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Monday, April 21, 2008

bloggy giveaway :: a cake decorating cookbook!

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it's that time again! the quarterly bloggy giveaway! what could be better than free stuff?

this time, i'm offering a wonderful cookbook. THE CAKE DECORATOR'S BIBLE. it's awesome.

it's got recipes for fabulous cakes. it's got great pictorial step-by-step instructions for all kinds of cake decorating techniques. there are some pics here, but you can also do the "search inside" on amazon.com.

HOW to WIN it: all you have to do to is comment on this post.

i'll pick a winner randomly on April 27th. check back here to see who won, but also leave an email/blog address in your comment.

that's all!
be sure to go to bloggygiveaways.com for the list of other giveaways. there's sure to be TONS of great stuff offered.

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192 Comments:

Blogger Jenn said...

I would like to get into cake decorating! Please enter me.

April 21, 2008 11:34 AM  
Anonymous Jane said...

What a great giveaway! I would love to be entered! Thanks!


gosadleratgmail.com

April 21, 2008 11:51 AM  
Blogger KN said...

I am TERRIBLE at cake decorating…I wonder if a book would help?

April 21, 2008 12:07 PM  
Blogger Cassie said...

Ooooh! i love to bake, but I have to admit, I am a horrible decorator! To make myself feel better, I always say, "The worse it looks, the better it tastes!" But i would love to learn how to decorate cakes so I wouldn't be embarrassed to take them to a function.

April 21, 2008 12:12 PM  
Blogger CB said...

Dear random number generator thingamabob,
Please pick me. I haven't won the lottery (yet) so I think its about time my number comes up.
Sincerely,
Waiting to win

iheartcuppycakes@gmail.com

April 21, 2008 12:26 PM  
Blogger Katy said...

I love decorating cakes!!! I always make them for all my kids' bdays!! I would totally LOVE this book!!! Thank you so much for the chance!!! :)

April 21, 2008 12:31 PM  
Blogger Lizardbreath said...

Although I'm not too artistic, I love baking and have always dreamed about designing lovely cakes. I sure could use a step by step guide!

April 21, 2008 12:31 PM  
Blogger M.A. said...

Wow, I could really use the help!!

April 21, 2008 12:38 PM  
Blogger Chantel said...

Ooh, just what I need. I'll have to look it up and get one if I don't 'win' this time around!

alaskawildrose AT gmail.com

April 21, 2008 12:39 PM  
Blogger Yard Sale Princess said...

I love to get creative with cakes but I do need some help. I would love this book.

April 21, 2008 12:56 PM  
Blogger oh amanda said...

I'd love to win this for my bff who decorates cakes!

April 21, 2008 1:10 PM  
Anonymous Kimberly said...

OH MY SISTER WOULD LOVE THIS!!!! Ok, I would love to win this for myself but I can't bake to save my life (ha!). However my sister is an awesome baker and wants to open up her own business one day and this book would be PERFECT for her!!! Do I get extra credit for thinking of others? LOL!!!

I can be reached at the URL attached to my name. THANKS!

April 21, 2008 1:19 PM  
Anonymous Summer said...

Oh. Mygosh. I want this soooo bad! If I don't win it I am so buying it.

April 21, 2008 1:22 PM  
Blogger Mamacita said...

A friend and I were just talking about how we'd like to take a cake decorating class. May not have to if we have this book. :) Thanks!

April 21, 2008 1:24 PM  
Blogger Tasha said...

Would love to win! Awesome giveaway! Email addy in blog profile.
http://satwhow.blogspot.com/2008/04/bloggy-giveaways.html

April 21, 2008 2:08 PM  
Blogger SB said...

This book NEEDS me...Seriously, it does.

April 21, 2008 2:14 PM  
Blogger Jean said...

This looks awesome. I'm always trying to come up with new ideas for the kids' birthday cakes.

April 21, 2008 2:19 PM  
Blogger MoneyCommonSense said...

I would love this one! Thanks for the giveaway!

April 21, 2008 2:21 PM  
Blogger julie said...

My brother-in-law bakes beautiful cakes and would love this book..we all would benefit from this book with his yummy creations.

