Monday, December 15, 2008

A Few of My Favorite Things

I’ve been having a lot of fun when it comes to cupcakes and I want to share with you a few of my favorite cupcake-related items from the past year. So, read on and then we’ll have a little guessing giveaway for some of them.

sprinklescupcakes
I think most of us have heard about Sprinkles Cupcakes and if you’re like me you’re waiting with milk in hand until they decide to open one up in your area. Well, here’s the next best thing. It’s their red velvet cupcake mix. I haven’t actually tried the mix because I can’t bear to open the super-cute packaging. However, I did try the real thing when traveling to Dallas this year. And, yes… it was totally worth the car I rented and twenty minute drive from my hotel just to do a taste test. (Don’t tell anyone I did that.)

Sprinkles Cupcakes locations

apron
The pattern, the bows, the pockets, oh… the cuteness. I just can’t stand it. This Jessie Steele Apron is full of fun and funk. So who cares what your cupcakes look like because all eyes will be on you when you wear this in the kitchen.

Get a Jessie Steele Apron

bakingcups
Brown. Yes, brown. Who knew this color would be so popular when it comes to cupcakes. But apparently these things are hard to get your hands on. Thank goodness I can order them online from the Confectionery House because now I’m hooked.

Get your own brown baking cups.

cakespy
The picture of sweetness… cupcake cartoons from Cakespy. I think I have six of these little drawings now. And each one puts a smile on my face. Order one of your very own from Jessie Oleson’s etsy store or just keep up with the cuteness on the Cakespy website.

Buy Cakespy Artwork

cupcakepopcutter
Here is the exact cutter I use to make the Cupcake Pops. I have tried a few other kinds, but for some reason, this one works best for me. It comes in this cute set of 12 decorative cutters from Williams-Sonoma. I don’t think you can get them online, but I have found them recently at more than one Williams-Sonoma retail store.

Find a Williams-Sonoma near you.

cupcakecourier
36 cupcakes. three trays. one courier. PRICELESS! This is the best cupcake courier I’ve come across and, let me tell you why. Not only does it hold 36 cupcakes, but if you take the trays out, you can even use it for a cake. But here’s the best reason. I use it to keep my cupcake and cake pops covered. It’s tall enough that I can put my styrofoam block on the bottom and keep them covered without having to wrap them individually in treat bags and ribbon. Like I said, PRICELESS!

Get a Cupcake Courier

cupcaketshirt
This super sassy cupcake t-shirt from bakelove.com is another one of my favorites for this year. And, it has nothing to do with the fact that I’m selling these. Even if I wasn’t selling these, I would still think they’re super-cute. Did I mention that I’m selling these?

Order a cupcake t-shirt.

HelloCupcake
Karen Tack is a genius. And it shows on every page of this cupcake decorating book that she co-authored with Alan Richardson. So take your cupcakes up a notch in cuteness and try one of the awesome decorating ideas from the book, Hello, Cupcake!.

Get a book.

cupacake
This might be my favorite. It’s so simple and smart. Just tuck a cupcake in and snap the container shut. Shake it, turn it upside down, toss it. No problem. Open it back up and your cupcake is just as cute as it was when you made it. Perfect for a packed lunch or even an afternoon snack at work.

Contain Yourself.

Okay, you’ve seen my cupcake faves. Now, let’s play a little game. Below are nine cupcakes with five different prizes listed on the bottoms. Get a good look. I’m getting ready to turn them over and mix them all up.

The FIVE prizes up for grabs are:
Brown Cupcake Baking Cups
Cupcake T-shirt
Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix
Cupcake Container
Cupcake Pop Cutter

prizes

Okay, here they are all mixed up. I wonder which prize is under which number. You’ll have to wait to find out. Oh, the suspense.

numbers

Guessing Giveaway
Here’s how to play:

  • Pick a number (just one) and leave your pick in the comments with a link to your website or blog profile so I can contact you if you win.
  • And just for fun, list what you hope you could win from the FIVE prizes listed below. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be a match. I’m just curious.
Cupcake T-shirt
Brown Cupcake Baking Cups
Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix
Individual Cupcake Container
Cupcake Pop Cutter
  • The deadline to enter is Wednesday, December 17th at midnight.
  • I will announce the winners sometime Thursday night… That’s right I said winners. There will be five (5). Yippeee!
  • The winners will be chosen at random using random.org’s integer generator.
  • Once the winners are picked, I’ll reveal the number they chose and the prize behind that cupcake. Now, theoretically, the winners could all choose the same number, but I’m crossing my fingers that there will be one winner for each of the five different prizes shown.

