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.
Hey Bakerella :o) I just bought my grandson a pair of Rudolph slippers with a light up nose!!!
I just bought a beautiful glass cookie jar for my beloved. Every holiday or birthday, I bake cookies for him. It’s become such a tradition that he actually saves and brings back to me the same cardboard box I used to give him cookies the very first time (for our anniversary). I thought a real cookie jar would not only be a good replacement for the now very old cardboard box, but a good house-warming gift for him since we just bought our first home together two weeks ago!
I got my first granddaughter a set of Santa dishes……for next Christmas….SINCE she won’t even be born till March! I can’t wait to make Cakepops with her! LOVE your tour pics. How fun! Lori Lucas
Starbucks gift card for my sister… she’s addicted!
You have a lovely smile and do such lovely work. you are such a talented person.
Keurig for my dad!
The last gift I bought was a Kodak mini video camcorder.
A nice Target gift card for my sister so she can work on decorating her new place!
I bought a Justin Beiber ornament for a White Elephant exchange!
A baseball glove for my husband.
I bought my sister a jazz CD and one of those Ty stuffed animals with the super big eyes!! It was a penguin, and so adorable!! :)
I bought a Starbucks gift card yesterday… can’t go wrong with that one. :)
I purchased a family membership to the Baltimore Maryland Science Center for my son and family.
I bought a Nook Color for my most deserving aunt!
Just recently bought a cashmere sweater for someone who is like my father. He loved it!
The last gift I bought was the Crayola Glow Dome for my 4 year old niece. Hopefully it will get her creative juices flowing! The ipad is a great idea. I am always dragging my computer into the kitchen so I can follow your recipes!
A book for my grandson “Llama, Llama Holidaydrama”. Yes, I still buy real books. Come back to the Bay Area soon, we love you! Just referred your website to a lovely lady I met at Michaels getting ready to make her first cake pops for her parents 50th Anniversary. Now I know she will be on the right track.
we bought our kids a disney timeshare!! yay! my dd 5 and ds4 will be soo super excited!! Happy Holidays!!
I bought my husband a soothing sinus pillow for Christmas- lame, I know!
Toys for needy kids at Christmas! A Lalaloopsy cool, a Tow Mater truck, and books!
A thermos set for my kiddos!
I bought some shimmery turquoise nail polish for a work friend, to go with the turquoise pedicure socks I already had for her.
I bought my teaching team gift certificates to the spa!
Silver hoops for my brother’s girlfriend
The last thing I bought was Season 2 of Castle on DVD for my hubby- he’s totally addicted to this show!
I so totally wish that you would visit Edmonton, AB, Canada…I would wait in line all day for you (even in the freezing Edmonton weather)!!!
Bakerella- come to Boise if you are doing another book signing tour!!! :-) :-)
Pj pants for my newly healthy and fit Mum! <3
I just bought a sweater for my dad!
I bought a a onesie that says ‘I love my dad’ that I will give to hubby…he doesn’t know I’m pregnant =)
Just got my niece a set of play doh. She’s gonna love it.
Actually the most recent present I have purchased for someone are journals for my children. I want them to start writing things down just like I did when I was their age. I inscribed the first page of each of them, then will give them on Christmas!!! Love your website!!
A Tinkerbell doll for my 3 year old daughter!
The book “Z is for Zebra” for my adorable niece Mckenna!
Nikon lense for my son.
I was just out shopping and bought a bag of candy to add to my cousin’s Christmas present. Just a sweet something to put on top of the box.
I bought some unmentionables for my wife.
The most recent gift I purchased was the “Tebowing for Greatness” T shirt for my son. The proceeds go to local charities, so it was a win for everyone. Xxoo Valarie
A sled for my 3 year old! Super excited to use it (if we’d ever get snow this year in NY)!
I bought computer cable managers for stocking stuffers for my teenage daughters. Love your blog! Merry Christmas and a very Healthy and Happy New Year!
A (fake) puppy…it was in the big one’s letter to Santa.
The last gift I bought was for my sister. A really cute sweater in a color she is going to look beautiful in!! {winning an iPad would beyond rock because I would give it as a gift to my dad. Tomorrow is his birthday and I would LOVE to give him something amazing because he really is a wonderful dad and grandpa to my son!}
xoxox
Elizabeth
Hmmm…I purchased a whole bunch of gifts recently. I think that the last one was a scarf and tie-dye socks for my neice!!
Everything! I just started Christmas shopping last night. :oO
I bought my mom this cute, little leather jacket for Christmas. Hope she likes it!
I just purchased chocolates and wine for my mom! Her faves!
I bought our daughter’s nurse a jeweled cross to hang on her wall.
