Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™

Déjà vu?! Yep! As you may know, the 2021 virtual edition of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™ just concluded and it’s already returning to its usual in-person format at That Takes the Cake (TTTC) Show on February 26/27, 2022 in Round Rock, Texas. I am...

I'm not wasting any time! LOL! Yes, it's hard to believe, as we just wrapped up the 2021 virtual edition, but it’s true! Reg is now open for next year's competition...

So, at long last, no more waiting on pins and needles! Today I reveal the winners in the 2-D and 3-D categories of the 2021 virtual edition of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™. In addition, I'll be unveiling the one entry that...

Well, the time is here, the moment many of you have been waiting for - the finalist reveal in the first-ever virtual edition of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™! But first, just to keep you on pins and needles a bit longer...

Congrats to all who entered Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™! The call for entries closed about a week ago on October 15 (5 pm CDT), and I'm pleased to report that we have more entries (and our entrants are more geographically diverse) than ever before! This just goes to show that...

The judges and I are getting SO excited to see all of your cookie creations! But don’t forget: both 2-D and 3-D entries to Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™ are due in about one week, on October 15 at 5 pm CDT, to be exact...

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...

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...

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...

In case you missed the choice tidbit that I slipped into my earlier post this week with Stacy Frank's video, here it is again! Drum roll, please...