There’s something adorable in these boxes.
Something happy for the holidays.
and beary cute.
They are handmade custom cake pop ornaments that Amy Miller Designs created for me.
And there are five of them. So fun and festive!
They are all based on the cake pop designs from the Holidays book.
And I hope they make you smile!
And yay, you can totally hang these cuties on your tree.
But the best part is they’ll stay sweet. No spoiling.
When Amy first surprised me with some cupcake pop ornaments, I liked them so much I ordered a bunch without the hanger so I could keep them on display all year long. Then last year I met Amy at my Phoenix Book signing and she surprised me yet again with these Muppet Cake Pops to match the real ones I made. I was blown away. So, I thought it would be fun to see what she could do with some designs from the book. Amy came up with these cute cake pop ornaments and I’m completely in love. So I bought a few extra sets to share with you guys. Amy is awesome. When she shipped them to me, my mouth dropped when I saw how she packaged them. Completely unexpected but I love the little snowy scene and the box makes a great way to store them and keep them safe when they’re not on display. Perfect for gifting. I can hardly part with them they are so cute. But I will for you guys.
Want to win some and make decorating a little sweeter?
Three winners will win a 5-piece cake pops ornaments set PLUS a signed copy of Cake Pops Holidays!
- To enter just leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post below and tell me what the last present was that you bought or made for someone else. Easy.
- Deadline to enter is
Thursday, December 13th, 2012 at 7:00 PM ET.Sorry, Time’s Up. Winners announced below. - The winners will be chosen at random and announced sometime Friday on this post. I’ll ship them out quick so you can hopefully have them for the holidays.
Good luck guys!
Now here’s just a few more Holidays book related stuff I wanted to share with you before the holidays end. Kind of a cake pops recap in one big post.
First up – I have another fun giveaway to tell you about. It’s pretty awesome! Chronicle Books is hosting a holiday cake pops photo contest from their facebook page. If you are in the US and you’ve made or are planning to make cake pops for the holidays, you could win a KitchenAid mixer and the complete Cake Pops set. (Cake Pops, Cake Pops Holidays, Cake Pops Kit, and Cake Pops Notecards).
To enter just upload a photo of some of your holiday cake pops here.
The winner will be chosen at random. Deadline to enter is December 17. Happy Cake Popping. I’m excited to see what you all create.
Here’s something I want to share with some of my international friends before the holidays end. There are actually four versions of the book. I don’t think I have mentioned that on the blog before.
Cake Pops Holidays in the US and Canada. Cake Pops Christmas in the UK. Cake Pops Jul in Norway and I heart Cake Pops in The Netherlands. They are all the same content just different covers and translated in Norwegian and Dutch.
I totally heart that “I heart cakepops” cover by the way.
Here are some links if you’d like to get your hands on a copy or need a sweet last minute stocking stuffer for the baker/cute lover/decorator in your life.
In the U.S.
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Chronicle Books
Target
Also available here:
Canada: Amazon.ca
Netherlands: Bol.com (fyi-the cover image is incorrect on this link)
Norway: Norli.no
UK: Amazon.co.uk
Final Book Signings
Just a reminder – The NEW YORK book signing that was cancelled in November in Garden City due to Sandy is rescheduled for this Thursday at 12:00 pm at the Williams-Sonoma in Huntington Station.
And on Friday – BOSTON will be the very last book signing stop this year. I’ll be at the Burlington Barnes & Noble at 7 pm. I’ve never been to Boston and can’t wait.
Here are the details for the last two signings. Hope you can make it.
New York & Boston Book Signings
Unfortunately, the Paramus, NJ signing at Chef Central that was cancelled due to Superstorm Sandy wasn’t able to be rescheduled before the holidays. I’m so sorry for those of you who had wanted to attend.
And lastly…
finally if you’ve even read this far, here are some photos from the first events. I’m still working on uploading Houston and Dallas.
Feel free to grab a photo from the flickr links if you attended one of the signings. Thank you so much for coming out. I have loved meeting you all and cherish seeing your smiling faces. Yay for cake pops.
Houston (coming soon)
Dallas (coming soon)
That’s it. I know it was long, but I thought it would be better to do one wrap up instead of a bunch of little posts.