Stocking stuffers for my boys!
the last gift that i bought was some tool set that my dad really wanted.i’m not even sure what it does but at least i know he’ll like it!
I bought my boyf…my man..significant…um…friend…a fuzzy bathrobe.
I bought a Cake Pops Kit for my sister! : )
I Ment froggy eraser
I bought my daughter a Nintendo ds game and a new robe.
I bought a book for my mother in law.
I bought a lovely dress for my daugther. She wants to be cute for Xmas
The last present I bought was a super long groggy eraser for my friend who loves frogs
I bought my daughter a dresser vanity.
I bought a CD for my fiance. (which means if I win, I can keep it all for me, right? right?) Thanks so much!
The last gift I bought was for my kids’ preschool administrative stafff….they do so much “behind the scenes” stuff, I thought they desereved something specail, too.
I actually finished up all my holiday shopping today!
I bought shirts and thermals for my uncles :)
your book signings look so exciting! have a happy holiday :)
The most recent gift I purchased was for my 2 1/2 yr old niece who is in love with Spongebob Squarepants….a plush Spongebob backpack with floppy arms and legs. I just hope that it will arrive in time (on-line order). I will not see her until New Year’s, so I will have a few more days for it to arrive. :)
I purchased the Knuffle bunny books for my daughter!
I bought a gift card for my bestie Lisa as well as a lady bug pin and I’m waiting on something peachy for her from The Body Shop..
I bought a Sheldon bobble-head doll (from The Big Bang Theory) for my brother.
Fly fishing casting lessons for the hubby!
My most recent purchase was ingredients to make cake balls dipped in chocolate (I called them Truffles) Duncan Hines extra moist cake mix, chocolates from Hobby Lobby- just love that store), and Cream cheese frosting to make cake balls (I call them Truffles) for gifts for neighbor, family, church and retirement gatherings. Love giving these kinds of girlts during the Christmas Season. I made over 300 balls to give away, I got more out of this than receiving any other girft in return.
I just bought an ornament for my parents personalized with their names and all their grandchildrens names…perfect!
A double gun case for my boyfriend :)
I just bought my younger sisters cute little headbands with santas and reindeer on the top! :) Merry Christmas Ellie & Annie! Hugs & Kisses! <3 XOXOXO
Thanks Bakerella! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! :D
Cool! I have your cakepop book and I actually made some cakepops to give as gifts for my friends!!!
The last thing i purchased was your cakepops book for my friend that I gave along with some homemade cakepops:)
I bought my boyfriend’s sister a gift card to Nordstrom to help her get the watch she really wants, a gorgeous candle from anthropologie and a cute mug to match. wish i could have given more but budget’s kinda tight! :) I hope you have a merry christmas!!!
I bought my grandkids high heel shoes!
I bought a set of towels yesterday for someone.
…a silk scarf for my sister (I also got her two fun aprons, matching owl pot holders, and “Miette,” which I first heard about here). : )
I bought my little niece a detachable Simba rocking chair….she is IN LOVE with lions :)
Just 20 minutes ago, I purchased a Starbucks gift card for my boss.
Thanks for the chance! My girls love your book and we all love your blog.
Tonight I bought a Saints Football polo shirt for my brother. I’m DONE with my shopping now!! :)
A devotion book for a very dear friend!
Was a Barbie for my little sister!
I bought my dad a lego ship!
I just made a quilt for my MIL
The recent Christmas gift was snowman lights for my grandpa!
I purchased a canvas picture of our shelter pup named Maggie for my husband. They are so very close and Maggie is getting up there in years so I wanted something for my husband to never forget the joy she has given to us! I also foster puppies for a local rescue group and bring puppies into the house on a regular basis but as cute as they are, none can hold a candle to our Maggie in my husband’s eyes. :D (P.S. — my daughter and I made cherry chip cake balls with cherry icing for her class party. We dipped in white chocolate and used christmas holly type sprinkles….very cute!
A wine tasting for my husband
A kindle for my Mom
Last gift I bought was an AWESOME Star Wars shirt and camo shirt for my 14 yr old nephew. ( I was really hoping the Star Wars shirt would fit me also… No such luck)! It would be AWESOME if you could feature some Star Wars cake pops!!
The recent gift that I bought was 2 fish for my boyfriend!!(:
Yesterday I bought a 24 oz. Tervis Tumbler for my husband……he’s always using the one I received as a gift last year!
A pair of very glittery, very tall high heels for… Myself! Don’t tell! I just couldn’t resist.
I bought my mom a Vera Wang scarf for Christmas!
I bought a Thomas the Tank tent for my nephew’s 2 sons!
The recent gift that I bought someone was a cake pop cook book for my friend!!(: and I forgot to get me one so hopefully I win(:
I bought Louis Prima cds for my father in law.