So take a guess and play for a prize!

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Lila said...

Number 4.

The cupcake pop cutters. Thanks!

December 15, 2008 11:34 AM
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Becky said...

I’d have to pick number 7, and I love all of the items! I think my favorite would be the cupcake pop cutters, but I love them all!

Thanks for telling us about the cupcake currier, I’m always trying to find a way to take more than 18 cupcakes on the road…MUST HAVE!

Hello Cupcake is my favorite cupcake book too!

December 15, 2008 11:39 AM
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kuromashi said...

My pick is #5 and I would love to win the cupcake cutters please please!

Thanks for running such an awesome website! :)

December 15, 2008 11:42 AM
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Beat said...

Lucky number three! And I’d like to win the cupcake pop cutter, if I could only pick one.

December 15, 2008 11:44 AM
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Kourtney said...

# 6 for me. Hope it’s the shirt because I love to represent my love for cupcakes when I am out and about!

December 15, 2008 11:46 AM
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zi-82 said...

I’m going to pick lucky #3.

I’ve never had a Sprinkles cupcake either so I think I’d pick the mix out of those 5 prizes. They all sound wonderful though! :)

http://zi-82.livejournal.com/

December 15, 2008 11:49 AM
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Brittney Galloway said...

I pick the number 2!

And the cupcake pop cutters!

http://www.witheagerhands.blogspot.com

December 15, 2008 11:50 AM
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alice said...

Number 5! :D

I truely would be so happy with any of those things. Perhaps the cupcake cutters edges out in front though?

December 15, 2008 11:51 AM
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rainbowdarling said...

I have to go with 3 on this one! :) They all look fantastic.

December 15, 2008 11:51 AM
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Chellie said...

6…
I would pick the cupcake shirt

December 15, 2008 11:54 AM
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Min said...

Let’s see. Number 6. (:
I would like the cupcake container or book.

December 15, 2008 11:55 AM
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Anonymous said...

i pick number 9!

i’d like the cupcake pop cutter or the sprinkles cupcake mix as i don’t get it here in Australia =)

my email address is greatone_greattwo@hotmail.com

December 15, 2008 11:55 AM
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Chris said...

I guess #5!!

I bet that Sprinkles mix is delicious, but that cupcake carrier would be so handy! My cupcakes always get messed up during transportation!! Btw, been reading for a while, love the blog!

http://www.hungupon.blogspot.com

December 15, 2008 11:56 AM
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sweetteaintexas said...

Let’s go with lucky #9.
Any of your prizes would be awesome. Thanks for doing this!!

http://sweetteaintexas.wordpress.com/

December 15, 2008 12:03 PM
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nitareeny said...

hmmmmm…. gonna go with number 8
I love them all so whatever I won would be wonderful

December 15, 2008 12:06 PM
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Steph said...

I’m picking 3! I’m hoping for the Cupcake Pop Cutter!! Those are just too cute.

December 15, 2008 12:08 PM
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sweetpotato said...

I choose 8!

Awesome giveaway!
Hmm, if I had to pick, I’d choose the cupcake pop cutter or tshirt :)

December 15, 2008 12:09 PM
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Bria said...

I pick number 4 and I hope its an individual cupcake holder!

http://www.let–them–eat–cake.blogspot.com

December 15, 2008 12:10 PM
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Kelly said...

#1

The cupcake courier and the cutter both caught my eye but any of them would be great!

Thanks for doing this!

December 15, 2008 12:13 PM
220
Anonymous said...

I pick number 5. I guess because it was in the middle. I would like to win the cupcake mix, just because

December 15, 2008 12:13 PM
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Tracey said...

#8, please! :)

December 15, 2008 12:14 PM
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annemarie said...

Number 1 never wins so I will take number 1 with hopes of proving this wrong! I love all the prizes but I would take the cupcake cutter. a.haun@sbcglobal.net

December 15, 2008 12:15 PM
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Danielle said...

I choose number 7 it has to be lucky right RIGHT!!

