’s actually very easy make perfect cookies with a minimal investment.
I made both of the following cookie collections without the aid of a projector.
To make perfect cookies like these, all you need are your computer, a printer, and a few supplies that are easily found at most craft supply stores or good ol’ Walmart.
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Oh yes, and don’t forget the Wilton Food Color Markers!?
As some of you know, I recently traveled to New Orleans to visit my friend Gina. While I was there, I had the privilege of recording my first video tutorial with a professional cinematographer.
The funny thing is, I didn’t even know I’d struck gold until after I arrived. When I planned the trip I knew I was going to make cookies, and that her hubby, who recorded weddings was going to help me film a tutorial that I had planned on posting.
What I didn’t know was that I was getting more than just a camera man.
When she said wedding videos, I imagined the guy who records two hours worth of wedding video that no one ever watches again. {No offense, Kevin!}
How very WRONG I WAS!!! Kevin is an ARTIST! He does not record wedding videos, HE MAKES MOVIES.
The best way I can explain it, is that he takes the best moments from a wedding and puts them together to make a short but impactful wedding highlight movie that people actually WANT to watch! I was beyond impressed, and highly recommend taking the time to check out his work at Terrington Films. My favorite so far is When Rachel Married Joshua *WATCH IT*
It was an awesome experience, and I hope to have the opportunity to work with him again VERY soon!
So, enjoy this video tutorial of how to make KopyKake quality cookies without a KopyKake, courtesy of Terrington Films.
*Sorry, Stanley!*
Obviously, this goes way beyond peace signs. With a little patience {and maybe a little stencil paper instead of printer paper}you can make just about any stencil you put your mind to.?
Hope this helps those of you torn over whether or not to purchase a KopyKake.
To keep from being biased, I have included another resource for those of you who absolutely without a doubt want or need one. Marian at Sweetopia has the BEST KopyKake tutorial on the net.
I’d like to wrap this up with a list of pros and cons of KK Projectors. I can’t really lean in one direction or the other…
And since I have been a little behind, from here on out, I am going to get with the program and move onto Valentine’s day projects. Lots of fun stuff coming up!
Good luck, and happy decorating!
Great post Callye! And an wonderful tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing! PS: You look beautiful and the camera loves you too! 😀
Hola, soy Wyny de Corazonyazucar, que precioso tu trabajo, me encanta!!!
Thank you so much for this post 😉
A hugs
Sonia
Awesome video!!! I want to run out and make cookies – RIGHT NOW!!!
My 4 year old daughter watched with me and she kept saying, "oh mommy, thats nice. thats really nice"
Great video…certainly gives me something to think about!
WOW. That is an EXCELLENT video! I love watching you pipe your cookies. You do it so effortlessly. I love it. And thank you for sharing your stencil idea. I will definitely be using that in the future!
This was so helpful, thank you!
Thanks Callye for the tutorial! I could watch you all day! Donna
Fun! Thanks Callye!
Great tutorial!! Now I don't have to wonder anymore how in the heck you all make such pretty cookies…the secrets have been revealed!! Someday I'm going to have to try making cookies like this. Thanks! (BTW your ring is really pretty…I got distracted by it while watching the video!)
OSCAR-WORTHY!! Great tutorial Callye! The camera loves you! Can't wait to see more! Thanks for pointing out the tool I was asking about…I have to get one of those!!!
Nicely done, Callye!
And yeah, I'm still gonna get one (eventually) LOL 🙂
I loved this tutorial. I have seen the stencil's used by pushing the icing over it with a spatula but never as a drawing tool which a stencil should be! I LOVED this!!!
You just saved me some money! Great tutorial, Callye! It is much appreciated.
Callye, wonderful video. You are so talented, and your cinematographer friend is too! Thanks for sharing.
I love, love, love that you are sharing your secrets. Not that it helps me in being able to decorate cookies though!! My skill level is still that of a kindergartener, but that's ok – I have you to make my cookies for me!! 😉 At least now, when I have your cookies at a party and people ask, "how in the world does she do this??" I'll have an answer!!
Thanks for the great video tutorial, Callye, and sharing your "secrets"! You have such a steady hand!
Amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing!! We are so looking forward to trying out this secret 🙂 You have been such an inspiration to us, we are just starting out and hope to reach the ranks of you someday!!
Thank you for such a great tutorial! I was just wondering what kind of paper did you use to print the "peace" logo on. I'm a newbie with cookie decorating so sorry for the question! You inspired me to start making decorated cookies! Thanks!
gin2ham, its just regular ol computer paper…
Sue, Dad had great dreams of me being a dr, but I dont like blood, LOL!
