I have a sweet holiday giveaway for you today from my friend Cupcake Julie’s holiday shop… Tinsel and Twirl. Julie’s my friend who has the amazing holiday decorations for Christmas each year including the house-sized nutcrackers that she and her husband hand made (Check out this post and this one too). The first time I saw her decorations I was amazed by how many sweet-themed ornaments she had managed to find or even make! And I knew right away that my next tree would definitely have to be sugar coated.
Below are some of the ornaments on my tree right now that I have from her shop.
Ice cream cones, candy garland and cookie pops!
Cake Pops and Gingerbread houses!
Cute and colorful Gingerbread Boys… and girls!
Gumball glass ornaments.
And lots of these little guys. They’re fun and flexible and love to hang out on the tree.
Want to see more?
Here are some of her other decorations that I couldn’t resist.
So cute!
Want to sugar coat your tree, too?
Love sweet soldiers, need the cutest elves or the most adorable ornaments?
Visit Tinsel and Twirl to check it all out. If you see something you like, use discount code: BAKERELLA25 through Saturday, December 20th and get 25% off your entire order.
But wait…
I’m also giving away a $200 Tinsel and Twirl Gift Certificate for one lucky winner to shop for their favorites.
- To enter for a chance to win, just leave a comment on this post and tell me the last gift you purchased for someone.
- Deadline to enter is
Friday, December 19th, 2014 at 12 midnight ET.Sorry, Time’s Up! Winner announced below. - One lucky winner will be chosen at random and announced sometime Saturday on this post.
Good Luck!
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I’m excited to announce that the winner of the Tinsel and Twirl Giveaway is Comment #1020!
Congratulations Karen! Hope you have fun shopping all the sweet decorations and Happy Holidays!
Giveaway sponsored by me because I love this stuff.
All of the birthday cards for next year for my mom to give to all her sons, daughters, son-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchldren.
A Bose portable blue tooth speaker
I purchased a Curious George matching game for my two year old nephew.
I bought my nephew a Calvin and Hobbes book off his wish list :-) (He has excellent taste!)
Me and my friends bought a polaroid camera for our friends’ birthday. :)
The last gift I bought was for my mom, a little gift basket with her favorite cany, chocolate, and a Starbucks coffee mug! Her birthday is on the eighteenth, so I can’t wait to give it to her!
The last gift I purchased for someone was a makeup set!
Actually, I bought a treat for a lady in a wheelchair at the airport. She apparently had a two-hour layover but wasn’t mobile so we treated her.
I just purchased some gift cards today
I bought some cookie making and decorating supplies for my nephew for Christmas today. He’s very excited to get working in the kitchen.
I bought my stocking stuffers from World Market – I always buy foreign candy & toys that my kids never see any other time – things that only Santa could bring! If they ever go in that store I’ll be busted!
I bought a jacket for my wonderful husband.
Gingerbread house kit to build with my grandbaby!
I bought some retro video games for my boyfriend
:)…. I can’t wait for Christmas!!!!
The last gift I purchased were 2 SUMMER garden flags for my mother-in-law…her request, but not easy to find in December. Thankful for online shopping. :)
The last gift I bought was a gift card to The Cheesecake Factory! YUM!
I just bought gifts for my nieces! Two Target gift cards. Teenagers can be easy to shop for!
i bought a Moo Mixer for my daughter. Is a blender in a cup. She loves to mix milk with chocolate.
Bought a flash kit for my husband.
Gifts for my teacher coworkers. I made them all a stovetop Christmas spices simmer.packaage.
I bought some cozy scarves for my sister-in-law.
The last and so far only gift I bought was a KitchenAid stand mixer for my son and his fiance. Thanks!
I bought my boyfriend the DVDs box set of Harry Potter.
This stuff is so cute! I just purchased new Brooks running shoes for my husband.
I bought my niece a Goldie Blox Doll called ‘Goldie Blox Action Figure with Zipline’. It’s a girl doll that really moves around and does stuff (like ride her zip-line).
Reusable shopping bags for stocking stuffers
Boot socks for my teenage daughter… To me they are leg Warner’s! Lol who knew they would ever come back!!
