Second, to take your airbrushing/stenciling to new levels, especially with my layered stencil sets, my special airbrushing/stenciling intensive (an in-depth, 6 3/4-hour online video course) is now 20% off if you buy either the Parts 1 and 2 or Parts 3 and 4 bundle, or both. Just shop the second two links below, and you’ll find the discount automatically applied through September 9. If you click those links, you’ll also see sneak peek videos for each bundle that will give you a better idea of what to expect.

SHOP all stencils in this sale. Don’t forget to use code JUPICK10 at checkout!
SHOP my Parts 1 and 2 video bundle.
SHOP my Parts 3 and 4 video bundle.

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the first “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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P.S. In this collage, you’ll also see my Baby 2 Prettier Plaques stencil set in use on the lower right cookie; the rest of the cookies use either stencils or cutter-stencil sets designed by my partner. However, these images represent just the tip of the iceberg, so be sure to explore the collection below for all of our offerings for new additions! Enjoy!

SHOP my baby and gender reveal collection. As I intimated above, this collection includes some cutters too!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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P.S. In this collage, I’ve gathered cookies made with both my School Days and School Rules stencil sets as well as cutter-stencil sets designed by my partner. These images represent just the tip of the iceberg, so be sure to explore the collection below for all of our schooltime offerings! Enjoy!

SHOP my and my partner’s back-to-school stencil collection. As I intimated above, this collection includes some cutters too!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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P.S. Here I’ve pictured cookies made with my Joyeux Noel Dynamic Duos set, which allows for scads of holiday designs featuring angels and bells. I’ve also airbrushed them in unexpected vintage-style muted tones, but the traditional red and green would also work well. And, of course, many, many more cookie and cake stencils (both my designs and those by my partner Confection Couture Stencils) are included in this sale! Now, don’t delay; go unwrap these wonderful savings by shopping the links below!

SHOP my Christmas cookie stencil collection.
ALSO, SHOP my partner’s Christmas cake stencil collection.

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” urls above are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via them. I encourage you to use these links, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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P.S. In the photos above, I’ve pictured cookies made with my Take the Cake Dynamic Duos set, which is terrific for summer weddings too, but so many birthday stencils (both my designs and those by my partner Confection Couture Stencils) are included in this sale! Again, just check out the links below for the complete offering!

Enjoy what you find, and Happy Fourth of July if you celebrate it!

SHOP my birthday cookie stencil collection.
ALSO, SHOP my partner’s birthday cake stencil collection.

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” urls above are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via them. I encourage you to use these links, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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P.S. Directly above, I’ve pictured two cookies made with my Hello Summer set, one of my earliest and favorite Prettier Plaques sets, but so many other stencils, both my designs and those by my partner Confection Couture Stencils, are included in this sale! (In fact, a broader, but still small sampling of more designs is in the header image at the very top of this post.) But again, for the complete offering, be sure to check out the link below.

SHOP my summertime collection with code JUSUM10!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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In the photos above, I’ve shown just one design made with my fave God Bless America Dynamic Duos set, but so many other designs are possible with only this one set . . . and so many other stencils and sets, both my designs and those by my partner Confection Couture Stencils, are up for grabs! Again, just check out the link below for the complete offering! Happy shopping!

SHOP my Fourth of July collection with code JUPATPREP20!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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The 3-D heart box cookies shown above make use of my From Paris with Love Dynamic Duos sets, but there are scads of other wedding-worthy stencil designs in the collection below. Aside: If you’d like to replicate these boxes (the smaller ones make perfect bridal shower or wedding favors, especially when filled with small treats), then check out my Parisian Rose Heart Box kit, which comes with lots of graduated heart cutters as well as the stencils (though please note that this kit is not included in this sale).

SHOP my wedding stencil collection, which also includes all of my partner Confection Couture Stencils’ designs! Enjoy!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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you can get 15% off every one of my Dynamic Duos stencil designs

For those not familiar with my Duos designs: Each design consists of two multi-part stencil sets – (1) a background set with all of the pretty patterned stencils and (2) a message/frame set with masks and message/frame stencils that allow you to superimpose framed messages on the background graphics without any interference with one another. By mixing and matching messages/frames and changing the positioning of the various stencils on your cookies, you can create a near-infinite number of designs with just these two stencil sets. In short, my Dynamic Duos combine incredible design flexibility with great value! And I’ve got loads of YouTube videos showing how easy they are to use.

Pictured above are some of my favorite wedding- and travel-themed Duos designs, just because we’re approaching summer wedding/travel season. But I’ve got sets for all occasions and seasons behind the link below. Enjoy!

SHOP all of my Dynamic Duos sets! And don’t forget to use code JUDUOS15 at checkout!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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Though I’ve pictured only my World’s Best Dad Dynamic Duos background and message/frame sets in action here, the collection below contains many more options designed by Confection Couture Stencils and Designer Stencils (which was acquired by Confection Couture Stencils a couple of years ago). I chose to display only World’s Best Dad primarily to demonstrate how many cookie styles are possible with just this one Duos design. You can make message-less cookies (lower right) or ones with messages stenciled directly on the cookies (lower and upper left) or on separate fondant plaques (upper right). And, of course, the background silhouettes can be changed up and moved to any position on your cookies. In short, the design possibilities are nearly limitless! There’s something here for every dad!

