3-D Mother's Day Cookie Box

Just in time for Mother’s Day, I’ve got a lavish 3-D cookie project for you today that’s sure to make your mom feel ultra special! It employs a wide range of decorating techniques, from stenciling to detailed piping, none of which is very hard, but when taken together, really make this project sing. Ultimately, the key to this project is having patience and allowing adequate drying time between decorating and assembly steps.
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PROJECT DIMENSIONS:
For lid: 1 (5 ½-inch) square with notched corners; 1 (4-inch) square with notched corners, 1 (1 ½-inch) round with ¼-inch hole in center
For handle: 1 (3-inch-long) plaque with sides trimmed off, baked on bamboo skewer
For sides: 4 (3 ½-inch) squares
For curved corners: 4 (3 ½ x 1 1/4-inch) rectangles shaped over 1 1/4-inch-diameter tube
For base: 1 (5 3/4-inch) square with notched corners
For feet (optional): 4 (4-inch-long) plaques with ends trimmed off
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CREDITS:
Music by: Kevin MacLeod, www.incompetech.com
Videography/Editing by: Joe Baran, Workingman's Film, www.workingmansfilm.com

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Spectacular! what I love more, is your dedication and honesty in teaching and sharing what you know with other people.... Thank you so much.

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What I love most about your videos is that they are unique - in every sense of the word. I have yet to find someone else who even comes close to your level of intricacy and skill. Thank you for sharing such amazing videos.

[@slayerbest1]

I’ve had so much trepidation about some of the decorating techniques, that I definitely was not having fun! Now, because of your videos, I’ve been able to actually finish some zzcookies that look good and now I’m actually fun, as was intended! From correctly using icing from glue to flood, spraying and shading, making florets, etc etc. Your skill level is simply amazing; this world of cookies for a beginner like me, isn’t so scary now! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work with us out here!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Wow - thank you so much. It means the world to me that I made cookie decorating more fun for you! :) Happy decorating!

[@MrsChristiane]

Julia, my dear. I am Brazilian and I live in Curitiba - Parana - Brazil. I do not write very well in English, so I'm using the google translator. Forgive writing mistakes. I'm writing to ask you if you really know what to do to people with these your videos and explanations. You transform lives Julia! No matter how much you think you know, you'll never know how much it helps. I do not know if you know the situation of my country, but we are in a very big crisis and the desperate population is robbing, killing and we are being governed by thieves who are never arrested. We are living in a real mess. And you, with your generosity, have brought my family and myself personally, a knowledge that has transformed our financial moment. God bless you a lot, bless your family, bless your beautiful work. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with the world. I love your job, I love you. I hope to meet you one day in person!

[@loriallen7651]

Christiane, I've just read your post to Julia. I'm so sorry to hear of the strife and difficulties you, and your country are going through. Julia's talent is definately inspiring! It excited me, too. Wishing you and your family success and joy with these new business ideas! Blessings❤

[@loriallen7651]

BTW, Julia, my jaw is still on my counter...your boxes look like porcelain. Incredible! I would never have the heart to eat them. The mini biscotti-type cookies and hanky are a great solution to the cookie issue. 😍

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[@ValerieJCox]

I love you, Christiane Pereira! GOD SAVE YOU! IN JESUS CHRIST'S NAME!!!

[@tharchandran3709]

Love your calm soothing energy, Julia, and the way you explain your process. I don't bake much, but I adore listening to you speak when I'm working on my art. God bless!

[@KaylaaMariee48]

Okay I am making this for my mom. I've been watching your videos and wanting to make something and I think this is it! Can't wait to see how it turns out! You are so creative, I love it!

[@hutchisonsworld549]

I can't believe how good your cookies are, I could only imagine the joy you would feel receiving one of these as a gift, simply stunning thank you for taking the time to share X

[@Call-me-Al]

These look too beautiful to eat! Not that I wouldn't, but these are so beautiful I would feel the need to take photos for framing later before "ruining" them. You have such a wonderful eye for beautiful details.