December 15, 2008 12:17 PM
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Ashley's Cakes and More! said...

#4 cupcake pop cutters!
http://ashleyscakesandmore.blogspot.com/

December 15, 2008 12:18 PM
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Wammy said...

Ahing would be more than wonderful! But I will choose #9 because that was out son’t high schoool football nnumber. Go #9.

Wammy
the ellis family cincinnait
http//:theellisfamilycincinati.blogspot.com

December 15, 2008 12:19 PM
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Melody said...

#6….I really want the Sprinkles cupcake mix.

I’ve never had one so this would be my taste test.

December 15, 2008 12:19 PM
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Jessica said...

I guess nuber 7! I amm crossing my fingers for Cupcake Pop Cutter. I would get tons of use out of it!!!!

December 15, 2008 12:20 PM
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sicookie said...

I choose number 6. I’d love the t-shirt. It’s too adorable!

http://www.sweettothecorecookies.com

December 15, 2008 12:20 PM
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Mommy's Kitchen said...

#3 the cupcake curiour is awesome. If i had to pick it would be that one. I dont ever have anything to transport cupcakes in.

December 15, 2008 12:22 PM
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Michelleigh said...

Hmmm…4!

I’m hoping for the brown cupcake papers! Those are cool! :)

http://lifeandtimesofmichelle.blogspot.com/

December 15, 2008 12:26 PM
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Theldara said...

Um.. 3! Three is a good one, yes :)

jenn at blackninjakitty dot com.

December 15, 2008 12:26 PM
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Renée said...

I pick number 4! and my fav is the cupcake pop cutter because you always make them look so darn cute!

P.S. Blogger gave me an error when I first tried to comment so I hope this doesn’t go in twice!

December 15, 2008 12:27 PM
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m?d?lina said...

Number 5 :)and the Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix

-Madalina
htt://www.duhlicious.com

December 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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tara said...

i pick #9, and im hoping for the apron or the cupcake mix….although they are all lovely :)

tara
http://www.imagesofgrace.wordpress.com

December 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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m?d?lina said...

Number 5 :)and the Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix

-Madalina
htt://www.duhlicious.com

December 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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m?d?lina said...

Number 5 :)and the Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix

-Madalina
htt://www.duhlicious.com

December 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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m?d?lina said...

Number 5 :)and the Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix

-Madalina
htt://www.duhlicious.com

December 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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m?d?lina said...

Number 5 :)and the Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix

-Madalina
htt://www.duhlicious.com

December 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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m?d?lina said...

Number 5 :)and the Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix

-Madalina
htt://www.duhlicious.com

December 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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m?d?lina said...

Number 5 :)and the Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix

-Madalina
htt://www.duhlicious.com

December 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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m?d?lina said...

Number 5 :)and the Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix

-Madalina
htt://www.duhlicious.com

December 15, 2008 12:28 PM
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Katrina said...

Number 4, (I have four boys!) and the cute pop cutter! Yeah for giveaways. So many cute cupcakey things!

December 15, 2008 12:30 PM
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Life At Camellia Cottage said...

Wow, thanks for this opportunity! I pick #6 – don’t know why, that’s just what I always pick, lol! What I would like to win is the set of cupcake pop cutters as I can see many uses for them! Blessings, Becky G.

http://camelliacottagediary.blogspot.com

December 15, 2008 12:31 PM
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Katrina said...

Number 4, (I have four boys!) and the cute pop cutter.
Lots of fun giveaways!

December 15, 2008 12:32 PM
245
Erin Cookmeyer said...

I pick #8! I love the apron, but any of those prizes would make a great addition to my cupcake collection!
erin@kyleanderin.com

December 15, 2008 12:32 PM
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Dana said...

9! I love the brown baking cups! Reminds me of when I was young!!
dniemeier at cfl (dot) rr (dot) com

December 15, 2008 12:35 PM
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Ilona said...

my favorite number is 4

December 15, 2008 12:36 PM
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Mindy said...

I’ll pick number 7. All of the goodies look fun, but I’d probably pick the individual cupcake container.

jmkjhook1@mchsi.com

December 15, 2008 12:38 PM
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Renee said...

#7, and I’m hoping for the cupacake carrier but they’re all adorable =)

December 15, 2008 12:39 PM
250
kribss said...

