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.
Bought my friends bath and body sets. Hope they like them.
I made flash cards by hand as a gift once
Almost done shopping for the season, but the last present I bought was a new coffee grinder and some specialty coffee for my dad.
The last gift I made was a Hawaiian shirt for my husband. But I bought some build-your-own-muppets for my nephew just yesterday. Hopefully they get here in time to wrap and mail!
I made various sweets for my friends – peppermint bark, cookies, etc.
I made a batch of my grandmom’s cookies for my team at work! They only get made for holidays and we don’t share the recipe, so they’re treasured whenever they are made!
I hope I can Win!!!!!!!!!
This would be a perfect gift for my 3 year daughter :)
I’m still working on the most recent, it’s a photo calendar for my in-laws
Just bought one for my little girl. Love cake pop a lot.
The last present I bought was a rope chewy and squeaky toy for our pups =) Those ornaments are sooo cute I love the little gingerbread faces =D
I love to make scrapbooks as gifts. Everyone loves pictures and holding an album in your hands is so much better than looking at a screen.
I would love a chance at winning these adorable ornaments and a signed book.
Merry Christmas,
Debra
The last present I bought was a pair of shoes for my daughter. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I just ordered a new jacket for my daughter for Christmas. It has been on her wish list for awhile :)
Bought a doll and some doll clothes for my three year old. :)
The last gift I bought was a chicago blackhawks history tree poster and frame for my boyfirend
The last thing I presented were a wonderful cute flower Ficus Ginseng. Tanx for the giveaway! Ornaments are adorable! I really want to have your book, because I have no opportunity to buy it. Thank you!
I just bought a DVD for my sister as part of her Christmas present :)
I made some spiced Swedish cookies for my friends, complete with handmade Christmas cards!
The last gift I made was a mason jar full of Italian Sausage Soup for a co-worker whose wife was very sick. I hope it will help her get well fast!
I just made a glass lighted christmas present for my BFF – I hope she loves it!
i bought a piece of mickey mouse batik fabric for a friend!
I made a quilted table topper with holiday-themed fabric for my husband’s cousin in Germany.
I just made 2013 calendars for all the grandparents and great-grandparents! It’smy favorite gift to give and I hope one of the favorites received, too!
I’m still working on a present for my brother’s girlfriend… a self made cookbook! :)
The cake pop ornaments are adorable! The last gift I made was a photo collage for my daughter’s drill team. Thanks for the chance to win!
Those ornaments are stunning! I bought 2 presents this afternoon for my husband. I bought 2 CDs that he really wants so I’m sure he’ll like them. Thanks for the chance to win!
The last thing I made for someone was CAKE POPS! We made some for our neighbors with the tag that read… ” just popping by with this special treat!”
The last gift I bought was a new pair of jeans my husband is in desperate need of.
I bought my sons a bruins hat and a hockey book. Ever thought of sports-themed cake pops? I’m sure you have, haha.
i must ask,do you freeze your cake pops before coating them and where would you find edible writing pens? i looooove all your cake pops:) love your website too.
Bought some beautiful prints off Etsy for my girl’s rooms!
I just ordered my 5 year old twin daughters leapster explorer games to keep them busy on holiday road trips.
The last gift I purchased was a sweater.
I just made 2 no sew blankets for my nieces, and I still have 4 more to make before Christmas! I’m going to be busy these next few weeks!
Last gift I made was branberry bread.
Shoes for my boyfriend! for Christmas and his nameday!
Shoes for my boyfriend! Christmas and his nameday!
The last gift I bought was a towel for my grandma :)
The last gift I bought was a gift set which includes a towel and a pair of slippers for my grandparents.
The last gift I bought was a gift set from bodyshop for my godma :)
I just finished knitting a pair of mittens for my teacher’s Christmas present! Pom poms and stripes are always a hit :)
The last gift I bought was oven mitts for my mother in law. :)
I made homemade toffee and peppermint patties for coworkers.
