Tuesday, October 4, 2011

{Giveaway} 5 Fabulous Titles from Chronicle Books

UPDATE!!
We have a winner!
Comment #65 - Beth Dunn
Congratulations!
Please email stefanie@annaandblue.com for info to claim your prizes.



I am so excited to share this week's giveaway with you.  I am always looking for pretty inspiration when it comes time to party planning, baking and putting together goodies for gifts.   Since starting my blog, I have come to fall in love with so many sweets.  I am blown away by the creations I see every day and some of my favorites are cupcakes, macarons, whoopie pies, pastries and of course cake pops.  Another great source of inspiration comes from some of my favorite books which are published by Chronicle Books.
Chronicle Books is a publisher of unique books and gifts for all occasions.  Based in one of my favorite cities, San Francisco, they publish award winning books, books for children, cookbooks and design books to name just a few. All of their books are easily recognizable for their creativity, spirit and beauty.

Chronicle Books is giving one lucky reader 5 of my favorite books!

What's cuter than a cupcake? All dessert lovers and party planners know that the latest dessert craze are CAKE POPS!   Cute little cakes on sticks, decorated into various shapes or characters like pumpkins, ghosts, turkeys, hello kitty and SO many more.  CAKE POPS by Bakerella (AKA) Angie Dudley is filled with easy step-by-step instructions on how to make 40 delightful mini treats.  It is truly the ultimate guide to creating the most adorable desserts for all your parties, and of course, the upcoming holidays!

 I have a new found love and that is a delicate and delectable treat called a macaron.   I Love Macarons by Hisako Ogita is a step-by-step guide to making macarons with stunning photographs that accompany each step.  This charmingly designed guide is sure to have pastry lovers everywhere whipping up these colorful confections at home, using ordinary baking equipment and simple ingredients to create myriad flavors of perfection. 

One of my favorite cities is San Francisco.  There you will find a charming bakery called Miette known for their beautiful cakes. The Miette cookbook by By Meg Ray,with Leslie Jonath, brings the enchantment home, sharing 100 secret formulas for favorite Miette treats from chef and owner Meg Ray. More than 75 gorgeous color photos capture the unique beauty of Miette desserts and shops. Scalloped edges on the book block enhance the preciousness of this fetching package. Just like the adorable cakes, cookies, clairs and tarts for sale in Miette's case, this book is irresistible! 

Who doesn't love cupcakes?  They are a trusted favorite at any event.  Cupcakes! by Elinor Klivans includes 50 delicious recipes that are sure to please.  With tips and techniques for perfect cupcake-making, basic "head-start" recipes, and gorgeous photographs, it's time to get out the baking pans and join the cupcake craze. These diminutive cakes may be small but they stand tall in the world of sweets. 

 Whoopie pies are the new cupcake! Whoopie pies are a cross between a cake and a cookie so they’re sure to hit a sweet spot. The cookbook Whoopie Pies : Dozens of Mix ‘em, Match ‘em, Eat ‘em Up Recipes by Sarah Billingsley and Amy Treadwell shows over 40 ways to make this treat including the traditional marshmallow recipe and more exotic pies like green tea and red velvet. The cookbook also has instructions on how to decorate the pies with beautiful illustrations that will make you wish it was okay to eat a whoopie pie for dinner. There are lots of yummy whoopie pies to choose from and you can whip up a batch of pumpkin with cream cheese filling, just in time Fall.
Who wants to WIN?? Here's how to enter:

1.  {REQUIRED} Are you a fan of anna and blue paperie on Facebook? If not, become one here and "like" our page! If you are a new fan, please say hello on my Facebook wall. Then come back here and let me know that you did. 
2. Take a look at the fabulous titles at Chronicle Books and come back here to leave a comment with your favorite "must have" book.

3. Do you follow my blog? If not, subscribe here.  Come back here to leave a comment that you did!

4. Become a fan of Chronicle Books on Facebook by clicking here and "liking" their page.  Leave a comment here letting me know that you did.

5. For FIVE extra entries, post about this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your blog.  Leave a comment with the link here.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry! In order to be chosen as the winner, you MUST leave your contact info. Please leave your email so that I have a way of contacting you if you are the winner.

Winner will be chosen on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 10:00pm (cst) Any entries after this time will be void. Winner will be selected using random.org.

138 comments:

  1. I've been a long time fan of anna&blue on facebook! I'd LOVE these books!

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  2. The World of Geekcraft book looks incredible. Definitely a must have in this house!

