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 got was a tree for my husband. He had his eyes on a certain tree to plant in our yard, and it just got delivered!
Microsoft Office for Mac for my hubby for Christmas
I bought my daughter an audiobook of Ellen Degeneres’ “Seriously…I’m Kidding.”
An “Ironman Supporter” T-shirt for my Dad, because he is the biggest fan I have out on the race course and in life.
I just bought the new edition of the Big Red Betty Crocker cookbook for my mom!
I just bought Baby Einstein touch and feel books for my nephew’s first christmas.
I bought my dad a mix of 1960s candy for christmas. This is your best give away ever!!! I hope I win!
A car! No, not paid by cash. We financed it. But as a gift to my boyfriend/fiance/hubby-to-be who has been borrowing my parents car for a while I worked it in our budget for a monthly car payment. It’ll be tough but he’s been working so hard and deserves to have a car to call his own (his car was totaled a while back). :(
So Merry Christmas to him!
I bought pretty gloves for my mother! Merry Christmas!!
The most recent gift I’ve bought was a vanilla gingerbread candle for my boyfriends mother, but next gifts on my to do list are 15 dozen cookies to give away to friends and family!
The most recent gifts I bought were cocoa gift sets for my little ones teachers. :)
I bought my grandma a cashmere sweater.
The last gift I bought was for my husband’s grandmother. My husband recently took up screenprinting so we had one of his latest prints framed for her.
The most recent present I bought for Christmas is season one of portlandia for my boyfriend!
I just bought my little girl a beautiful vintage dolls pram, I think I like it more than she will.
I purchased an “I Am Her” journal for my Mom who is starting a new life in a new city next year – “Her spirit is the first thing people notice. Who is she? She’s a daughter, best friend, wife, sister or mother. I am her. This beautiful book is a collage of quotations, vignettes and thought-provoking questions that reminds any woman of her strength, spirit and heart.”
Picture collage of my daughter for my parents.
Some Merrell shoes for my husband. Hope he likes them!
You are so cheery, you have a great smile! I’m hoping to get your Cake Pops book for Christmas! :)
The most recent gift I bought was a couple of outfits for my son, he’ll be 8 months next week! Time flies by!
Have a Merry Christmas! Are you going to make any New Years Pops? :)
Clothes for my teen age daughter!!
Love the Extraordinary Chickens book ;-p
I purchased the Winter Post Office Lego set that my daughter has been asking for since they were available. Shhh, she doesn’t know!!!
The last thing I bought was a Cupcake wine set for my boss! How fitting!
I bought my aunt a Birchbox subscription. She loves mine, so I thought I would suprise her with one :)
So happy you had fun on your book tour!
I just bought my mother a Scentsy with lots of good smelly waxes. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Merry Christmas.
A swirling/color changing santa snow globe!
I bought a playmobil Police Car for my little one!
Best wishes for 2012 for you!
One of the many presents I bought today is the Disney princess carriage for my 5yr old daughter. oh this would be an awesome xmas present for me!!
I bought my friend a boppy pillow for her baby shower.
The last gift I bought was a Glee CD for my niece’s Christmas gift! :)
I purchased my mom some pajamas, so she could come to the Pajama Day Christmas Chill Party! Now she has NO excuse!!!
Yesterday we bought Hotwheels for our nephews. I’m making them racecar play mats for Christmas and we needed cars to go along with them.
I bought a Hans Solo in Carbonite chocolate bar for my co-worker–the Star Wars obsessed co-worker to be exact :)
A basketball for my hubby! :)
I just purchased an ipod shuffle for my daddy to use at the gym. He is not a huge technology person so this is a good way to ease him in I think. I hope… Let’s see… :-)
I bought my dad an adjustable screwdriver set wtih LED lights.
Thank you for the chance to win.
Have a Merry Christmas!
a rolling pin for myself- mine broke mid-cookie making :(
The last christmas gift I bought for somebody was a miniature eiffel tower I bought from Paris for my friend!
