thanks so much for the link, I never thought to try looking on Youtube, lol...thanks again!

try
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...e+cookies&aq=f
you can find some great helpful hints.
Remember...if you make a mistake...EAT IT!!!!
LOL

a link would be great, because I have no prior decorating experience, lol...i've only ever used icing out of a can!

Loving the colors!!!!

I make my own royal icing......powdered sugar, meringue powder and what or juice.
I don't measure. the more meringue powder you add the harder the icing.
If you are dipping the cookies then make sure the icing is between running and thick.
If you arawing with it, then it has to be thick so your designs don't run into eachother.
Have fun.
I am working on making a video.
Will send you the link.
LOL