#8 either the cupcake cutters or the cupcake “mac daddy” holder

December 15, 2008 12:39 PM
251
Megan Myers said...

I’ll go with …7. Id like the little cupcake container, so I can send a cupcake in my duaghter’s lunchbox. Though the cupcake carrier would be a great way to get those cupcakes into my son’s class for his birthday next month. They are all such great prizes. ;)

megan.a.myers-at-gmail.com

December 15, 2008 12:39 PM
252
Meg said...

#5 – Individual Cupcake Container

December 15, 2008 12:40 PM
253
chucky said...

6, any prize would be great!

December 15, 2008 12:40 PM
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The Peterson family said...

oohh, this is a fun game… I think I am going to pick number 7…all of the item are too cute- probably the tshirt or the cupcake mix… would be my favorite.

December 15, 2008 12:40 PM
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Anonymous said...

#6- is my pick, my choice would be the the sprinkles. Jane
jcook22@yahoo.com

December 15, 2008 12:42 PM
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Lisa said...

2, cupcake pop cutters

lisafewox (@) gmail (.) com

December 15, 2008 12:42 PM
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Tova said...

#6. i’m hoping for the cupcake pop cutter or the cupcake container and another year’s worth of posts from you!
(those aprons are beautiful. i cannot imagine baking in something that should be framed.)

December 15, 2008 12:44 PM
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Liz said...

I’ll go with number 8- I’m hoping for the cupcake pop cutters, although the little container is darn cute!

December 15, 2008 12:44 PM
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Amy said...

I’m going to pick number 5!

I’m hoping for either the cupcake t-shirt or the cutters! All the prizes are fantastic though!

Thanks!

December 15, 2008 12:44 PM
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valerieann118 said...

#3 and I would like the individual cupcake holder. Crossing my fingers! valerieann118atmsndotcom

December 15, 2008 12:44 PM
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D@nielle said...

Number 3 is my magic number. I would love to win the cupcake container and don’t mind paying shipping costs. Reason I’d love to win it ? They don’t ship to Europe ……

http://www.daanscupcakes.blogspot.com

December 15, 2008 12:44 PM
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KLS said...

#3 I like the cupcake container. I think I’m going to have to buy the carrier!

December 15, 2008 12:45 PM
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ZlatkoGR said...

Let’s say… #6! The Cupcake Container would be nice but everything is perfect!

December 15, 2008 12:46 PM
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Amy said...

I would pick #3. All the prizes sound wonderful but I would love the decorative cutters!

December 15, 2008 12:46 PM
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Sajo said...

#7 cupcake baking cups.
skrout99@hotmail.com

December 15, 2008 12:46 PM
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dawntoduskmeals said...

i pick 4…the pop cutter is my fave!

dawntoduskmeals@yahoo.com

December 15, 2008 12:46 PM
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jlk said...

Number 5, please. If I would pick, it would be the mix. Too cute!

December 15, 2008 12:46 PM
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Tina H said...

#6 – I always pick 6 because baby #1 was born on the 6th and baby #2 is expected on the 6th. should make life easier at some point, huh? but I bet I am still that mom who calls them everything…including the dogs. that’s what happens with two under 14 months I have heard. and would LOVE the cutter…have been planning for a while to make those for her first bday party! so fun.

December 15, 2008 12:49 PM
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Mertgirl said...

Lovin’ the cutters. All the super cute stuff is great though. I will pick uh.. #9. mertgirl at hotmail dot come

December 15, 2008 12:50 PM
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Anonymous said...

I’d love to get the t-shirt

….but i’d be thankful for any of them.

busylittlelady@gmail.com

December 15, 2008 12:51 PM
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Jessica said...

I pick #7
I would like the cupcake papers.
Thanks for so many great giveaways!!
Jessica
(jess917ica@aol.com)

December 15, 2008 12:52 PM
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StellBell said...

I pick 5! I’m really hoping for the pop cutters.. I live in the middle of nowhere and I’ve been dying to make the pops but I have yet to make it to the “city” to buy the little cutters. Got my fingers crossed.. I’d LOVE the lil’ cutters :).. You are awesome!!! Love your site. Stellsbell@aol.com

December 15, 2008 12:52 PM
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Denise said...

Lucky 6!
Your blog is one of my my daughters and my faves! Thanks

December 15, 2008 12:52 PM
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Kim said...