I ordered some adustable dumbbells that my husband mentioned he wanted. I ordered them from Amazon and I’m wondering how I’ll be able to carry them in from the doorstep, wrap the box, hide it and then sneak it under the tree during the night. Hmm…
A scarf :)
I bought my niece a Coach wallet!!
I bought some secret Santa gifts for a party. Love the cakepops!
Padraigs! They’re awesome slippers made in Vancouver, BC!
I bought a camera for my 6 years old daughter, hope she like it!!!!!! ;)
You should make a trip to Hawaii so I can come to a signing! :D
Most recently, I bought a feather hair clip for my cousin. (I hope she likes it!)
I just bought (20 minutes ago) an electric throw blanket for my stepdad and a fur real baby penguin for my daughter!
A Kobalt Double Drive Screwdriver for my son to give to his dad for Christmas =o)
We just bought my husband’s cousin a little fashion designer notebook. She loves to bake, and would love to send her a copy of your book! (As I already have a copy!) The Ipad is pretty stinkin’ nice too:)
I just bought a REALLY cute tote for a really cute person (can’t give it away in case I win and that special someone sees my comment :)
I bought Country Dance Wii (game) for my sister-in-law and brother! I can’t wait to play it :)
The complete Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales book for my husband :) (We watch the series Grimm together every Friday night!)
I took my dad to see “Wicked” as his Hanukkah gift on Friday :)
I recently bought a calendar for my Dad for Christmas! It’s one of those photo calendars. Every month, there’s a new sweet picture of my niece, Brynna (my dad’s only grandbaby, who is 3 months old!)
Just bought a babydoll!
WOWZA! Awesome! I just bought my 7yr old niece an etch-a-sketch. She’s recovering from a cancerous brain tumor and wants to work on her coordination. She is super sweet and can’t wait to see her face!
I bought lots and lots of sugar and flour to make lots of cookies and biscotti and cakes for Xmas gifts!
I just bought some yarn to make a scarf for my sister…but it’s so cuddly I want to keep it for myself!
An outfit for a new baby cousin!
Just 30 minutes ago, I bought a gardening book for my husband. We just bought a house an he can’t wait til spring to start working in the yard!
I bought my sister some very nice eyeshadow :)
I just bought stocking stuffers for my boys today: toothpaste, soap, balls, socks, and candy.
I bought authentic chai from Yogic Chai for my employer as a Christmas gift! Way different from Chai in a tea bag! I hope my tea loving boss will love this as much as I do!
Happy holidays to all!
L Tootle
home brew kit for my husband! can’t wait for him to make me some yummy wheat beer! :)
I bought some Legos and guitar picks for my daughters just today!
I bought my son 2 books from the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz as a part of his christmas gift
A barbie house for my niece. :)
The most recent gift I bought was for my husband. I bought him the “Leg Lamp” from A CHRISTMAS STORY. He’s been dying to have one since he was a kid.
I’m just a few hours away from Austin – wish I could have made the signing! Most recent gift would be a ceramic coated cast iron recipe book stand for my husbands Aunt for Christmas – bought for myself too =)
A coffee pot!
The most recent gift I bought was a whoopee cushion for my husband’s stocking. He’s a prankster and kid at heart. I have a feeling his high school students will be finding out what a whoopee cushion is in January. We’re only doing stockings this year and I think I have everything for him now. :)
I purchased a woopie pie maker for a friend… SANDI.
I bought my mom a new dress yesterday for Christmas! It is one of those wildcard presents that she may love or totally hate. Lets hope it’s the former!!
The most recent gift I’ve purchased is cute cartoon mugs filled with chocolate!
A radio flyer wagon for my godson & goddaughter :)
A tea set and a variety of teas for my girlfriend. One of the teas came from a mountain in Asia we visited over the summer!
I bought a photo album for my daughter! :)
I bought an ipod for my parents (:
lip gloss stocking stuffers
I bought beef jerky for my grandad!
Your cake pops are beautiful!
I just bought a bialetti moka espresso pot for my coffee loving family!!
I just purchased a subsription to Little passports for my best friends daughter…like 5 minutes ago!
I purchased a spa day for my hubby…an hour massage, pedicure, haircut, the works! Men need to be pampered too right!!! :)
A fancy (or so my husband says) pocket knife for my brother-in-law!
I bought some body butters, makeup and makeup brushes for the community giving Christmas Luncheon>
A purse….for me!
The last present I bought was a beer refill kit for my brother so he can make us some tasty homebrew :D
Pasta maker for my soon-to-be brother inlaw :)
I bought my husband an old fashioned popcorn machine for his birthday, which is the day after Christmas.