I baked SF Giants cupcakes for my best friend’s birthday… And to celebrate the Giants’ World Series win!
Just finished some homemade chocolate cookies for a special friend!
Play food for my daughters play kitchen we are building her. Even has a “just like mommy” mixer and coffee pot!
I am still working on buying christmas presents :-/…I still have 2 weeks :-P
Those are so adorable!!! The last present I made was custom so asters for some of my friends from church. The last thing I bought was a mickey mouse book and doodle pad for my nephew. Falalala
The last thing I made was some barbie clothes for a friends lil daughter!
A sweet cake for birthday of my best friend..
I purchased a Lake County Captains baseball package for my husband–he’ll get to throw out the first pitch at a game!
The most recent gift I bought was some tech-y pc gaming device my husband has been telling me about. I’m trying to throw him off and act like I’m buying something else lol!
The last present I made were these Citrus meltaways that I made for my friends. They had been cramming hard for a test so I gave them some cookies to cheer em up and keep em going :)
The last thing I gave as a gift were cookies for Christmas. Tons and tons of cookies!
One of the last presents of baked-goodies that I made was a basket full of salty snacks such as cheese crackers, roasted chickpeas and crackers made of beer dough.
I bought my best friend starry night van gogh socks in preparation for our girlcation to Europe this summer.
My two granddaughters and I made a huge gingerbread man…..which they enjoyed decorating for the crew at the christmas tree farm. They were flocking the girls first flocked tree which my little grace had won in a coloring contest for holloween.dd
The last thing I made… was cookies for a cookie swap! Those are gifts, right? :) tee hee
The last present i made for someone was a lavender bag for my BFF. It was a deep sea blue silk, with a gold lace around the middle, with a thick gold ribbon around the top. Everyone kept on saying how beautiful it was and how nice it smelt!! I’ve even had some people ask if I can make them some!
I bought baby clothes for 2 co-workers due just weeks apart!
My sister just moved away so I made her a scrapbook of our days growing up together. Everything from pictures to tickets and graduation programs. I kept a lot of stuff!
what a nice gift for christmas
I bought a “magic” wallet for my father :) Hope he will like it !
The last thing I bought as a present was a ticket for a concert that I would like to visit with my family.
black apple christmas cards to give to all my favourite people ! :)
Last present I bought was for my children–a trampoline.
Happy holidays, Bakerella! The last thing I made for someone were salted caramel cupcakes for my hubby’s co-workers for their office party.
I got my brother a new set of drum heads for his drum set! I know he’ll love them, especially since his current ones are ripped. :)
On the weekend I made a Toy Story cake and 2 dozen Toy Story cupcakes for my nieces 5th birthday present. Best reaction ever. Love giving gifts :-)
I made some green tea madeleines and packaged them up in a homemade box and dropped it off to our personnel manager!
Over the years my younger brother has loved his baby blanket to death. At 11 he still holds it dear, so for Christmas I’m rebuilding it, so it lasts for his children.
nerf guns for my two kids.
I made some pumpkin eggnog snowman cake pops for my friends.
I bought the ‘Downton Abbey’ Year Engagement Calendar, Music DVD, and ‘The Complete Inside Storyt of Downton Abbey’ book for my best friend, Charlene, and gifting them to her tomorrow night. We are DA addicts, I can hardly wait to see her joy at all the fun stuff in this box.
I made peanut butter chocolate cheesecake for my roommate for her birthday :) (it was delicious btw)
Last thing I made (am currently making) is a bunch of purses for Teacher gifts/Christmas presents/birthday presents.
They are super cute, if I do say so myself. ;D
The last present i bought was an gluten-free recipe book for my sister filled with holiday recipes!
I made a Christmas cake and a proper fruity pud for the holidays. I’m also making a Christmas chutney for giving away to friends and family this holiday season — after I make cake pops this weekend! Can’t wait to try some from the holiday book. I heart holiday pops too.
I made a little holiday care package for my friend who left for Guatemala this past Monday.
