Blog: Julia M. Usher

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Sitting Pretty

Yes, you soon will be sitting that way too – as long as you avail yourself of the latest sale on my beautiful and simple-to-use Prettier Plaques™ series

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October 9, 2025
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Give Thanks

Admittedly, it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving promos are starting already, but, as all cookiers well know, we need to plan far ahead for holidays in cookie-land! And in that spirit of getting organized, I bring you my 2025 Thanksgiving stencil sale

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September 24, 2025
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Go Batty!

I probably don’t need to tell you to get crazy because I’m sure you will once you see the über-creative stencils included in this sale. Plus, savings on any Halloween stencil are eerie-sistible, especially when trick-or-treaters will be knocking on doors in no time flat!

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September 11, 2025
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Fall Is Calling!

So she is – the season of brisk air, heaping leaf piles, and pumpkin and spice cookies will be here before we know it! And, trust me, you’ll be glad you got this heads-up when you see what my latest autumn-themed stencil sale has in store for you

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August 27, 2025
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Get Smart

With the kids about to hit the books again, why not enroll yourself in cookie “school” and expand your decorating skills? If this idea sounds smart (pun intended! 😉), I’ve got just the sale to make your continuing education more affordable

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August 19, 2025
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Happy Birthday to You!

Okay, okay, it may not be your birthday just yet, but what about all the other birthdays out there? And all the cute stenciled birthday cookies you might make for gifts? To make gift-giving super easy on you, I’ve got another great sale

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August 14, 2025
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Child’s Play

The most delightful baby shower and gender reveal cookies are easily within your reach! Not only do my stencils and those by my partner make child’s play (pun intended!) of fabulous cookie decorating, but all of our baby-themed stencils are now on sale

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July 24, 2025
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Tenth Watch-Learn-Create Challenge

People have been piping basketweave for what seems like eons, and almost every decorator has his/her own take. But few know how to make basketweave look as precise, elegant, and effortless as does Cookie Connection’s July 2025 Watch-Learn-Create Challenge #60 guest, Noriko Forster of Cookie Crumbs by mintlemonade

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July 15, 2025
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It’s Here!

I know, I know, you’ve been holding your breath in anticipation of this post for about a month, but now you can finally let it go, as the winner reveal in the 2025 Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™ is here at last

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June 30, 2025
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An A-plus Deal

Whether you’re still giving last year’s teachers their appreciation gifts or already gearing up for the start of school this fall, my latest stencil sale is right on time! It also earns an A-plus for its generous savings and sensational designs

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June 26, 2025
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Meet Me in Paradise

I invite you to escape with me to paradise! Okay, okay, so I won’t be taking you to an actual tropical island, but I am offering you something sweet, summery, and satisfying. It’s budget-friendly too

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June 12, 2025
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Have a Blast!

You’ll have no shortage of fun this Fourth of July with my oh-so-patriotic cookie stencils – especially as you can now get them at a hefty discount

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May 29, 2025
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Best Dad Ever

That’s right. And he’s owed nothing less than the best cookies ever, so do yours up right with the stencils in my latest sale! Take your pick of my multi-stencil Duos™ designs or simpler one-stencil designs by my partner

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May 15, 2025
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Dynamic Designs, at Your Disposal!

Endless, infinitely adaptable cookie designs from just two stencil sets? “Unimaginable,” you say?! Well, I say, “Absolutely not,” especially with my Dynamic Duos™ stencil sets on sale and at your immediate disposal

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April 17, 2025

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