royal icing flowers (they dry out and you can store and use them later)

decorating bags with nibs.  No need for a coupling if you are not changing tips.

Recipe for using egg whites or meringue powder (on line or on container)

Royal icing must be stored under a damp towel (or paper towel). I found Wilton products at a dollar store!

A variety of leaves. Add colour with a tooth pick (new one after each use).  You can make it darker if needed.

drying on wax paper

I use a curved rose tip/nib, not a straight one. Excellent tutorials on line.

I made small and large, in 4 different colours.

stop when you feel the flower is large enough.

Dried flowers, I let mine dry overnight.  

Cream cheese icing with the dried flowers arranged.

Leaf design on the top, shell on bottom.