April 21, 2008 2:21 PM  
Blogger Niki said...

i'm a cake decorator who is always looking for new ideas!

:)

ndisilvio at gmail dot com

April 21, 2008 3:10 PM  
Blogger Crafty Carolinagirl said...

That book is too cute! I love the beehive. Please sign me up!

April 21, 2008 3:12 PM  
Blogger Kelley said...

great website....thanks for the contest

April 21, 2008 3:13 PM  
Blogger Julie and Ben said...

thanks so much! this would be so neat to win!

April 21, 2008 4:08 PM  
Blogger Misty said...

This really is the coolest part of the giveaways... finding cool, new blogs. I love your page... a lot. I subscribed and will be back because it's fantastic!
Just thought you should know!

April 21, 2008 4:21 PM  
Blogger Girl Fisher said...

I've been decorating cakes as a hobby for almost a year now, this could really help now that I'm through with classes!

April 21, 2008 4:32 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

Please add my name to the hat.

April 21, 2008 5:27 PM  
Blogger Katherine said...

I don't know how to decorate a cake, but I'd love to learn how! Enter me!

April 21, 2008 5:31 PM  
Blogger Heather said...

Cake decorating is something I pretend to do well...but help is always wonderful...this book would be amazing!

Thanks for a cool giveaway!

April 21, 2008 5:39 PM  
Blogger Lissete said...

I would love to win this! Step b step instructions PLUS photos for people like me ;)

April 21, 2008 5:55 PM  
Blogger Robin said...

I would LOVE to win this - making kids' birthday cakes is a real hobby of mine. My kids start pouring over the books months in advance, trying to decide what they want!

April 21, 2008 6:11 PM  
Blogger Rocks In My Dryer said...

No kidding...was just telling my husband this weekend I'd like to learn cake decorating. I think it's a sign!

April 21, 2008 6:13 PM  
Blogger Jenny B. said...

I would love to learn how to make a Bee-Hive cake. Enter me in, please.

April 21, 2008 6:16 PM  
Blogger The Reads said...

I would love to win this! I love trying to decorate cakes and this might make me good at it.

April 21, 2008 6:22 PM  
Blogger Becky said...

Sign me up!

April 21, 2008 6:26 PM  
Blogger Kim said...

What a great giveaway! Hope I win :-)

April 21, 2008 6:29 PM  
Blogger michelle said...

This looks like one of those books, that even if I don't manage to win, I am still going to have to pick up a copy. I wasn't familiar with it before today, but it looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing it in your giveaway post. I would love to be entered in your giveaway.

Michelle
www.northofthe49.com
michelle (at) northofthe49 (dot) com

April 21, 2008 6:41 PM  
Blogger Lesha said...

Sounds wonderful!

April 21, 2008 6:46 PM  
Blogger Jen said...

I love cake decorating! It's so much fun! :)

April 21, 2008 6:47 PM  
Blogger Mama Zen said...

I would love to win this!

April 21, 2008 6:51 PM  
Blogger Deanne said...

My daughter has a birthday coming up and this cake decorating book is just what I need for inspiration!!! Count me in for a win (please)! :)

April 21, 2008 7:04 PM  
OpenID chelley325 said...

What an awesome giveaway! I am nearing the end of my first set of Wilton classes and would LOVE this book for some ideas!

cookingcutie at gmail dot com

April 21, 2008 7:05 PM  
Blogger Sweetpeas said...

Oh that book would make a great birthday gift for my friend, count me in!

April 21, 2008 7:10 PM  
Blogger Mary said...

I love to bake. This would be awesome.

Come visit my giveaway!

April 21, 2008 7:27 PM  
Anonymous Heather said...

I have been really thinking about decorating cakes. I love baking and I love to try new things!Please enter me.

heather51681@hotmail.com

April 21, 2008 7:36 PM  
Blogger Fresh Girl said...

Oh, I would love to have that! I've just started getting into cake and cupcake decorating in the last couple of months -- that would be so helpful!

My email is: anewandafresh (at) gmail (dot) com

April 21, 2008 7:44 PM  
Blogger Amanda said...

i really want to start decorating cakes, so this would be awesome! thank you!!