[@mariannamullarkey6085]

Always an excellent example. Your videos are always so prepared and I like the way you explain why you do certain things.

[@marypaoletti69]

Stunning and truly unique dearest Julia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ what a show piece ♥️ I will be making it for someone very especially. Thank you ever so much 💓 you are a fantastic teacher!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much 😊! Such a sweet message! Happy holidays!

[@marypaoletti69]

Awwww Julia 💖 you are a true inspiration, my Mom and I have been enjoying ALL your most beautiful videos 🥰

[@JuliaMUsher]

@@marypaoletti69 Much appreciated!!!

[@008aza]

All of you is ART you are AWESOME, thanks for your work and for sharing, keep it up 🙏💋🥰💖🌷✨

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much 😀! You made my day!

[@petroustella8263]

No one is going to eat that Julia! It’s too precious

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks (I think)! Though I am pleased to report that they looked at it and then ate it! :)

[@Renalrocks9736]

I have a great tip for stabilizing the pipe used to contour the corners. My husband bought a set of screw on coffee table legs (the steel ones), popped the plastic caps off and slid them into the stainless pipes I was using. They now have a flat base and fit on any pipe - don't roll in the oven at all and I have enough for 2 pipes for around $10! It works great.

[@Renalrocks9736]

Julia M Usher he removed the plastic parts

[@kamarderder27]

God bless you Julia you are amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kamarderder27]

Julia M Usher You very welcome 😍😍

[@Nenna134]

Dear Julia. Im AMAZED!!! I found myself for watching your videos 4 hours. You are an AMAZING women and soooooo inspirational. Greetings from SERBIA!!! ❤❤❤

[@whatsoeverd]

You are a magician! Incredibly beautiful. Breathtaking.

[@ryanfleming55]

As always, really appreciating your artistry and attention to detail!

[@silvergirl7810]

I literally yelled out- ‘’Those crazy talented Russians again!” When I saw your thumbnail- but happy to see Americans keeping up neck and neck with the Faberge cookie traditions! Way to go Julia- making us all proud!🇺🇸

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much 😀

[@silvergirl7810]

@@JuliaMUsher I know you’ve been at this a long time Julia so, in a since, you’ve been teaching many a people coming into this art form- it’s just a marvel to watch your creations - you are true perfection. Merry Christmas to you and your family! 🎄

[@JuliaMUsher]

@@silvergirl7810 Oh, thanks again! How sweet! Have a terrific New Year and I hope to see you around online in 2022!

[@princessheart922]

Breath taking!

[@amandawhisnant622]

I'll be honest I haven't been able to watch your videos yet, but just seeing what you make...you absolutely amaze me. you and Colette Peters (cake decorator) have a depth of precision, patience,and attention to detail that is mind blowing...

[@beautyschoolbooks]

Congratulations your work is divine and high class. You are a hard act to follow. X

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much! So sweet of you to say. And thanks for watching!

[@richellewridgway257]

Absolutely incredible!

[@vesper302]

So gorgeous, it looks so rich and absolutely stunning! Very, very beautiful!

[@ellaconner9452]

Absolutely gorgeous! Love watching your videos, Julia

[@mamabearcher2685]

STUNNING AS ALWAYS, WOW!!!!!! HOPE ALL IS GOING BEAUTIFULLY SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!! HAPPY EASTER & HAPPY SPRING!!!!!!!!! HAPPY, HAPPY EVERYTHING 😍😍😍😍😍😍💜💛💚❤💙💜💛💚❤💙💜💛💚❤💙💜💛💚❤💙💜💛💚❤💙

[@lamvu7602]

My mum birthday is coming soon and she love sweet and vintage stuff, so glad i found your videos, i am definitely going to make this for herThank you so much for uploading these videos!

[@azalea5560]

Absolutely beautiful

[@gracefreeman3261]

That is soooo BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for sharing

[@natashajb_2024]

That's beautiful... Love watching you creating these amazing creations. You inspire me!

[@kirstiroussin]

Absolutely Stunning!! 😍😍

[@kmills8825]

Love Love Love!!! Thank you for yet another amazing project and detailed video to go along with it!

