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I'm a sucker for stunning place settings, and particularly ones with an element of surprise. That's why I'm especially excited about this month's release, which will allow you to make a plethora of Thanksgiving place cards! The surprise for guests is that...

I have been so looking forward to autumn and its colors that this month you will get more colorful leaves! They are...

Hello, competitors and soon-to-be competitors! In case you missed last week's announcement on my Facebook page, here’s the recording of my final competition live Q&A on Saturday, September 25 with the wonderful Ginny Levack...

Years ago, my husband and I decided to bring in a sofa that we’d been storing in our garage. After lugging in the unwieldy piece of furniture, we plopped down on it in triumph. I turned to look at my husband, and my smile melted into horror. Perched on his neck was a...

I'm back - at least for this weekend, that is . . . my multi-week 3-D cookie course is going well, but it's been nonstop teaching, cleaning up, and resetting for the last two weeks, with a few more weeks yet to go. I am...

Hi, competitors! This week, I introduce you to the illustrious judges of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™ - three out of four of them at least! In the following video, judges Sandie Beltran, Stephanie Kappel, and Laura Saporiti tell you a bit about their competition and judging experience, as well as...

This week, we hear from last year’s first-place winner in the 3-D cookie category and one of this year’s judges, Laura Saporiti! Here, Laura shares with you lessons learned from her many years of competing - specifically what she most values...

If you're anything like me – and countless other cookiers - you probably have at least ten or twenty (dozen) cookie cutters in your collection. And with all of those cookie cutters to keep track of, there's bound to be one or two that will have you asking...

Hi, all! Here is a recording of my second Facebook Live Competition Q&A that took place today (Saturday, September 4)! In it, I provide some exciting updates about...

Hi, registered and potential competitors in Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™! I will be stepping out live again on Saturday, September 4 (9 am CT) to alert you to some changes in...

This month I have for you some colorful leaf cookies, inspired by macramé feathers. Macramé feathers pop up very often in my Instagram feed, and, since I appreciate leaf shapes more than usual during the fall season, I was inspired to...

It's wedding season here on Cookie Connection, and our challenge entrants have been busy planning, decorating, and packaging the perfect cookie favors to help commemorate our fictitious customer's special day...