I got her this cute Christmas container and filled it with goodies. There were truffles, chocolate covered almonds, skittle filled candy canes, face wash, hand and body cream, and a face mask. These were all just small things but I just wanted her to know that she was appreciated this year! :)
L-O-V-E, LOVE these ornaments! What a darling set! Can you believe the awesomeness that you have started with your adorable cake pops! Every creative woman in the world looks up to you, Bakerella!
Just bought my Dad and brother MIZZZOU hoodies for Christmas! Loved meeting you in Dallas! Happy Holidays!
wow wow wow wonderful cake pops im so addicated to making them the last pressies i made was celebration books for stocking fillers for my grown up children to list everyones birthdays and anniversaries and their pressie lists
I bought the Dragon speaker software for my father-in-law since he has difficulty typing on the computer. It was on his wish list!
I got my niece some shoes that light up when you walk. She’s been begging for them! :)
I love cake pops during the holidays! Sooo perfect!
I just bought my daughter a special set of books that she wanted very badly :)
I bought my mom’s present. Fuzzy pjs, fuzzy slippers and a mug of us :)
Just ordered from Best Buy online and pick up in store tomorrow.
I made home made peppermint hot cocoa mix!! it’s so good i *almost* want to keep it for myself
I’m planning on making lots of different cookies this weekend to wrap up and give as little gifts to different people. Need to do the real Christmas shopping soon!
The last gift I made was a tasty set of chocolate covered pretzels!
I just made a monagrammed candle for my roommate!
A jewelry box for my sister
The last thing I made this week was a gift basket for my daughter Sydney’s benefit she is 11 years old and suffering from a rare liver and pancreas disease and we are trying to raise money for outstanding medical expenses!!!!!!
I knit my mom a scarf for her birthday!
The Batman trilogy dvds for my grandfather.
I just bought some crazy (multi-color) crayons for a little girl I have given volunteer art classes to.
The last present I purchased was a Star Wars pop-up book for my son. It really is paper art and I KNOW he’ll love it.
I bought an exercise bike for me and my mom to lose weight :)
I just finished making some sweet shortbread which I will gift to my colleagues!
I bought a super cute cupcake ornament from Etsy for a friend of mine. LOVE the cakepop ornaments from your pictures!
The last present I bought was a Coach purse for my mom.
The last thing I made for a gift were Gingerbread man cake pops for my daughters Kindergarten class. Their little faces just lit up.
Squeeee, cake pop ornaments!!! Last present I gave was a gift basket of gourmet goodies for my mom’s birthday.
I made pistachio and cherry bark for my co-workers and hot chocolate cupcakes for my husband and son. They enjoyed both treats. Next on my list peppermint bark hearts.
I made a watercolor painting for my mom.
Every year I buy matching or coordinating jammies for my 2 kids and their cousin. Tonight my daughter and I went shopping and found some super comfy and festive jammies for the 3 of them. Now I want some for me too!
The last thing I bought was a Lego Star Wars encyclopedia that comes with a Han Solo minifigure (I *HEART* Han Solo) for my son, since he is Lego crazy now, just like his Dad :)
The last present I bought was a brewing kit for my husband to make his own beer. The last present I made was a video of pictures set to music of my husband and I’s life together for the past 11 years.
I crochet all the time so the last item I crocheted as a gift was a baby hat for a friend.
So cute!
i threw a surprise party for my sister! she always complains about bad ginger ale, so i got her a bottle of good ol’ schweppes.
I just bought some new hockey sticks for my son……and a goalie stick for me, too! :0)
Those ornaments are so cute! The last gift I made was mason jars full of my secret scone mix. Just add heavy cream, mix, roll, and bake!
A book for my oldest son!
The last present I bought was a Star Wars Lego set for my son.
The last thing I bought was two sweaters for my twin daughters . Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Hello Bakerella I love your website(:!!!! My last present i gave to someone was My nephew and it was a scooter(: Okay well Yes Bye.(:
The last present I bought was a scooter for my nephew Rudy on his birthday. ^.^
I just made a batch of Momofuku Chocolate Chocolate Cookies for my coworker. They were delish!.
