The last five book and kit signings were such a blast. When I started the book tour the end of last year I had no idea how much fun they would be and how much I would miss meeting you guys when they were all over. Thank you so much to everyone that came out to one of the 20+ signings. Along the way I have tried to get pictures of everyone that came by to say hi and also recap each city on the site. This time I combined the last several cities in one big giant post.
San Francisco, Orlando, Phoenix, San Diego and Austin.
There are a few photos from each city below as well as slideshows of all the photos from each. Feel free to use any of the pics from flickr if you find one of yourself.
It was so great starting off the signings at Chronicle Books Headquarters in San Francisco. Say hi to Emily. She designed the kit and the notecards box sets. So so cute.
There’s nothing like watching the excitement on little ones faces when they look through the book. It’s still such a gift for me to see.
There were lots of fun and friendly faces in San Francisco.
Like sweet Melissa of Best Friends for Frosting. She did a little interview with me while she was there.
Here’s the San Francisco Slideshow…
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The Barnes and Noble in Orlando brought more friendly faces.
Like my friend Robyn from Add a Pinch. She lives out of state, but made time during her family Disney vacation to stop by. She really is the super sweetest.
And here’s Julie from The Little Kitchen. So glad to see your smiling face!
I just want to take a minute to thank everyone at all the signings over the last year or so that brought such sweet gifts to share.
You guys made me feel so special through your many talents and your kind words. I can think of several right now that even brought tears. Sweet happy tears.
Thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my happy heart.
Here’s the Orlando Slideshow…
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The Phoenix Barnes and Noble was a lot of fun, too.
These girls were a blast. They were a great group of bloggers that all came to the event together.
Cute suede shoes. Guess which ones are mine.
I met Amy of Amy Miller Designs. She makes faux cupcake ornaments and shipped some special cake pop ornaments for me a while ago. And look at these Muppets she brought to the signing. They are faux Muppet Cake Pops. And they are fantastic! I need to take a better pic and share it on Twitter.
This is Jennifer. Check out her site if you make lots and lots of cake pops at a time. She has a cake ball roller that could help you out.
It’s Phoenix. We had to have some cactus cake pops of course. Excellent use of white jimmies, Arianna!
Here’s the Phoenix Slideshow…
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San Diego. Yay!
Check out Kris. She makes the fantastic hot air balloon cake pops and much more.
And look at these Marshmallow Treats by Alejandra. Amazing.
Look at this cutie pie!
Hi there little one. So glad to meet you and your mom and learn what we have in common. Big big hug!
And sweet Julie from Jaybird Quilts. My mom and I had the most fun talking with you.
Here’s the San Diego Slideshow…
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The last book signing was in Austin at Book People.
My friends Georgia Pellegrini, The Girl Hunter and Marla of Family Fresh Cooking came with me to the signing. Love you guys! We all had plans with several more bloggers the next day for a fun Girl Hunter Getaway hosted by Georgia. More on that soon.
There was lots of signing. And some note taking, too.
There were hugs…
And even some extraordinary chickens.
Here’s the Austin Slideshow…
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That’s it for the signings. For now anyway. ; )
Oh, and big thanks for the awesome marquis sign, Book People. That was a nice surprise.
If you are near any of these stores (addresses here), I left behind some signed books and kits if you want to give them a call and see if there are any left.
If you aren’t near any of the stores, that’s ok, too. I thought I would do an end-of-the-year giveaway to anyone that wanted a chance to win some Cake Pops stuff.
I’m giving away five (5) Cake Pops gift sets that include:
A signed Cake Pops book, the Cake Pops Kit and the notecards set, too.
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And if you’ve managed to make your way this far down on the post, that’s not all.
Did you know that Cake Pops is available on the iPad? That’s not very helpful unless you have an iPad though.
So one (1) of the five winners will also win a brand new 16 gb WiFi iPad. Yay!
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Enter for a chance to win a Cake Pops Gift Set that includes a signed Cake Pops book, a Cake Pops Kit and a Cake Pops Notecard Set.
- Five (5) winners will be chosen at random to win a gift set. One (1) of the five winners will then be selected at random and will also win a 16 gb WiFi iPad in their choice of white or black. (That means 4 gift set winners and 1 gift set plus iPad winner.) Yay!