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  4. I'm a fan of Chronicle Books on facebook!

    bennybuttons (at) live.com

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  5. I just tweeted this giveaway!

    http://twitter.com/#!/Mrs_Lexi/status/121246430831722496

    bennybuttons (at) live.com

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  6. I just tweeted this giveaway! (entry 2)

    http://twitter.com/#!/Mrs_Lexi/status/121246430831722496

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  7. I just tweeted this giveaway! (entry 3)

    http://twitter.com/#!/Mrs_Lexi/status/121246430831722496

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  8. I just tweeted this giveaway! (entry 4)

    http://twitter.com/#!/Mrs_Lexi/status/121246430831722496

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  9. I just tweeted this giveaway! (entry 5)

    http://twitter.com/#!/Mrs_Lexi/status/121246430831722496

    bennybuttons (at) live.com

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  10. AAF of Anna and Blue on Facebook

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  11. I love the book Vunce Upon a Time

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  12. Fanned Chronicle Books on facebook

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  13. I'm already a fan of anna and blue paperie on FB!

    katrinasevin(at)gmail.com

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  14. I posted about the giveaway on facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=131490096952095&id=1687239943

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  15. Other than the Cake Pops book, I think the Paper + Craft would also be a must have book for me.

    katrinasevin(at)gmail.com

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  16. I follow your blog.

    katrinasevin(at)gmail.com

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  17. I Like Chronicle Books on FB!

    katrinasevin(at)gmail.com

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  18. Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/katrinasevin/status/121249719442882560

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  19. Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/katrinasevin/status/121249719442882560

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  20. Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/katrinasevin/status/121249719442882560

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  21. Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/katrinasevin/status/121249719442882560

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  22. I'm a fan on Facebook!

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  23. the Cake Pops book would be a VERRRRY welcome addition to my "cookshelf"

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  24. i am now a fan of chronicle books on facebook whooo!!!

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  25. i tweeted about your giveaway! check it out at: http://twitter.com/#!/cakerzzz

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  26. holllllllla! i hope i win! i hope i win! random.org gods please shine on me! =) cakerzzz(at)gmail.com is where you can find me!

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  28. I think the cake pops book might be my fav


    crazigirl80@hotmail.com

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  29. I'm a FB fan!

    crazigirl80@hotmail.com

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  30. Liked Chronicle books on FB


    crazigirl80@hotmail.com

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  31. I follow you on FB!

    DLHolland@austin.rr.com

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  32. MUST HAVE the book, Cupcakes!

    DLHolland@austin.rr.com

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  33. Just posted a FB link...not sure how to get the direct link....

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=689295621


    crazigirl80@hotmail.com

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  34. I am already a Facebook fan. Thank Goodness.

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  35. I would have to chose the I Love Macarons as my first choice.

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  36. I "liked" Chronicle Books on Facebook!!

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  37. I already like anna and blue paperie on fb

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  38. I would a copy of My Mom, Style Icon

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  39. Just became a fan on FB and left a lil love message :-)

    Rhianna
    rhidiscover@gmail.com

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  40. I've been following your blog for a while now... You give me so much inspiration and I love your work

    Rhianna
    rhidiscover@gmail.com

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  41. Which Chronicle Book do I like best... Hmmmmm... I do have Bakerella's Cake Pop and LOVE it, so next I think I would go with the I Love Macaroons...

    Rhianna
    rhidiscover@gmail.com

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  42. Posted the giveaway on RhiDiscover's FB page...
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/RhiDiscover

    Rhianna
    rhidiscover@gmail.com

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  43. Posted the giveaway on RhiDiscover's FB page...
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/RhiDiscover

    Rhianna
    rhidiscover@gmail.com

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  44. Posted the giveaway on RhiDiscover's FB page...
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/RhiDiscover

    Rhianna
    rhidiscover@gmail.com

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  45. I'm a fan of Anna and Blue on FB. I'm not a new fan but I still stopped by to say hi. :-)

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  46. All these books look fabulous but my fave is Cake Pops from Bakerella.

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  47. I'm a FB fan of Chronicle Books!

