Funfetti Adventures: Ready to Decorate!

Funfetti Adventures: Ready to Decorate! (or simply Ready to Decorate!) is a British-American educational children's television series that premiered on The Kiddie Channel in the United States and the United Kingdom by June 5, 2020 at 11:00 EDT. The show is produced by The Pillsbury Company and Kiddie UK. There are two seasons, with 5 episodes each. Four television specials were also released. The series also won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program in 2020.

Ready to Decorate follows the adventures of an adorable, magical young girl with her friends. The show is created by Jennie Coddington and Faith Butterfield. Much of the series' music is written and performed by either Lindred Fischer and Delliney Lessive. However, many of the show's glockenspiel covers are currently provided by Chaister Garrincha.

Each episode was normally written by Stacia Newcomb. However, recent episodes are now written by ___, who are currently the show's Executive Producers since April 2021. The show is filmed and produced in the United Kingdom. Pillsbury dedicated nearly $500,000 to developing the series.

As of 2022, the show is currently available for streaming on Kiddie Plus.

Plot
Designed to encourage preschool-age children to develop their baking creativity, the series follows the five title characters -- themed after different Funfetti treats, respectively -- as they work together, the kids whip up amazing desserts in most of the episodes. If the treats are successfully saved, Sweetsie uses her colorful surprise charms that produce special effects depending on the episode, to which she calls "The Magic Finish". The candied friends combine magic and teamwork to make the best birthdays ever.

Each episode features a different original recipe that children can learn to make themselves. The series has a fun, goofy and whimsical style that includes absurd situations and plenty of jokes. Also, embedded in each story is creative cooking, learning concepts, and a curriculum that focuses on social skills aimed at ages 2-8. Songs are also featured in every episode.

Reception and achievements
Ready to Decorate is well praised for its creative stories, good humor, and colorfully detailed animation. The show has received incredibly positive reviews from parents of young children, as well as fans, audiences, and critics alike.

Many parents have commented favorably, describing the show as "a modern take on the classic birthday cake mix". Common Sense Media describes the show as "a colorful, scrumptious feast that will keep your kids watching and re-watching." However, a Publishers Weekly review describes it as "the TV equivalent of a Funfetti birthday party."

Characters

 * Sweetsie Candycream (voiced by Jennie Coddington in the US and UK) is a party planner at her playhouse, a bakery and confectionery shop that resembles a Funfetti cake. She is an imaginative young girl who loves tinkering, creativity, and coming up with ideas. Her theme is birthday sweets, and is the show's titular character.
 * Pillsbury Doughboy (voiced by Braddock Schroeder in the US and Davidson Matthews in the UK) appears in every episode helping his best friends.
 * Jingle Bella (voiced by Cherrix Carregando in the US and Cassidy Campbell in the UK) is always hopeful with a belief in Christmas spirit. She also functions as the show's Santa Claus parody, often giving out many gifts at unexpected moments. Her theme is holiday sweets.
 * Peeperton (voiced by Maxillane Charrest in the US and Teresa Gallagher in the UK) is a very shy five-year-old. She's constantly nervous, always certain that anything can go wrong. Sometimes her overly cautious personality frustrates the others. But when it comes to dreaming up treats with bunnies and eggs, Peeperton is full of many ideas. Her theme is Easter sweets.
 * Valentinel (voiced by Dallaire Wippenberg in the US and Latrice Williams in the UK) is very helpful and loving. Her theme is Valentine Day sweets.
 * Halloweekend (voiced by Gallego Slovencina in the US and Jeffrey Tolliver in the UK) loves nothing more than trick-or-treating. His theme is Halloween sweets.
 * Vanilla (voiced by Tree Adams in the US and UK) loves tagging along on the other kids' adventures. Being the youngest of the gang, she is nice, loving, and loyal to everyone. Her theme has a various assortment of sweets.
 * The Narrator (voiced by Tree Adams in the US and UK) speaks over the entire show, and often communicates directly with the characters. Sweetsie has a good relationship with her, and is always really delighted to see (hear) her. The narrator is also at times physically involved in the events of the episodes, making her more of a heard-but-not-seen character. However, there is another group of kids who, like The Narrator, speak over the show, answering questions asked by The Narrator in order to assist Sweetsie in baking or to let her in on what's happening.

Season 1 (2020)

 * 1) Funfetti Everything!/The Sweetest Ride
 * 2) Bakery Bling/Lollipops and Candies
 * 3) Fun with Frosting/Recipe for Magic
 * 4) Birthday Party/The Magical Cupcake Surprise!
 * 5) Let's Make Cookies!/When You Wish Upon a Cake

Season 2 (2021)

 * 1) Sugar Stories/Vanilla, the Cupcake Designer!
 * 2) Amazing Party Popper/Chocolate Treats
 * 3) Reaching for the Stars/Screaming for Ice Cream
 * 4) Perfect Peppermints/Cheesecake Legend
 * 5) Sprinkles Overload!/Dessert Donuts

Specials

 * 1) Love Hearts
 * 2) Easter Egg Hunt
 * 3) Trick or Treat
 * 4) Christmas Tree