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Two Sales Top One!

This time of year is all about giving, and so I am giving you not one, but two opportunities for great savings on holiday stencils for gifting to your special cookie friends

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Eighth Watch-Learn-Create Challenge

What cookie or cookie set isn’t made more beautiful by the addition of a bow? And when the bows are as lifelike and dimensional as those made by Cookie Connection’s Watch-Learn-Create Challenge #58 guest, all the better! Find out who she is and how to enter

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Ready to Turn the Page?

If I had to hazard a guess, I’d say you’ll enthusiastically turn the page into 2025 once you see my new limited-edition cookie calendar

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Perfect Place Cards

My 3-D holiday napkin ring cookie, recently taught in a very quick The Bake Fest class, is back by popular demand in an extended hands-on Zoom format on December 7 and 8

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Black November?!

Ooh, we’re heading into my hap-happiest time of the year and, to celebrate, I have some amazing savings for you on stencils and tutorials not just on Black Friday, but all month long

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Two is Better than One

My latest stencil sale brings great savings on my Dynamic Duos™ series, a collection of stunning two-set designs for every holiday and season

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Pretty Darn Good

I’m commemorating a pretty special occasion this month, and to celebrate, I’m offering some pretty stencils at a pretty darn good discount! To learn why I’m using “pretty” so profusely (LOL), read on

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Put Your Heart in the Right Place

Gifting your special someones with personalized treats is one of the most convincing ways to show your gratitude and love. And, lucky for you, I’ve got all the tools (at great savings) to help you do this

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Boo-tiful Bundle

Halloween is full of surprises – and this one is absolutely boo-tiful! Yes, two of my favorite tutorials are now available in a brand-new format that I think you’ll find irresistible

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Phew! Part 4 Is Here!

I’m grappling with mixed emotions as I write this post. While I’m super excited to reveal the last part of my Airbrushing-Stenciling Intensive, I’m also feeling a great deal of relief (and exhaustion, LOL)

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Two Deals Are Always Better Than One!

That’s a fact that no one dare dispute! And guess what? I have two great deals for you! One offer is a bit belated and expires soon, so don’t waste any time clicking through to all of the exciting details

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Ahoy, Mates!

I’ve got some rare cookie treasures for you, and you don’t have to dig deep to claim them as yours! Just read on, and follow my few simple steps to get your loot

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Alone or Coupled? Do It Your Way!

Okay now, simmer down! Don’t get any crazy ideas from the title of this post. 😉 I’ve simply got two different ways for you to partake in my newly released video tutorial. Check out your choices

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The 2024 Winner Reveal

As Taylor Swift (muse for this year’s competition theme, “Your Eras Tour”) would ask, “Are you ready for it?!” Well, I sure hope so, because the results of the 2024 Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™ are now in! Read on for all of the very exciting details

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Oh, Baby! What A Sale!

Indeed! It’s a sweet one, especially if you have friends or family celebrating a new addition to their household. With stencil designs by me, my partner Confection Couture Stencils, and their newly acquired business, this sale has a little something for every little one

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