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.
A pair of Fleece lined jeans for my dad to keep him warm :)
I bought some Legos for my son’s 5th birthday!
I bought jogger pants for my daughters.
I got my brother a UGA sweatshirt and my fiance a VT notepad! To add to the already existing list of gifts…
Just bought Target gift cards for my volunteer staff in the bookshoppe at church, and a book for one of my best friends.
I bought a cookbook for my niece who is just getting interested in cooking & baking and a lighted magnifying glass for my 93 year old mother.
Today I finished up my stocking stuffer list for my husband, kids and grandkids. Just a few more things to go then I’ll be done. Except for the wrapping part. Ugh!
I bought my husband a new pocket knife
I just purchased a shirt for my hubby.
The last gift I gave away was Cirque du Soleil Tickets
monogramed stationary for my sister who also is my best friend.
Perfume for my mom
Bought gift cards for a few foster kids for our school’s giving tree.
Boots for my father.
A 3D horse picture for my son.
I bought a soft, fluffy little bed for my bunny! He loves to sit in and on top of things rather than on the bare hardwood floor. He’s chewed up his old cat bed, so he’ll enjoy something fresh, clean, and new to lounge on!
I just bought a Justice gift card for my oldest niece.
I just bought an osmo toy for my kids that you hook up to their ipad!
I got my sister a camera bag that she’s been eyeing for awhile.
I just bought some books today for my niece…and maybe a few for me, too!
I just bought a musical puppy for a friends (yet to be born) baby.
A keepsake ornament for my Uncle
Just bought Robert Downey Jr Sherlock Holmes’ movies for my hubby.
Snapback for my sister!
Bought some Christmas lotions and lip gloss from Ulta for my niece!
Bought some Christmas lotions and lip gloss from Ulta for my niece!
Starbucks gift cards for by brother and sister-in-law.
Books for my nieces and nephews
My husband works for the City of Fullerton and each year his department helps a family out for Christmas. This year the donations weren’t as much as other years for the family of 5 with a new two week old baby. So now that I have two in college (who are working) we all decided as a family to give a little extra. All the family asked for was clothes, so we bought diapers and sweet little outfits for the baby and more clothes for the rest of the family. Does my heart good to know my girls know the true meaning of Christmas is giving!!
Food gift card for someone in need.
Just picked up a few necklaces last night to add to my mom’s Christmas gift.
Bought a sweet holiday sweater for my daughter.
I bought my fiance a photo book from our trip this summer as a surprise for Christmas.
remote control helicopter for nephew, gotta love december bithdays.
Bought some lego’s for my daughter.
A bunny ornament for my daughter
A video game for my fiance :)
Our son has a new-serious girlfriend at college. Due to schedules and distance we haven’t met her, but I’ve been picking up little things to put in a gift bag for her. Yesterday it was her favorite purple nail polish!
Wal-mart was offering free shipping the other day on any order so I decided to buy some K-cups for my mom there just so I didn’t have to go into the store!
I just picked up some chocolate sweets for my daughter’s teachers.
I picked up gift cards for my kids’ teachers. Merry Christmas!
We picked up a Mickey Mouse video for Christmas as a gift for our grandson yesterday.
I BOUGHT NAIL POLISH FOR A CHINESE AUCTION IN CHRISTMAS COLORS AND NEW YEAR COLORS!
So cute! Last gift I gave was for a gift exchange at work – a scotch tape dispenser in the shape of a high heel!
Matching toy pram strollers for my girls and their doll babies.
A “First Year Together” ornament for my son and new daughter-in-law!
I just bought some Legos for boys via Operation Santa Claus. So excited to mail them out.
Happy Holidays!
Jessica
Actually an ornament for my Dad! :)
I bought sparkly sequined slippers for my sister.
I think the last gift I purchased was an art set for each of my children for Christmas.
I bought a LaLaLoopsy doll for our friends daughter.
Just bought my husband a pair of golf shoes!
I bought a book about Santa coming to Michigan for my grandson.
I bought a hat for my best friend :)
Portable air compressor for my husband.
The last gift I purchased were sneakers for my sister! :)
The last gift I bought was a baby gift for one of my college friends who just had an adorable baby girl last month. So fun!
I purchased 2 BLUE vacuums and 2 harmonicas for my kiddos. :)
A stuffed animal for a child.
a box of candy for my grandmother
I bought popcorn and a movie gift card for all of my coworkers.
I just bought a gift certificate for a blow dry at the Dry Bar!!
The last Christmas gift I purchased was a pair of socks. These will be going to the homeless as our office building is making a collective effort for those less fortunate than ourselves.
Last night I went Christmas shopping; got gifts for my son, daughter in law and hubby.
I just purchased a gourmet spice set for our favorite farmers!
hello kitty cafe play kitchen & hello kitty cookbooks!
Bought a watch for my husband on Sunday
I bought an Ipod for my sister
but when she opened the box there was several socks in it.
A watch for my husband.
I just bought Starbucks gift cards for our mail carriers!
The last gift I purchased was a purple sweater for my husband!