I bought my son and daughter a play kitchen because they both love to help me cook!
I bought a Kindle for my dad!
I bought “The Book of (Holiday) Awesome” for my mom!
I just bought my dad a camera strap and some other things at the camera store.
The most recent gift I purchased was an Iron Star Fight Hard MMA shirt for my boyfriend, just last night actually!
Tervis tumblers, love those glasses!
I bought my father-in-law a gift card to Cavenders.
I bought a sprouting jar for my mil.
I bought a surprise for my wonderful sister. (who reads your blog, lol)
A laptop for my son who will be off to college next fall (sniff, sniff)
I bought my niece her first make-up set
TOMS for my husband!
Love Book People. Hope they have an autographed book when I get there!
I bought coloring books for my nieces and nephew.
I bought my nephew a lego set and a How to Train Your Dragon book set!
Your book signings look like such fun! Maybe one of these days I’ll actually get to one!
PJs for my mom :D
I donated to an animal shelter in lieu of a gift for my dad- we are both animal lovers!
A green cardigan for my sister
Do I have to tell the truth?? Christmas boxer shorts for my adult son! The purchase before that today was a cake decorating set for my daughter-in-law. I’m starting her on making cupcakes and then hope I’ll ease her into cake pops because my grand daughters absolutely love them.
Thankfully finished with my shopping with my last two gifts, 3pc set of hot sauces for my husband and new Frisbee’s for our 2 dogs (yes, they’re our kids!).
I bought my friend a coffee sampler to go with the cookies I baked for her!
Thanks for all your posts this year! You’ve brightened many of my days.
Hmm…I think that last gifts bought were stocking stuffers for my sister :)
I bought my brother two books from his goodreads list, hopefully it’s up to date!
Supplies to make pretend make-up for my daughter! Thanks for the opportunity!!!
Alphabet Train sit and stand for my daughter.
I just bought a pillow pet for my daughter. Thanks for asking and give me the chance to win. Merry Christmas.
A Kobalt screwdriver for a stocking stuffer for my husband!
I bought an adorable scarf for my close friend!
I bought a $25.00 gift card for a neighbor who let me use his internet connection when mine went out for almost a month when we had the earthquake in Maryland. Became good friend with them after and always try to help any possible way i can to show them i really appreciated what they did. Because i am very very much addicted to my computer..
the part of a last gift i purchased was the food for my dad’s freezer meals.
merry christmas
I recently purchased some beautiful and whimsical fabric from Etsy that I’m going to use to make a throw pillow for my sister.
LOVE, love, love Cakepops! The most recent gift I purchased someone was offline. It was ‘Psych’ bracelets for my eldest grand-daughter. We’re both huge fans of the USA Network show. :)
Chocolates for teachers!
I bought “A Man, a Can and a Plan” for my bachelor cousin, on the recommendation of my now-brother-in-law who said it came in very handy for him in his own single years.
A cuisinart hand blender for my sister
The most recent gift I bought was speakers for my daughters IPod. That was the last of my gifts, I’m finished shopping! Usually I’m one of those people standing in line on Christmas Eve so this is a major accomplishment, LOL.
Our beloved Ragin Cajuns football team won their first bowl game EVER in New Orleans this weekend, so the most recent gift I purchased was the Commerative Book about their Bowl journey for my husband…. he’s a die-hard fan! Gooooo Cajuns!
Last night, I picked up a set of body washes and lotions to be donated to our local Teen holiday gift drive!
I just bought all my girl friends socks from Sock-it-to-Me for Christmas gifts. They are fun, funky designs and I actually created one of the designs. You can’t go wrong with a pink knee high covered in mustaches!
I purchased Animal Cookie Shampoo for my best friend (philosophy brand)
A Books a Million Gift Certificate. I thought that the individual would love to go shopping on their own and purchase the book of their choice. I bet they pick “Cake Pops” have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!