April 21, 2008 7:45 PM  
Anonymous A scientist in the kitchen said...

Wow, this a great prize!

Gay
mgccarrillo AT gmail DOT com

April 21, 2008 7:51 PM  
OpenID ispeakbeanish said...

This would be good as I'll be making birthday cakes for my sweet Bean.

April 21, 2008 8:09 PM  
Blogger kristina said...

I have always wanted to learn how to decorate cakes!!

April 21, 2008 8:15 PM  
Blogger Not-as-Newlyweds said...

I received cake decorating supplies for Christmas, and this book looks like the PERFECT resource to go along with them!!

Thanks for offering a GREAT giveaway!

April 21, 2008 8:50 PM  
Blogger bren j. said...

Oh this is good timing. I'm about to start practicing for my SIL's wedding cake!

April 21, 2008 9:15 PM  
Blogger Piseco said...

Very cool! I'd love this. Thanks for the contest.

April 21, 2008 9:16 PM  
Blogger Nicole said...

this is right up my alley! thanks!

April 21, 2008 9:31 PM  
Blogger Miranda said...

Oooh! I hope I win!!

April 21, 2008 9:34 PM  
Blogger Preppy Mommy said...

how cool. i would love this. thanks

April 21, 2008 9:42 PM  
Blogger Richelle said...

How fun! Count me in, please!

April 21, 2008 9:55 PM  
Blogger Naomi said...

I would love to win this one. I can make any cake look ugly... help...

April 21, 2008 9:59 PM  
Blogger Cactusflower said...

I love to make fun cakes for my kids but need to learn more advanced techniques -- this would be so helpful!

April 21, 2008 10:46 PM  
Blogger Betsy said...

I make all my kids b-day cakes, so this would be a fun book to have!

April 21, 2008 11:02 PM  
Blogger leigh said...

ooh i love making cakes.

April 21, 2008 11:08 PM  
Blogger Martha said...

oh wow... I love to make cakes.

April 21, 2008 11:10 PM  
Blogger Trish said...

Thanks for having a giveaway - this book looks great. Please enter me in your contest.
trishtheconqueror at hotmail dot com

April 21, 2008 11:15 PM  
Blogger Melody and Doug said...

That book looks like it has great pictures on how to make cakes. I need that, lol.

www.melodyanddoug.blogspot.com

Great giveaway idea!

April 21, 2008 11:26 PM  
Blogger Crazy Daisy said...

This would be amazing! I have always wanted to learn more about cake decorating!

April 21, 2008 11:54 PM  
Blogger Geri said...

Great Blog and giveaway!!!! Thanks!

gerijones64(at)hotmail(dot)com

April 22, 2008 12:10 AM  
Blogger Ginny said...

I would love to win this book because I LOVE to bake! I like your layout by the way, antique like polka dots :)

April 22, 2008 12:16 AM  
Blogger Charmed said...

Where was this book when my boys were small and wanted that Lion King cake? lol. Please enter me.

April 22, 2008 12:21 AM  
Blogger Bunny B said...

Awesome book! I love it! Thank you for the chance to win :)

April 22, 2008 12:35 AM  
Blogger seven said...

Wow... This is right up my alley. I love decorating cakes! You should have heard me gasp when I saw that... no joke. My sister laughed at me.

April 22, 2008 12:47 AM  
Blogger Erynne said...

WHAT A GREAT GIFT! I would love something like this!

April 22, 2008 12:49 AM  
Blogger Tam said...

When I grow UP I want to be a Cake Decorator. lol I love making birthday cakes for my boys...or just everyday cakes.

April 22, 2008 2:04 AM  
Blogger Smellyann said...

Great giveaway - I'd love to win. Thanks and please visit mine, too!

April 22, 2008 2:15 AM  
Anonymous Tiffany said...

I've been wanting to get into cake decorating, so I would love to win this. Count me in! :)

April 22, 2008 2:17 AM  
Blogger the4moyers said...

Great giveaway! Thanks for offering! This sounds like such a neat cookbook!
~Tanya
the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

April 22, 2008 2:24 AM  
Blogger nor_lou said...

I have been wanting to take a cake decorating class but this would be better!