Hello! The last gift I bought was a Lego Hero Factory for my son. Kisses.
I bought the Fablehaven series for my book loving daughter.
Western shirts for two precious boys.
I bought craft supplies and made snowmen ornaments for my 20 Kindergarten students :)
what cute stuff! Just bought my last gift-a sweater for my mom.
I just bought paint for my kids’ stockings.
I just purchased Belly Buds for my expectant sister-in-law!
Last gift I bought was a blu ray player for my mother-in-law….so she can watch our wedding video !!
Just bought a last minute stocking stuffer for my newly licensed teen- a phone carger for the car. These ornaments are TOO cute!
Gift cards. Thanks so much for the fun giveaway those ornaments are sweet!
The last gift I purchased was for my Granddaughter, her birthday (and her mothers) is December 27th. My daughter always puts up a “Birthday tree” which is silver, has a crown at the top and a fluffy pink boa at the bottom. It is decorated with all kinds of shiny ornaments and glittery ornaments like cupcakes, ice cream cones and animals. I purchased a silver yorkie with a bright pink scarf for her tree! Tinsel and Twirl ornaments would be an excellent addition:)
I bought a tea organizer stand for my little sister who loooooooooves tea!!
I bought a Frozen Beach towel for my friend’s little girl.
A KidKraft train set for my two grandchildren for their room at grandma’s.
The last thing I bought, actually, I didn”t buy it!! After my husband passed a few months ago, (he was a bible scholar) I wondered what to do with all of his bibles. We have 13 grands and I decided to give the older ones each one of his bibles. They loved him so much and he loved them with all of his heart. I personalized each bible with a special message for each grand. I cannot wait to watch them open up the most precious gift of all this year.
Last night I went shopping for my wonderful spouse. After 32 years, I still get excited shopping for him at Christmas. He is my tinsel & twirl (lol).
The Lego Movie for my daughter.
I bought monster high dolls for my daughters!
The last gift I bought was for my mom. I bought her a beautiful shell bowl to make salad.
GPS for my uncle
I am purchased necklases for my daughters from a sweet friend that donates the proceeds to help stop human tracking.
I bought my Dad a new book he’s been wanting and a model airplane kit. He used to do the model kits all the time when I was younger and I think he’d love to do it again.
I purchased a case of make-up for my niece, Madison!
The last gift I bought was for my husband- a copper mug
The last gift that I purchased for someone was a giftcard for my Dad.
A drill!
Lego Ninjago dvd for my 7 year old son.
These are the cutest EVER!
The last gift I bought was a pair of guardians of the galaxy leggings for my daughter.
I just got my mother a Christmas gift – but I can not say what it was because she reads your blog, too!
I gave my son a pumpkin pie recently. :)
The last gift Bought were a series of books for my son. He is going to be so excited when he opens them! :)
A remote control truck!
Last gift I purchased was probably a whole stack of Christmas gifts online. These included a toy for our family dog back home who passed away on Sunday. Her toy is being donated to a no kill shelter so it at least brings one puppy joy this year.
Bibles for the needy.
I bought a set of binoculars for my son.
A pink reindeer snow angel for my closest friend…It was too cute not to buy for her!
A pink reindeer snow angel for my closest friend…It was too cute not to buy for her!
I got a nice dress for my sister <3
I bought my brother a shirt and fluffy socks yesterday ^_^
I bought a watch to give my wife for Christmas!
The last gift I purchased was a stocking stuffer for my mom…a new fleur de lis doormat for her new home
My husband and I bought a new violin for a little girl in his school!
I bought some books for my husband.
T-shirt for the hubby
I bought an ornament for my niece’s collection.
Ariana Grande Concert Tickets for the little sister :)
My friend just got engaged and I bought her some bridal magazines in a little wedding planning care package.
An Ott magnifying floor lamp for my mother in law.
Today I bought my husband the book “darth vader’s little princess”. My daughter wrapped it up and wrote that it is from them :)
I just bought my husband a Captain America figure. Yeah, it’s a little silly, but it will be fun to see my honey’s excitement on Christmas morning!
Thanks for your generosity, Bakerella!
I took my girls to shop for their grandmother, brother and I, tonight. It was great.
Stocking stuffers for my friends
The last gift I bought was a braided leather bracelet for my mom. She’s had her eye on it for a while and today it finally came back in stock after selling out months ago!
Books–always books for my daughter.
Those decorations are so adorable!!!!
I just bought a Spalding basketball an hour ago for my friend so I can show him who’s the boss we play ;)
Having a wonderful time helping Santa pick things out for my nieces – ages 9, 5 & 4 months
I bought my niece some shopkins!!!
Presents for my friend’s twin boys that turned one, my other friend’s 2 year old and four month old boys , and another’s five month old little girl. I was exhausted!
A necklace for my godchild.
I bought a modem for my brother.
Flannel sheets for the kids.
I bought dresses for my granddaughters.
I just gave a magazine subscription (HGTV) to my sister. She’s always stealing mine when she comes over.