- To enter, just leave your answer to the following question in the comments section of this post.
- What is the most recent gift you’ve purchased for someone?
- Deadline to enter is Tuesday, December 20th at 8:00 P.M. ET. Sorry, Time’s Up. Winners announced below.
- The five winners will be announced sometime Tuesday evening on this post.
Good Luck!
Note: This giveaway is completely sponsored by me. Thanks y’all!
Here are the winners of the Cake Pops Gift Sets. Each of you will get a book, a kit and a notecards set. And one of you is going to also get the iPad. YAY!
Shannon T, Fenny Chandra, Alicia, Jennifer B and Tara. Congratulations on the Cake Pops Stuff!
Now for the big winner. After a random drawing, Shannon T – you win the iPad, too!
Hope you have fun with it.
The last gift I bought was your Cake Pop kit for a friend!
I was super excited to meet you in San Diego! You are super sweet, like your cake pops!
I bought my young cousin a Rapunzel dress-up doll made of wood. It’s super cute and I almost want to keep it for myself!
I recently bought some earrings for my daughters for Christmas.
I bought a model airplane for my brother…
Have a good Christmas!
I bought my sister a beautiful sweater and her boyfriend a set of pjs last night. Merry and bright to you all!
Gift Cards to send to my nieces and nephews in Dallas!!!
I bought my hubby some socks, shaving gel and razors for his stocking!! :)
A golden snitch necklace for my best friend
A little play kitchen for my future ‘bakerella’ two year old daughter.
I purchased a shirt for my brother from Old Navy. They have GREAT sales going on right now!
I just bought some wine glasses for a friend.
I found a golf scorecard from the last round played by my husband, brother in law and father in law before my father in law passed away. I had it framed along with a photograph of the three of them. It’s in my father in law’s handwriting and he won – it is sure to bring tears and fond memories. Merry Christmas!
Bought a tin of Harney & Son’s gourmet tea for my great aunt!
The most recent gift I bought was a photo album for my mother, so I can finally give her all the photos that I have taken of our family this year!
Love you Bakerella!!!!!!!!
I bought my mom a big Vera Bradley purse =)
Teacher gifts- it’s felt gifts for everyone! (With sweets inside, of course!)
The last gift I bought someone was a design your own messanger bag for a friend!
A freshwater-pearl necklace for my mother-in-law!
The most recent gift I made, as opposed to bought, was salt-caramels for a friend in Japan.
I bought a framed vintage elvis poster for my brother.
I purchased a football sized gummy bear for my sister!
I bought touchscreen sensitive gloves for my brother! And today I’m hoping to get supplies to make cake pops to give for Christmas :).
The most recent gift I’ve bought was yet one more little something for my hubby (a movie). I’m hopeless at picking up stuff for people. I don’t think I stop shopping for Christmas until the stores close for the holiday :)
Thanks for the giveaway! Happy holidays!
Last gift I bought is tea and peppermint hot chocolate for a friend.
I bought a playdoh cake kit for a little girl i nanny.
The last gift I purchased was for my husband. It is one of those Harmony universal remotes. This way he won’t need 4 remotes to watch a football game. Best.wife.ever. ;)
Secret santa gift for my brother – a jacket!
Obagi Skin Care Kit for my Mom.
Just bought a handmade Japanese ceramic tea cup set @ the Renegade SF yesterday for our boss. So pretty!!
Your pops & kits are so awesome! Wish I would win! ^__^
Ironically enough, the last gift I bought was an Itunes gift card!
Great give away! The last thing I bought was a gift card for my mother’s Christmas present. Not very creative- but just what she wanted.
I bought a sparkly drill team hat for a friend!
Cars 2 tattoos for my boys’ stockings and earrings for my sis. One more gift to grab and I’ll finally be done! Merry Christmas!
Just bought some gifts this morning… dog toy for one of my dogs and some clothing for my fiance! Glad to be done with Christmas shopping now! :)
Thanks for the chance to win!
Books for my grandkids
Special treats and stocking stuffers for my family who I’m going to see on Wed! Can’t wait to be on vacation!
A Maker’s Mark gift set for my husband.
