I’m thinking it’s about time I have another giveaway!
And the good news is… these delightful cookies have something to do with it!
Giveaway Prize:
I’m thrilled to be giving away an autographed copy of Meaghan Mountford’s cookie decorating book, Cookie Sensations!
As the creator behind these cookies and of the book Cookie Sensations, Meaghan truly is a woman of many talents! Not only is she one of the nicest people I’ve ‘met’ on the internet and an amazing cookie decorator, she’s somehow manages to find the time to blog about her sweet creations over at the decorated cookie and share daily sweet inspiration on Edible Crafts – Craft Gossip.com! And did I mention she has a little girl?!
Her story is fascinating; here’s what she says about her journey into the world of sweets and being an author:
I started working as a cookie decorator in 1998 for a new cookie shop, having never picked up a bag of frosting. I planned on staying a few months. I stayed for ten years. Not only did I love the job, but the flexible schedule enabled me to work while going through graduate school. I earned an MFA in Literature/Creative Writing and a Masters in Liberal Arts, with the hope of writing children’s books. But getting published is hard. Really, really hard. So I had the idea of writing a cookie decorating book, something I knew so well after so many years at the shop, as my gateway into the publishing world. But the book was such a challenge and joy to write, and with each passing year, I grew more and more attached to cookies. Then, after leaving the shop three years ago to have my daughter and starting the blog, I’ve delved into cupcakes, fondant, marshmallows, and so many more cookie decorating techniques, that somehow this temporary gig has consumed my life! Funny how such things work.
Well Meaghan, we’re so glad you did!
Exciting news!
Exciting news for all of us is that Meaghan is working on a new book! She says, “This book will be about so much more than cookies. I’m moving beyond piping icing and delving into decorating cupcakes, little cakes, bigger cakes, marshmallows, candy and other treats. The book will have over fifty projects for crafty sweets and is packed full of tips and techniques. I hope it will serve as a go-to resource for edible crafters. My goal is for every reader to be inspired, not overwhelmed, by the baking aisle of the craft store.”
Congratulations Meaghan! Can’t wait for it to come out!
Cookie Sensation GIVEAWAY!! …CLOSED
Congratulations to the winner, comment #942, Hailey!
Please contact me with a mailing address asap to receive your prize!
Thanks to Meaghan Mountford for hosting this giveaway and thanks to everyone who entered!! =)
So on to the giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a signed copy of Meaghan’s book, Cookie Sensations!
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HOW TO ENTER
It’s easy. 3 possible ways of winning:
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The contest is international and the winner will be chosen randomly at www.random.org. Contest closes at 7pm EST on Sunday, February 20th, 2011.
Good luck!
xo,
Marian
{Book Photographs courtesy of Jason Keefer}.
carrie hofer says
Oh I wanna win 🙂
Jeanetta DeBusk says
I would love to win this book!
Jeanetta DeBusk says
I like Sweetopia’s fb.
Karla Shackelford says
I tweeted first!…Have “Liked” Sweetopia (but really “Love” but there isn’t a love button (lol). I would love to win this book! I haven’t decorated so many cookies in all my life! I have decorated cakes for years but have fallen in love with cookie decorating! Thanks Marion!♥
Jeanetta DeBusk says
I tweeted!
Angela says
Would LOVE to win this prize! Might help this newbie out.
Kim says
I would like to win!
Diana l Keller says
1. I want to win..
Diana l Keller says
2. I liked!
Diana l Keller says
3. wow! Tweeting 2!!
Kimberly says
I “liked” you on facebook!!!
Christine Loyola says
I “liked” you and hope I win!
Kaylee Mitchison says
I would LOVE to WIN! I am a professional cake decorator starting to learn cookies! So i need all the help i can get! i think the book would REALLY help me to do this! <3
Donna Fruhstuck says
I would absolutely love to win! I love reading about culinary trade secrets. Thanks for the opportunity.
Nancy McNamara says
I’d love to win it!
Amy says
I would love to win this book!
I have already “Liked” your page over on facebook BTW 🙂
Amalia says
I have oooohhed and ahhhed over this book for so long! Would LOVE a copy!
Amalia says
I think I already liked sweetopia on fb…but I did it again..just in case:)
Jennifer Nixon says
Would LOVE to win, just like all the other amazing bakers here!
Jennifer Nixon says
Already a fan on Sweetopia Facebook! 🙂
Jennifer Nixon says
Re-Tweeted too!
andrea says
Hi,Marian,
I’m a brazilian beginner baker. your work is soooo wonderful. I´d love to win this book – unpublished here.
xo
Andrea
Sarah says
I would love to win this!
Nancy says
Me too, I want to win!
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Nancy says
I already “like” you, but I more than like you 🙂
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Nancy says
I tweeted!
sweetpudgypanda
Baseballmomma says
I would love to win!
🙂 baseballmomma
Erin Adam says
Pick me!!!
Erin Adam says
I ‘liked’ you on fb!!!
Sweetly Made says
Please make me a WINNER! I’d love to win this awesome book!
Kori says
I would LOVE THIS BOOK! Just learning. could be a big help!!
Kori says
I ‘Liked” you… but I think I already did!
Kori says
TWEETED! “tweet tweet!”
Debbie says
Who wouldn’t want to win!!!!!! I liked your fb page but wish there was a love it button and a thanks…love the cookies and thank you for sharing your delicious talents…YUMMMARROOOOOO
thelittlebakeronline says
what a great book! great site here, too 🙂
chilz says
me… me… meeeeeee (jumping up and down!). I would love to win this book (I’m already a Facebook ‘liker’)
Laura Marone says
The book looks awesome! Thanks Marian, it would be nice to win 🙂
Renae Braack says
I would love to win the book!!!
Jodi says
I’d love to win this book!
Jodi says
I’ve already “liked” you on facebook 🙂
Alicia says
I would love to win a copy of the book… but happening upon this website is awesome too! 😀
trinette says
I would LOVE to win this book!
trinette says
Already a follower on FB!
karen gfeller says
Would love to win something. Always entering contests, never win, so this would be a first. Would love to learn to decorate cookies like you and Callye. So talented, no stores in my areas carry these type books, so winning it I could take to stores and try to get them to order it, or some like it. Our closest town is 50 miles away and carry NOTHING in decorating ideas for cakes or cookies!!! PICK ME PICK ME!!!!!!
Novell says
Oh my! I’m always looking for new decorating ideas and have never really been brave enough to move beyond piped icing. I need this book!
Yvette says
I want to win!!
Yay! For giveaways
Jasmine1485 says
I’d LOVE to win this! 😀
Kate1485 at hotmail.com
Jasmine1485 says
I’m a fan on Facebook (Kate Ryan)
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Jasmine1485 says
I tweeted about it;
http://twitter.com/NTFancy/status/38911097519996928
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Maila says
I “like” you! 😉 I’d love to win this book! <3