Just as a FYI, now that I have a KK, and I have got over the thrill of playing with it, I would just stick with homemade stencils and guides…UNLESS I was making a LOT of cookies at once!
Glad ya'll enjoyed a my little tip…
This is a great post! I love your video tutorial, very helpful! =) Thanks for sharing, Callye! =)
This was a great video (by both you and your super videographer)! Thanks for sharing your great ideas! You're inspiring!
Great Post! 🙂
This tutorial is really great. I was wondering if you could post the sugar cookie recipe that you use? I see under Recipes it shows your icing and gingerbread recipe but nothing else, but maybe I'm missing something. Thanks!
Thanks!! This is awesome. I appreciate you taking the time to post this. Your blog is such an inspiration!!
Great! I have also used stamps (new, clean ones). Thanks for sharing your tips 🙂
Callye, thank you so much for doing this. It was incredibly helpful for me, someone who is a hobbyist and won't ever be buying a KK. I really appreciate your time on this.
Great tutorial!! I love my kk…but the stencils are great too!! Thanks Callye for being so generous!!
OMG – I never thought of outlining a stencil with a food color marker onto the cookie. Genius!!
Awesome post! All of the "tips" (no punn intended) are great and will be very helpful when I give this a try.
Great Video Callye! The Love cookies are so pretty! Lots of great tips, you are wonderful!
Love your opinion! I have always gone back and forth on whether to get one..but i certainly don't make anywhere NEAR 30 dozen cookies a week, so I'm good!
Thank you for sharing–I, on occassion make stencils to aid me. I am glad to see even teh "pros" do it!-
I use my cricut to cut out my designs, obviously I would not buy one just for cookies but since I have it already it works for me!
OMG that wedding Video made me cry–BEAUTIFUL!!
First off – I love, love, love your cookies! You do an AMAZING job!!!!
Can you tell me how you get your icing so red? I would like to try these, but always have a difficult time getting the icing red enough. I've always used the Wilton gel colorings – should I be using something different?
Wow. I finally get to see you at work! I thought I was going to burst if I didn't soon! You have been such an inspiration and great teacher and I am proud to say that I all the better for it.
Thanks you for sharing your knowledge. You are enhancing peoples' experiences every day 🙂
Callye……love this post. I felt like I got a wealth of information. But the #1 thing I learned is the "finger" guiding technique. I tried it today (and SAT down for the first time) and it really made a difference. Thanks so much….we could really use a 24/7 "callye-cam"!
Your cookies are absolutely beautiful, great work
Thank You for sharing the information, great post, I do not have the money to buy one yet, but I certainly appreciate this tutorial very much!!
I like decorating cookies, and always try to find ingenious ways to decorate with little money.
THANK YOU for posting that! What wonderful information! You make it look so simple! I'm just learning and am looking forward to trying this. Thank you again for sharing your ideas!
Awesome tutorial, Callye! It's very helpful for those of us that don't own a KK. You're so very generous in sharing cookie tips with us; THANK YOU!
Amazing tutorial!!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you! I just went to my local supply store and bought edible markers! I would never have even thought of that! So nice of you to share your tips with the rest of us! 🙂
Great tutorial, so great to see you in action. thanks for sharing your talents.
wow! Thank you, Callye! This video clip is the best!
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Thank you Callye.
For those interested in her super knife, here’s a link for people who don’t live where you can buy such cool things. I love X-Acto knives.
http://www.amazon.com/FISKARS-F6305-Fiskars-Fingertip-Craft/dp/B001480O26/ref=pd_sim_ac_2
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! This tutorial was simply what I needed to make those pesky little soccerball cookies!
HOw do you make your soccer ball cookies?
thanks!
I’d love a KopyKake projector but it’s so expensive. So I purchased a child’s “Alex Draw Like A Pro” projector for about $30.00. It comes with 124 images, mostly useable for decorating cookies! You can also add your own printed on transparencies. It will work for cookies up to about 3″.
that is a tough job. i love the way you design the Love.
HOw do you make your soccer ball cookies? Do you make a template?
thanks!
willa
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Hi Callye! I have been free handing my cookies for years…even my Character cookies. What I want to know is…will the KK help with fonts…such as fancy script on logos? This is mainly what I want it for…even though I don’t make cookies every week. Do you think it is worth it for that reason alone…it would be the 300XK. Thanks!
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OH NOOOOO! The video is gone!! Is there a secret place I can find it?
Thank yoou
The video link says it doesn’t exist and I need to see this! Is there somewhere else I can find it? Thanks Callye!
Where can I find the video? It is gone.