I bought stained glass to make my best friend (who is a Dr Who fanatic) a Tardis sun catcher for her kitchen window. BTW – She bakes at least 10 different kinds of cookies before each Xmas day and they do a Cookie Breakfast bar instead of regular breakfast. :)
You are SO sweet – I always read through to the end. I live vicariously through your talent – as I don’t think I have near such a creative bone in my body. I do love to bake and maybe – someday, I’ll try to make cake pops. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
The last present I bought were footie pj’s for my tween (11) son
and he’ll feign embarrassment upon opening them – but I know he’ll love them. He loves my super cozy at bedtime. :)
Going shopping for my wife today- but she reads your blog and comments and dont’ want to let the surprise out. She would love this give away though!
I just bought some ruffled baby leggings and a hair bow for a friend’s baby.
My 3 little girls and I just bought Grammie, my mom, a shirt and gift card! Found your blog on Pinterest!
A necklace with a picture of Audrey Hepburn on a bottle cap. I’m hoping it shows up in time!
I just bought a cinderella tea set for my 2 yr old niece! Can’t wait to play “tea party” with her!
The last gift I bought was a stocking stuffer for my teenage stepdaughter… Say Yes to Cucumbers facial wipes. Teens can be so picky but these have gotten rave reviews in several magazines but I included a gift receipt just in case. Happy holidays!
I just bought a Harley Davidson gift certificate for my brother-in-law who is a bike rider. Love your blog & wishing you good health in the New Year!
I just bought all my mom’s gifts: a handmixer, The Help DVD, and a crockpot cookbook.
A big box of chocolate. (and I’d better wrap it soon before a few pieces wind up missing!)
A Hula Hoop for my daughter.
Just came in from buying my mom Ugg slippers…hopefully she won’t read my comment!
I purchased books for my daughter and word search books for my son today..:)
The last gift I bought was a cobalt blue journal as a Secret Santa giveaway gift. : )
the moist resent gift I just bought was an
green i pod nano for my daughter to listen to at night.
I bought cologne for my husband :)
The last gift I bought was Scrabble Junior and Frustion board games for my little girls…nothing better than getting to watch them play together AND learn (letters, reading & writing). Awesome! Thanks for the great giveaway – Merry Christmas!
The last gift I purchased was an adorable red coat for my mom. She is gonna love it. Merry Christmas!!
I bought my daughter an Angry Birds water bottle and Angry Birds pillow. She loves Angry Birds and cake pops so hopefully I will be able to combine two of her loves and make some Angry Bird cake pops!
The last gift I bought was fabric for some scarves I made. However, there is more shopping in my near future! Merry Christmas!!
I bought my nephew a stuffed soccer ball it was perfect for playing at my house!
Childrens’ Theatre Gift Certificate for my Grandaughter – and, of course, I’ll go to the shows with her!
I bought a box of handkerchiefs for my husband. There is just something about a guy that has a hanky handy when tears start flowing, especially during the holidays. :)
I just bought a cook book for my boss.
I got my husband a brand new smartphone! He’s going to be soooo surprised!!
Plus, I bought your cakepop book! I made the cupcake bites for my party! YUM!
Checking my spreadsheet (helps keep me on budget) it appears the last gift purchased was a grocery store gift card for my grandfather. He’s 91, doesn’t need “stuff” but needs to eat…
I bought my best friend 3 pairs of earrings and some socks for her Birthmas present.
Just bought my mother’s Christmas present: a Nativity scene, in Portugal called a Presépio, traditionally put below the Christmas tree. Hers was way too old! Just wanted to say, as well, thankyou for giving us so many fun ideas and for keeping at it, no matter what! You certainly make my days brighter! By the way, in case I don’t get picked for this giveaway, could you make sure your book gets to Portugal soon?… Pretty please! Beijinhos from Portugal!
It would have to be a pair of cute ladybug earrings for my sister! She loved them! I can’t wait to get my ears pierced! When I do get them pierced, they were so cute, maybe I’ll steal them back! Haha! Thanks for sponsoring this giveaway!
The most recent gift that I purchased was a pair of Bose headphones for my hubby and he hasn’t the slightest clue ;-)
I purchase the best of Clint Eastwood movies on blueray for my dad…I think he’ll dig it.