What cute stuff!!
Just bought some Christmas sweets for my little brother…60 years old…still haven’t decided on the real gift but I always like to make a basket of his favorite eats & treats to go with it
I bought my soon to be born grandson a Playmobile Advent Calendar (for next Christmas)!
The last gift I purchased was a variety pack of k-cups.
A Leatherman multitool for my older brother!
a Doctor Who bracelet for my sister!
Lego blocks for my sons
I just purchased some beautiful handmade goatsmilk soaps and lip balms for my mom and grandmother. They are going to love them. And this giveaway is very cool!
I just bought a waffle maker for the whole family! I’m so excited!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
bought my hairdresser tickets to a concert in Jan 2015.
I bought candles for my kids’ teachers!
I purchased organic lavender flower buds for a waitress at a restaurant I go to. She told me she wanted to make lavender items for her friends this Christmas, but wasn’t sure where to buy them. While I was sitting there I ordered her two bags and had them overnighted so I could bring them to her the next day. It was awesome to see the look on her face :)
The last gift I bought was a bandana with cowboys on it for my firefighting brother.
I got a heart necklace for my granddaughter.
Super comfy fuzzy socks for all my sisters! :) love this shop!
A vera bradley bag for a friend :)
The last gift I bought was a $60 gift card for my brother to the 7 Line. Men are so difficult to buy for!
Christmas pajamas for my granddaughter
Just last night I bought a foot roller/massager for my husband.
The last gift I purchase for someone was to my sister. I got her a coach bag.
I got my pregnant friend a swaddling blanket.
Airplane bottles of booze for DHs stocking.
The last gift(s) were for my triplet nieces and nephew I took them to see Disney on Ice and ice skating after. This was also a gift for my sister in law so she could have a day to herself.
I bought a snowman ornament for my secret santa!
I ordered photo calendars for both my mom, and my mother-in-law. :)
A squeaky dog toy for my niece’s new golden retriever!
The last gift I purchased was gift cards to the movies for my many teenage neice and nephews.
I just purchased a watch for my mom:)
I bought a wooden truck for my son.
1 TB external hard drive & a 64 gb USB flash drive 3.0 for my son. Not very interesting gifts, but it was on his list.
Bottle of nice wine and a plush blanket for an office gift exchange!
Tea for my sister
Books!
I bought a cat coin purse for my sister!
The last gift I purchased for someone would have to be the Owl lip balms and adorable socks for my friends
Packs of cookie mix for neighbors gifts.
I got fancy soaps for my mom and aunt
A Moo mixer for my daughter. Is a cup to mix milk and chocolate. (Like a blender)
We bought stocking stuffers for our 3 kids stockings last night!
The last gift I purchased was a Princess Anna dress for my granddaughter’s 4th birthday
I bought personalized stationery for my boyfriend!
Bought play doh for my daughter.
A ball pit for my dog gypsy
I just bought some gifts today on my lunch break: Christmas socks!
The last gift I bought was flat screen tv for my wonderful deserving grandfather.
christmas socks for my husband and sons
Nail polish for a friend.
I just bought my husband a key finder because he’s always losing them.
oops forgot to fill out my name and email! those ornaments are just too adorable! i bought an llbean sweat shirt for my husband over the weekend.
I finally, finally found my husband a cool Santa Cruz sweatshirt that he’s been wanting- it had to be zip up! Thanks for a chance to win– such beautiful ornaments, oh my!
those ornaments are just too adorable! i bought an llbean sweat shirt for my husband over the weekend.
I purchased a Veteran’s Day gift for Dad.
I hate to admit this but I bought a gift card for my brother! I never know what to get him so I just let him choose his own gift. Easy peezy :-)
I bought a home made scarf for my neighbour.
I bought my friend a snowglobe!
The last gift I purchased was for my daughter about an hour ago when I bought a GoPro Hero. She’s going to love it!
I bought my teachers a gift.
fleece leggings for my mom!
The last gift I brought was Christmas gifts 4 my nieces and nephew and boyfriend
I ordered a book for a colleague
tea cups for my friends!
I just bought a bucket of indoor “snow” balls for my family to throw around on Christmas morning!