Don’t forget to enter below for a chance to win a set of cute cake pops ornaments and a copy of Cake Pops Holidays.
Okay, it’s time to announce the winners of the cake pops ornaments and books. Loved reading the gifts you’ve been giving. And so loved reading all of the handmade homemade presents too. Thanks for sharing. And now for the three winners. YAY!
Brandi, Britt and Lori – You won. Congratulations and hope you enjoy the book and ornaments.
I made Carrot Cake for hubby’s birthday
I bought some ride passes for the park at the mall of America!
I just bought a geek abc book for my nephew!
Several wine cork wreaths for my family. It was to use up all the wine corks accumulated through the years. Nowadays wine bottles come with twist caps. So these wreaths are meant to be treasured.
I bought 2 cute, sparkly ornaments for my “Secret Santa” pal at work!
The last gift I purchased was a leather jacket for my son for Christmas…he has wanted it since last year. I will be attempting cake pops for the first time this week, wish me luck!
The last thing I made were some recipe cards for truffles with bagged items to make them! I love coming to your website, as you always have great ideas and tips! Thank you, and Happy Holidays everybody
The last thing I made was Christmas aprons for my granddaughters! I can’t wait to see them being worn.
Tomorrow I’m making pumpkin chocolate chip bread as a thank you to someone who gave me fresh crab!!!!!
I made a cake for my brother :)
I bought a collection of Pixar postcards for my friends!
I’m almost done shopping for Christmas, bought some realy cute things for the family.
I bought a skateboard for my lovely husband! He doesn’t really skate but he’s been coming back to the skate store since his birthday.
The last gift I bought was…a “secret plan to fight inflation” for my husband. [He doesn’t know what it is yet so we use a borrowed phrase from West Wing.]
My kids and I made salt dough ornaments for their preschool classmates. Tomorrow we will paint them!
A tie for my friend’s hubby’s bday tomorrow – December bdays are such a challenge!
I just mailed off to various friends my homemade candy – peanut brittle, pecan brittle, white choc cashew bark, milk choc almond bark, english toffee, candy cane white choc bark, and mixed nut choc clusters.
I just bought a Baby Lips in Pink Punch for my friend and one in Grape Vine for me!!!! i hope i win!!!!
I just bought a beautiful gold ornament for my friend’s Christmas tree!
Love, love, love your cake pops!!! The last gift I made was a cross-stitched Christmas stocking for my precious grand daughter Tatiana. It has a Christmas tree and an angel and her name and its pink and took hours of love to complete. Merry Christmas!!
I made matching
Christmas pj’s for my Grandchildren .
Justin bieber doll
The last thing I bought as a Christmas gift was a leapord printed purse for my big sister! I will be baking some cake pops soon to give to friends; I can’t wait! =D
I just got one of my best friends a gold belt with a sparkly bow on it – it’s adorable!
I just bought for my son a “purity” cross ring
I just purchased an iPad for my mom!
The last gift I bought was a cute polka dot scarf for one of my girlfriends.
I made a wreath for my sister.
The last gift I bought was for my daughter:”This is Edinburgh” by Misoslav Sesak.
I made two hooded baby blankets for a teacher at my school for her new twin daughters. They are so adorable in them.
I made a Raggedy Annie doll for a co-worker that has a young daughter. It had her name embroidered on it. She loved it!
I made gift baskets of chocolate dipped pretzels, peppermint bark and miniature lights bulbs made with almond M&M’s and Mike & Ike candy. These were to give to people who make a difference in my life.
The last Christmas present that I bought was a crystal cake stand that I am looking forward to use :)
The last present I purchased was a computer for my hubby that he will be getting in a week.
The last thing I made for a gift was a crocheted beanie which I finished yesterday!!
I made cute keychains for my kids’ teachers! :)
The last present I bought for someone was a copy of the first Pretty Little Liars book. My friend tends to read a lot of dystopic and generally serious lit, so she expressed interest in reading a series that is just teenagers running around and making bad decisions all the time. Who am I to refuse the joy of a juicy read?
i just bought some necklaces for my cousins.