#5
Everything would be wonderful…but i love the t-shirt!

kim.musgrove@gmail.com

December 15, 2008 12:53 PM
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Mariana said...

#4!
I would like the book

duchashop@gmail.com

=)

December 15, 2008 12:54 PM
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Kate said...

5 because that was my lucky number for years! And I’ve just recently found your blog and have been dying to do the cake pops so I’d hope for the cupcake pop cutters!

cloverstl@gmail.com

December 15, 2008 12:54 PM
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Ange said...

I pick #8. I would love to win the cupcake container – what a wonderful idea, I would have never thought you could make something like that :)

December 15, 2008 12:55 PM
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Julie said...

number 7, I hope it’s the apron!! julie@uppercrustcakes.com

December 15, 2008 12:56 PM
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Anonymous said...

I would have to pick #3, my fav number! I would love ANY of these prizes, your great!!!!!!

ginger soave
virginia beach, va
gsoave@aol.com

December 15, 2008 12:56 PM
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KeL said...

NUmber 5. and I wish I could get the cupcake holder cause my niece loves to take cupcake to school

December 15, 2008 12:57 PM
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Jackie said...

Lucky #9, which is (I hope) the cupcake container!

December 15, 2008 12:58 PM
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Robynne said...

8, I think this is a good choice!!!!!

December 15, 2008 12:58 PM
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timeslidesby said...

#6 I’d love the cupcake carrier. With a 3 year old and 1 year old…those birthday cupcakes have to make it to school somehow.

December 15, 2008 01:00 PM
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Anonymous said...

I pick number 6.

I’m hoping for the Individual Cupcake Container. :)

my email is fanfare23@yahoo.com

thanks!

December 15, 2008 01:01 PM
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craftydiane said...

Number 8! I simply love that cupcake courier! But since it is not up for the giveaway then I will choose the T-Shirt!
Have a Blessed Day,
Diane

December 15, 2008 01:01 PM
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Lindy Stamper said...

I’m picking #5, hoping it’d be Sprinkle mix. :)

December 15, 2008 01:02 PM
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Caffienated Cowgirl said...

#6…and that red velvet cupcake mix sounds fabulous!

December 15, 2008 01:02 PM
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Anonymous said...

Number 3 for me, please. I’m hoping it’s a cupcake courier. I could do with one of those babies!

Spookysista99[at]gmail(dot)com

December 15, 2008 01:03 PM
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wiivers said...

7 – the cupcake apron!!!

December 15, 2008 01:03 PM
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K said...

I’ll go with #4. I would be tickled pink with either the apron or the t-shirt.

Just bought the red velvet cupcake mix as part of a white elephant gift (put it in an oven mitt with a spatula) and I own a few of the individual cupcake holders!

http://southernsuds.wordpress.com

December 15, 2008 01:04 PM
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Anya said...

Number 7. I think the individual cupcake container would be my choice. Thanks.

December 15, 2008 01:05 PM
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Kathy said...

I pick number 4. I would love the cupcake pop cutter. But I would be very happy with any one of these great prizes!! hillikat@aol.com

December 15, 2008 01:05 PM
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Kelly said...

#2 for me, and I’d love to have the pop cutters. :)

distractedbysomethingshiny.blogspot.com

December 15, 2008 01:05 PM
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Hanna said...

5! and i would choose the sprinkles cupcake mix, ive heard so many good things about their cupcakes but never tried them!

H11M01W88@hotmail.com

December 15, 2008 01:06 PM
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Anonymous said...

#7!!

hoping for Sprinkles mix, cupcake cutter or cupcake courier

fingers crossed!

cute contest, thx!

zara0021@gmail.com

December 15, 2008 01:07 PM
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BMK said...

#8. All of the prizes are wonderful. If I had to pick a favorite it would be the cutters or the cupcake carrier.

December 15, 2008 01:07 PM
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Tammy said...

I pick #8

I would love the T-shirt!

December 15, 2008 01:07 PM
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Amanda said...

Very creative contest :) I choose #4. My favorite would be the individual cupcake container, that’s perfect!

December 15, 2008 01:07 PM
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Anonymous said...

Oops! I forgot to say #3!

December 15, 2008 01:08 PM
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baesedays said...

#5

I really would be happy with anything. :)

December 15, 2008 01:09 PM
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