I bought my niece an artist pencil set in a wooden case for Christmas.
Love, love, LOVE the ornaments!
The last gift I bought was a pair of jeans for my 20 year old nephew. He only owns one pair of pants/jeans. WHAT!?! I thought to myself…who owns only one pair and doesn’t say anything about it? He’s a great kid. He’s a kind and hard-working go getter. He earned all A’s in his college courses this semester. I’m so proud of him :)
A cute toy for my dog. It’s interactive, she has to find the squirrels inside of a log/tree. It’s so cute.
We got a darling personalized ornament for our grandson
Cheers
I BOUGHT THE 1951 VERSION OF EBENEZER SCROOGE DVD
A food dehydrator for by daughter. Hope she can make healthy diabetic snacks.
Got my oldest a remote control car.
I just bought a pizza peel for some dear friends
A locket for my mother for Christmas. These ornaments are gorgeous–and fun!
For my favorite cook a grilling pan!
a vintage cocktail bar set!
I buy my little niece a hot pink leotard with tutu for her ballet class.
I just ordered a “Ruby Slippers” necklace that will come in a Wizard of Oz box. They are for a dear friend. I would like one myself , lol :-)
I bought some paper mache nesting boxes so I could make a cute snowman for a friend. And books for my sister and her hubby.
I bought golf balls and cologne for my dad! Love that little snowman ornament with the cake ball on his head
I bought my mother-in-law a watch.
I bought my son the *amazing* robot toy he’s been begging me for. But he doesn’t get it until Christmas. :)
I just bought a set of biscuit cutters for my Mom.
I just bought my brother a grown-up messenger bag – he starts teaching college classes as part of his doctorate program next semester! Proud sister here :)
Finished out the Christmas shopping with some candy for stockings.
I bought a book for my dad!
I bought my husband coffee beans.
I just bought my mother a vegetable spiralizer!
I purchased Mickey Mouse nutcrackers for my twin grandsons and a Minnie Mouse nutcracker for my granddaughter
Thank you,
Cyndi
The last gift I bought was a self-warming blanket (no batteries or wires) for my mom!
I bought a light saber for my nephew:)
Just ordered some plush ‘snowballs’ for my niece and nephews Christmas in California.
Mug and tea ball, plus made cookies that are good to dunk in tea. I like to give as much as get.
I got my daughters some new Barbie dolls
A diffuser for a friend
Bought my son the record he wanted!
Toys for my nephew
I bought 5 green cars for my son…he has reminded me everyday that he hopes Santa brings him “5 green cars. New ones.” :)
I bought a sports book for my husband…
Just bought a lavender plant for my beautician.
Popcorn and candy for a movie loving coworker.
Stocking stuffers for my kids!
Bought grandson new floor mats for his new car. He will be 16 on Feb. 2, 2015.
pashmina scarves from World Market for two of my friends!
i bought a kate spade purse for my best friend!
I bought my sister hello kitty salt & pepper shakers for her new apartment :)
I just bought socks for my mom and sister this morning!
Pogo Stick for my daughter
Bought myself a pair of cute new boots, a girl has to take care of herself too!
A scarf for my best friend for 14yrs :)
Gift cards
just bought one of my best friends her secret santa present, a starbucks holiday mug and an ugly christmas sweater!
happy holidays!!
I purchased stocking stuffers for my children–candy and things like little books and erasers.
Just went to the store for a little wooden car for a friends baby.
I bought cookie cutters.
I just bought a beautiful blanket today as a Christmas gift! Thanks for the giveaway, those are beautiful ornaments!
The last gift we bought was Toy Story 2 for a toy drive!
I bought a phone charger for my daughter
A marching compass for my son.
I bought a boston terrier pillow for my daughter.
Just bought a makeup case for son #2’s girlfriend. (Hope we can describe her differently next year!!)
I bought a portable external battery charger for my mom to use when she’s playing her games on her tablet.
I just got some ornaments from Cupcake Julie for my kids :)
I bought a take apart car (with a toy drill) for my 3 year old daughter!