[@Maeshia]

simply exquisite!

[@davidandniko3428]

Another amazing creation!

[@josephbarbara9525]

Another amazing piece Julia! You are such an inspiration!

[@Ayyyyeeeee]

This should be one of those nailed it* items lol My goodness! Beautiful!

[@JuliaMUsher]

LOL! Thanks!

[@annd.h.1336]

absolutely gorgeous Julia!!♡

[@icon.2158]

Gorgeous Julia!!! So beautifully done!!!

[@annabelqi8567]

I just found you and I can't stop watching your videos! Your talent for design and dedication for intricacy is so mindblowing! Thank you so much for uploading these videos!

[@amandakelly7273]

You will spend hours watching all of Julia's previous videos...trust me!!

[@DemeterMedi]

Stunning. Unbelievable. Thank you so much for your work, your teaching videos and thank God for your talent :) It's a joy to watch, not that I'd ever be able to try something so elaborate and complex like that.

[@asmabenoun9484]

My favorite videos, watching you all the times, almost everyday, love your amazing art, spectacular , I wish can do just little of what you're showing us. Amazing. Big fan from Italy

[@stillquestioning...6458]

You are absolutely amazing. Gorgeous work!

[@rachequestrian6661]

OH WOW,!!! I was actually looking for paper craft creations and thought this was a gift box tutorial but didn't realise it's actually made out of edible sweet things, it's incredible , in fact better than the paper ones on here. My goodness oh to be this talented. I can't even use the oven in my new flat! Lol x

[@anner9438]

Soo beautiful!

[@marthaschaeffer9664]

absolutely exquisite 🌹

[@amandakelly7273]

It's half 11 and I've just got home from work to see this upload! Yayyy perfect way for me to wind down! :)

[@sosueme3778]

Beautiful Julia !! Another masterpiece !!

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It is fantastic!!!!!!

[@AnnvanEssen]

this is way to beautifull to eat!! stunning! 😍

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This is amazing and perfect

[@asipasacuandosucede2896]

Nose hablar Inglés pero solo con ver el vídeo aprendo, son galletas artesanales y fantásticas. Saludos ❤

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you so much! :)

[@doraelenatrejovargas9559]

Espectacularmente bello y elegante👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻te felicito mis respetos julia🙏🙏

[@SeareanMoon]

beautiful!

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This channel deserves MORE subscribers

[@SusansEasyRecipes]

Hi Julia, this is so pretty. So cute! I love all your awesome ideas 😃 Thanks for sharing

[@Ambaruchii]

Oh my goodness, this is amazing! You are so talented!

[@Ambaruchii]

Oh no problem at all Thank you for sharing your wonderful creations!

[@chriscrapenergy]

oh it 's wonderful. Fabulous

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Spectacular!!

[@JuliaMUsher]

:)

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

how absolutely exquisite

[@berrimpeterson1492]

I have been have so much problems with my cookies so i came to youtube and found u. Your video did help with my problem but now you have my mind realing of wanting to do these things. Wow us all i can say

[@RedKittieKat]

Truly Gorgeous! I love it. Very nicely done Julia. I just love your artistry :)

[@IrmaIRuiz]

Muy bello trabajo Julia!!! Y además muy inspirador!! Gracias, Saludos desde CDMX

[@mrscalifdreamer]

I would suggest wrapping the pipe in parchment paper. That would guarantee the cookie will not stick to the pipe. This cookie box is amazingly beautiful. You have been such an inspiration to me! Thank you very much!

[@oksanajamieson4329]

👏👏👏ameizing work Julia !

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So beautiful and artistic.

[@Sylvia-salgran]

Como siempre, algo sorprendente, espectacular, maravilloso, me fascinan tus trabajos, no dejo de ver tus videos, espero mas adelante tener el tiempo para atreverme a hacer algo de tus trabajos y que quede algo parecido a los que haces. Felicitaciones por esas manos. Gracias por compartir tus videos permanentemente.

[@lumenperiev9655]

I am so amazed right now.

