Blog: Julia M. Usher

Need one of Julia’s foolproof recipes? Some stunning cookie decorating ideas? Or a quick fix on Julia’s latest news and events? Well then, you’re in the right place! Here, you can stay up-to-the-minute current on everything that’s happening in Julia’s kitchen and studio – and in that always-churning mind of hers! IMPORTANT: Julia is still formatting blog entries prior to 2021 to conform to the new site layout. Please don’t be surprised if some back entries look a little wacky, and please be patient as she edits them over time.

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Why You Should Compete with Beatriz Muller

Still on the fence about whether to enter my cookie art competition? Well, take it from Beatriz Muller, Gold Sponsor and veteran competitor: you shouldn’t be

July 21, 2022

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Stencil News and Summer Pop-up Sales

There’s lots happening in stencil-land this summer, including the development of new kits and a rapid-fire series of pop-up sales

July 14, 2022

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Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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Usher' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo' height='128' width='128' decoding='async'/>

My New Site Has Arrived!

There’s no denying that my new site has been a long time coming, but I hope you’ll find it worth the wait. Read on to learn more about its key features and to “unwrap” your special launch gift

July 10, 2022

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Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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You Asked, We Answered!

Yes, that’s exactly what happened on July 7 in our live competition Q&A with judge Sandie Beltran. Read on for the très informative video replay

July 7, 2022

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Christmas in July Stencil Sale

Get a jumpstart on your Christmas shopping with this fabulous stencil sale, courtesy of me and my stencil partner Confection Couture Stencils

July 5, 2022

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June 24, 2022

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Get Your Questions Answered!

Not sure what skill level classification you should choose? Still not clear about where and how to register? No worries! On July 7, you can get all of your lingering competition questions answered

June 21, 2022

<img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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2022 Reg is Open!

Woo hoo! Reg is now officially open for the second virtual edition of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™. But before you jump to register, read all of the important competition info here

June 15, 2022

<img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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Mark Your Calendars, Competitors!

I can hardly believe it’s almost time for the 2022 Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™. And, guess what? Total prize value has set a new record

June 8, 2022

<img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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Stencil Line Makeover

After six years of wonderful business as usual, I’m changing up my stencil line! There won’t be an April 2022 release, but there’s something better in store coming soon

April 18, 2022

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JSA x JULIA Part 4

Wow! The projects made by my JSA students in their new 3-D cookie course keep getting better and better. Learn more about the latest JSA x JULIA course in this series

March 4, 2022

<img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. Usher' data-src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=128&d=mm&r=g' data-srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0415d0ce48de69e4ae81d03944c12fe4?s=256&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo lazyload' height='128' width='128' decoding='async' src='data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==' style='--smush-placeholder-width: 128px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 128/128;' /><noscript><img alt='Julia M. 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March 2022 Stencil Release

VINTAGE BULBS! My crocuses may be long gone, but I’m still celebrating them (and springtime in general) in my March 2022 Dynamic Duos™ release

March 31, 2022

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Calling All Sponsors!

Thanks in advance to 2022 sponsors of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™. Not yet a sponsor of this esteemed event? What are you waiting for?!

March 26, 2022

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February 2022 Stencil Release

BEES AND BLOSSOMS! Whether for a belated Valentine’s Day celebration or any other day of the year, my February 2022 Dynamic Duos™ release is the perfect way to tell your loved one (or secret crush) that you care

February 16, 2022

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JSA x JULIA Part 3

Another exciting 3-D cookie project for my Japanese-speaking friends, all due to my JSA x JULIA collaboration

January 21, 2022

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