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 is back with the fourth virtual edition of her competition! It is once again online, with her community-based site Cookie Connection serving as home base. Although an ample 40% of 2024 entries came from countries other than the United States, Julia hopes to extend participation even further in 2025. She encourages all cookiers from anywhere in the world, beginners and advanced decorators alike, to join the fun and learning. The more, the merrier!
Speaking of learning . . . though it is the primary objective of Julia’s competition, the prizes are, without a doubt, the best in the business. This year, they’ve reached another epic level – $20,650 USD in total, with more than ever ($9,600) of this total being cash. Huge thanks to the competition’s many generous 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 saying thank-you.
Is your interest piqued? Ready to enter? Great! Just check out the “NEWS UPDATES” link, which will take you to the latest competition news in the Cookie Connection blog. Or go directly to the Competition Overview also in that blog, where Julia released the rules and registration link on February 28. Entries aren’t due until May 31, so there’s plenty of time to create!
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
Worldwide, Challenge Yourself from Anywhere on the Globe
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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