Headphones for my husband! So I can have some peace & quiet!
Last gift I bought was an Eiffel tower music box for my roommate!
Last gift I bought was a tie pin for my floormate.
Last gift I bought was a FSU heritage banner for my sister.
Brought homemade fudge to a friend!
A book and socks for my great nephew and great niece!
Nice shirt and sweater because he was in the Austin flood last year and lost almost everything, including a lot of his clothes. I really didn’t care how much it was going to cost though
Omggggg I’m in love w these decorations!
My last gift purchased was a hello kitty cookbook!
I bought some Zoya nail polish (it’s really good stuff FYI) for my aunt. I think she’ll love it!
I bought a jewelry box for my sister.
I bought Christmas picture ornaments for my family members =)
I bought a tent to do puppet shows for my granddaughter. And headphones for my grandsons for their XBOX.
A toaster oven for my mom
My mom got spoiled with my KitchenAid mixer, and now that I’m moving out and taking it with me, she got really sad. Bought her a brand new one for Christmas, so can’t wait to show her!
makeup set for my sister
The last gift I bought was a Food processor & super cute apron for my sisters Christmas gift.
I just bought 10 gifts for each of my closest friends at school since we’ve all been struggling through the term, and I hope it’ll lift their spirits a bit to make it through the final push. I kept everything short and sweet, valuing simplicity and thoughtfulness over something over-commercialized, and took the time to plan each gift unique to who they truly are, so I hope they find as much joy in opening each package as I had preparing it for them! I just love christmas and the happy feeling surrounding everything, and wish everyone a happy holiday and best of luck in this giveaway!!!! Merry christmas!!!!
The last present I bought was a wristlet my niece loved while we were shopping. Why? Just because I’m her Aunt and she’s a lovely person!
I just bought a ton of chocolates for all my awesome neighbours!!!
The frozen character set
A nice bottle of scotch for my dad and a bottle of port for my mom. They put me through college, so now I’m trying to show them I appreciate them by getting them solidly nice gifts.
A book for my daughter.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Crafting punch outs.
a couple opi nail polishes for one of my daughters because she loves those…
I just bought some baking things for my secret Santa!
Well, I just bought some Christmas Eve pjs for my daughter! :-)
Legos for my son!
I bought a Princess Sophie costume dress for a little girls 1st birthday!
Just bought a bracelet for my favorite cousin. :-)
Just bought a jacket for my husband for Christmas.
The last gift I purchased for someone was a laptop case for my niece’s new laptop last night! It wasn’t the most exciting gift I’ve purchased this season, but it was the last thing on my list!
I just bought an electric blanket for the hubby! I guess it’s technically for me too!
I just bought a life size barbie doll for my 4 yr old granddaughter
I bought a watch for my fiancé for christmas :)
I just bought a rainbow loom for my SIL
Love this stuff. I bought a flying tinkerbell fairy for my grand daughter.
IPhone 6 Plus for my husband
I purchased a set of Amelia Bedelia books for my daughter!
I bought my daughter some sugar free Nutella called Nuti-light! I am hoping it is really good!
It was a Starbucks gift card for my coffee loving friend.
Shot gun shells for my nephew. He has decided at 12 he is the great white hunter…..lol
I just bought a silver necklace with an itsy bitsy diaper pin pendant for my sweet daughter in law who’s pregnant with our first grand baby. Hope she doesn’t read this, lol.
I can’t tell you because I bought it for my husband and he’s sitting right next to me :)
I bought margaritas mixers for my secret Santa at work.
The last gift I bought was for my dog, Zoey… a subscription to Barkbox! Yay! Presents year round!
The last gift I purchased…does it count buying baking supplied so I could make gluten free cake balls for my gluten allergic (ex)coworker as a going away gift? :D
the last gift i bought was a little bird ornament for my friend!
The last gift I purchased was a lavender vanilla candle from Bath & Body Works for my Little in my sorority :)
Bought a turquoise tea kettle my daughter wanted!
Bought a remote control helicopter for my son tonight! He will love it!
I just got matching jammies for the family including the dogs.
Swooped in and bought a looper pedal for my guitar playing son!
Would love to win this for my mom!
I bought my daughter Christmas Eve pjs–flannels with flamingos and air stream trailers–her favorites!
Homemade chewy chocolate mint cookies for my co-workers!
Soooo cute!! The last gift I purchased was for my mother. She wanted some dishes!
My son eats hot cheetos all the time. I bought him enough bags to fill a big box! He will be so excited, wondering, lol.( don’t worry he will like them too!) I can’t wait to get a laugh.
A lipstick for my sister.
I bought a KitchenAid mixer for my sister!
Those ornaments are too cute!! The last gift I bought was a bouquet of roses for my darling on our anniversary last week! :D
I bought Curious George books for my nieces and nephews!
A bracelet for my daughters awesome teacher
A medical set for pretend play for my son :)
I purchased an adorable but “ugly” sweater for my 20yr old son!
I bought furniture for my daughter’s dollhouse!
The last gift I bought was a watch for my hubby!