SHOP every single Father’s Day stencil and stencil set in this specially curated collection! Again, don’t forget to use code JUDAD10 at checkout!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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Though I’ve pictured only my faves among my designs (above), the collection below contains scads of options designed by me, Confection Couture Stencils, and Designer Stencils (which was acquired by Confection Couture Stencils a couple of years ago). With so many possibilities, you’re bound to find sets that suit the uniqueness of your mom just perfectly! Check ’em out, and enjoy!

SHOP every single Mother’s Day stencil and stencil set in this specially curated collection! Again, don’t forget to use code JUMOM15 at checkout!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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15% off every stencil set in my Prettier Plaques series

SHOP all of my Prettier Plaques stencils. Again, don’t forget to use code JUPP15 at checkout!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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To honor the arrival of my favorite season, I’ve got something magical for you too! Buy any five stencils on my partner Confection Couture Stencils’ site (my designs or theirs) and get 15% off all of them with code JUMAGIC15!

Above, I’ve displayed some of my favorite spring, Mother’s Day, and early summer sets (all my designs), but there’s a plethora of gorgeous stencils for every season and occasion behind the link below. And, remember, this sale applies to every single stencil beauty on the site. Enjoy, and happy spring to those in the northern hemisphere!

SHOP all stencils. Again, don’t forget to use code JUMAGIC15 at checkout!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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At the top of the sale collection (link below), you’ll see cookies made with six of my two-set, multi-stencil Dynamic Duos designs, but all of the floral backgrounds in them can also be bought as separate single stencils. Plus, most of my partner’s floral stencils are simple single-stencil designs. So – long story short – no matter your airbrushing-stenciling skill level, there’s something in this sale collection for everyone! Please explore it (most of the simpler designs are on back pages) and enjoy! And if you have any questions about which of my stencil sets was used to create the above cookies, don’t hesitate to ask in the comments below.

SHOP my floral stencil collection. Again, don’t forget to use code JUFLORAL15 at checkout!

Note: As with all of the urls in all of my stencil sales, the “SHOP” url above is an affiliate link, meaning I earn a small referral fee from any sales generated via it. I encourage you to use this link, as referral fees help to keep me creating for you! TIA!

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If you’re a veteran to my competition, a few things are new this year. Some rules have changed to put more emphasis on the originality of entries and to relax some of the requirements for the Advanced/Master skill level classification, but all of these changes are better reviewed in the Competition Overview, where you’ll find them highlighted in blue. The bigger change is that, for the first time ever, I’ve brought on an exclusive media partner who is offering a host of benefits for all entrants and winners. That media partner is the one and only Kelly Jane of D’licious Magazine, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her to my competition “team”.

• It’s online, so anyone anywhere in the world (13 years of age or older) can enter!
• Entries can be made in 2-D or 3-D Cookie categories, and you can enter as many times as you want (a $15 USD nonrefundable reg fee applies to each entry); we also have a Beginner/Intermediate skill level classification, so anyone of any skill level can join in!
• You must design afresh to the 2026 competition theme: Architect of Your Dreams.
• No copies or close facsimiles of AI-generated imagery or others’ work, copyrighted or not, are allowed. Originality is rewarded in this competition!
• The prizes (now $19,400 USD and growing!) are amazing, thanks to our sponsors (to be announced soon!); they consist of cash and digital certificates that can be redeemed anywhere, plus, as I stated earlier, some brand-new prizes for all entrants and winners supplied by my exclusive media partner.
• But the biggest prize is the learning and growth that comes from the feedback from my esteemed panel of judges (also to be announced soon). Be sure to request your feedback before the entry deadline, or it will not be processed for you.
• And about that entry deadline: It’s May 31, 2026 (5 pm CT), so you have plenty of time to create!

Have I piqued your interest?! If so, please jump on over to the Competition Overview to read every rule, and to make sure you understand the various submission requirements for your entry. Once you’ve done that, simply click on any of the pink “REGISTER” links in the Competition Overview to be taken to Eventbrite, my registration platform, to pay your reg fee(s). Please also remember to register early, even now, before you start your entry. Having an early read on the number of potential entrants helps me immensely with the planning process and in assuring that the competition will be the best possible experience for you and the other entrants. Plus, and possibly most important, you’ll gain full access to the entry databases only after you’ve registered. Those databases reside on Cookie Connection and are where you’ll eventually upload your entry or entries when they’re done. I highly recommend reviewing them before you begin designing because they itemize all you’ll need to upload (including work-in-process photos) to complete your entry.

Last but not least, if you’re a newbie to competing, don’t be intimidated by the rules, the challenge of creating an entry, what you think other entrants might be making, or anything else. Competing isn’t about winning or losing; it’s about enjoying the process and learning as much as you can along the way. Please relax and have fun with this competition. I truly believe that all entrants end up winners for having made this investment in themselves.

P.S. Don’t forget to spread the word of this competition on social media via this post’s “SHARE” links. My hope is to make this fifth (and final) edition of my competition the best ever – with both the biggest prizes and the most widespread participation!

KEY COMPETITION LINKS:

• Follow All Competition News on Cookie Connection
• 2026 Competition Overview
• 2026 Sponsor Offering

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