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}.
Kim Leece says
Love, love love your cookie designs, I would love to win this book.
Esmee says
That book looks great! I hit the ‘like’ button!
Michelle Davidson says
I “like”d you (again) on Facebook
This book looks amazing!
ElizaBeth says
My “little pastry chef” and I would have a blast with this!
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I like you on FB!
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Kerryatter says
Oooh! I’d love to win this book!
Pretty please? With a cherry and sprinkles on top!!
Kim says
This book would be a great addition to the baking library!
Kim says
I’ve been a FB for a while
Laura says
Me and my big sweet-tooth would love to win this book for some decorating inspiration!
Paula C says
Being new to cookie decorating, I need all the help I can get! I just love to decorate cookies and have found myself a new hobby! 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!
Esther Freitag says
Count me in 🙂
I would absolutely LOVE to win this!!!
Paula C says
I liked you on facebook…too bad there isn’t a “love you” on facebook! 🙂
Teresa says
Yes!!! An international giveaway. I would like too much to win this book.
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Teresa says
I like you in (or on?) Facebook
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Brooke says
I would love to win!
Brooke says
You are now on my facebook pages 🙂
Sandy says
I love to win!
Sandy says
OF course I like you on FB
Sandy says
I tweeted! 🙂
tonia says
I would really like to win this book!!!!!and if i do..it would have to travel a long way…all the way to corfu,greece!!!!!yes,you have fans all over the world!!!!
tonia says
I “like” you on facebook (a long time now…) and i also retweeted!!!!good luck to me!!!
Marissa says
love the book. after my son told me he didn’t like to decorate cookie because it made his hands sticky… (what 4 yr old doesn’t like to decorate cookies???) I could use a little pick-me-up!
Marissa says
like it on fb
Lisa K says
I am a fb fan!
Caren Leifried says
I wanna win!! I have been following her blog, The Decorated Cookie, forever!! I have gotten so many great ideas from her! She is so talented!!! I did the watermelon cookies for my daughter’s first birthday and they were SO cute! 🙂
Lene says
I’d love love love to win!!! That books look absolutely amazing!
Ruth says
I have this book and LOVE it! If I were to win it I would give it to my daughter-in-law who is learning the art of the cookie.
Marci Johnson says
I would love to win this book!
Marci Johnson says
“Like” done on Facebook!
Marci Johnson says
“Tweet” Done on Twitter
Kara says
Just tweeted (karamilner)
Linda Bernstein says
I really really want to WIN the book!!!
Meredith says
I’d like to win!!
Beatrix @ 864 Cookies says
I liked your page on Facebook too! Would love to win this awesome book.
Meredith says
I “liked” you on facebook.
🙂
Linda Bernstein says
I “liked” you on facebook!!!
Linda Bernstein says
I just tweeted you on twitter!!!!
Tiffany says
I would love to win this book!!!
Tiffany says
I just tweeted! @tiffyd18
Tiffany says
I like your FB page!
Ethan Redwine says
I would love to win this book for my wife
Jane says
I would love to have the cook book!! I “liked’ the facebook page! Pick me…Pick me!!
Susan Rae says
I have been decorating cookies for many years. It is a great hobby. Would love to win this book!
Christy S says
I liked sweetopia on facebook!
Christy S says
I tweeted this on Twitter!
Paola says
I wanna it!!!!
Heather says
I would love to win!
Robin Stafford says
I “Liked” you on Facebook — and I would really “Like” this book! Thanks!!!
Yaneri says
Oh my gosh, I would love to win this!! So inspiring!!!
Yaneri