I bought a goalie shirt for my nephew.
gift sets from Bath & Body Works for my nieces
2 vivofit bracelets for my sister and brother-in-law
Actually…baking ingredients to send kolachky and Christmas cookies to a friend who has had a very difficult year.
me and my kids went out last weekend and bought stuff to send to the soldiers in AFGHAN. My son was stationed there last Christmas and he loved getting presents. So we bought clothes long johns, tooth paste, etc..The stores they have there on base are bare minimal. We just wanted to let them have a Happy Holidays to the men and women who serve our country..SEMPER FI mom
I finished my Christmas shopping yesterday! My last purchase was for my (always hard to shop for) dad. I got him a backpack picnic basket that holds meal/wine stuff for two. Whew!
Omg-those ornaments are to die for! Last gift I bought was for my 88 yr old mother in law. PJ’s, the thickest lounge socks I ever saw, lotions, and a puzzle. Quite an assortment I know, but she can use all as she is in a nursing home.
I bought stocking stuffers for my husband and daughter. Can’t wait to see their faces on Christmas morning!
Candy and gift cards for my staff!
A spa kit for my roommate!
A jar of Vermont Maple Mustard
candy canes!
I bought my son his own 1st acoustic guitar.
The last gift I bought was a Golden State Warriors chair for a secret santa gift. It was off my pick’s wish list.
The last present I bought was a canister set for my sister.
Purchased a coffee maker for my hubby.
The last gift I purchased was an electric blanket for my son.
I made raspberry loaf bread for my friends and gave the mini loaves out as holiday gifts. Raspberries came from my garden!
I just ordered a Kindle Fire for my daughter.
Tickets to The Nutcracker for my whole family.
I bought my nephew a birthday present and my new niece a ‘welcome to the world’ present!
These are the most adorable ornaments ive seen. I love the elf on a shelf!
as a family we chose a family on an angel tree and had sooo much fun shopping for them and wrapping all their presents up and the kids even using some
of their own money to help the needy.What a great experience for them to learn the true spirit of giving
I bought a copy of Vincent Price’s cookbook, A Treasury of Great Recipes. Yes, that Vincent Price! It’s out of print now but available on Amazon. I got it for my friend’s housewarming gift. He’s a horror fan.
Last gift I bought was the Dolphin Tale 2 movie for my daughter!
A shirt for my uncle.
Bought a cowboy belt for little boy getting his first pair of boots for Christmas!
I’m doing a Secret Santa thing at work so I bought some hot cocoa, a picture frame, a reusable bag and a giftcard for that.
I just matching bracelets for me and my sister
The last gift I purchased was new shoes for my daughter.
I bought a Mickey Mouse shirt for my daughter who works for Disney. Go figure….
A set of EOS lip balm for my friend in NH…and peppermint bark.
The last gift I purchased was kitchen utensils.
The Day the Crayons Quit for my niece.
Bought a terrarium ornament just last night for my daughter to give to her grandmother.
Just bought some Frye boots for my daughter..now I really want a pair!
I bought my husband his birthday present and some games for my son for Christmas!
Just bought a hand lotion gift set for my daughter-in-law.
I purchased a whole bunch of gifts for my kids teachers.
The last gift I bought was a book for my father-in-law!
The last gift I bought was hot wheels and a travel mat for my great nephew.
The last present I got for someone was my sister. I got her a 1 pound ressecs peanut butter cup.
My sister found out she’s having a baby girl, so I just bought some cute outfits for the little peanut!
A microphone for my little diva.
A book “Democracy: The God That Failed” for my boyfriend, who is really found of politics, economy and all of this stuff :)
Sees candy for my acupuncturist and my neighbor.
Stocking stuffers for my parents :)
Those are super cute ornaments! The last gift I purchased was a necklace for my sister-in-law!
I bought a spa treatment for my mom last Christmas.
The last gift I purchased was a mini bowling set for my 18 month old niece that I cannot wait to play with her ! :) Thanks for the opportunity.
Yummy-licious!!
Guerlain sparkly spray for my mom :)
I’ve been spoiling my niece and nephews, so naturally the last gift was for them! Thanks Bakerella!
Cordless headphones so my husband can work out without worrying aboout cords