I made a pair of Christmas tree earrings for my friend, Darlene, over the weekend. She hasn’t received them yet, so Shhh!!
The last thing I bought was an Ugly Doll Buddy for my daughter.
I bought some baby toys and bath items for my friend’s new baby boy.
The last present I made was whoopie pies for my co-workers birthday!
The last holiday present I completed was some double-chocolate biscotti for a secret santa gift. I’m really hoping the recipient likes it.
I made angelfood cake balls for my grandmothers 100th birthday!
This year, my husband and I are attempting to make all our Christmas gifts by hand. So far we’ve crossed off a scarf and a tote bag, but only Christmas Eve will tell if we manage to finish them all.
I’m in the process if painting a spiderman on canvas for my loved one :)
i’m currently watching the glue dry on a collage that i made for my sister-in-law.
i’m so sad that i’ll be missing your boston visit! i hope you have a wonderful time here!
I’m knitting a thneed for my girlfriend!
I just ordered and received a darling personalized Disney cookie jar for my Godchildren. It really is cute.
The cake pop ornaments are just amazing!
I have been on a sewing spree this year for gifts. I made one of my friends a purse and the other an apron. I love homemade gifts. I’d love these ornaments
Wow. Are those not the cutest ornaments!! Believe it or not I was out shopping today for my 11 year old daughter, who is wishing for “baking stuff”. I fell in love with your new Holiday Pops book. I bought it at B&N just before dashing home to meet the bus. Ho wcute would it be to package your book with the ornaments!!
Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday.
the last thing I made was for my sister; a jar with all the ingredients for her to make some s’mores bars at home!
I made a scarf for my sister – I just learned how to knit :) Twas a bit wonky.
The last present I bought was a Duck Commander Si Tea Glass for my brother in law.
The last gift I bought was for my nephew’s 2yr old daughter. An apartment fire took everything they owned from them this October and even though they received donations, it was a real treat to buy them gifts this year.
I made a beautiful cupcake lap blanket for my sister, who is a pastry chef, for Christmas.
My 9yr old daughter and I just finished making christmas ornaments made of balsa wood and glitter for family members gifts. I just saw you cake pops and we are planning to make these for next christmas.
the last thing i made for someone was a birthday cake!
I just bought car parts for my husband :D
The last gift I bought was the Phantom of the Opera soundtrack for my daughter, she is obsessed with the musical so now she can sing along to the music anywhere! :)
I just bought a vintage Mexican doll on Etsy for my mom.
the last gift i got was a personalized pocketknife for my dad. can’t wait to give it to him
The last thing I bought was some cute magnets to give to some friends.
The most recent items I made as gifts were 7 knitted headbands for Teacher Appreciation Week at the YMCA where my daughter was in preschool this past spring.
Crocheting an afghan for my best aunt ever. Something to keep her warm at night and think of her favorite niece at the same time.
Made some christmas wine charms from clay to hand out to close friends…
Those are ADORABLE! I bought my mom a pair of candy cane earrings at a craft fair. =-)
The last gift I purchased were tickets to a Broadway show for my mom.
Just bought my son an xbox for Christmas, he is officially done! Love these ornaments – they would be perfect on my kitchen food-and-drink-themed Christmas tree!
The last thing I made for a gift was a pecan pie. Yum-o!
I bought Ugg boots for my daughter today…and it looks like I will be buying her a coat tonight. I miss the Fisher Price years!
The last thing I made for a gift was a homemade batch of red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for a good friend of mine. :)
I just ordered a bird aviary large enough for my son’s parakeets to get lots of exercise. Maybe they won’t just sit and watch so much TV.
My parents’ birthdays are a week apart so I made them a doberge torte which is our favorite cake. The bakery at home stopped carrying it so I took matters into my own hands!
I bought my best friend from college a silver turtle necklace – she’s always loved the cute little green guys!
the last thing i gave to someone, was a paper star garland that i made. it was gorgeous and my friend loved it!!!
I made a sock monkey cup cozy for my friend after she saw mine and wanted one. She was so surprised. I love that.
Last present I bought was a toy truck for my great nephew…had to ship it today so it will arrive in time for Christmas.
