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Looks like everyone covered the basics already! And Bridget from BAke at 350 is one of my fave blogging friends and cookie decorators. Can't go wrong there. Check out her University of Cookie site for video tutorials.

My tools:
--12-inch disposable decorating bags (wilton brand, from michaels/craft store)
--standard couplers (wilton, from michaels)
--decorating tips (size 4 and 5 outline, size 2 and 3 for details/writing)
--rubber bands (use to close filled frosting bags)
--MERINGUE POWDER (also at michaels, you'll use this to make your icing, not usually found in the supermarket, so don't forget it on your craft store run)
--food coloring. (you'll find concentrated pastes in tubs at the craft store. Lots of colors, work well, but a bitter taste. I use Americolor soft gel pastes exclusively. Find 'em online or at specialty cake decorating stores)
--toothpicks (already noted, great for unclogging but also spreading icing when flooding)
--scissors (to snip ends of bags)
--sprinkles (fine sprinkles or sanding sugar, great easy decorating tool)
--underbed storage boxes (great if you have cats. I stick a whole tray of cookies in these to allow cookies to dry overnight safely)

I posted a similar recipe for marshmallow fondant on my blog, too, and had good results! Quick and easy to make, and better than store-bought rolled fondant (though I still am much more partial to royal icing or buttercream... I find all fondants a bit too cloying).

Seriously, is the kitchn in my head? We're in the midst of a kitchen renovation. I plan on using subway tile and I've been been searching for ideas online. Thanks! (I'm going with the gloss white/white grout)

Brilliant find in the Rock Candy Chandelier! I would consider divorce just to remarry (the same man, of course) to have rock candy chandeliers at my wedding.

Thanks for the mention!! As The Kitchn is one of my favorite sites to watch, I couldn't be more honored... Plus, I worked for about a decade as a cookie decorator. Birds and flowers abounded this time of year, so I loved the little trip down memory lane. (I posted a link on my edible crafts column at craftgossip.com to your post as well). meaghan (the decorated cookie, or the surprise dragonflies)