I just purchased a Vinturi red and white wine aerator for my husband’s sister!
Some cookies for friends!
The last gift I bought was a year-long netflix subscription for my in-laws. I know they will like it, so it was a safe bet.
Thanks for the chance to win!
i just last night bought a nutcracker for my nephew
The last gift I bought was Starbucks gift cards for teachers and bus drivers–a close second was an outfit for my 3 year old nephew.
I just wanted to say you look fabulous! I know from the blog you have had a difficult year with your health–here’s to a happy and healthy 2012!
My latest gift purchase was the xbox 360 game that my husband wants for Christmas!
I just bought my husband a new pillow – he needed a new one!
I purchased a pink Christmas tree, bright colored ornaments, and then decorated the tree for my sister!
I braved the crazy shops today and bought some lovely cups with a lovely folksy owl design on them. Two for the in-laws to use in the summer house, and four for my folks to use in the camper. Classy and practical yay! I hope they are as chuffed with them as I am!
A new computer chair for my hubby for christmas! :)
I bought a hexbug for my neice. Not sure what it does but she really really wanted one!
I bought a Lego set for “a 9 year old boy” from the giving tree. Giving to someone who may not have received a single gift is the best!
I bought some micro-plush throws for gift exchange gifts. Merry Christmas to all
I bought my husband a cello art print to make up for the fact that he can’t have a new cello this year. :)
A talking tea pot for my grandson!
A pizza pan and pizza cutter for a friend that just bought her first house.
I bought a personalized notepad for my teacher friend!
the last thing i bought are some chocolate to put in my little gift bags… :)
The most recent gift I purchased was a lego Ninjago set for my son. He bought it for a friend and loved it so much. I can’t wait to surprise him with it :)
Just finished my shopping and the last thing I picked up was ashirt for my son.
Just bought a hat for the hubs for him to wear at the Giants Jets game on Christmas Eve!
I just left the store after buying a new jacket for my daughter for Christmas. It was on sale so I was able to get her gloves and a headband too! She’ll be surprised – can’t wait to see her face when she opens it.
And jsut had to say – your site is MAGIC!! Such a great inspiration to all of us novice bakers. You Rock!
I bought my husband an LED flashlight and a new tape measure (that’s what he wanted)
The last gift I bought was a photobook I made with pictures from a girls’ trip to Vegas!
I bought some warm/soft flannel sheets for my husbands grandmother.
[[[Hugs]]] Bakerella. I love your blog. I’ve been busy putting together baking sets for Christmas for my two youngest grandaughters who are 6 and almost 8. I bought each girl their own large storage container containing everything they need to make cake pops and decorated cookies. And I mean everything – mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, whisks, rolling pins, sifters, decorating bags and tips and lots of other stuff!! I can’t wait. They love helping me bake pies.
I bought my son a gumball machine.
A DVD of classic television shows
I bought my boyfriend a ski country cookbook for our upcoming trip to Tahoe over New Years. We talked about hearty ski food so I think he will love!
I purchased an iCade for my brother’s iPad. I’m kind of an awesome sister ;)
Starbucks House Blend K-Cups for the Keurig coffee maker.
I’m doing the majority of my Christmas shopping today, but I already picked up some koosh balls for my little cousins. What kid doesn’t like koosh balls :)
A t-shirt for my daugher
My mom got me into your blogs which then reached to my sister, grandma, and aunts. Which caused my boyfriend to wonder what this bakerella is. He loves cake pops and always wants them :) of course we aren’t nearly as awesome as you are at making them :) but we would love to have something bigger than a phone to look them up on! Keep on making awesome deserts!
I bought my daughters some legos for their birthdays.
a Philosophy bath set for my bff!
What is the most recent gift you’ve purchased for someone?
…My daughter, her first pair of cowboy boots! <3
I bought my husband a new pullover and stocking stuffers for my boys. Merry Christmas!