I just bought the most awesome gift for my Beatles obsessed nephew: a Sgt. Peppermill!
I bought my mom an ice cream maker! Can’t wait for her to open it!
I bought a frame today and am going to put a nice family print in it fo my sister.
I made a baby gift for my cousin’s little baby girl. I sewed a matching bib and burp cloth, and then made a little wire photo holder.
These are very cute “cake pops”. I love that they have a long shelf life! haha
I made little birds ornaments with almond bodies and tiny felt hats for all my co-workers. Happy Holidays!
A coffee grinder for my husband so he’ll stop using my spice grinder for his coffee!
I just purchased a Panera gift card for a friend’s birthday gift. Who wouldn’t love to get a Panera gift card?! Now if only they sold cake pops at Panera……
I just purchased hockey sweatshirts and pants for the kiddos!
A pair of Air Jordans for my basketball loving son. Now I just need some ornaments for my daughter. Hmmmmm…..
I am just finishing a pair of handwarmers for my Zumba teacher!
The last present I bought was an EZ Roller for my newly adopted daughter. She’s going to be so excited!
I bought my holiday cards. I guess I should get started on them soon.
Last present I bought was a coffe card for my mom, so she can’t have some sweet treats and bevs before work.
I just gave my friend a boba gett lego keychain and an advent calendar for his brithday
So adorable!
My 5 yr old and I made a treat jar (with the clay pot and glass bowl) and filled it with chocolates for his kindergarden teacher. We had so much fun making it.
I made handmade christmas coasters for my work friends.
I have made 2 batches of my chocolate chip cookies to give as gift to my brothers. Every year my brothers look forward to my holiday baking gifts.
I made a photo book for my brother on Shutterfly.com.
Love, love, love the cake pop ornaments!
I made a quilt for my sister!
I have a big stack of coasters on my coffee table that I painted with a Chevron pattern – they are for a Favorite Things Party that I’m hosting on Friday! 6 lucky ladies will get them in their gift from me. Hope they love them as much as I do!
I made my friends pecan mini-muffins and salted carmel coconit macaroons. yum…
I made my sister homemade cinnamon extract for Christmas!
Last present I bought was clothes for the husband.
The last present I bought was a barbie for my daughter.
I just purchased your cake pops book for a gift exchange with my Bunco group!
The last thing I made was gingerbread cookies for my son’s preschool class :)
The last present i gave/bought for someone was a sock monkey :)
the last thing i bought for someone was a gift card to starbucks, i love their holiday drinks and so does my best friend who i bought it for :)
I just bought a construction book and toy construction trucks for my great nephew. He loves trucks and cars.
I can’t wait to meet you in Burlington MA this Friday!
I just spent all day making chocolates with my boyfriends mom to give to neighbors and teachers and family members! We made turtles, chocolate covered cherries, mint chocolate, malted milk, caramels, and peanut butter cups. I never knew how much fun candy making could be!
The last presents I made were a braided cowl scarf for a friend and a Beauty and the Beast painting for another friend! Haven’t started my holiday Cake Pops yet though. :)
I just painted the Pittsburgh skyline for my sister who just moved to California !
Yesterday I made Dilly Crackers for my family and co-worker.
I just finished the gifts for my family overseas yesterday, including the most adorable crocheted owl hat for my newest nephew! Can’t wait for him (aka my sister) to open it!
They are so cute. I’ve been making a dry barley/lentil soup mix for friends. Add water, carrots and cooked chicken Ann in 40 minutes you have a great pot of soup.
I just finished knitting a lace shawl for my sister. I used baby alpaca yarn because she loves alpacas, guanacos, and llamas. I also added swarovski crystal beads. It took me several months and it ended up being quite expensive, but it was totally worth it because it came out absolutely gorgeous and she loves it!!!
I made a crotcheted afhgan. I also made crotched glass coasters. I always make sugar cookies for my family in Christmas eve.
Homemade truffles with Godiva chocolate. Absolutely amazing. Everyone loves chocolate and who doesn’t love homemade chocolates?
I bought a hello kitty backpack for my 3 year old. :)
I made a deco mesh wreath for my mom.