I made my friend a burlap banner for her upcoming engagement party :)
We just put bows on a gift we helped our seven-year-old son make. We shot a DVD of him playing twelve of his favorite songs on the piano. A little Christmas Concert is on the way to family members across the country.
I bought some chocolate bars for a friend!
Just finished shopping tonight for my littles – outfits from Target completed the list
The last gift I bought was a Princess Celestia My Little Pony unicorn for my 3 year-old daughter. She wants it SO bad!
The last present I gave was cupcakes that I made for my parents’ birthdays.
The last thing I recently made was with my family..We made up gift boxes to be passed on to those in need this season..Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
The last gift I purchased was a boot warmer/dryer for my husband. The cake pop ornaments are so cute!!! :-)
I just made several scarves using my knitting machine with the Sashay yarn. They are fluffy and filly and will be a big hit.
Knitted hats for all my family!
I really enjoy the Christmas ornaments that are like the cake pops! They are adorable. I purchased the kids Bakerella sets for my granddaughter for Christmas.
I just made some fun family photo calendars on my computer for relatives. I got very creative with clip art and photos and they turned out darling.
I made a cross stitched table cloth for my sister :)
The last present I bought was Grace Coddington’s memoir, for my mom. We’re both obsessed with the documentary “The September Issue” so I know she’ll love it!
I made Christmas Muddy Buddies for my neighbors!
I bought a cute apron for my sister in law that reads “will cook for shoes”, which is perfect for her because she loves to cook, as much as she loves shoes AND it is red which is her favorite color :)
The last presents I bought for the holidays are a pair of scarves from my good friend on Etsy!
The last gift I bought was a blazer form my mom. Found it on the clearance rack at Kohl’s plus got to use my 20% off coupon! lol
Would you believe that just yesterday I made your chocolate meringue cookies for a sweet little girl turning 7! They are her favorite cookie.
Love love LOVE the cake pop ornimants. Enjoy them Angie foe many years to come!
just purchased cuff links for my brother in law!
I purchased a plain cell phone cover and blinged it up with a Little Mermaid theme for my daughter who is interning at Disney World.
The last present I made was green chile jelly candy. It’s like those fruit jelly candies that look like slice of fruit, only these are spicy hot and made with green chile. They are the perfect combination of sweet and hot!
Last thing I made…made a trip to the store to buy a gift count? Hehehe…
Yummy caramels for my cute teacher friends.
I just finished making an infinity scarf for my aunt. I hope she loves it!
The last present I bought was a cookbook for my Dad so we can cook together.
I just finished making some german chocolate cakeballs , so that my kiddos & I can go “Elf” some neighbors 2morrow :)
I am making book slings for the neices. Just finished ornaments and princess hairbows for them.
I bought a chunky purple necklace for my sister.
I bought a $250 wooden Magic the Gathering card holder for my boyfriend, mostly so he’d stop pilling them on the floor!
Just ordered vinyl LPs for my hipster son-in-law. Really regret getting rid of my albums years ago! <
Made it out for the first time today. Earbuds for stocking stuffers for my two sons. A band t-shirt for my husband, and socks for my Goddaughter.
Not to successful, however it is a start :)
i bought my friend an adorable plushie :)
I just bought a paper plane for my 6 year old son, he is obsessed with planes. Who knew they sold paper planes.
I recently finished making a fleece blanket for my neice
The last gift I bought was a beautiful umbrella and purse for my mother.
I bought some secret santa gifts tomorrow and next weekend planning on having baking day! Love those.
I just bought my mom concert tickets to her favorite artist. I can’t wait to see the look on her face….she’s been dying to see him! :)
I just bought my nephew his first Christmas ornament.
I just made goodie baskets to give to friends and coworkers. Fudge, chocolate chip cookies, peanut blossoms, nut clusters, rice krispee treats, gingerbread men, sugar cookies with frosting (inspired by the previous post)! 10 hours of baking! it’s why I love the holiday!