Ballroom dancing classes for my best friend of 22 years.
All I’ve bought are secret santa gifts! One included a mug with a brass knuckles handle and another had a DVD of Crazy, Stupid, Love (:
Just bought a pair of Uggs for my daughter!
a scarf for a good friend.
I just bought an awesome breakfast cookbook for my aunt!
A DS game for my daughter.
just bought some snowman christmas boxes to wrap the wooden red rose ornaments by smith and hawken. they’re so fragile – i wanted to get something sturdy – and an added bonus, they can reuse the boxes later… they would fit 4 cupcakes just perfectly..
I bought a necklace for my mother-in-law whose birthday happens to fall around Christmas.
I bought earrings in the shape of tiny bows for one of my sisters.
A Tiffany charm necklace with a little cupcake charm – so cute!
The most recent gift I bought was a Target gift card!
I bought a book for my friend.
An alcohol gift set for a white elephant exchange.
Polly Pocket set for my niece Gwen and Elmo Playdoh maker for my other niece Lucy. :) And the list continues. :)
Insulated coveralls for my hubby so he can work on his tractor in the cold!
Stocking stuffers for my hubby! :)
I literally, just bought my friend a mini marshmallow gun shooter. The box even says “phfft” with a marshmallow shooting out.
So awesome, she’s going to love it!
Cupcake Mix!! :)
Christmas Eve is my husbands birthday, I was able to score him concert tickets for his favorite band this past weekend (The show sold out on 15 minutes!). I hope you and your family have a fantastic holiday :)
I bought my daughter two skirts and a shirt. :)
Star Wars Legos for my son – don’t tell anyone!
A Kiss Millenium CD to add to my son’s stocking. It was in the bargain bin at wally world. I also bought him Polo cologne and a new backpack.
I just bought your cake pops book for my best friend Julie!
Some vintage pyrex mixing bowls for my younger sister! I can’t wait until she opens them!
Just bought my daughter harry potter books. Happy holidays!!
Just used my lunch break to buy my mom’s gift – workout clothes (that she requested!)
It just arrived by Purolator!! A tripod for a good friend.
I just bought a cute hand bag for my grandma!! :)
I bought a nice warm throw for my grandma. :-)
I just bought was some fun trucks and train sets for my boys. Merry Christmas!
A gift for my grandma’s 80th birthday!!
the gift I’m most excited about is the Dora Kitchen our daughter has been talking non stop about for months! We’re excited that she loves to help us in the kitchen and I think she will be super excited to have a kitchen of her own with no rules like…after you touch meat you have to wash your hands and after you crack an egg you have to touch your hands…no sweetie don’t eat butter with your fingers… :)
I purchased my daughter a kitchen aid stand mixer.
A oneside sleeper for our nephew.
I bought a pair of flannel PJ pants for my husband. Thanks for the fun give away.
The last gift I purchased was a photo book that had pictures of my daughter for my parents and my mother in law who all live far away from me. Thank you for the amazing opportunity to win these great prizes. Good luck everyone and happy holidays!
Most recent gift was a Green Lantern T-shirt
The most recent gift I’ve purchased was a set of personalized beer mugs for my dad!
I bought a table centerpiece for my sister in law. Thanks for the chance to win!
I bought a Wayne Gretzky hockey ornament for my hockey-loving Canadian husband
The most recent gift I purchased was an M&M candy dispenser for my cousin’s son… I hope he likes it! :)
I bought my sister a personalised notebook with her twins on the cover!
Under Armour jacket for my mom! Merry Christmas!
The most recent gift was for my father. It is a multi photoframe for 4 photo’s. My father loves photo’s and this was the most perfect gift for him. Now he has place to put me and my 3 brother together. It’s under the Chrismastree now, together with al the other gifts for my mother, brother’s, there gilfriends and my grandmother. I like giving gifts. The process to finds the perfect one can be frustating sometimes. But if you find that one perfect gift, it the most perfect feeling! The photoframe was the last gift I bought. But the last present I’m going to give is for both of my parents. A photoshoot with our family. A present made possible by my middle brother.