The Star of Bethleham DVD
The most recent gift I bought was a t-shirt for my best friend. It has an artsy planets design in connection with her first art show (space themed!) that she is having soon in her newly-acquired studio. I can’t wait to give it to her and to see her show. Go Amanda!
the latest gift I bought was some Geronimo Stilton
books for my little bros.
I made your “maple chocolate mini muffins” for a snack and they turned out great!
I bought fuzzy socks for my sister.
I bought a present for the hubs for Christmas.
A coat for my cute dog!!!!!
I bought my son a Chuck and Friends rumblin truck!
Zoku popsicle maker for my sister in law…hope she likes it!
Legos for my daughter! Love your site and cakeballs!
The last gift I bought was a set of lotions for my best friend. She loves to have hand lotion around, so I filled a basket for her.
Some friends of ours just bought a new house, so I bought bathroom accessories….tough going from one bathroom to 3!
Well…..I bought a London broil to make beef jerky for the guys in the family and some candy melts to dip oreos. Dinner and dessert! Merry Merry!
Boring but true, a iTunes giftcard for my niece!
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Last gift I purchased was some Jammy’s. I always exchange PJ’s with a friend of mine..sorta a tradition.
I bought my aunt a set of glass beads because she makes adorable jewelry. who knows i might get a bracelet out of it ^_^
I purchased a Timbuk2 case for my mother-in-law’s Kindle. It is cute, striped blue and purple!
Harry Connick Jr.’s Christmas album for my sweet husband! Shh…..don’t tell!
A barbie dollhouse for my daughter. Won’t she be surprised!
I bought my son a new toy car to play with!
Today, I bought a rock-n-roll Elmo for my 2 year old. I was suppose to be done shopping, but I found it discounted. I think she will squeal when it is opened. I hope someday the Cake Pops tour can come to San Antonio.
The present was cookies to my children of the school. thank you very much from Spain.
I bought jars, M&M’s, and chocolate chips. I made the cowgirl cookie mix and gifted them to everyone. :)
Bought a PS3 for our boys… Okay, okay, for the whole family ; )
Ugg boots for my 13-year-old daughter. She’s going to be so happy on Christmas morning.
I bought a Phoenix Cardinals Nutcracker for my sweet Mother in law…she gets a new one every Christmas…she has quite a collection! Thanks for offering such a nice give a way! Merry Christmas!
A keyboard for my dad’s iphone
I just today purchased some xbox games for my son for Christmas. Love your site! Love you! And PS. I think the pink suede shoes were yours. :)
A nintendo ds game for my nephew. Merry Christmas!
I just purchased the cutest little outfit for my very first grandson who is just 7 weeks old today. Can’t wait till he is old enough for me to make him some cake pops. Till then his mom and dad enjoy them!
I bought my youngest son a Cuisinart food processor for Christmas. He is the only chef out of all my childeren. Hope he loves it. Merry Christmas Bakerella!!
I just bought the laugh & Learn apptivity case for my daughter. She’s getting my old iphone as her own and I need to protect it.
i bought a toy airplane for my son
a car freshener for my husband’s car!
The last gift I bought was a giant peanut butter-flavored rawhide bone for my dog, Comet. I’m looking forward to him finding it under the tree on Christmas morning!
I bought my boyfriend a new razor for Christmas! I hope he likes it!
a pandora bracelet for my mommy!
I just recently purchased some cute salt and pepper shakers from Pottery Barn for a family member!! Merry Christmas!!!
The most recent gift I’ve purchased was a black teddy bear ornament for my daughter. I wanted to get all my children ornaments that reflect their personalities or interests this year. It took me a while, but I finally found a black teddy bear ornament that resembles my two-year-old’s precious bear, which she carries with her wherever she goes.
Some fuzzy slippers for my oldest daughter. But a cake pops kit and ipad sound SO much better! Pick me!!
Underwear for my husband. How sad.
I just bought a princess bike for my 3 year old!
The most recent gift I bought are two books for my mother-in-law, for her birthday this Friday!
