Tomorrow, April 17th, KC Bakes will be celebrating its 1st Birthday! To celebrate, each day this week, a new post will go live at 7:00am EST with a new set of goodies. That’s 5 days of prizes!
I am so excited to introduce you to some of my favorite companies out there and you will have a chance to win some of their amazing products.
First up is Denise, founder of AJ Sweet Soaps. I can not say enough about her amazing creations… I even dedicated a Tuesday Museday post to them! She makes the most incredible novelty soap that I have ever seen. I’ve been a fan of hers for some time now, and I’m still baffled at how she can make her soap look so life-like, especially the food-themed soaps. There are not too many things that I can think of that she hasn’t made, but if you can, Denise loves doing custom projects. Her prices are incredible (many items under $10), and the customer service is top-notch.
Another favorite Etsy shop that I really love is YSM Designs. Her designs are so stunning! Two of my favorite pieces are the Gold Marquise Necklace and Silver Bow Necklace. They are so dainty that they could be worn every day, and yet they are so elegant that they could be worn for a fancy event. One feature of this shop that I particularly love is customization! YSM allows you to modify existing designs, or if you have an original idea, you can message them. A quick look at their feedback is proof-positive that their are hundreds of happy YSM customers out there.
Good luck!
DAY ONE GIVEAWAY
Today’s giveaway features two items. Open to U.S. & non-U.S. Residents. Deadline to enter: 11pm EST tonight.
(1) Cake Pop Soap by AJ Sweet Soap. A complete set of six (6) vegan cake pop soaps, each individually wrapped with ribbon. Your choice of color will make these really impressive! Each pop is made using our Vanilla Buttercream fragrance oil and can be decorated any way you wish. If no selection is made, we’ll make a beautiful assortment of color and decoration. While they look tasty, don’t eat them… it really is soap!
(2) “I Love To Bake” silver necklace by YSM Designs. To all those who love to bake…this necklace is for you! This necklace features a tiny silver blender/mixer pendant, suspended on a delicate sterling silver chain. Dimensions = Pendant: 0.5″ x 0.5″, Chain length: 17″ + 2-inch extension.
TO ENTER:
Subscribe to our blog & leave a comment on this post letting us know that you did so. (Click on the “follow” button at the top/right of our blog if you are logged into WordPress, or enter your email address if you are not a WordPress member).
In the same comment, tell us how you became a cake pop maker (or eater). How did you get introduced to cake pops?
FOR EXTRA ENTRIES: (Make sure you leave an individual comment for each action below, or they won’t count.)
- Follow AJ Sweet Soap on Twitter.
- Add AJ Sweet Soap Etsy Shop as a Favorite & leave a comment telling us which is your favorite soap in their shop.
- Like AJ Sweet Soap on Facebook.
- Follow YSM Designs on Twitter.
- Like YSM Designs on Facebook
- Add YSM Designs Etsy Shop as a Favorite & leave a comment telling us which is your favorite item in their shop.
- Like KC Bakes on Facebook.
- Follow KC Bakes on Twitter.
- Tweet about the contest… “I just entered @KCbakes Birthday Week of Giveaways – Day 1 with @ajsweetsoap & @ysmdesigns! Check it out: http://wp.me/p1Yywv-hN”
- Deadline to enter: Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11:00pm EST. Any comments left after this time will not be considered.
- This is open to both U.S. & non-U.S. Residents. Must be 18 years of age.
- To add an Etsy Shop as a Favorite, click on the links in #2 and #6. On the left menu, at the bottom, under the Actions heading, there’s a red heart and link that says “Add to favorites”. You will need to be logged into Etsy to do this.
- If you have any questions, email us at kcbakes@hotmail.com. Please do not leave questions in the comment section.
AND THE WINNER IS…………
KC Bakes 
I am a follower of KC Bakes, My friend and I both stay at home moms opened a chocolate and cake pop business from home we got started making them for a Christmas craft fair and they were a hit so we decided to give it a try and it has been growing ever since. We are coming up this month on our 6 month mark so we are still very new. Thanks for all of the great information I love reading your blog and am excited about this weeks give aways!!
I just followed AJ Sweets on twitter!
I just followed KC Bakes on twitted!
Just followed YSM designs check it out!
I found Bakerilla while surfing the web for desserts and that was the beginning of my cake pop world. From there, I found you much later.
Happy Birthday!! I became a cake pop baker accidentally. The short story is that I made a large display for fun for my employer’s new office open house and within an hour I had 5 “orders” (I wasn’t “in business” yet!). So here I am, only 3 weeks in business and I’ve got an amazing amount of interest and orders! Too bad I have a day job!
I subscribe to your blog. I didn’t have my first real cake pop until about a month ago. I won an Easter giveaway and had some sent to me. Then I got some cake pops from The Gourmet Pop in LA and they were delicious.
I follow AJ Sweet Soap on twitter.
I just subscribed to your blog! I discovered cake pops through my 17 year old nephew. He is my official taste tester because he knows I love to bake. He had seen a picture of them online some where and asked me to make them for him. He loved them so much! He said, “Aunt Misty…you should totally be a baker!” Little did he know I was trying to make the decision on going to Culinary School to get an Associate in baking in pastry. He was my final “push” into following my dreams. Best decision of my life! He continues to be my best supporter and inspiration.
I am now following this blog and hope to be part of the birthday celebration & win some prices(: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
My daughters and I started making cake pops last year and we love making them for friends and family! We learn something new every time we make them!
Love both of these!