I got my sister eyelash extensions!
A birthday gift for my mother
The Miette cookbook for my sister-in-law!
new kitchen supplies like handtowels and nice new thick trivets for my mom!
The last gift i bought was a panda pillow pet for my best friend.
The most recent gift I bought for someone was some New Zealand gear for family. My husbsnd and I are living in NZ for a while, and going home for the holidays, so we want to bring swag home for them :) Thanks for the opportunity :)
I bought a new book for my daughter. She loves to read.
I bought a seat warmer for my husband’s car.
I bought my husband a new watch (since his old one hasnt been working for about a year, yet he still wears it!!)
I bought the dog a gentle lead collar to put in her stocking, haha!
A zobles? sp gift set. It took me a while to find its a gift from a tag I took off of a giving tree for a 7 year old girl in need. She spelled it zoo billies the associates in Toys r us thought I was crazy. Luckily a mother heard me and showed me what they were. Hope It helps her enjoy her holiday.
A Fisher Price Loving Family camper for my three-year-old – can’t wait to see her open it!
I purchased clothes for my grandkids.
The most recent gift I bought for someone was a gift card to their favorite store.
I just bought my grandson a Cars Lightning McQueen powerwheels car!
I bought a memory card for ME – in hopes that Santa comes through with the digital picture frame!
Love your blog – come do a kit signing in Dallas!
I bought stocking stuffers for my husband, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law!
I purchased clothes, accessories, an Easy Bake Oven and a gift card for a Family that my 2 girlfriends and I Adopted for this Holiday Season. We are delivering the gifts to the family tonight, I feel so blessed to be able to do this for them!
The last gift I bought was a coloring set and selection fo books for the family I adopted through work – happy holidays in the truest sense and meaning!
I purchased a sweater for my brother in law.
I bought of small stocking stuffers for my dear father-in-law!
I bought my little cousin a boardgame, but then found out he already has it! Now I’m headed to the returns department lol ;(
I just got back from Pier One with the cutest mini casserole dishes for my MIL.
I just bought a makeup brush set for my aunt!
Since my husband is into the great outdoors, I bought him a neat survival bracelet. If needed, you unclip it and it can unravel into 9 feet of rope. I know he wanted it, but I’m hoping that it’ll still be surprise. : )
I got my sister a pair of gloves for the winter!
I actually just finished my Christmas shopping. My favorite gift this year is a Christmas ornament for my Momma that says “Jesus knows me, this I love”! :)
A book for my mom!
Want the Ipad so much!
We did alot of shopping this past weekend, but the last thing I bought was earrings for my daughter.
Gift cards to Teavana
I purchased a photo album for two of my favorite people who were celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Included in the album was a copy of a picture taken the first time he brought her to meet my family. It was a costume party and she was Dorothy (with sparkly ruby slippers) and he was the Scarecrow.
I bought my wonderful boyfriend concert tickets to his favorite band!
I am making gifts for my family and therefore haven’t bought any
I purchased a datebook/planner for my mom.
I purchased a wooden train turntable for my two year old’s train set just this morning. Before that it was actually the Cake Pops book for a friend in England!
I just ordered the 6 creative memories calendars I’ve been busy making for my kid’s 4 grandmas (and 2 for me!) :)
Awesome pictures! Congrats.
I bought my brother the new Sonic game for Xbox. He used to love playing it when he was a kid, and now that he’s thirty I have no idea what he likes — so I went for an oldie but a goodie. :)
The last gift that I bought was earrings for my sister! :) Love you Bakerella!
ninja Lego for my son…still so many Christmas gifts to shop for though!
A coat for my husband! I would love to win the Cake Pops gift set…and I could share part of it with my sister who loves to make cake pops:)