Blog: News

In this special section of her blog, Julia collects all of her latest product, class, competition, and other announcements in one place. Bookmark it so you’re always the first to know about exciting developments in Julia-land!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A Huge Round of Applause, Nothing Less

Start clapping, and then keep clapping for a very long time, because this year’s sponsors of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™ have gone above and beyond with their generosity, setting a new standard in cash prizes

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Ninth Watch-Learn-Create Challenge

“Texture” and “dimension” are still the biggest buzzwords in cookie decorating these days, and, lucky for us, our featured guest for Cookie Connection‘s Challenge #59 shows us how to create more of both buzzwords with two simple wafer paper techniques

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2025 Competition Judge Reveal

Who’s on deck to judge entries in this year’s competition? As always, my judges demonstrate extraordinary skill in all aspects of decorating as well as lots of expertise in fairly and constructively evaluating cookie art. Click through for the grand reveal, which includes a surprise addition this year

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Show Mom Your Love

Moms. I think we’d all agree that there are few sweeter human beings on this planet! So how about we shower our moms with the sweetness we know best: cookies?! As it turns out, I’ve got just the stencil sale to help you with this task

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