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  48. I follow A&B blog & subscribe to your newsletter via email (mbdunn75@yahoo.com) and I follow you on Twitter (OOPSY_)

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  49. I want this book from Chronicle Bookstore: Decorate: 1,000 Professional Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home

    Beth Dunn (mbdunn75@yahoo.com)
    Twitter: OOPSY_

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  50. Here's my tweet (and I've RT'd the posting) https://twitter.com/#!/OOPSY_/status/121574525660971008

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  51. Here's my FB posting:
    https://www.facebook.com/MBD1975/posts/199499083456605

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  52. Here's my RT regarding the giveaway:
    https://twitter.com/#!/annaandblue/status/121240388546727936

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  53. I follow your blog on GFC
    Beth Dunn (OOPSY_)

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  54. fan of anna and blue paperie on Facebook, stephanie rowe miller

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  55. would love to have the Holiday Crafting & Baking with Kids: Gifts, Sweets, and Treats for the Whole Family

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  56. I've also added you to my Etsy circle (5178designs OOPSY_)

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  57. fan of Chronicle Books on Facebook, stephanie rowe miller

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  58. My absolute favorite book of the five offered is Cake Pops!! I have two boys, and they're little so I can make superhero cake pops, smurfs, owls and more!

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  59. tweeted this giveaway, jrneyfan1984, http://twitter.com/#!/jrneyfan1984/status/121579051172380672

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  60. Cake simple, because I've murdered some cakes in my life, like my daughter's cupcake cake sigh...

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  61. I follow your blog rose_a_powell@yahoo.com

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  62. I tweeted this giveaway:

    http://twitter.com/#!/rar1228/status/121592126185279489

    rose_a_powell@yahoo.com

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  63. I tweeted this giveaway:

    http://twitter.com/#!/rar1228/status/121592126185279489

    rose_a_powell@yahoo.com

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  64. I tweeted this giveaway:

    http://twitter.com/#!/rar1228/status/121592126185279489

    rose_a_powell@yahoo.com

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  65. I posted this giveaway on FB! (1)

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1399087994

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  66. I posted this giveaway on FB! (2)

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1399087994

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  67. I posted this giveaway on FB! (3)

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1399087994

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  68. I posted this giveaway on FB! (4)

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1399087994

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  69. I posted this giveaway on FB! (5)

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1399087994

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  70. I am a fan of Anna and Blue Paperie on FB (entry #1)

    Erika Canion
    smileys321@hotmail.com

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  71. My fav must have book is Miette: Recipes from San Francisco's Most Charming Pastry Shop (entry #2).

    Erika Canion
    smileys321@hotmail.com

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  72. I am following your blog (entry #3)

    Erika Canion
    smileys321@hotmail.com

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  73. I am a fan of Chronicle Books on FB (entry #4)

    Erika Canion
    smileys321@hotmail.com

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  74. I am and have been a fan on facebook and i wrote you a little comment on facebook
    (entry #1)
    I am hoping i win!
    contact me at cherrykissedevents@gmail.com

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  75. I went to Chronicles Books and my must have books are (i can't choose one) "Decorate: 1,000 Professional Design Ideas for Every Room in Your Home" & "D.I.Y. Delicious" and "I’m so happy it’s happy hour: Sinfully Delicious Cocktails for Any Occasion" and "Everyday Celebrations: Savoring Food, Family, and Life at Home"

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  76. I am now a fan and "like" Chronicles books (entry #3)

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  77. I am already a follower of your blog and I love it (entry #4)

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  78. I put in 4 entries but i forgot to post my e-mail in each one. you can contact me at cherrykissedevents@gmail.com Thank you!

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  79. AAF of Anna and Blue Paperie!

    Regards,
    Emily Nguyen
    free@altisi.com

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  80. Cake Pops by Bakerella is my current must-have book. I need to learn how to make these for my kids' birthday parties and school events and as gifts for teachers. I've got three kids, so this would be a money-saver to know how to make!

    Regards,
    Emily Nguyen
    free@altisi.com

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  81. I already follow your blog. In fact, that's how I found out about this awesome giveaway! :)!

    Regards,
    Emily Nguyen
    free@altisi.com

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  82. I am a new fan of Chronicle Books. I left some love and tagged you on it.

    Regards,
    Emily Nguyen
    free@altisi.com

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  83. I shared the link to this blog and giveaway on my FB Wall and tagged you on it. Not sure if this is the way to post the link to my FB Wall, but this is what I copied: https://www.facebook.com/ecnguyen.

    Regards,
    Emily Nguyen
    free@altisi.com

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  84. I shared the link to this blog and giveaway on my FB Wall and tagged you on it. Not sure if this is the way to post the link to my FB Wall, but this is what I copied: https://www.facebook.com/ecnguyen.

    Regards,
    Emily Nguyen
    free@altisi.com

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  85. I shared the link to this blog and giveaway on my FB Wall and tagged you on it. Not sure if this is the way to post the link to my FB Wall, but this is what I copied: https://www.facebook.com/ecnguyen.