The last present I made was two necklaces for a friend in Poland.
I bought a kindle skin for my friend’s birthday!
I just ordered and shipped some choc covered strawberries and baklava (some of his favorites) to my son to surprise him with on his 16th birthday…yum!!
I just bought some Cars toys for my grand nephew! Thank you!
Those are too cute! I just bought both of my girls LaLa Loopsey dolls!!!!!!
Bought a toy helicopter for my hubby. He just won’t grow up and I love him for it!
Made a cute little apron for my niece! Those ornaments are so cute!
The last give made was banana bread made with applesauce and honey. Love passing along baked homemade goods that are prepared with healthier methods!
Those ornaments are ADORABLE!!
The last Christmas present I bought was a luggage set, a giraffe print with pink trim luggage set, for my 13 yr old daughter. She is going on her 8th grade Washington DC trip in March, and REALLy wanted the set!
The last present I bought was for my sister for Christmas this year, I bought her a crayola art pad since she loves to draw and the last present I made was for my mom and I made her a box out of paper and wire and glitter and all kinds of crafty stuff.
We just finished the presents shopping, and I just made a cute hair bow for my niece on her birthday.
after seeing oborocharms on your site, i ordered something for my niece. a spiderman beanie ballz for my nephew… it’s so funny, i always laugh. max and ruby beanie babies, and a SF giants piggy bank.
My daughter loves Lucille Ball, and I just bought her the pregnant Lucy and Desi Barbie dolls, which I found at an antique store.
Last present I bought was a UNC tshirt for my son.
The last gift I purchased for someone was for myself just the other day which was the holiday edition of your cake pop book and love it!
Bought my hubby a blueray player and a few movies and I made a few light up snowmen and beaded bracelets for friends and I knitted a blanket for my niece. I love the holidays!!
The last gift I made was a first birthday cake for a co-worker’s daughter. :)
Those are super cute! My last homemade gift was a new stocking for my husband :)
Last gift I bought was for my hubby and I from my mom – a new TV to replace our 21 year old TV. :)
The last thing I made were reindeer cake pops for my co-workers.
I make cookies and brownies every year for my co-workers. I also am part of an ornament swap and have to make home-made ornaments for the exchange.
I make Irish Cream!!!! Yummy! It’s really good in coffee or over ice cream!
I bought my mom some DVDs today. Thanks for the chance to win! Those ornaments are adorable!
I am going to bake some lovely funfetti white chocolate cookies for my best friend’s birthday!! So excited. :D
Beignets!!!
The last present I made for someone was homemade pumpkin butter for our secret pumpkin at work, which is like secret Santa but for Halloween and had a $3 gift limit.
The last gift I made for a gift was some turtles – chocolate, caramel, and pecans – can’t go wrong with this!!!!
I bought my daughter a nintendo dsi. She will be super excited!
The last gift I made was a crocheted chevron blanket and a monster earflap hat for my newest nephew! More things will be getting made this week thou :)
The last present I bought was a scarf for my mom.
I just bought a pillow pet for my daughter. Boy I hope I win!
I’m in the midst of knitting some pot-holders for my sister
I bought all the presents at the same time, but I have one left! Must get box of See’s candy for my mom!
I just bought some nail polish for my 11 year old daughter. Not looking forward to this stage of growing up. It makes me very sad!
I bought my 6-year-old daughter “makeup”: lipstick that changes colour, and scented nail polish. Perfect for her stocking!
That last gift I made was a painting for my boyfriend with a quote from our song on it for our anniversary!
The last gift I bought was a bunch of little goodies to put in my daughter’s shoes for St. Nicholas Day. :)
I bought my mom a cute, little engraved horse necklace for Christmas :)
Last year I made my mom a quilt in the pattern of her house. It turned out a little shabby, but oh so cute.
I just bought my fiance a popcorn maker, one that looks like the ones they use in the theaters:)