Julia M Usher

Julia M Usher

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MO and MEย  ยท ย Sugar artist, author of Cookie Swap and Ultimate Cookies, founder of Cookie Connection and Recipes for a Sweet Life.
Julia M Usher
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Couture Cookies
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Couture Cookies / Handcrafted decorated rolled cookies that are works of art. Note: Not all of the cookies on this page have been created by me. Those that are mine are labeled "Julia M. Usher." Others are attributed via attached links or comments underneath.
My Sweets Videos
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My Sweets Videos / Here you'll gain quick access to all the latest video releases on my newly re-launched YouTube channel, Recipes for a Sweet Life. It contains videos ranging from my signature cookie projects to my favorite dessert recipes to cake and other sweet decorating ideas. Enjoy!
Cookie Connection Highlights
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Cookie Connection Highlights / News and other highlights from Cookie Connection, Julia M. Usher's online cookie decorating community - a place to learn, share, and celebrate the art of cookie decorating. Join now - it's free and lots of fun! http://cookieconnection.juliausher.com/home
My Cookie Decorating Tutorials
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My Cookie Decorating Tutorials / Here you'll find my instructional posts for fashioning inventive decorated cookies. Most of the posts draw on one or more of the 15 cookie decorating techniques in my new book Ultimate Cookies. Enjoy!
My Newsletters: Sugar Buzz
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My Newsletters: Sugar Buzz / Quick links to my quarterly newsletter, Sugar Buzz, a roundup of my personal food, crafting, and other decorating projects. Also my favorite suppliers and other picks from across the internet.
My Sweet Recipes
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My Sweet Recipes / Desserts and sweet nibbles, all recipes that I have developed and tested either for magazines, books, or the sheer fun of experimenting!
My Savory Recipes
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My Savory Recipes / Though sweets are my thing, they do not define me! Here is a collection of some of my savory recipes, developed for various publications or just for good eating!
My Crafting Projects
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My Crafting Projects / I love to craft as much as I love to cook. (The quantity of non-edible projects in my first book Cookie Swap might have tipped you off!) Most of my projects involve some amount of repurposing, mostly because I cherish the stories that accompany old things.
Easter Sweets and Tablescapes
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Easter Sweets and Tablescapes / Sweet ideas for this holiday!
Valentine's Day Sweets and Tablescapes
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Valentine's Day Sweets and Tablescapes / Sweets and other items for this love-ly holiday!
Sweetscapes
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Sweetscapes / The best of the latest in dessert table styling.
Take the Cake
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Take the Cake / Need I say more?
Incredible Edibles
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Incredible Edibles / Food that looks as gorgeous as I bet it tastes.
Table Dressings
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Table Dressings / Stylish accessories for everyday and holiday tabletops.
Kitchens to Covet
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Kitchens to Covet / These kitchens really cook, both functionally and aesthetically.
Spaces that Sing
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Spaces that Sing / Rooms I love outside of the kitchen.
A Rose by Any Other Name
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A Rose by Any Other Name / Flower arrangements that make me smile.
Paper-perfect
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Paper-perfect / Who knew paper could be oh-so-versatile?!
Remarkable Repurposing
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Remarkable Repurposing / Breathing new life into things has never been so beautiful!
My Style
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My Style
Take Me Away
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Take Me Away / My favorite places on this here Earth.
Out of Curiosity
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Out of Curiosity / Places or things that I find remarkably unusual in a good way!
Crafty Ideas
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Crafty Ideas / I love crafting as much as I love baking and decorating. (The number of non-edible projects in my book Cookie Swap might have tipped you off!) Here is an assortment of craft ideas from me and others.
I Want One
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I Want One
Books You'll Eat Up
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Books You'll Eat Up / Cookbooks and other culinary writings, both inspiring and mouthwatering.
Cookie Connection Contest #1: Vintage Vacation
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Cookie Connection Contest #1: Vintage Vacation / The source inspiration for the first official Cookie Connection cookie decorating challenge, June 2013. Hosted: By Fancy Flours and Julia M. Usher. $100 and more in prizes! To enter the contest, join Julia's new Cookie Connection online community for cookie decorators; then read the contest guidelines behind the first pin below, or here: http://cookieconnection.juliausher.com/blog/cookie-contest-1-vintage-vacation
Community Cookie Contest - Love Is In The Air
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Community Cookie Contest - Love Is In The Air / This board - the fourth of Julia's Pinterest cookie decorating contests - is CLOSED FOR PINNING. However, please stop to take in all the fabulous Valentine's Day cookies that have been pinned here! The contest wrap-up, including all honorable mentions, can be found on Julia's site: http://www.juliausher.com//newsletter/384.
Community Cookie Collections
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Community Cookie Collections / What's a Community Cookie Collection? It's a space on my site where cookie decorators can share their work, learn and grow from others, and get some added exposure. No contests or prizes here (visit my Community Contest Boards for that); just easy-going cookie inspiration that changes theme about once a month.
Community Cookie Contest - Bridal Bliss
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Community Cookie Contest - Bridal Bliss / This board - the second of Julia's Pinterest cookie decorating contests - is now closed. For the contest wrap-up, including all winners, visit: http://www.juliausher.com//newsletter/276.
Community Cookie Contest - Spring Fling!
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Community Cookie Contest - Spring Fling! / This board - the first of Julia's Pinterest cookie decorating contests - is now closed. For the contest wrap-up, including all winners, visit: http://www.juliausher.com//newsletter/227.
Food Blogger Friends
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Food Blogger Friends / Pins to recipes and cooking tips featured on the blogs of members of Food Blogger Friends.
Cookbook Friends
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Cookbook Friends
Cookie Design Inspiration
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Cookie Design Inspiration / Fabrics, trinkets, ephemera and such that I would like to turn into a cookie one day.
**~HOLIDAY HOME~**
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**~HOLIDAY HOME~** / Pin away your prettiest holiday favorites - not just Christmas! If you would like an invite, please leave a comment below any image below. Inappropriate or tacky images will be deleted. No recipes please. Happy pinning!!
Ho-Ho-Holiday Sweets!
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Ho-Ho-Holiday Sweets! / A few of our favorite holidays treats, baked, caked, and otherwise.
**COOKIES GALORE**
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**COOKIES GALORE** / Pin away your very best cookie recipes, decorated inspiration cookies, packaging ideas or tips! If you would like an invite, please leave a comment below any image below. Inappropriate or tacky images will be deleted. NO SPAM. Happy pinning!
Culinary Events Not to Miss
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Culinary Events Not to Miss / Find out about some of my favorite happenings in the food world. I try to update this board every two weeks, so be sure to check back often!
** ~ Holiday Delights! ~ **
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** ~ Holiday Delights! ~ ** / For All Things Holiday, and Special Days Too!! Pin your favorite ideas, recipes, crafts, party inspirations, gift ideas, DIY dreams, tutorials, traditions, costumes, and photos! New Years, Valentine's Day, April Fool's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthday Celebrations, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, Children's Day, Groundhog day ... the list is truly endless!! No spammers please...let's keep things real! Have Fun, and Happy Pinning!
Practice Bakes Perfect Challenge #5
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Practice Bakes Perfect Challenge #5 / This is your inspiration! Texture!!
Holiday Cookies
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Holiday Cookies / Unique holiday cookies to liven up any Christmas party or Christmas gift! #christmas #newyears #winter #holiday