Meet the Artist and Giveaway: LaNae from Crumbles Cookie Factory

Another Giveaway?

Yes, Indeed!

Lucky for you, Mari from Hobbies from The Heart

mentioned Crumbles Cookie Factory in her giveaway post.

When I let LaNae know about the feature, 

she said she'd love to host a giveaway, too!

For this giveaway one lucky winner 

will receive a package of Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies

from Crumbles Cookie Factory!

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Here are just a few of the items

I had the pleasure of sampling:

Caramel Candy Brownies

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These are not your average, everyday cake like brownies.

These rich, delectible treats are dense and full of true cocoa flavor.

The caramels are like a fun little surprise.

Warm these suckers up for just a few, and they'll melt in your mouth!

TwinkleCream Pumpkin Sandwiches

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This was the first thing that caught my eye,

I'm a sucker for pumpkin and nuts.

While the nuts are optional, I highly recommend ordering with

as they are the perfect match for the buttery filling.

The cake is just perfect, need I say more?

Let's get to know the genius behind these creations

while I tempt you with a few more pics:

Crumbles Terrific Toffee

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Q: Tell us a little about yourself.

A: I grew up with my mother the artist ( painter ) she also baked and cooked from scratch! She taught me baking at an early age, fast forward to cake decorating classes, and decorating cakes for weddings. My obsession then became decorating cookies, thus Crumbles Cookies on Etsy.

Q: 790 sales in less than 2 years? In edibles on Etsy that's incredible! Did you ever see yourself taking it this far, online?

A: I did have plans to take it this far, however, I am still surprised that it happened so quickly on Etsy.

Guinness Beer and Pretzel Marshmallows

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Q: In a category like this, it is really hard to stand out from the crowd. What do you think sets you apart from other sweet shops?

A: I feel you need to stay true to yourself and your own artistic abilities, use the freshest, highest quality ingredients and don't compromise. Good photos also help, because online it is all about the visual.

Q: Which is your favorite creation? Are the recipes your own?

A: My fav is the 3D Peach cookie- they were inspired by a recipe I got from a Victorian Magazine years ago and I have been baking ever since. Most of the recipes are my own, some are inspired by mentors such as Martha Stewart and the like.

Q: I imagine in baking, consistency is key. I imagine you must run a very tight ship. Do you do this all from your home kitchen? Do you have any help?

A: I do certainly feel that consistency is most important and we have to stick to a tight schedule. My husband and son help tremendously with the shipping and business end. We are looking into a commercial kitchen at the moment, and maybe our own bakery someday.

3D Summertime Peach Cookies

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Q: What is your busiest time of year? 

A: Christmas is the busiest. 

Q: Do you sell locally? Have you sold any huge orders? Special events?

A: Many friends and family keep us busy locally. I'm doing 250 mini red velvet whoopie pies for a wedding in just a couple weeks. We have supplied many a wedding, including a 'Georgia Peach' wedding thru Etsy with my afore mentioned 3D Peach Cookies!

Q: Do you take custom orders?

A: Yes, I welcome custom orders and have done many.

Q: I hear you make dog treats, too. Be honest, do they taste as good as people treats (in other words are they shareable?!)

A: My doggie treats are 100% shareable...I have one friend who has to eat one every time he smells them baking :) They are just not sweet like the human cookies.

Stirrup Steak Dog Cookies

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(See more from Dog City Bakery)

Q: Just for fun, name a few of your favorite Etsy shops.

A: A few of my fav Etsy shops are my Mom's shop Dragonfly Studios 74, my friend Michelle's vintage clothing shop KnowItAllGrrrl, my cookie friend on Esty Aymee, the cutest decorated kids cookies Wacky Cookies, and I almost forgot a great silhouette artist I love Tina Tarnoff.

Q: Would you like to offer my readers an exclusive coupon code?

A: Use coupon code MELSBLOG15 to receive 15 % of of your order!

Follow Crumbles Cookie Factory on 

Facebook, Twitter, and Etsy to stay up to date on the latest.

Hungry yet? Thought so!

Go buy yourself something already.

Before you know it, something delicious will be

waiting on your doorstep.

And now, what you've all been waiting for...

How to Enter the Giveaway:

1. Follow this blog (Mandatory)

and leave a comment here saying you did.

2. Add Crumbles Cookie Factory to your 
favorite shops on Etsy 
and leave a separate comment here saying you did.

3. Leave a comment about your favorite item 
from Crumbles Cookie Factory.

Best of Luck!

Make sure to bookmark my giveaways page if you haven't already, 

and READ THE FINE PRINT

Fine print:

Only 3 entries per household please

Giveaway ends June 22th at midnight PST

Winner will be chosen by random.org

Entries will be validated

Winner will be announced here

Winner will have 3 days to contact me, 

after which a new winner will be chosen

Must be 18 years of age or older to enter

Otherwise open to everyone!