Julia continues her latest botanical series with these cookies inspired by the very beauties climbing her own garden arbor. (Or we should say “arbors”; she grows many varieties of clematis!) This edible variety is made entirely of royal icing transfers, some contoured and others stenciled, like the delicate trellis in the background. After drying, each piece is individually airbrushed and then assembled together on the cookie to create this masterpiece. A labor of love, without question, but definitely a project anyone can do with Julia’s detailed step-by-step instructions.
After a banner year for Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™ in 2024, Julia’s online competition is having another stellar showing in 2025. First, thanks to the competition’s many generous sponsors, prizes have reached an epic level – $20,650 USD in total, with a record-breaking portion of this total ($9,600) being cash. Second, the competition closed to entries on May 31 with submissions up 39% over 2024. Third, registrants were as international as ever, hailing from 19 different countries, including places as far afield as Japan, Iran, Ukraine, Italy, Indonesia, Canada, Germany, and more. (It truly warms Julia’s heart to know that this competition touches so many cookiers across the world!) And, last but not least, Julia reports that the entries are universally wonderful, perhaps more imaginative and artful than in years past!
Julia’s ace judging team is currently evaluating entries, with an aim to announce winners on June 30 or thereabouts! Huge thanks to them and to the competition’s sponsors, who you can find listed under the “FRIENDS” section of this site! Julia encourages you to visit their websites and check out their products and services as a way of showing your appreciation.
Now, if you’ve entered, please give yourself a huge pat on the back for making it this far and then keep your eyes peeled for the winner announcement. To stay current on competition news, simply click the “NEWS UPDATES” button, which will take you to the latest news releases in the Cookie Connection blog.
Julia’s 2025 event schedule offers plenty of learning and excitement for everyone! She kicks off the year with a valentines-themed Zoom class as well as a trip to the UK, where she’ll learn if she won the D’licious Magazine 2024 Cookie Artist of the Year and People’s Choice Awards. (She’s been named a finalist for both.) Once back from her travels, Julia will tackle a full agenda of cookie and video production, with the aim of bringing you more online tutorials and classes in 2025 than ever before.
Japan Salonaise Association, Japan and Other Asian Markets
Japan Salonaise Association, Japan and Other Asian Markets
Canada's Baking and Sweets Show, The International Center, Ontario, Canada
Canada's Baking and Sweets Show, The International Center, Ontario, Canada
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