Christmas gifts for friends are still in the making in my kitchen. It will be a goodie sample box mixed with choc candy suckers+choc bars+decorated cookies+cake pops and homemade mini pound cake.
LOVE sharing sweets from my kitchen :)
I just made my Dad fruit mince pies. They tasted amazing. He ate the whole batch in one sitting!
I bought a Barbie set for an angel tree gift!
The last gift I bought was a Kindle for my daughter. She will be so excited to unwrap it!
We just came back from Christmas shopping and the last gift bought was an electric toothbrush!
A peanuts themed nativity set for my sister for Christmas! shhhhh!
I made Christmas Cards to send to friends and family – with a cupcake theme!
The last gift I made for someone were mini babka loafs! Sweet gifts make the best gifts.
I made cinnamon sugar almonds for my friends. Yum!
Some socks for my boyfriend! haha I’m so cheap! >.<
The presents are the cake pops I will be making as gifts for family and friends!! Cute and delicious too!!!
I bought my sister the slushi magic maker as a gift! I hope it works!
I made a calendar and photo book for my Mom and sisters, with the pictures I have taken of our family :)
I bought my niece some bibs.
Adorable ornaments. I bought a couple toys for my baby girl.
The last thing I bought would have to be an outfit for one of my four neices.
The very last present that I bought was a nook reader, for my husband, for Christmas ;-)
The last gift I bought was a Barbie and a puzzle for my god daughter for Christmas!
hmm last gift … it was for my brother ~ banana boxers :) I know weird but I thought it would be funny :D
I bought an ice cream maker for my best friend. Thanks!
i bought a weather station for my mom and a set a books for my niece. Three more people left then i’m done!
Fabulous giveaway! So cute! I just just just got back from buying a sweater for my dad. Hooray! xo
I bought a white elephant gift that consituted a box of panty liners and a pink hippo toothbruth protector :)
I just gave my niece a collection of hand knitted owl themed items, a sweater, booties, a hat and a giant owl pillow. They were a total success and I loved making them. This christmas I am giving cake pops to my friends and family!
the last present I bought was a Tampa Bay Lightning jersey for my son. with the strike, he’ll probably never get to wear it! Thanks!
I bought my little sister a Veggie-Tales dvd. I’m sure she’ll love it!
I bought a Christmas ornament for my brother-in-law’s family!
The last gift I made was a baby quilt for a new colleague – we’ve only known each other 2 months but we’re already fast friends!
I just made a snowman ornament or my secret Santa at work.
Dear Ms. Bakerella,
Thank you for offering yet another great giveaway.
My grandson and I made little Christmas trees out of cones and lots of Martha Stewart glitter in turquoise and bright green. We then gave them to his mommy ( my daughter).
teresa
2 mini cast iron pans w/ a chocolate chip cookie mix that goes with it. :o) I wish I could keep it for myself!
I taught myself to knit this year so I could knit a scarf for my sister-in-law, which I FINALLY finished yesterday.
I baked some homemade chocolate chip cookies for the nursing staff at the hospital where my mother was.
Batman action figure for my nephew.
Bought a portable DVD player for my grandchild
I just finished up a scarf and glove set.
I actually made the cupcake bites for my nephew to bring to his ECS class for his bday snack. It was a little tricky though as they were only my 2nd attempt making them, and he wanted sour worms coming out of them. They were a huge hit!
I just made a baby quilt for my soon to be first grandchild!!
I made my husband a cross stitch family portrait to take with him to Iraq. It had him, me, our son, our dog, our 2 cats, 2 birds, 2 fish and a lizard! It said “Home is where the Skin, Fur, Feathers, Fins and Scales are”. I designed it myself too. He loved it! <3
An eggplant-colored, bound, hard cover sketch book for a friend of mine that is going to college for Textiles and Design. Oh, and I had to get 50 Crayola colored pencils to go with it!
I bought some Target gift cards for foster families that my work helps provide Christmas gifts to.
The last gift I purchased was clothes and shoes for my children. They outgrow them so fast!
I made decorated sugar cookies for family/friends for Christmas. :)
OMIWOW! Those cake pop ornaments are honestly the cutest things ever!