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Julia M Usher 😍😍😍

[@cherylburke52]

Incredible...as usual! I have learned so much from you in all your demonstrations and when I THINK I've seen it all? You amaze me with something fresh and new! Airbrushing is a favorite; I just ordered some new edible airbrush paint and detail brushes that I will be using in my cake, cupcake and cookie projects -- I can't wait to use them in making this decorative cookie box! My mother passed in 2009, and how I would love to have made her this beautiful cookie box. But, in celebration of Mother's Day for all of my daughter-in-laws and my mother-in-law... I will be baking and decorating up a few! Thank you!

[@marianaespinosa9385]

hola Señora Julia me quedo sin palabras al ver tanta belleza que usted realiza Dios la bendiga siempre mis mas sinceros deseos 😯

[@NerisLaces]

Your just simply amazing! What a beautiful Mother's day gift! hugz

[@piagysling3629]

Amazing

[@coccode12]

spettacolo puro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brunelaconde5401]

Lo mejor que he visto , sus creaciones muy bellas.

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la mejor!

[@lateefajohnson61]

I love your work beautiful

[@nanucycay]

Beautiful art work ,thank you for sharing 😊❤❤

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@1genica]

espectacular...

[@Artzenflowers]

Goals! Thank you again.

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank YOU again!

[@zizoun5807]

beautiful work i wish you the best

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WOW! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@judithguia1597]

Excelente trabajo, mucha dedicación y detalle

[@JuliaMUsher]

Many thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@doraelenatrejovargas9559]

Gracias por darnos tus conocimientos

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You are amazing

[@Anisiya332]

Браво!!! Все те, кто оценил работу 👎🏻, где ваши работы?! Покажите, что вы умеете?!

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks for your support!

[@gulden1893]

❤️excellent❤️

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Wowwww😘😘😘😘😘

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quede sorpredido de toda su artesania en galletas son exelentes .saludos.

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hermosas!!!!!

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LINDO! PERFEITO!!!

[@PORTOprod]

nao consigo fazer a tradução da receita da massa base dela, la no blog dela tem, mas o tradutor nao ajudou muito, essa massa nao precisa ficar congelando, vi na maioria dos videos pelo youtube BR usando tecnica do congelamento. abraço espero que saiba ingles cishow

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OW !! WHY DO NOT YOU CONSULT THE GOOGLE TRANSLATION MY DEAR ????

[@cishowlima3946]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!!

[@Mani-ya]

You have awesome videos, I'm from Russia, but I understand what you are doing and how to explain) You Have an amazingly inspiring video!!Already made your ginger cookie dough, soon I will produce from it a gift for mom.Thank you!! Success in all your endeavors!

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Muito lindo amei 😍👏👏👏

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thanks so much!

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maravilloso

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Es maravilloso muchas gracias is super thank you very very delicate

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Ms Usrer have to be a genius

[@JuliaMUsher]

Oh my, thanks for such a huge compliment and for watching my channel.

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Julia M Usher great for your art ,love and technnique .is sweet inspiration and motivation ,thank you ,,o project lovely, and create one gift for special tea. God bless your heart,one 2020 awesome

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talent...

[@JuliaMUsher]

Thank you!

[@FujishimaAkiko]

Your work is so lovely. I don't know how anyone could bring themselves to destroy it by eating it.. These are cookies that belong under glass to be admired, I couldn't eat it.. :D I'd feel as though I committed a crime against art if I ate a cookie creation like that.. 😂

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Julia M Usher miss Usher very love you lm dont speak english but very very love you and work icing cooki you are very very nicely miss Usher thank you very much

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تعجبني أعمالك هي متقنة بدقة تتطلب تركيز للقيام بها ♥ I'Lovely

[@snowfalltree]

These are beautiful, you are amazing I love watching your videos. I have a question do people eat these boxes, how do they find the heart to eat such beautiful pieces of art or are they for decoration then how how long do they last?

[@sparky5805]

Gorgeous! Is the icing consistency for the piping around the base the same as glue or is it a little looser?