UPDATE: Win a copy of "Hello, Cupcake!"

UPDATE: So obviously you're all either really busy this summer or really lazy. I've only gotten TWO entries for this contest so far, and it's been posted for TWO WEEKS! Since I'm super nice, I'm changing the rules. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment including your e-mail address. (Still U.S. residents only, sorry.) I'll randomly choose a comment, and you'll get the book! :D How's that for a giveaway?!?!

Recently, I won the IronCupcake:Earth challenge, and one of the prizes was a copy of Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson. Something interesting is that this is the 2nd copy of this book that Houghton Mifflin (the publisher) has sent to me for free (I reviewed it right before it came out)! Lol, so this time I'm giving it away! But don't think winning is going to be easy. Oh no no no, I have to make sure you're not gonna get it and then make a buck off of it on craigslist! I'm gonna make you WORK for it! Muahahaha... SO, here's how to enter:

1. Reproduce any one of the following cupcake designs from the book.
2. E-mail a picture of your cupcakes to howtoeatacupcake{at}yahoo{dot}com
3. If you have a blog, please post your cupcakes and link back to this entry. (Thanks!)
1. Leave a comment including your e-mail address.
2. Sorry, U.S. residents only. =(

Submissions will be accepted until Saturday, August 8 (my birthday!). The winner will be chosen at random and will be notified by Wednesday, August 12. Everyone has a fair chance to win, so what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and get your cupcake on!

HERE ARE THE DESIGNS TO CHOOSE FROM:
Pandamonium
Corn on the Cob
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Big Birthday Cake
What a Hoot!
(If you see any mistakes in the instructions, let me know. I scanned them really fast and barely looked over them. I'll double check them soon.)

Book Giveaway: Confetti Cakes For Kids by Elisa Strauss

WINNERS!
Jenny, AL
Jennifer, NC
Laurie (AKA "Slush"), PA
Heather, NY
Susie, NY
Congratulations!

I was thinking to myself the other day about how awesome is was back in May when I was contacted about having a book giveaway on my blog. Someone important found my blog and thought I was important enough to advertise their product. Well what do you know! A few days ago I was contacted by someone to do the same thing again! A person from Hachette Book Group asked if I was interested in a receiving a copy of a book to review on my blog and also give you guys, my lovely & loyal readers, a chance to win a copy of your own!

The book is Confetti Cakes For Kids by Elisa Strauss. I received my copy yesterday, and it really is very adorable. I've flipped through the pages a few times, and every time I see something that makes me squeal! The recipes look delicious. Most of the frosting recipes are Swiss meringue buttercream (which most of you should know is the holy grail of frosting, in my opinion)! And the pictures are absolutely gorgeous! The decorating projects range from simple sugar cookies to elaborate cakes. Most of the projects require working with a lot of fondant and gum paste. There are step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations to help you. Whether you are advanced in your cake decorating skills or just starting out and still need some help, I definitely recommend this book for you!

For more details about the book and to see videos of Elisa Strauss creating amazing cakes, go to HachetteBookGroupUSA.com or click here.

Now, here are the details you are all waiting for! If you want to receive your own copy of Confetti Cakes For Kids, all you have to do is leave a comment on this entry by Monday, October 13 @ 12 midnight (EST). Make sure to include your e-mail address (double-check to make sure it's typed correctly). Also, include your favorite memory pertaining to cake decorating. I will randomly select up to 5 commenters to win, and you will find out by Tuesday evening! Sorry, but this giveaway is limited to residents of U.S. and Canada only.

Once again, here are the rules to win:
1) Leave a comment on this entry by Monday, October 13 @ 12 midnight (EST)
2) Include your e-mail address and your favorite cake decorating memory
3) One comment per person
4) U.S. and Canada residents only