I made some frosted pear ornaments and a pinecone partridge for my BFF. ;P
I made my cupcakes for my husband’s medical school class for finishing their finals this week!
The last thing I made for a gift was some mini cupcakes!, they were nutella cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, topped with some coconut to resemble some snow (that we don’t have here in lima – Peru), all my co-workers loved them (those who got their hands on one)….
I bought a couple of outfits for a cute little girl for Christmas just a couple of hours ago.
The last present I bought was a bracelet for my sister in law. It has small four leafed clovers and crystals.
The last gift I bought someone wa Star Trek The Next Generation Pez set for my mom. To go with her Orginal Series set I got her a few years ago.
Made chocolate mint brownies ( yesterday ) for a friend’s birthday. Hope to see you Friday in Boston!
The last gift I bought was a gift for my friends..a pair of cute christmas socks in cute christmas packaging:)
Merry christmas!
The last gift I bought was a gift for my friends..a pair of cute socks in cute packaging:)
I just finished making this really super rad folded star pot holder for a dear friend of mine who lives across the country. I can’t wait to add it to the box of goodies I’ll be shipping out to her!
I just finished making two I-Spy bottles for my granddaughters. The ornaments are adorable!
I just bought a couple architecture Legos for my nephew for Christmas.
The last gift I bought for someone was a picture frame for my sister in law. She wanted it for our family picture.
I just bought a Medical ID necklace for my daughter!
Oh my, those ornaments are so incredibly cute!
I just sent off a batch of cookies to my son as a surprise as he studies and takes his first round of finals as a college freshman!!
I created two separate canvases for my husband. One said “I Love You” and the other said “I Know.”
I’m in the process of making a handmade stocking for my expecting niece. It is made of felt and I am hand-sewing sequins on the pieces: A doll, Santa, rocking horse, snowman, and candy cane. It is also personalized with the baby’s name, Adalyna.
The last present I made was for my best friend’s daughter’s 9th birthday party…sock monkey cake pops!
I bought a sweater for myself so I could qualify for free shipping on an order of Christmas gifts :)
The ornaments are so adorable!!! The last gift I made was a woven bracelet for a friend.
I bought a Tassimo coffee machine for my coffee-loving husband! Will be making polar bear cake pops for our family get together on Christmas day!
sorry forgot. i make homemade cakepops for family members and friend……..sometimes even for santa!
I made a loaves of pumpkin chocolate chip bread for all of my employees and work friends.
hi im jas i went to the miami book signing.im the girl in the peace love and cupcakes shirt on the miami book signing.those ornaments are too cute!i want them!my tree looks like it needs a few more ornaments…….(smiles innocently)
I embroidered a towel with a Christmas design for a Bunco friend.
The last gift I made was a magic wand for my coworker. When she gets frustrated she says “if I just had a magic wand….” so I gave her one. It now sits proudly on her desk. :)
A sweater for my son.
Another great giveaway!! Wishing you and your family a healthy and happy holiday season and new year! The last (&first) gifts we bought were for the Giving Tree at work.
bought two craig ferguson dvd’s for my middle daughter yesterday…
Something for my son but he is sitting next to me ;)
just bought some stocking stuffers for my boys (actually men). When do they stop getting stockings from Santa? I’m thinking when they get married
Ohhhhhhhemmmmmmmmmgeeeeeeee! these are about the cutest. my coworker is a huge cake pop fan and I just happen to be her secret Santa! She would be soooooooo in love with these ornaments!
The last thing that i made for a gift was a cheesecake for my friend. She joked about it last year and was really surprised that I actually made it. I messed up the first time, so I made it a second time and it turned out better. I gave her the better one and she seemed to like it. It was the first time I’ve ever improvised on a recipe.
Thanks for the givaway! The last thing I bought was the game Life, for my 8 yr-old who loves board games.
I bought my 3 year old grandson a DS of his own. He’s been having to share his brother’s. He’ll be so happy!
I just bought Christmas candy and treats to put in the special sweets box that is going to our “grand girls” in California.
I recently bought a bottle of mood nail polish for my friend.
The last present I made was a matching scarf and beanie. Took me a while to learn how to knit it right, but my mom loved it! She told me it was the thought that counted.