Saturday Spotlight: Top 10 Cookies
I am absolutely ecstatic as I write this Spotlight! I recently, finally, and ever so proudly finished my...
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Competition Q&A and Gold Sponsor Spotlight with Lara Parodi of Sweet Bite APP
Hi, everyone! I’ve got another wonderful Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™ video for you! This session features our ingenious Gold Sponsor Lara Parodi, who...
Live Competition Q&A #2 Replay with Julia and Beatriz Muller
As I alerted you earlier this week, I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with judge and Gold Sponsor Beatriz Muller (aka Cakes by Beatriz/Gingerneers) for a chat about the judging process behind the 2024 Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™...
Live Competition Q&A #2 with Julia and Beatriz Muller - Mark Your Calendars!
Hi, everyone! You may have noticed lately that I’ve been posting a lot of prerecorded competition videos – which are full of great info, BTW, so DO check them out. However, I’ve got a...
A Big Warm Welcome to Cookie Art Competition Newbies with Mark Smith of Custom Cookie Cutters
Hi, cookie and cake artists EVERYWHERE! Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Mark Smith of the highly regarded Custom Cookie Cutters in Australia. We’re here to give all of you newcomers to my cookie art competition a...
Priceless Competition Advice from Gold Sponsor and Sugar Hero Susan Trianos
Last week, you heard from Susie Jacobs, a 2023 winner in Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™, who talked about how she plans and preps for competition – and mine in particular, which was super helpful! And just yesterday, I had the pleasure of chatting with one of our very special...
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Watch-Learn-Create Challenge #57: Stenciled Royal Icing Transfers with Manu
Hi, everyone! Welcome to Watch-Learn-Create Challenge #57. The topic of this challenge is stenciled royal icing transfers, and - surprise! - I am...
Saturday Spotlight: Top 10 Mother's Day Cookies
And, just like that . . . it's May, and Mother's Day is right around the corner. When I think about Mother's Day, I certainly think of love. And gratitude. But, I also use it...
Why Compete (in Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™ 2024) with Susie Jacobs of Susie Makes Cakes
I know that competing can sometimes be daunting for beginning decorators and newbies to competitions, so I thought it would be...
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Huge Giveaway of The Bake Fest Tickets - Starts May 1!
Too good to be true?! Well, it’s not! From May 1 (9 am CT) through May 5 (9 pm CT), I’m giving away 10 free tickets to The Bake Fest! Wow! Just...
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Every Little Detail with Aproned Artist: Brush Embroidery Butterflies
While working on this cookie, I came to the realization that this will be my fourth tutorial featuring butterflies. I was so surprised! Don’t get me wrong...
Saturday Spotlight: Top 10 Cookies
It’s Friday, and I just arrived at SoFlo Cake & Candy Expo where I’ll be presenting at the American Cake Awards on Saturday night. The place is abuzz with...
Saturday Spotlight: Top 10 Cookies
I am slowly (but surely!) planting my outdoor flower containers. As much as I love the creative process of designing the arrangements, I have to admit, it can be...
Replay of Live Competition Q&A with Laura and Julia
So if you missed today's live competition Q&A with me and competition judge/Gold Sponsor Laura Saporiti, no worries! Here you'll find the replay video...
Live Competition Q&A on April 18 - Mark Your Calendars!
Hello, cookie competitors and those thinking about entering the 3rd virtual edition of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™! Now’s the time to get all your questions about competition rules and theme answered! And to...