A Lalaloopsy silly hair doll for my niece. It was hard to come by!
just 3 days ago, i got my friend a christmas tumbler from starbucks for a friend in UK because she won’t be able to come back and celebrate christmas with us this year. hopefully she’ll have a warm one over there (:
I bought Cozy Christmas Socks for My Aunt :”) ok and for me too :”)
I bought a truck for my friend’s son. I know he’ll just love it!
i just bought a rugby jersey for my brother. HE LOVES IT! =)
The most recent gift I purchased for someone was Ski Gloves for my son who will be skiing for the first time in January.
I bought some games and toys for my boys, ages 4.5 and almost 2, and a portable DVD player for my stepson, age 17. I’m hoping to make some chocolate candies and fudge for my dad tonight!
Funny you ask…I just drove 115 miles to get my mom a pair of boots in her size that she’s been eye-ing for weeks now. I made it to the store with 5 minutes to spare before closing! :)
A prune cake from a fabulous recipe from my 1st grade teacher. It just tastes so wonderful, moist and healthy – somehow negates all that sugar, fatty stuff we love to eat during the holiday’s :)
“Pink Pig” polos for the men in our family. The polos are popular here in Memphis, TN!
When I saw a young family counting pennies to buy an ice cream, I waited until they went up to the cashier and I approached the mom and asked if I could pay for the ice cream because it was my day to pay-it-forward…SHE SAID YES! Best gift I will give all season.
most recent gifts were starbucks giftcards for my kid’s teachers.
oh how i wanted to go see you here in austin! my schedule was just too crazy. hope my city treated you well. :)
I purchased some gift bags for my homemade canned goods and bread that I will give to a few family members.
I bought a pair of pygamas for my father-in-law! Happy Holidays!
I bought a ring and necklace set made with upcycled guitar strings for a very special teenage girl (I started babysitting her almost 9 years ago, and canNOT believe she is a teen now!). I hope she loves them as much as I do!
Bought my 7month old some clothes for her first Christmas presents. :-)
The last gift I bought was a play piano for my daughter. She will get it in a few days and I am so excited to see her open it.
An assortment of toys for some needy families we adopted this year. This is the first year we have been fortunate enough to give so much… we are feeling very blessed!! Merry Christmas :)
I just got home from shopping for my 13 year old – tutu, knee high socks, a monkey speaker, and a hoodie!
I love getting to see photos from your signings! I hope I get to come to one someday…
A princess thermos for my toddler. ;)
I bought my husband a Keurig for Christmas.
Godiva chocolates for myself!
I bought my daughter the Cookie puppy that she has been BEGGING for! She will be so excited.
On Friday I purchased new Church clothes for all three kiddos. And I’m feeling awesome because I found all three at a local thrift store for a whopping $12!!!
A bike for my daughter.
I bought the pumpkin pancake mix at Target for my dad for Christmas. They were giving out sample bites on Saturday and it tasted just like the pancakes we enjoyed when we had brunch together a couple months ago!
A wireless microphone for my boyfriend. He’s a DJ and that’s what he asked for!
Chocolate truffles and shortbread cookies for co-workers
A Things Remembered bracelet and jewelry box for one of my best friend’s 21st birthday.
reindeer socks/slippers for my friend :)
Barbie DVDs for my nieces
What is the most recent gift you’ve purchased for someone?
I recently bought my sister, who’s grandmother to three babies under two, A Porcupine in a Pine Tree which is a Canadian-centered 12 days of Christmas.
Which should tell you that I’m in Canada so just ignore the entry if it’s not open to us Canadians.
I bought someone in my extended family an electric griddle.
A shiny red scooter for a four year old!
Merry Christmas!
I have not purchased ONE gift yet! ACK! I think I should start today maybe….
a new cell phone for my husband and me.. and a remote control car for my kiddo.
I just bought a mini refrigerator for my husbands game room
I just bought Ticket To Ride- a board game for the family for christmas.
I bought some movie passes for the unfortunate children who don’t have any gifts for Christmas. Love you Bakerella :3
The last thing I bought was a birthday gift for my brother, his birthday is Dec 25th.
An Old Navy shirt and a bottle of vodka, hehehehehehehehe
I just bought a Gone with the Wind DVD for my mother-in-law after finding out it’s her favorite movie and she doesn’t own it.