April 22, 2008 2:55 AM  
Blogger Queen Mother said...

Great giveaway! I would love to be entered.
ablkathyataol.com

April 22, 2008 4:09 AM  
Blogger Our Home Schooler and Jen said...

Ive always wanted to learn how decorate cakes
whitty4jen@yahoo.com

April 22, 2008 4:55 AM  
Blogger Amy said...

What a great prize! This would be so perfect for me sister in law. She loves making a decorating cakes, and she would love this book.

~ Amy @ Memoirs of a Mommy

April 22, 2008 6:57 AM  
Blogger Carol said...

Another cookbook I've never seen and I would love this one since I'm the worst cake baker ever. Please enter me and thank you.

actsmAThotmail.com

April 22, 2008 8:16 AM  
Blogger Rochirmil said...

My mom has just started teaching me to decorate cakes. This would be a great addition to my collection. Thank you for the chance to win!

April 22, 2008 8:41 AM  
Blogger Bonita said...

My daughter would love to have this!

April 22, 2008 9:08 AM  
Blogger Nicol said...

Oooo! How fun! I enjoy decorating cakes but haven't had much experience. Plus I run out of ideas. This would be perfect!

April 22, 2008 9:40 AM  
Blogger Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry said...

I've been wanting to learn cake decorating - what a great way to start!

Thanks!

April 22, 2008 9:49 AM  
Blogger jules said...

I just decorated my first cake!! I'd love to have a book for ideas and techniques. Thanks for entering me!!

jschonlau at gmail dot com

April 22, 2008 10:12 AM  
Anonymous TaraB in OK said...

I'm a decent cake decorator. If I don't win, I may buy this anyway!
taraharp@hotmail.com

April 22, 2008 10:56 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That beehive cake is the one my sister and I are going to attempt for our daughters' birthday co-party!!
Kristine
kvicker at hotmail dot com

April 22, 2008 10:59 AM  
OpenID lookingforlifeshumor said...

I love your blog and have added you to my blogroll! Please enter me in the cake decorating giveaway - as I LOVE to make fun cakes for all occasions!

April 22, 2008 11:06 AM  
Blogger emerzim said...

I'm a cake decorating newbie and this would be great for improving my skills!

April 22, 2008 11:12 AM  
Blogger WorldsGreatestMommy said...

What an awesome giveaway! And if I won, maybe my kids would get something other than whatever is in the case at our local grocer.

April 22, 2008 11:18 AM  
Anonymous dominique said...

YEah.. would love another cookbook

dominiquegoh[at]gmail[dot]com

April 22, 2008 11:29 AM  
Anonymous Mona said...

Thats a wonderful giveaway. Count me in!
http://zaiqa.net/

April 22, 2008 11:46 AM  
Blogger Kelly said...

Fun giveaway!

April 22, 2008 11:52 AM  
Blogger KnittinChick said...

This would move me out of the category of people who decorate with coconut... please enter me!

April 22, 2008 11:54 AM  
Anonymous Kimbrah said...

My cake decorating could use some definite help. :) I would love to win this book (and my family would love it too!)

April 22, 2008 12:47 PM  
Blogger StephanieJ said...

Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to learn more about cake decorating.

April 22, 2008 12:54 PM  
Anonymous Mandi said...

Thanks for the giveaway! Sign me up! ( :

In Christ,
Mandi

April 22, 2008 1:32 PM  
Blogger Nonnie said...

My family looks forward to my newest masterpiece each get together, so this would be wonderful!

April 22, 2008 1:35 PM  
Blogger Carolynn W. said...

This is great! Please enter me, thanks!

April 22, 2008 1:40 PM  
Blogger Wendy said...

My daughters really want to learn more about cake decorating. This would be awesome! Thanks for the chance to win!

April 22, 2008 1:47 PM  
Blogger Maureen said...

I would LOVE to win this book!

April 22, 2008 2:11 PM  
Blogger Shannon said...

This would come in so handy with all the birthdays I have to bake cakes for! I've got four boys and baby #5 on the way! Love the pictures from the book!

April 22, 2008 2:14 PM  
Blogger The Mommy said...

I love making decorated cakes!

April 22, 2008 2:17 PM