    Regards,
    Emily Nguyen
    free@altisi.com

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  86. liked chronicle books on fb
    charissa
    star5601@optonline.net

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  87. tweeted about givewary and posted your giveway on fb
    anna and blue paperie: {Giveaway} 5 Fabulous Titles from Chronicle Books http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway-5-fabulous-titles-from.html?spref=tw
    charissa
    star5601@optonline.net

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  88. tweeted about givewary and posted your giveway on fb
    anna and blue paperie: {Giveaway} 5 Fabulous Titles from Chronicle Books http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway-5-fabulous-titles-from.html?spref=tw
    charissa
    star5601@optonline.net

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  89. tweeted about givewary and posted your giveway on fb
    anna and blue paperie: {Giveaway} 5 Fabulous Titles from Chronicle Books http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway-5-fabulous-titles-from.html?spref=tw
    charissa
    star5601@optonline.net

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  90. tweeted about givewary and posted your giveway on fb
    anna and blue paperie: {Giveaway} 5 Fabulous Titles from Chronicle Books http://annaandblue.blogspot.com/2011/10/giveaway-5-fabulous-titles-from.html?spref=tw
    charissa
    star5601@optonline.net

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  91. follow u on facebook
    charissa
    star5601@optonline.net

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  92. follow you on fb
    charissa
    Star5601@optonline.net

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  93. have to have the miette book
    sorry my above post posted twice so im going to let you know i also follow your blog on this post
    charissa
    Star5601@optonline.net

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  94. I'm a facebook fan of anna&blue! Woo hoo!

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  95. I'm a facebook fan of Chronicle, too! Double woo hoo!

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  96. i just have to get myself a copy of the i <3 macarons book! i just love them!

    erindollar {at} gmail {dot} com

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  97. Wait, I have to pick ONE favorite on the Chronicle site? Because I'm drawn to a lot (that are sadly out of stock, grah!). But I just saw a casserole one on there (250 recipes) that would be fantastic, AND the biscotti one, AND the macarons one, and FED UP WITH LUNCH! (dying to read this), and the new comfort food, and Tartine breads! whew.

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  98. I am a fan, I like, I like. Would love to have a copy of whoopie pies or cake pops. Grandson soon to be 4 and I need party ideas. Thanks

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  99. I'm a fan of Anna & Blue on FB

    Tracey G
    traceyu10@yahoo.com

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  100. Cake Simple is my favorite. My sister recently gave me a bundt cake pan and I’m looking for inspiration to use it. This looks like the perfect book.

    Tracey G
    traceyu10@yahoo.com

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  101. I am following your blog

    Tracey G
    traceyu10@yahoo.com

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  102. I am a fan of chronicle books on FB

    Tracey G
    traceyu10@yahoo.com

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  103. I tweeted about this contest
    https://twitter.com/#!/blondi0522/status/122301138669285376

    Tracey G
    traceyu10@yahoo.com

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  104. Just "liked" you on Facebook! :)

    princessbunge@gmail.com

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  106. I subscribe to your blog. :)

    princessbunge@gmail.com

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  107. There's so many books that I'd LOVE, but my top 3 are Cake Pops, How To Cook Like A Top Chef, or Bon Appétit Celebrations Deck.

    princessbunge@gmail.com

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  108. I "liked" Chronicle Books on Fb.

    princessbunge@gmail.com

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  109. I posted about the giveaway on FB. https://www.facebook.com/bungelaina

    princessbunge@gmail.com

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  110. Thank you dear Stefanie for your help today,
    I am a fan on Facebook of Anna and blue paperie.
    Lior
    tlior@yahoo.com

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  111. I looked at "chronicle books" and "must have the "cake pops" of bakerella and the cake pops kit
    Lior
    tlior@yahoo.com

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  112. As you know, I follow your fabulous blog.
    Lior
    tlior@yahoo.com

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  113. I became a fan of "chronicle
    books" on Facebook ("Liked" their page)
    Lior
    tlior@yahoo.com

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  114. I wrote on my Facebook wall
    http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100000730639864
    thank you for the chance to win......
    Lior
    tlior@yahoo.com

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  115. became a fan of chronicle books on fb

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  116. I am a fan of Anna on facebook
    Sharon

    dolphinsdoitforshaz@hotmail.com

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  117. I am a facebook fan of Chronicle books would love the miette book the cover is amazing
    thanks
    Sharon
    dolphinsdoitforshaz@hotmail.com

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  118. I'm a fan on Facebook

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