I got my niece Betty and Eddie Yeti for my niece at http://www.etsy.com/shop/whiskerbeans She will be sooooo surprised!
I bought a block of knives for my brother in his new apartment!
A camera bag for BIL
I just bought my daughter(s) (1 and 4) a beautiful pink play kitchen for Christmas….so they can start to imagine all the joys of baking and cooking!
Bowls and fun kitchen gadgets at Crate and Barrel!
I just bought some wine charms for wine glasses for my sister-in-law!!! ;)
I bought an electric popcake maker for my grandaughter Faye who loves to bake.
a barnes and noble gift card for my mom and one for my best friend.
I just bought a bunch of art and crafting supplies for my 3 beautiful nieces :)
A Victor Borge show set for my dad (He loves Victor Borge).
By the way, if anyone else wants one, they have a set at Target for $19.99.
I am hoping to get one of these sets, so I can give it to my sister. Her kids would love it. (She would too, as she is very creative).
I bought some microwave popcorn to package with a serving bowl I made for my sister in law.
A hat for my fiance!
I bought my mom a sweater for christmas..
I bought my parents a gift card to Toojays restaurant :)
I just bought my husband his Christmas gift earlier this morning-a new watch!
I bought a wireless keyboard for my mom’s iPad, i’d love to win one of my own! And one of your awesome kits!
The last gift I bought, was the “big girl bike” I bought my DD, that she’ll be opening xmas morning.
Just purchased my husband some new boots for Christmas! Hoping we have a white Christmas so that we can try them out!
Lots of little gift cards for my son and daughter’s teachers!
Slip-on cleats to go over your tennis shoes so you can go running even with icy sidewalks.
Legos for my son. Merry Christmas :)
We bought my son his first bike (now to assemble it!!)
The last present I bought for someone was my boyfriend’s christmas present – he loves tabasco so much, I bought him their gallon jug online. wrapping it was a pain, and he is forbidden to try picking it up or else it will be obvious. I love christmas time!
I bought a cartoon t-shirt for my husband.
I just bought my Dad a pair of jeans.
I just bought some hand cream & perfume for my mom
black turtleneck for my daughter :)
I purchased a new xbox controller for my son. Merry Christmas! I hope I win the ipad but your blog is an ongoing gift so I win either way!
A toothbrush sanitizer for my germ-fighting husband :)
The last gift I bought was a couple pairs of jeans, a nice going out outfit, rainboots, and a couple fleece jackets for my Mom.
Books and a magazine subscription for my husband.
My last gift purchased was the final xmas present for my 5 year old granddaughter, a microscope and some premade slides…I think she’ll enjoy it! Holiday blessings to you!!!! My daughter and I are both avid followers of yours, among the many thousands of people whose lives you have touched!!!!
Godiva Chocolates for some co-workers. :)
I bought cupcake shaped bath bombs for my mom yesterday! :)
Congrats on a great year — I hope next year will be hospital-free. My mom loves truffles, so I purchased some truffle salt for her from a local spice store. Yum! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
I purchased a 3 week fitness class for myself, because I need the motivation and the health benefit. :)
The last thing was a family-Ipad. Yes we must share. The boys find that somewhat hard :-).
I bought a lego set for my 6 year old…the last of the shopping is completed now!
I purchased a tv for our parents!
A “Zooble” for one of my daughters.
An outfit for my Grandaughter, very cute sweater, blouse and skirt ;)
I bought a monogrammed candle for my sister in law! :-)
I bought some Hershey Bars for my friends gifts. I decorated them as snowman with scarves and hats.
I just bought my husband a car cord and some headphones for his ipod.
A plush heart and plush bladder from I Heart Guts for two friends experiencing some medical problems… love that site!!
I bought my newly baking sister a Kitchen Aid mixer…now I need her to start making me some cake pops!
I just finished up my shopping from last night and I guess the last thing I picked up was a gift card to Red Lobster for my Father in Law. He is so hard to shop for so I figured some food from one of his favorite restaurants would be good. Thank you so much for the awesome giveaway!
I bought my niece a starter cake decorating kit! She is showing an interest in decorating and is tackling cake pops!