The Hungry Hippopotamus

In case you missed it... Listen to the replay now :D

https://cookieconnection.juliausher.com/blog/final-live-competition-qanda-replay-with-sandie-beltran-of-you-can-call-me-sweetie

DON'T MISS IT!!

⭐️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MY LAST LIVE COMPETITION Q&A OF THE SEASON – MORE ABOUT JUDGING WITH SANDIE BELTRAN ⭐️

Hello, cookie competitors! I can feel the excitement building as we get closer and closer to the entry due date (June 30, 5 pm CT) for the 2024 Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™! As a reminder, there are many great reasons to enter: (1) to try new techniques; (2) to potentially win part of our record-breaking prizes ($25,500+); and (3) to learn and grow from our judges’ extraordinary feedback! Plus, ANYONE ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD CAN ENTER (without having to transport an entry – phew!) because the competition is online!

Speaking of judging and judges, you’ve got ONE LAST CHANCE TO TAP OUR JUDGES’ BRAINS IN OUR FINAL LIVE Q&A OF COMPETITION SEASON! ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4 (3:30 PM CT), esteemed judge Sandie Beltran (aka You Can Call Me Sweetie) will be joining me to discuss our judging process and what she most (and least) appreciates in entries! It’s your final opportunity to gather insider insights that may help you with shaping your entry. SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS! YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS WHAT SANDIE HAS TO SAY!

🔗 JOIN US LIVE HERE AT THE APPOINTED TIME: https://www.facebook.com/JuliaMUsherFanPage/

gingerneers Creative Cookier Laura Saporiti Pastry and Cake Art
The Hungry Hippopotamus

YOUR ERAS TOUR could be worth OVER $25,000! 👀👀👀

Find out all details in this replay with Laura Saporiti Pastry and Cake Art and Julia M Usher

⭐️ MISSED MY COMPETITION LIVE Q&A? NO WORRIES – IT’S ON REPLAY! ⭐️

Yes, that’s right, even if you missed my live Q&A on April 18 with judge and Gold Sponsor Laura Saporiti Pastry and Cake Art, you can still benefit from all of the great material and advice that was covered in that session! It’s a gold mine of info that you shouldn’t ignore if you’re planning to enter the 3rd virtual edition of Julia M. Usher’s Cookie Art Competition™!

We chatted about the theme, how to choose your skill level classification, the difference between the competition’s 3-D and 2-D cookie categories, judging criteria, what judges most appreciate in entries, and lots more! Watching this session in conjunction with reading the official Competition Overview post is a must for all entrants. That said, please scroll down for these important links!

🔗 WATCH THE Q&A REPLAY VIDEO: https://cookieconnection.juliausher.com/blog/replay-of-live-competition-qanda-with-laura-and-julia

🔗 READ THE OFFICIAL COMPETITION OVERVIEW POST, which includes all rules AS WELL AS A REGISTRATION LINK: https://cookieconnection.juliausher.com/blog/julia-m-usher-s-cookie-art-competition-3rd-virtual-edition-2024-competition-overview

⭐️ ABOUT REGISTRATION: I encourage you to register early, even before your entry is done. Getting an early read on the number of entries helps me immensely with the planning process. TIA!

⭐️ And, remember, in addition to loads of fun and learning, this competition also comes with EPIC PRIZES – THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS AT OVER $25,500 THIS YEAR! ($9,200 OF WHICH IS CASH)! There’s nothing to lose by entering; only lots to gain!

Creative Cookier Cakes by Beatriz The Hungry Hippopotamus You Can Call Me Sweetie

Working on a new set for ❤️ I made this set 5 years ago for the same great cause!

🧘🏼‍♀️ piped acrylic on acrylic 🧘🏼‍♀️

Good Morning 🌞

Had to capture this moment in time. Orchids, a few rows of a cat amigarumi, a mishmash of art tools, an LOL doll, an empty box of tissues, empty glass, towel for water once in said glass, and a bad luck spell. 👌🏼🤩💕

Making the essentials.... 💕🦛💕

Back at it today 🎉🤩🍪

In case you're keeping tabs on me... I'm still at it 🫡

Repping while serving 🫡

When your little bro supports ABSOLUTELY EVERY crazy idea you have 🥰🤩👊🏼 He's the Best! Wearable artwork ✅👍🏼

Sketching.... Manifesting.... 💓🦅🍪

All I want for Christmas is for everything to be wireless 🤪

More great tips from Killer Zebras

More of this knit texture I love piping! To see how it’s done check my previously posted video piping a snow hat.

And pro tip: make the pompoms with icing transfers! Not only can you make them ahead of time, but you can pipe them on a flat surface instead of trying to pipe them on top of texture where you’ll never get perfectly round ball ♥️

★ Cutter available in our shop: “Stocking”
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🎅🏽❄️ This jolly old elf is wooing me into the Holiday spirit. Watch it my reels and see if it doesn't lift yours too...

Original artwork by

My morning flow looks a little different than most and I like it that way...

Adorable design by

The perfect flood never gets old. Ever. 😍🤩

Wanna up your skills? Get all my tips in my class, Better Basics for Exceptional Cookies, link in bio 💕🍪

Sometimes you don't have time for fancy photos. I typically don't share unstaged cookie photos, but this is real life and the reality is that this artwork by my extraordinarily talented friend, Josh at , deserved to be shared and cookiefied.

Thanksgiving is over and it's gingerbread o'clock! ⏰

When it comes to making a gingerbread house, planning and prep can be SO helpful in making your sugar creation a fun memorable experience!

Here are some behind the scenes photos of the prep for my gingerbread class... Organized Cookie Chaos 😵‍💫🤩

You can always find links to all my classes in my bio 👩🏼‍🦰🍪

This is a snap shot of cookie decorating bringing everyone together - from 4 to 85. We had a blast making memories. I hope you did too 💗 Happy Thanksgiving (delayed edition)

Looking like I just chugged a pot of coffee cause I did and that's how cookiers roll this time of year 🦾🤩☕

Tis the season, y'all! Miss you, Mrs. xo

BRP Box Shop is hands down, the BEST. Plus, if you are not already following Kip Simpson, you need to start immediately! He certainly makes this world a happier place :D

With our 14" x 14" boxes, you have the opportunity to fill each box with an assortment of holiday cookies, baked with love, and decorated to perfection. Mouth-watering sugar cookies, coated with festive icing, placed in a box with a window to showcase your beautiful art! Get ready to indulge in the magic of Christmas with every bite! 🎄☃️🎅🏼

Item: 4245 - 14" x 14" x 1.5"
https://www.brpboxshop.com/4245.html

💦🌱 PSA 🌱💦

🪦🪦🪦 Monday morning mourning 🪦🪦🪦

Still working on breaking out of the clink 🤔🦾

Thanks for the reminder, ☺️

This time of year is so important for creators. Thanks for being here to support works from the heart ❤️

Annnnd, if you plan on making cookies, I know a good instructor 🤔 Her link is in the bio 😉 Tell your friends 📣