I bought pink glitter Toms for my niece!
I bought some toys for my nephews! And an Angry Birds Pig for my cousin-in-law. Squeeze it and it makes piggy noises!
I just bought a gorgeous necklace for my aunt for Christmas while I was in Savannah, GA. The charm is made from antique china from a plantation there in the 1800’s. Gorgeous!
A swarovski necklace for my girlfriend!
I bought a Christmas tree ornament for my grandson. He’s almost 2 and loves Christmas!!!
The last gift I bought was a wallet for my boyfriend.
An American girl doll for my granddaughter.
A tea set for my internship supervisor!
I bought my husband a new pair of Levi’s!
one of the things we bought our daughter is a step by step origami book & paper… she loves origami!
The most recent gift I bought was Alvin and the Chipmunks beanie babies. Going to put them in my daughter’s stockings. Thanks! Jen
I bought an ornament for my son and daughter in law. It’s a dachshund wearing a hot dog costume. It looks EXACTLY like my “Grand-Dog” Reggie wearing his Halloween Hot Dog Costume! They will love it! I’m going to paint his name and the date on it.
Some little racecars for my nephew :)
A book for my brothers
Some kitchen tools for Mom!
the most recent gift was some mini pens that i got online for my dad. he got them once at the store and loved them because he could always have one in his pocket. now, he’s been checking stores for them for months and can’t find them anywhere. i just hope he doesn’t resort to ordering them online himself before Christmas!
I purchased a box of golfballs for my husband today….but they from “from” my daughter! :)
I bought my nieces matching Muppet pjs!
Pyjamas for everybody; that’s the best way to start the new year :)
I bought my brother a Subway gift card for Christmas. It’ll cover him for few lunch times : )
a watch for my husband
Today I helped my children buy gifts for each other, and I bought racheting tiedowns for my DH. Thanks for a fun giveaway!
Love your site. So many ideas. So little time!
I purchased a camera for my husband for Christmas.
Sushi set for mom! Now, I need to get myself a sushi recipe book and we’ll be all set!
I bought my stepdaughter an ipod/iphone speaker dock system.
I bought Mellisa and Doug puzzles for my boys.
A Woody Allen box set of DVDs for a very special Jewish New Yorker in my life!
a really neat sterling siler ring with a black onyx stone made by an artist in Ireland, for my gaughter!
The last gift I bought was a Itune gift card
I bought a bottle of wine for my husband!
I purchased a nice pashmina for my mom, I hope she likes it! :)
Just bought a cute little miniature sock monkey for my little guy!
I bought myself a birthday present. A winter coat.
Today I bought 2 video games, one for my brother and one for a little boy who recently lost his father.
Lovely kate spade goodies! :)
I bought my son a book on CD that he wants so that he can listen to it on his long drives.
A gift card…not very exciting, but that’s probably why it was last!
A pretend makeup kit for my niece.
A Super Mario toy.
I bought some Tokoyo Milk soap and make-up bag for a friend! Check out the retailer – http://www.Thecrushedviolet.com!
A toy xylophone for my son!
I bought my boyfriend a seltzer making machine from my local kitchen store. Very excited to give it to him.
Thank you for the giveaway! So much fun.
And happy holidays to you!
My girlfriend reads your blog and since I discovered Threadless tees through you…bought everyone’s Christmas presents on that site
I just bought adorable earmuffs that look like 2 monkeys for my daughter :-) Happy holidays!
Got someone a Starbucks gift set (a mug, gift card and plastic cup)!!!
The last gift I bought were 6 Bath and Body Works wallflower bulbs and one plug for my boyfriend’s mom. I still have a TON to buy this Friday though when I get paid. Oye. Last minute shopping stinks.
Have a Great Christmas Everyone :)
Well, this is embarassing.
I actually just bought some animal crackers from Costco for my dad. He loves them.
Olive Garden Gift Card for Mom. Yum Yum
Shamefully, I BOUGHT some quick breads from the grocer to use for gifts for the teachers at my daughters school… I sooo should have baked them, just so hectic!
I just bought my grandma a kitchen gel mat hoping it will help her with her sore back.
Fancy sirloin steaks for our tennis coach!
My husband and I along with his brother and sister just gave my in-laws a gift certificate for a night at a bed & breakfast for their 35th Wedding Anniversary.
I bought my boyfriend a hat for Christmas
I bought my husband an ipad!
A Tarjay gift card for my oldest daughters teacher!
The last gift I bought was a box of cookies for my boss from a local bakery Pearson’s. They’ve been my favorite bakery since i was little, and I’ve spread the joy to my co-workers since they reopened a couple of years ago. Thanks for all your awesome ideas and recipes!