I’ve liked KC Bakes on FB for a while now. The first time I saw a cake pop was when a friend posted the ones she had for her bridal shower and I thought they looked so good and a great idea. So I googled cake pops and found Bakerella and I totally fell in love with cake pops, started making them last Fall. My cake pops and cookies started off as a business last Christmas. And I love your cake pop stands … couldn’t do without them!
I just added AJ Sweet Soap as a favorite on Etsy
I subscribe to your blow. I got started making cake pops when I first saw a blog last year from My Cake School.
oops typo. “blog” 🙂
I just followed AJ Sweet Soap on Twitter
I just liked AJ Sweet Soap on Facebook
I liked YSM Designs on Facebook
I followed YSM Designs on Twitter
I followed KC Bakes on Twitter
I just sent a tweet out about the contest
Well I guess I become a cake pop baker when exploring new recipes on the web. I came across cake pops on Bakerellas site, that was it I’ve been addicted ever since and Petite cake balls was born.
Liked AJ Sweet Soap on FB!
Following your blog!
I have followed KCBakes on Twitter and I have my very own custom cake pop stand from KCBakes for my bakery, Three Chicks Bakery (@3chicksbakery on Twitter)! I love the stand and I was first introduced to cake pops about a year ago on Facebook when I saw someone post a photo of them. I thought they looked fun and I wanted to try to make them! I’ve been making them ever since and sell tons of them! 🙂
Liked YSM on FB! I started making cakepops for an Easter Dessert a few years ago. Been making them a lot lately as fundraisers for my son to earn money for summer camp! He sold over 250 at a weekend soccer tournament a few weeks ago. Super fun!
I follow your blog via email. 🙂 I got my start with cake pops as a graphic designer looking to give something different to my clients for Christmas. They were such a big hit that they insisted I sell them ordered some there on the spot for their customers.
Just became a follower of KC Bakes. I love there products and recommendations. Hope I win. I started loving and making Cake pops when I saw a commercial for Bake Pops . I found it interseting and looked into making cake pops altogether. I have been doing them ever since. I found more conventional methods of making them but love them just the same.
Following you now! Love all the great info.
Following! Love all the info.
Also My favorite soap @ajsweetshop on ETSY is the Chocolate Fudge Heaven Bundt Cake Soap! Although I havent purchased yet, it simply looks devine. I will be sure to get it as I love all things chocolate
I first discovered cake pops through a friend in the event planning business. They are delicious! I’m already on the KC Bakes email list, but I also just liked YSM Designs on Facebook! Their necklaces are beautiful!
Following your blog. First had cake pops this past Thanksgiving when daughter-in-law brought them over.
Following AJs Soap on twitter.
Following YMS design on twitter.
Following KC Bakes on twitter.
Tweeted the message: “I just entered @KCbakes Birthday Week of Giveaways – Day 1 with @ajsweetsoap & @ysmdesigns! Check it out: http://wp.me/p1Yywv-hN”
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Like AJSweet Soap on facebook.
Like YSM Design on facebook.
Like Cake Pop Stands by KC Bakes on facebook.
Love the necklace, and found the perfect gift on her esty site! Would love to win this one for myself! Thanks.
I subscribed to your blog last month 🙂 On my 25th bday, my friend brought cake pops over to my house. I tasted them and instantly fell in love. A month later I decided I would make cake pops for my neice’s birthday party. Everyone loved them! From there, I would bring cake pops to all the parties I attended and was always encouraged to start my own cake pop business. After going back and forth with the idea – here I am! My cake pop business is called Once a Pop a Time.
I followed AJ Sweet Soap on Twitter.
I liked AJ Sweet Soap on Facebook.
I followed YSM designs on Twitter.
I liked YSM designs on Facebook.
I already like KC Bakes on Facebook.
I already follow KC Bakes on Twitter.
I already like KC Bakes on Twitter.
I retweeted info. about the giveaway!!
I already like KC Bakes on FB!! 🙂
I added YSMDesigns to my Etsy fave’s.
I also added AJSweetSoap to my Etsy favorites too!
I liked AJ Sweet Soap and I already follow KC Bakes; both on Facebook
I saw some posts on FB about cakepops and had to check it out and now I do my best to make some along with cupcakes and cakes. I made a checkerboard cake for my parent’s 51 anniversary and it turned out well for a first try.
I follow your blog. I started making cake pops because I love baking and trying new things. I love cake pops, they are just the right size treat.
Followed. My wife would have a heart attack over that charm. If I don’t win, this will be in her future either way.
Reread the rules for the post and doing over…
My wife is the main baker, I’m just the backer for her baking business venture. I find new and interesting things for her to do and look around at different tools and things that she can use for displaying the work. That’s how I came across KC. Also, there’s none of the baker charm left, so bummer on that note. Back to the drawing board and thanks for running the contest.
i follow your blog i became interested in cake pops when my grandson had his birthday a friend did a hunny pot and now i make them its been such fun
i added Aj sweets etsy shop to my favorites
I liked AJ sweets on facebook
I liked YSM Designs on facebook
I added YSM Designs etsy in my favorites and the necklace i like vintage heart locket so beautiful
I liked KC Bakes on facebook
AJsweets as my favorite love the red Cherry licorice so unique my goodness hard to choose has a new custoner for life
I follow Aj sweets on twitter
i follow YSm designs on twitter
Happy Birthday! Love the sweet necklace. following on Twitter and fb.
I follow KC Bakes on twitter
I discovered cake pops last year after tasting one at a coffee shop. I thought they were neat and “tidy”. I often make them for bake sales, and find that people really enjoy food on a stick.
I follow KCBakes on Twitter
I follow KCBakes on Facebook